An Empowering Moment
January 20th, 2009
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by Angie Tousignant · Filed Under: Fat Loss Exercise · Muscle Building Workouts
Okay, I really need to share an eye opening moment with all of you. My son had some ‘leftover’ french fries on his plate after dinner. They looked very tempting to me. I looked over at my husband and said, “Okay, I can eat these, put them in the fridge, or toss them. What should I do?” He replied, “Toss them!” When I took that plate and slid those fries into the garbage, it was such an exhilarating experience. I felt so empowered. My exact words to Scott, “I feel skinnier from just doing that.” I seriously did. It felt THAT good. He then replied, “You need to do a blog about this.”
Now he could have told me to save those fries in the fridge. Then I would be more likely to eat them later. Or, he could have suggested that we split them. However, he knows how much I want to get back in shape. He knows how important his role is in my fat loss journey. He understands this because we workout together. We have shared our goals and deepest fears with each other. Having his support has been a critical key to my success so far.
I cannot stress enough though how great it felt to throw that food out. Just because my son didn’t want it, didn’t mean that I had to eat it! Who am I helping by doing that? I was always told not to waste food, but I am not the one that needs it. By eating it, this does not help people that lack in food.
Next time you have food in front of you, and you are not hungry…please don’t eat it! It’s is a great feeling to be conscious and in control of your behavior. I dare you to toss it. Then tell me how great it felt.
Have a good one,
Angie
ISSA – C.P.T.
I dare you to
Fantastic to read this on many levels.
My Fiance and I just began working out together as well and I hope to be the inspiration to her that Scott is to you.
Training with her is really scaring me because I’ve always trained alone and I’m not sure my workouts will be the same.
And yes, what an empowering decision.
Love ur statement about “eating these fries does not help the starving people”
A question though, what is ur son doing eating fries?
Was alerted to this post because I subscribe to Scotts facebook status updates.
He updated twitter, which updated facebook, which sent the msg to my phone and now I’m responding on my blackberry. Gotta love technology
This is a fabulous moment to share, thank you so much. I think many of us were raised to be members of the ‘clean plate’ club with comments like ‘think of all the staving children in the world who don’t have enough to eat’ crazy messages to be giving children. The consequence of this kind of programming is adults who don’t know when they’re hungary or when in fact they’re full because they ‘need’ to clean their plate rather than stop when they’re satisfied.
It’s cool that your son is able to leave food on his plate when he’s done and that his Mom has the freedom to throw it away. Great parenting!
Way to go Angie and Scott.
Have an outrageously healthy day!
Angie,
I just did that with my son! He had leftover sausage from “make your own mini pizza night” (which is short for I am at they gym late and too tired to cook for them). I was tempted but I know that the time I just spent in the gym is not going to go to waste. I am trying to help my wife stop saving little leftovers like that. I tend to scour the fridge every few days for those little minefields. Great job!
Great for you Angie! It is really cool to NOT go for the unhealthy choices. Shows that the food does not have control over you. We always have a choice.
Hey Rob, yes you got me…I was waiting for a comment about Shayne eating fries…well, the truth of it is this: He is a very picky eater. He will not eat a potato unless it is in shepherd’s pie. However, along with those fries (very few though), he ate skinless, boneless chicken and raw carrots!
We do our best! Thanks for keeping tabs on me though…AND good luck with working out with your fiance!! I hope it all works out! Scott is great for me because he pushes me. I don’t like it at the time, but I do appreciate it later.
Take care Rob, Angie