How I feel today?

Oh dear, even though I have now lost 4st and feel more positive I still have to struggle each day, some more than others.

Today I feel tired, lethargic, fed-up. I miss my OH when I am working away from home soooooo much.

I crave crisps and chocolate but have only succumbed to oat bakes and 1 small bar of chocolate off plan, and know that I can now make it up later in the week.

Even seeing the change in my shape does not always keep me motivated sometimes! Daft, as you would think I could see the sense of healthy eating after just over a year and less 4st! Do I have an auto response in my brain that says eat to combat every problem? I must learn to spot the signs and keep coming up with coping mechanisms until it becomes second nature to balance the good days and bad days - like normally slim people.

Good job I only bought 1 bar of chocolate this week, unlike last week, one lesson that I have learnt.

Think positive, I am counting the checks (calories to non Scottish Slimmers) when I go off plan and dealing with it during the week now. That is a positive step forward.

I had pancakes tonight (M & S microwave plain pancakes). I had 4 with fresh lemon juice and sweetener. 9 checks (220 calories). Yes I counted them in. Now what do I give up, or commit to doing, for Lent?

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