Self-control.





And the mandatory "someone is taking my photos" laughing picture. It makes me awkward, okay

Suzy Shier denim jacket; Joe Fresh top; Dynamite pants; H&M flats; Fossil watch

I was at a friend's place over the weekend and asked her to take pictures of my outfit. That explains the brick wall and balcony shot.

I'm going to share my thoughts about self-control today.

Sometimes I have it.
Like right now.

I'm taking a week off of junk food. I've cut out chocolate, ice cream, refined sugar, any junk-y type foods that don't fit into any of the four main food groups. I've gone two full days and I've survived without much of a battle. Perhaps it'll get harder as the week passes, but I think I've got this one in the bag. I am fully committed and won't be putting my hands on chocolate until Sunday. I feel like I have enough self-control to get me there.

But then again, I said this to myself 4-5 months ago when I went through the exact same thing. I cut back (a lot) on junk food and would treat myself to it once a day so I didn't abuse it. Somehow I fell off that bandwagon and found myself eating ice cream, chocolate and candy all in one night, every night.

Here's to self-control and hopefully sticking to it this time!

... Please don't tell me I'm the only one with a crazy chocolate addiction. I swear it's the only thing I actually miss.

17 comments:

  1. Woah - good for you!! Self-control when it comes to junk foods is tough (my vice is cheese, although not technically a junk food, it's not great to eat the amount that I did last night - especially since I'm lactose intolerant :s) - I wish you tons of luck this week - I know you can do it!!

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    1. Thanks! My self-control is so spotty with junk food. Sometimes I have no problem giving it up, and other times I just can't help myself.

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  2. Also, love your jean jacket - it's on my current wish list for fall!

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  3. Oh right, I forgot that this week (the week before my bridal shower) I wanted to cut back on sugars too... oops. Ah well, there's always my next wedding, right? Wait..... :) Anyway, loving this look, I always like when people mix black and brown. One of my favorite combos.

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    1. Hehehe it's not too late to cut back! It's only Wednesday tomorrow ;)

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  4. Ohhh myyyy gossshhhhh....Good luck girl! I have zero self-control. I always joke that I hope I never get fat, because I'll never be able to diet :P

    Anyway, very cute outfit! Love the denim jacket.

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    1. Haha! I say that too, honestly. My metabolism is really fast so I can eat whatever I want, but I feel like I've got this addiction to sugar that is really unhealthy. That's what I'm trying to break with this, and it's not as hard as I had expected!

      But I seriously don't know how fat I'd be if I gained weight with junk food....

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  5. girl, I HEAR you! I am al over the cutting out the junk! Good for you!

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  6. Kelly, you KNOW you're not the only one with a crazy chocolate addiction. I should probably rename my blog 'Chronicles of the Crazy Chocolate Addict'. But seriously, my self control comes in ups and downs too, but I should really try to quit for at least a week as well - at least to break the cycle haha! :)

    Life etc

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    1. You're right - I can always count on you to make me feel better about my chocolate addiction. At least we're in it together!! I could never give up chocolate, I'm just giving it up VERY temporarily ;)

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  7. Good luck, Kelly!! I think I'd die if I tried it! You'll be my inspiration. :)

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    1. Thanks Alyx! I will report back with my results at the end of the week and wether or not I passed!

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  8. That denim jacket looks perfect with the black skinnies! Good luck with the week off junk food...sounds hard :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  9. I have a really similar striped top and it looks so cute with the denim jacket! I looove chocolate too and I don't think I could give it up for a week! Good luck, Kelly!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Enter my scarf giveaway! (open internationally)

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  10. as everyone else has already said, i love the jacket paired with the black skinnies. i totally want to copy this look :)

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  11. Heck yes I have a serious chocolate addiction, it's my one must have everyday item! But it's always dairy free, dark chocolate so I justify that it's healthy :) Love the laughing pic and the cute flats.

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