Dieting is a funny thing. A funny and annoying thing. I've been struggling to get back on plan, and the last week or so have almost made it, then fell off track at the end of the day. Take Sunday, for example: I started the day off well, then went on a walk with some friends, and ended up stopping for ice cream. And then we found ourselves getting dinner together, THEN got sweets afterward. I let others have too much of an impact on my diet. And then Monday, I was doing so, so well, and then one of my student's mother gave me a bag of Swiss chocolates for my birthday (which was last week). Guess who ate the entire bag when she got home? If not for those damn chocolates, I'd have been within my points, no problem. I didn't even want the chocolates! But I can't say no to sweets; it's my biggest downfall. I've definitely gotten a lot better of the last year and a half about pacing myself and only buying what I know will satisfy me (rather than buying a huge bag and then continuing to eat them far after I'm full), but my sweet tooth must have its own zip code.
Anyway. I've been down on myself a bit, because the scale has let me know that I'm up a few pounds. I finally got with it yesterday, for the most part. Had lots of water, and some green tea as well, and stayed on plans. I had a few extra points, but it was just from eating a couple of pieces of fruit and some yogurt. And just like that, the scale was nearly back down to normal this morning. So, I think the extra pounds were more from extra sodium and reduced water intake than anything else. I'm a lot more active now than I used to be, so I can get away with eating a few more calories now, as my body is much more efficient at burning them off. I just think it's strange how my mindset is so much different after having finally gotten back on plan. What is it that happens to your mind, when you've been off your diet for several days, that makes it so much easier to say yes to another day? But when you finally are back on plan, you don't want to screw that up. Is it just me? I hope that makes sense. Basically what I'm saying, is that now that I've been back on my diet for an entire day, and seen results that quickly, I've no doubt that I'll be much more inclined to stay on it. It's the first step that's always the toughest, isn't it?
On the other hand, I'm going to the cinema tonight. Hope I don't succumb to the delicious sweets offered there. :)
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