It didn't win. It's just a bun, some meat and some cheese. And maybe some other stuff thrown in. It's not a defeat, it is a meal.

Something that REALLY stuck with me, that my friend told me, is that part of my problem is my "all or nothing" attitude. I am learning, slowly learning, that TRUE, LONG TERM weight-loss is not about winning or losing. It's not about defeat. It's about methodical, habit-changing, permanent lifestyle modification.

Success is not measured by what you accomplish but by the opposition you have encountered, and the courage with which you have maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.a cheeseburger tempted you and that's OK
NOW show the burger who is boss !!!

Breanna, this isn't a failure! It's a learning opportunity for current and future success. Don't dwell on things that happened in the past - it's over. Go forward with the new knowledge that staying with your plan feels lots better than giving in to temptation!

Continue the effort you've recently started. Though it's actually common to be 'strong' and more committed at the beginning of a diet/lifestyle change, I've also discovered that I gain strength as I go.

After a few times of rejecting an unplanned item -- perhaps over the next few weeks -- you may find it increasingly easier to do so. This could be a very exciting discovery for you :-) So don't give up before you have a chance to surprise yourself!