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Gain: +0.2
Total loss: -10.8
It's a Christmas miracle! I only gained 2/10 of a pound this week!
I had said this was going to be an easy week, with just one party. I forgot how many times I was eating out. Going out for lunch is often a problem for me, because I use up my points early in the day. And when that happens, I just get tempted to stop counting for the day.
I know I was way over points for the week, but I don't know how much, because I stopped counting. That was the week's real failure, not the chocolate or cheese. I have to keep reminding myself what happens when I don't track: I go hog wild. MUST TRACK. And must stay within budget.
This week I'm eating at other people's houses a good bit. The biggest challenge about that is that I psychologically feel hungry, as if I'm deprived. And when I'm deprived, I "deserve" a treat. This is clearly faulty thinking. First off, the meals are a decent size. Secondly, I can help myself to snacks and they don't mind. Thirdly, a treat is a kind of punishment in the long run.
Plan: drink lots of water. Drink 8 oz of water every time I want a snack. If I still want a snack after that, I can have it. Also, vegetables.
Total loss: -10.8
It's a Christmas miracle! I only gained 2/10 of a pound this week!
I had said this was going to be an easy week, with just one party. I forgot how many times I was eating out. Going out for lunch is often a problem for me, because I use up my points early in the day. And when that happens, I just get tempted to stop counting for the day.
I know I was way over points for the week, but I don't know how much, because I stopped counting. That was the week's real failure, not the chocolate or cheese. I have to keep reminding myself what happens when I don't track: I go hog wild. MUST TRACK. And must stay within budget.
This week I'm eating at other people's houses a good bit. The biggest challenge about that is that I psychologically feel hungry, as if I'm deprived. And when I'm deprived, I "deserve" a treat. This is clearly faulty thinking. First off, the meals are a decent size. Secondly, I can help myself to snacks and they don't mind. Thirdly, a treat is a kind of punishment in the long run.
Plan: drink lots of water. Drink 8 oz of water every time I want a snack. If I still want a snack after that, I can have it. Also, vegetables.