Today was far from perfect but I did a little better. I didn't track well but estimated about 1943 calories and way over on carbs still. I planned my meals again tonight but not much good if I don't stick to them. But I will keep trying.
Ter - I usually do plan before going to the restaurant if I have time and know the restauant and can access the info. Not easy to order anything to fit my small limit of calories and carbs but I usually either share with dh or take home at least 1/2. Almost always still go over, but I try. When I go to our monthly brunch I have no problem because breakfast isn't usually a problem for me. I can usually even get fast food and do fine, but I do notice after eating it I will eat even more later..I think the starchy white carbs do that. But really despite all that, my problem is more my evening snacking than anything. The restaurants are not every day but the evenings are.
You all have given me good suggestions but I know I just have to learn to say no to myself and fill my time with better activities than eating.
TV is a big trigger for me to eat. I'm realizing that more and more. Tonight I was able to stay away from it most of the evening and that helped. But when I did watch (one hour) I ate plenty! Should have just walked away from it but it was the CSI's last show with Catherine (in case anyone watches). And it's hard to give up this time of sharing something with my dh. So much of the time we do separate things and he enjoys me being there 1-3 hours most nights watching with him and I enjoy it too. When I'm on the computer I rarely eat. I used to eat when reading but I don't do that as much anymore as about the only time I read these days is in the bath tub..LOL I also snacked too much this afternoon for some reason but that doesn't happen too often. It's at night usually that I feel like I simply can't go clear til morning on only one carb snack...I know it's silly but I feel that way! And veggies and meat don't cut it for me in the evening! So you see, it's a mental thing, I have to work through. But don't worry, I won't give up. As I've said before I figure even continuing to try I will be healthier for it even if I never reach my goal. If I let loose and ate whatever I wanted (like I used to!) I'd probably be over 200 lbs by now. I used to stuff myself but I almost never do that anymore. So I have improved even though I'm far from perfect.
Lucinda - Congrats on the NSV! I too have often turned to food for emotional reasons so understand. I don't do that as often these days but do still sometimes.
ETA: BTW, thank you for the kind words and I do appreciate your support.