I have never liked limits imposed upon me. Speed limits, budgets, control freaks are all things I can do without.
Well the other day I had a revelation. Of course, this thought isn’t new to me. However it hit me so hard the other day, I was stopped in my tracks.
I need to get control. Not over people. Not over things out of my control. But with things that are 100% in my control.
- spending – I buy whatever I want, without any thought to cost
- eating out – I eat out most days for lunch and several nights a week for dinner (this doesn’t help my calorie intake or my spending)
- imbibing – I drink frequently (1-2+ glasses of wine every night!)
These are all things I have set limits on before and done successfully. But for some reason they all feel like they have spun out of control recently.
And by losing control over these things, I seem to have gained everything (mostly bank fees and weight). I don’t want those things!
So here’s to getting a grip on my life. And I started last night…by eating homemade, healthy soup (Don’t freak out. Yes I cooked! And yes it was fabulous.), skipping wine and not spending money to eat out.
Don’t get the wrong idea. I plan to still eat, drink wine and spend. But in moderation. For example, I don’t need to have a glass of wine EVERY night. I can drink it several times a week and still feel okay. I also plan to still spend money. I make it. I can spend it. But I need to put some limits on how much I spend. I have lofty long term goals, like living as a rich person when I retire, and this takes some restraint now. I plan to eat out, but not everyday at lunch and most nights at dinner. I will force myself to cook at home and/or bring a lunch to work.
Wish me luck!
What things do you have to limit in your life?
I had a morning flight and started my day with vodka and cranberry juice. I’ve got to stay healthy! Vitamin C, people. 
Me soaking up the sun first thing Saturday morning. It felt so good. Don’t mind the natural look, but I had just rolled out of bed to enjoy this.
