Ok, I don't know why I feel compelled to pat myself on the back, but I just can't help it!

Yesterday, I had so many binge triggers going on, but I didn't do it! I stayed within my calories.

My son was sick with a fever and terrible cough (still is, btw), I had only slept 1 1/2 hours (I was up at night with him and then couldn't fall asleep after), I was feeling sick, I had a horrible headache and I also had my monthly visitor (if you know what I mean). Normally, any of those would be enough to send me over the edge and into binge town, but I didn't do it!

What I did instead...I had 4 healthy macaroons (70 calories each) and that, for some reason, made me feel satisfied. Usually, I wouldn't want something that calorically expensive, but they are 2 inches high and wide so quite substantial and made of raw, healthy ingredients, for the most part.

I would have felt so much worse this morning had I given in and had thousands of extra calories.

Way to go!! Now you know that next time you can pick healthier choices again! Any victory, wether big or small, is something to celebrate

Patting yourself on the back is underrated--why SHOULDN'T you cheer for yourself as much as you'd cheer for any friend?

You made great choices in the face of stress--you should be pleased with yourself! And we can all be pleased too--and remember it can be done--and we feel better after we make good choices.

Thanks for sharing!

You should be proud of yourself!! That decision to stay on track is sometimes very difficult

Of course you should pat yourself on the back. This is a battle we're in. When we slip, we frequently belittle ourselves and feel awful. So, winning a battle -- especially with as many triggers as you experienced -- is HUGE! Way to go!

Thanks everyone! Most people wouldn't fully appreciate what an accomplishment that was, but I knew you would!