While I was deep in DB/pre-wedding mode, it was easy to remind myself not to eat everything that I could shove in my gullet. After taking 3 weeks off, however, my 'default mindset' has gone from that of mindfulness and restraint to 'leave no morsel uneaten'. Ugh. Saturday, after going to a football game and a friend's housewarming party, I was so stuffed I could barely stand up. So uncomfortable and bloated. I hate that. And it makes me sad that when left to my own devices, that I do that to myself. Why?! Why can't I be one of those people who know their limits instead of someone who operates under the 'this might be my last meal, right?!' school of thought.
Weekends are the hardest. If I go into them with a plan, I usually do fairly well. My problem this weekend was that I just forgot how much I need that plan! Even if you're not able to plan out your meals for the entire weekend, you can still 'plan' before you find yourself in that situation. Find out in the AM that you're going to a cookout that evening? Maybe bring a salad and some chicken to grill. Only one s'more, please! :) Or something along those lines. I need to realize that no matter what situation I find myself in, there are always options. Even if that option is skipping whatever food is offered, drinking a big glass of water, and waiting until I get home and can eat healthfully there. The world won't end if I don't eat that pizza. Or pulled pork. Or whatever else it is. But my world might end if I keep eating junk and develop diabetes or some other chronic disease!
It's going to be harder than I thought to get back into a more conservative default setting regarding my eating habits. But, it'll definitely be worth it! :)