Surroundings

As I was waiting for my Clinical Supervisor to appear, I realized something. I am sure you all remember my weight loss plan and my resolution to stay motivated. As I sat in the IHOP parking lot that I need to stop hanging out in places full of fat people.

I know that sounds harsh, but I think for me it may be true. I like to watch people and as I sat in my car, I started to pay attention to the people who were coming out of the restaurant. I am not saying that they were all fat, but I will say that the majority could have benefited from a more effective work out regimen.

Then it dawned on me. Much the same way I tell my addiction clients that they need to change their old handouts and habits, I may need to trade in some of my old haunts. Standing outside in the smokers corner and bars is not a good way to quit smoking and sitting in a booth surrounded by pancakes is probably not the best way to stay focused on a healthy eating plan.

I need to start going places that healthy (in this case read thinner) people go to eat. Places that understand that elusive concept of portion control. That is not to say that I can never go back. I don't think the occasional short stack is going to kill the plan, but if I want to get serious this year and stay motivated, I need to stop going places where the people make me feel like my bad habits are okay either because they have them or because they are fatter than me.

Don't judge me; I know you do it too.