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Fifth Weigh In- Celebrations and Food

I have learned something about myself this week. I have such a hard time turning down food when other people are involved in the decision. I was great when it was my birthday because it was my choice. The fallacy comes in this...I stopped thinking it was my choice when it was Mark's birthday. So, it started Thursday night when Mark wanted to go out to celebrate his birthday. He wanted to go to the Asian Buffet in American Fork. I did great on portion size but there are not good choices at that place so I am sure I went way over my points that day. I justified it by saying to myself that I had my discretionary points so I was still fine for the week. Then there was Friday. I cleansed during the day and had gorditas in the evening. As far as I can tell I was within my points that day because of the cleansing. Then Saturday came and with it a baby shower for a good friend of mine. I should have brought back up food or maybe brought food to eat before I went in to the shower. Either way I hadn't eaten in hours due to shopping for a dress for my father-in-law's wedding and so I was hungry and it was a rough afternoon with food choices in good portion size but way high in fat. So, with all of that being said I gained .8 of a pound this last week. I feel ok about it for a couple of reasons. The first is that I am learning about how to take care of myself in social situations which is a hard battle. The Second is that even in the face of struggle I still didn't completely loose it which is a good step for me. Mark gained 1 pound, but we are both back on track this week. I have a dinner out with in-laws this week and my challenge for myself is to stay within a healthy point range even though we are eating out. I have a choice and I am always in control of my eating. Nobody else can make me put something in my mouth, it is always lastly about what I decide.

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Breezy said…
Hang in there! This is one thing that to me is as hard as I would imagine quiting drugs, food is addicting and controlling! .8 is just .8 you can loose that in a quickly, plus you have to be free from diets every once in awhile :) Last weekend we went to Olive Garden, when I woke up the next morning I was up 3 pounds!!! 3 pounds in one night, ya, that is the way I do it... pregnant or not, that is depressing! Keep up the hard work, it's people like you who inspire me to stop my over indulging. Thanks for all the updates. I love being able to keep in touch and get to know you and your family better :)
4/15/2008 6:13 AM
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