Day 6 of 365 - Recovery 101

Five days into the new year and my plan to be abstinent for 365 days from addictive junk food blew up in my face the moment I walked into my office and noticed the chocolate toffee someone brought in. I wish there were some sort of glasses you could put on when you see trigger foods that makes it look like vomit or maggots or the poison that it is! 

Well, of course it didn't stop at a few bites of chocolate. Anyone who has been addicted to anything knows that once you have a taste, you crave more. Before the day was up I had eaten lots more processed food including three of my biggest triggers: potato chips, mac & cheese and sweet tea.

At the end of the day, I got online and checked into the UWL support group and seen the Recovery 101 picture that Chef AJ posted. Reading it made me tear up. I could so relate to the struggle and at the same time feel a sense of hope...

Recovery 101

It will be challenging
It will also be worth it.

You will relapse, and that's OK
as long as you keep fighting.

You may feel alone in your struggle.
You will help others who are struggling.

Your loved ones may not understand
but you can always explain.

You will have good days and bad days
but the bad days will get fewer.

Your problems won't magically go away

but they will be manageable.

You may not feel different at first

but when you are done you will be 

Happier

Healthier

Stronger

and Recovered 

That's why you have to keep fighting.


I. will. keep. fighting.