Why is it?
Whyis it that when food is placed in front of me I HAVE to eat it? I clear my plate at any meal…regardless of how much food is on it. Wait, yesterday there was too much for even me to eat at the brunch Iattended. I had the eggs benedict but was going to leave the two pancakes untouched. I said “was going to” because I did have a bite of each.Â
 But back to the question at hand(as this was the exception and not the rule). I had a lunch meeting- work session more aptly. I gave myself the little pep talk before I left for it. Only one scoup of potato salad and a fair amount of the green salad. I only took one 1/2 sandwich- turkey breast. So far so good. Then I had the Nanimo bar and some fruit.. Later in the afternoon I took the 1/2 chocolate muffin. It was calling to me. Keep in mind that the 1/2 muffin would have ben an ample full muffin in normal portion sizing. Then they put down a plate of jujubes and little chocolate bars. As the meeting progressed my hand kept reaching. I was hoping I didn’t look like too much of a pig…but I couldn’t help it! Four little packs of smarties later….Â
At that point I figure the day is a write off. Sadly this happens all too often. Why is it so hard for me to complete one GOOD diet day??? God forbid I should try for two!
 Any thoughts any one?Â
 Shari
I also have a hard time stopping once I think I have screwed up. Take today for instance. I decided since I have been doing well and craving fries, I would budget fries into my lunch today. I had a low cal breakfast, and will have a low cal dinner. But one taste of something bad makes me want to reach for more. On the way back to work I walked past the store and the dairy milk called my name. I had to drag myself past the store so I did not screw up the day. For me that is a constant struggle, but I have been winning recently. Each time I struggle again I remind myself why I don’t want to write the day off and get back on plan right away. That is what has kept me losing, despite two major screw ups.
I share your weakness for chocolate, and I would have had to turn my chair away so the smarties did not call to me, or prop up my binder so I couldn’t see them. Sometimes I get up and stand at the back of the room to avoid temptation, but this doesn’t work in a small meeting. Good luck fighting the dark cloud of pudge!