So, my o so strong streak of “flawless dieting” has reached a minor bump in the road.
I know you’re all prepared for me to say that I’ve totally avoided my diet and haven’t gone to the gym in days, but thankfully it’s not that bad. However, I’ve noticed that I’ve been sneaking little bites, pieces, and slivers of things that are making me feel not so bueno about my diet (haha).
Today at work we had a bake sale to raise money for Impact Thirst and I was working the table from 2-8 pm. At first, I wasn’t interested in tasting any sweets. I ate a full lunch before going to work and thought I’d be satisfied until dinner time. Next thing I know, my friend is eating pieces of broken cookies and then I dove right in with her. Now this is not her fault at all, but I don’t know what came over me. I started eating bites of cookies that broke off and I had a cupcake. I know it’s not the end of the world, but for a minute I felt like I was losing control of myself and my will power. Was it really worth it? No, it wasn’t. It’s a few hours later and I don’t even remember what they tasted like. It definitely wasn’t worth the calories and the extra hour I have to spend in the gym tomorrow to work it off. And to top it off, my tummy hurts.
In addition to me eating scraps at the bake sale, I’ve also been enjoying my friends amish baked goods more than I should this weekend. After eating my healthy meals, I’d go to my friends room and ask for 1 small cookie (this only happened twice), but I know I don’t need the cookie. Some of you may think I’m making a big deal about this, but I’m looking at this as a lifestyle change. If I always lose control because I’m around others that aren’t dieting, I’m never going to be completely happy in my weight loss journey. I didn’t expect to be perfect throughout this journey, but I want to overcome these mini obstacles that will pop up often in real life situations.
I’m glad that I can stop myself and say enough is enough—Back to the rules tomorrow. I even told my friend not to give me another cookie even if I ask for it. Is that a bit extreme? I just want to make sure I can say no and leave it at that. Have you had any problems with giving in to the pressure of others? Have you ever eaten around someone who is slim and wished you could not care what you put in your mouth the way that they do? Tell me what you’ve done in this situation. You know I love advice!
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