The Struggle is Real

I may be much healthier and more fit now than I've ever been, but don't think for a moment it's all been smooth sailing and easy adjustments! There are still and will always be things I struggle with on a daily basis. I've listed just a few of them below for your enjoyment. "Hi, my name is Kate and though I'm fabulous, I'm far from perfect."

1. Not dipping the knife back in the peanut butter for an extra taste. Yeah, well that extra taste often packs on much more than you think--up to 100 calories or more if you really pile it on! Is this not just a natural instinct people have any time peanut butter is involved though?? This has probably been my hardest habit to break!

This kid's got the right idea.

2. Second helpings. Much like the peanut butter thing, I often feel like one helping of a dish at parties or buffets is just not enough, even if I really am feeling full. It's been difficult getting used to not going back for seconds, and I don't always have the self-control (oh hi, I'm not perfect)! But I've gotten much better about it. One of the best ways I deal is by sizing up what's available before I fix my plate. Okay, so there's that cheesy rice and broccoli dish I love; I can have a bigger helping of that if I don't get a roll or hold off on dessert!

3. Just one slice? Whether it's pizza or cake, limiting myself to just one slice hasn't been easy. This isn't as difficult with cake or pie as it is pizza. Oh my gah, I could eat pizza all day every day! I sometimes allow myself two slices, but other times I have to get up from the table and walk away. No, seriously... I walk away.

4. Coke with dinner. We don't keep soda or sugary drinks in our house (we don't even keep sweet tea anymore), so I'm often tempted to have soda (plain ol' Coke is the only soda I like) when we eat out. It's fine as a treat every now and then, but more times than not I try to stay away, mainly due to the sugar content. It's also extremely tempting not to get one for myself when my mom sends me out of the office on an afternoon Coke run, but I'm usually pretty good about holding off.

5. That last set of reps. I love working out, but I don't always love it when it gets hard--really hard. I have to remind myself how strong my legs really are when I feel like giving out with just ten squats or lunges left. Those last few reps, regardless of what you're doing, when it burns like crazy--that's when you know it's working!