Day 6 sugar check in

A long day...and not a sugar free one, but almost. I got tripped up at the grocery store tonight. They sometimes have free cookies out on a tray and tonight I grabbed one. Otherwise, it was a good day. Actually, being able to grab a cookie now and then is not something I'm trying to stop. But at the same time, I have to be keenly aware of my problem. I wanted to EAT today, compulsively, in the worst way. All that to say, not a perfect day, but not a bad day either.

Hey Tom! You did good. Since sugar is NOT a problem for me either it has been an interesting past few days since Halloween. I've found my own way to balance the sugar....by trying to get in some extra protein or having a bowl of oatmeal or glass of milk. The cool thing is I CAN'T eat like I used to so long ago. So I don't feel bad when I eat 1 stick of my daughter's KitKat...when I could have easily eaten much more long ago. I really savor the chocolate...little bite of heaven. But I really have a different outlook on ALL foods...every morsel is so good and I need the protein, carbs and calories! Whatever I'm doing is working though!!!! The weight is coming off. We're not perfect for sure...but we're so much better than 6 months ago!

Tom, You're doing good. You're very aware of what's going on and for me, that's a big part of the battle. Keep on doing good! One day at a time! ~Wanda

Hey Tom, When you were feeling compulsive today you may have eaten a cookie but guess what ...you are here to gather support and encouragement. You've got it fella. We are here for ya and that's the way we make it thru. Not alone but together. You are making it one baby step at a time. Blessings, Mary

Thanks for the postings Tom. I too am finding that the compulsive eating has been creeping back over the last couple of weeks. Last week (for the first time) I did not lose weight. I actually gained 1.5#. This week has been a struggle too. I have noticed the old "f*** it" attitude trying to make a come-back. I admit I have succumbed to it more than once. Reading your posts helps me realize I am not alone in being "not perfect". Fight the good fight (aah, a 70's flashback!). Hang in there, J