What we all tend to forget is that EVERYONE - heavy or thin - has days like this. The trick is to fix it immediately. You have. That means you are in control of the situation. And recognizing the factors that contribute is also part of the success. It sounds simple, but just resist the drinks and the situation gets easier.
I also want all of you who post to know that it hurts my heart to hear anyone say they loathe themselves. Self loathing gets us nowhere. I don't want to get into a psychological discussion. I understand what you mean. But it's like I used to tell my DD when she was small. She was never allowed to say she hated something. It's such a strong word for a child and I didn't want to set a life long pattern. She "really didn't like" a lot of things, but hate was not part of her vocabulary. Maybe we can do the same and loathe the behavior, but not ourselves - no matter the circumstance. Or "really not like" the behavior. I think a positive attitude is part of the success we all strive for.
Sorry for sounding like someone's mom. I think we all feel better when we love ourselves.
Lin
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