"It can't be too bad"
Dangerous words.
VERY dangerous words.
I did super good today with my eating choices. Had oatmeal for breakfast and a salad for lunch. I drank more than enough liquids for the day. I even ordered a meal from Applebee's that was 500 calories. I worked out and killed nearly 550 calories in doing so and I still had some food calories left for the day, so I figured having a dessert couldn't be TOO bad.
FYI: if you say that to yourself, it probably is.
I ordered a Maple Butter Blondie.
It was 1100 calories.
So I shed some tears when we got back to the hotel room, thinking and telling Nick how much I hated myself for my lack of self-control. He said "just don't eat cake anymore." And I agreed it was a good plan.
However, I think my sweet-tooth issue is worse than that. Cookies, candies, brownies, donuts, muffins, tarts, and, my favorite, cake. Those temptations are horrible little boogers.
I know a lot of diets say to indulge a little every once in a while, but I just don't think that mindset is working for me. I indulge too much and I have difficulties saying "no" if I allow it ever.
The first time I was able to get down to 160, when I was in Master's Commission, I had cut soda and all sweets from my diet. I think I'm going to cut sweets again. At least until I hit my ultimate goal. Then I'll start reintroducing them slowly. If I just say "no" to it all, I won't have to worry about "it can't be too bad" because it won't even be an option.
May the fourth be with you!
Seriously I think you are overthinking it. But yeah, don't eat desserts at Applebee's. And you have the MFP app. I check before we eat out. Give yourself space to breath. I am not saying don't try, but don't beat yourself up so much. I agree no sweets should be a good thing. There is really no need for sugar in our diet. I like it, but I feel better when I don't have it. (but also remember its gonna be a major challenge at the Barn...you would have to be ubber strong..lol..
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