I admit it. Today I caved and had a piece of chocolate. It wasn't crappy chocolate (if I'm going to fail I might as well fail spectacularly) it was a delicious Lindt chocolate, all creamy and smooth and oh so good.
Yes, Day 2 bag on the wagon and I've fallen off already. Doesn't bode well for my long term success does it?
It was a bad day. Got bad news from my mom and work was a disaster. And I caved.
But in true blogger form, I have examined my fall (from a rather high horse if you read yesterday) and I think I know the problem.
It was available.
Within arms reach actually. A remnant of that festive season of overeating and indulging in all those forbidden treats. And when I needed an emotional pick-me-up I went straight for it.
One of the hardest things about this little quest I'm on I denying myself those little pleasures that were I a size 6 I could easily indulge in. But I didn't get to be a size 14 by moderation did I?
(actually I'm fairly certain that I got to size 14 due to my apppalling lack of any physical activity)
Anyway. Lesson learned. If i'm going to be successful at conquering my food demons (mainly refined sugars. The worst kind: cookies, cakes, pastries etc) I can't make them so easily available.
So I'm throwing it away. All those Christmas treats are going in the garbage (I might not have the heart, I might donate them to work- in the lunchroom in plain sight so I won't be tempted. All those people watching and judging you see) and I'm clearing out my desk of any sugar.
Initially the cravings will be intense. But with a little willpower (I gotta exercise that more often too) I'm positive I can beat them.
I also have a secret weapon: gum. The Biggest Loser < /em> is really onto something there. A little piece of gum, almost no calories and the sweet craving is gone!
How are you beating your cravings?
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