I would have to say I think I passed today's tests with flying colors.
First, I went to WW and was pleasantly surprised to learn I'd only gained 7 pounds over the 2 months I gave up on WW. I think it was a lot worse than that, but in the 2 or so weeks before hitting it hard again, I was able to lose some of it plus a lot of water weight. So, I only need to lose 7 pounds to get below flying weight.
Second, I was out and about with the kids all day and didn't plan well. I got super hungry right around lunch and I had promised the kids McDonalds for lunch. So, I got them their Happy Meals (I substitute apples for fries for them, BTW) and I chose a McDouble and a large, unsweetened, Iced Tea. Yes, the sandwich was 10 points, but I stayed away from ordering fries or a soda. Later that day, I got tasty treats for them and was able to control myself from eating more than a 1/2 cup of Moose Munch. So, while we were out and about, I ate 13 points, which isn't bad considering.
Finally, I went to a goodbye dinner at a Mexican restaurant. I drank plenty of water, controlled how many tortilla chips I ate and split chicken fajitas with a friend of mine. So, I am left with 2 points for the day and I am just going to leave it at that.
Lessons learned:
1. I can manage to eat out at all the bad places and still stay on plan and target.
2. I can allow myself to have a tasty treat as long as I control portion sizes.
3. I can go out to eat and have a delicious meal, still feel satisfied and stay under daily target.
4. I need to plan days like this and pack extra water and snacks for me and the kids, and I need to eat more veggies on days like this.
Remotivation is nice. I want to get to my goal weight this go around and just stay there instead of the past year of weight loss waxes and wanes. And, I can do it. (With a little help from my friends) And you know who you are!!!
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