Just me complaining again . . . I guess . . .

Plan plan plan.  A failure to plan is a plan for failure.

 Talk yourself out of the 'bad' stuff.  Tell yourself whatever you need to in order to get through the moment when a lapse in judgment may hit.   "You can have it tomorrow if you really want it".  "It won't help you with your goals".  "It doesn't taste as good as it looks".

 Keep healthy snacks with you to help you over those cravings.

 Drink tea.

 Go for a walk.

If you do indulge, though, don't keep going.  Stop it as quick as you can and get right back on track.  

Hey Guys--

You're totally right--I need a back-up plan. I will invest in this tomorrow. You know, when I lost that 15-20 pounds that's what I did. Why do I forget so quickly?

If anything, maybe it will help me quit writing these complainy/negative threads .

I really appreciate you guys taking the time to reply.

Elishia

I've found that when I get too hungry is the big problem.

If I eat something healthy and specifically - something with PROTEIN then I am not hungry and I feel good and etc.

If I get too hungry - my body apparently decides it needs calories NOW and those calories should consist of things like donuts, chocolate, and chips and the more the better.  AND I can eat and eat these things because I don't fill up on them.

So.

#1 - Have something to eat that's healthy and balanced.

#2 - If you get really hungry and have the munchies - tell yourself that you'll eat the healthy option first, and then if you are still REALLY hungry in 15-20 minutes you can decide on the donut (or whatever)  When my stomach isn't growling it's much easier to manage the cravings.

Hey--

Well, I started packing my lunches! So today I ate breakfast and I have packed a protein bar, 2 oranges, some activia yogurt and chicken mixed with veggies The protein bar is chocolate flavored . . . I figured that would help if I REALLY ran into a chocolate attack. I also have gum!

Elishia.

Hang in there! Having one of those bad days is a little like falling down during a race.  As long as you pick yourself up, brush yourself off and most importantly---keep on keeping on, the good days will start to outnumber the bad ones.  If you dwell on the stumble and let it get you down, you won't quit.  And you'll finish the race.

...okay, yeah. I stretched that metaphor more than my pants after the all-you-can-scarf Szechuan Dragon buffet...

 My point was supposed to be just don't let it get you too down.  Give yourself a moment of "naughty, naughty" and then resolve to get back on the wagon. Don't beat yourself up.

 Oh--and I agree with those who recommend packing your lunch.  When I was eating out for lunch was when I reaaaaallly ballooned (think Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, only in less bright colors). Packing lunches has really helped.