I feel good. I feel like my mindset about food has changed a lot in the first month of this game. I used to attach a lot of emotion to food, rather than to see it for what it really is: fuel.
Yesterday I ate one of those Ferrero Rocher chocolates, which are completely delicious, but I didn't eat more because it wouldn't fit my goals. Also tried out Trader Joe's Cookie Butter with my friend, because we've always wanted to try it, and again- had a tablespoon, totally reasonable, drank some water afterwards and ate an apple as a late night snack. Before this game, I would say "Well, there goes my day, just ruined it, now I'm craving MORE sugar!!!!" and just eat 4 or 5 more chocolates and more cookie butter, then hate myself.
Now, I'm finding balance while enjoying unhealthy treats and keeping in mind my goals. Weight loss isn't magic. It's simply calories in/calories out. Doesn't get any simpler than that.
Today I don't think I'm having anything unhealthy. Or tomorrow. Or the day after. I don't crave it, and I'd rather use my calories to getting my fiber and veggies. Because then I have more energy!
Oh, I have found I love eating broccoli!!! (frozen florets + a little olive oil+ garlic in a pan on medium heat). I ate 4 cups yesterday. So nutritious and extremely tasty! (and super cheap.)
Total tunnel vision right now more than ever, and the weight keeps dropping at a healthy rate. Dietbet is truly the best thing that's happened to me to get my s#it together to lose these last 15 pounds or so.
:) Happy New Year everyone!