RaeB
Full Member
I had a planned weekend off, so no guilt because I was in control (back on the wagon today).
Contrary to my obviously low expectations of myself, I didn't pig out. I had carbs with lunch on Saturday because I knew I'd be drinking, but I only managed to eat a third of the amount I'd normally eat (and I was uncomfortable with that amount).
Black tie do on Saturday evening, I left the carbs and couldn't finish any of the courses, in fact probably ate a third again of each one. In fact that repeated for brekkie and for lunch I had a light bite salad (that's a first for me!).
Pleased to be back on plan, but learnt a lot about listening to my body and not letting my eyes decide how much I need to eat. It does give me more confidence to move onto the maintenance step in a few weeks time.
So I'm relieved to be honest, I feel much more in control and I do believe that I can cope in the future.
Contrary to my obviously low expectations of myself, I didn't pig out. I had carbs with lunch on Saturday because I knew I'd be drinking, but I only managed to eat a third of the amount I'd normally eat (and I was uncomfortable with that amount).
Black tie do on Saturday evening, I left the carbs and couldn't finish any of the courses, in fact probably ate a third again of each one. In fact that repeated for brekkie and for lunch I had a light bite salad (that's a first for me!).
Pleased to be back on plan, but learnt a lot about listening to my body and not letting my eyes decide how much I need to eat. It does give me more confidence to move onto the maintenance step in a few weeks time.
So I'm relieved to be honest, I feel much more in control and I do believe that I can cope in the future.