A Diet Dilemma

Oh yes, this morning I have a dieting dilemma.  Remember earlier this year I was determined to lose some weight??  Well, my granny had a saying about the best laid plans of mice and men. . . .  and although my plans were well laid, they have not come to fruition.  And why is that, you ask.  Well, here's my dilemma.  When I'm in the grocery store I have really good intentions.  I buy low fat, sugar free, high fiber foods.  I read labels, and have read more diet books that Carter has pills.  But, when push comes to shove, the foods that are best for you seem to take more preparation.  And when you're in a hurry for lunch, it's so much easier to grab something that is probably not as healthy as what you should be eating.  And let's face it --  unhealthy foods just taste better than the other alternatives.

I've heard so much about subliminal stimuli, and decided to give it a shot.  So yesterday, I made a new screensaver.  I call it my "fat screensaver".  These are two of my "cards" which pop up on my screen.  And there are more.

Like this little guy.

And this one which may be my favorite.  This is exactly how I feel some days.  Keep in mind, that these are for my own viewing pleasure(?) and I don't intend to be infringing on anyone's copyrights.  I'm just hoping that when I am thinking about grabbing something that is supposed to be a no-no for an overweight diabetic, these little not-so-subtle reminders will stop me in my tracks.  I don't eat when I'm on the computer, so hopefully the screensaver will be effective.  Oh, I realize that it will take more than a screensaver to accomplish some semblance of success, but I hope that it's a success.  It was so much fun looking for the little extras, and it's always easier to take self-criticism that to accept it from others.  The food police make me grumpy, to say the least.  And that's my dilemma -  to eat or not to eat. . . . . that is the question.