Have you done something similar to this before? Have you thought or said this when indulging in something you shouldn't be eating? Do you think that if you have one "bad" meal or snack that you might as well continue on that way?
You are giving up on yourself. You are giving yourself permission to sabotage your goals and what you are working toward. You are letting food control you instead of you controlling the food. Let's fix this. Next time you indulge (and you will, that's life!), be okay with the indulgence, but don't blow the whole day. Then, be proud of yourself for not blowing the whole day. The next time you eat, get back to healthy choices. Forgive yourself and move on.
Other tips: (some that I've talked about before)
- Just take a small piece of your indulgence. Taste it, enjoy it, move on.
- Substitute your indulgence with a healthier version of the same taste. (Ex: instead of a Hershey bar or chocolate ice cream, have a chocolate low cal pudding.)
- Don't keep the tempting things in your house. They will call your name and invite you to indulge!
- Plan. Plan. Plan. Especially if you'll be eating out or travelling. Where will you eat and what's on the menu?
- Always have a healthy snack with you. That way, when you are hungry, you have something with you and don't stop at a gas station for a candy bar and a big gulp.
- Drink enough fluids.
- Chew sugar free gum. It will keep your mouth busy.
