Had such a welcome epiphany this morning... I was preparing my "on plan breakfast" and realized midway through that on EVERY other day when I had dining out plans (New Year's Eve folks tonight), I had the mindset -well, I'm going to overeat tonight anyway so why not have the kind of breakfast I REALLY want -BUT NOT TODAY!!!
I have finally found a weight loss plan that doesn't make me feel deprived or craving (low carb) AND this wonderfully supportive website -and I realized that I've turned an important corner in my weight loss struggle.
The other amazing thing is-- although I'm going to a favorite restaurant tonight, I know that there are enough menu items for me to choose from that will permit me to have an enjoyable meal without overdoing it -and I'm no longer feeling that "woe is me" attitude -you know -the one where one whines to oneself -"why can't I eat what everyone else is eating -it's a holiday" I finally have come to grips with the fact that I CANNOT eat like everyone else AND lose weight -so my new way of eating is what has to continue to be the "new normal" for me.
Down 11 lbs. since Oct. - do I wish it was more? - sure - but I haven't been suffering and the alternative would have been awful --not only would I have kept on the 11 lbs. - I would have put on G-d knows how much more over the holidays!!
Happy and Healthy New Year All !! L.
