Apologies, this is a self-indulgent thread, bit of a whine and pat on the back. Just letting off a bit of steam ....
Had a really bad day at work yesterday, including fighting with the boss (just verbal, not actual fisticuffs!) and everything that could go wrong, did.
Those sorts of situations are usually a trigger for me. I really had to work hard not to go out at lunchtime and buy rubbish food (or any food for that matter). Ended up giving my purse to my colleague - the one person at work who knows about LL - so I couldn't be tempted. Had a toffee bar instead, and noticed I was actually eating angrily, if you know what I mean - aggressive chewing!!!!
Even tried to convince myself that the hot choc from the vending machine was just like a food pack!
Walking past all the takeaways on my way home was a struggle. The Chinese, the chippy, etc all looked - and smelled - so appealing.
But, I did it. Got home, had a soup instead. Figured that I was cross with other people, if I'd given in, I'd have had to be cross with myself instead.
Our bathroom's been ripped out so couldn't even have a long soak in the tub to cheer myself up.
Was having a cold day, so gave up trying to keep warm and went to bed at 8.30! Still, this morning I feel much better for the good night's sleep.
So, I've got through my toughest challenge yet and am feeling quite pleased with myself.
Had a really bad day at work yesterday, including fighting with the boss (just verbal, not actual fisticuffs!) and everything that could go wrong, did.
Those sorts of situations are usually a trigger for me. I really had to work hard not to go out at lunchtime and buy rubbish food (or any food for that matter). Ended up giving my purse to my colleague - the one person at work who knows about LL - so I couldn't be tempted. Had a toffee bar instead, and noticed I was actually eating angrily, if you know what I mean - aggressive chewing!!!!
Even tried to convince myself that the hot choc from the vending machine was just like a food pack!
Walking past all the takeaways on my way home was a struggle. The Chinese, the chippy, etc all looked - and smelled - so appealing.
But, I did it. Got home, had a soup instead. Figured that I was cross with other people, if I'd given in, I'd have had to be cross with myself instead.
Our bathroom's been ripped out so couldn't even have a long soak in the tub to cheer myself up.
Was having a cold day, so gave up trying to keep warm and went to bed at 8.30! Still, this morning I feel much better for the good night's sleep.
So, I've got through my toughest challenge yet and am feeling quite pleased with myself.