LL Daily - Day 15 - challenges!

2nd weigh in last night - 5.5lbs off = 8lbs off in total so far. Pleased & proud.

Spent last weekend at friends surrounding by food & booze opportunities and I resisted them all. Didn't really even feel tempted.

Today I was at a Business Breakfast event and was there from 6.30am - had had shake before leaving the house. At 8am ish the brekkie was huge selection of croissants, danish and bacon sandwiches. Battled in my head re bacon sandwich... and decided half would be ok. But in the end I got a peppermint tea and got chatting and didn't have the little buttie.



strength & control

Why did I want it?

- habit

- comforting and great taste

- others having one
- smelt good

But I didn't need it and the reasons I wanted it were not good enough at the moment!

Glad I resisted. I regained control.

Tomorrow night - another challenge - I am attending an awards dinner. Challenges>>>
1) the event is in a venue within the company I work for and until April I managed this venue
2) historically I have always taken an interest in the menu/wine and the catering team usually seek my feedback
3) I would feel 'rude' and even ungrateful for not eating

So my plan
1) have porridge and bar during the day
2) at dinner - drink sparkling water from the wine glass (will drive also)
3) eat some of the 'protein' element - starter & main - move 'carbs' around
4) say 'no thanks' to dessert
 
This is like a 'LL Light' Day I think. I have made this decision and will return to LLT plan on Weds. Will report back on Wednesday to ensure I am back on track. The LL forum are suggesting that any 'lapse' could challenge my success on the programme so I need to be really careful.
I believe I am strong enough to do as I have planned.

ODAAT
TFR x

LL Daily - Day 3 - Don't Come Dine With Me!

Hello! Day 3 and 2 FPs left for the day. Just switched telly on while surfing - Come Dine With Me was on. It has been a guilty viewing pleasure in the past but have just had to switch it off. Am also noticing how many adverts are for food. Scary. All these subliminal and direct messages - no wonder we get tempted. Self control is so critical when it comes to food. Feel like this programme is totally going to teach me that. Caught the end of a pre-conference lunch today - was hoping to avoid entirely - was offered beautiful canapes several times plus a half time ice cream! Resisted all. Strangely didn't feel deprived or like I was missing out. I was concerned that I may have hurt the catering team's feelings however. But nothing was said.

Feel tired and on way home, my mind wandered to what I would usually have done - e.g. popping into M&S for something nice - don't want to think about what that may have been. Just want to note that I pushed the thought away - got home - had a glass of water, did a few little jobs, got on here with a peppermint tea and will making my soup at 6pm.

Not sure I am in ketosis yet. Could be today or tomorrow or maybe even into the weekend. Anticipating how I will feel so off to read up and remind myself.

Also no hungers pangs as yet... & no headaches today. Yay.

TRF x