not great start to the day

I have to loose 12 lbs in the next 2 months for one of my goals. SO I have had a great week - working out everyday and eating around 1700 cals.

So this week my goal is to do between 45-60 mins of cardio, and start replacing a meals with protein shakes, have a normal supper, and snack on veg and dairy proteins.

So all gung ho I was last night about my plan, woke up at 530 for work - CRANKY CRANKY I was. But still confident that It was going to be a doable day.

Until I get into the office

What do I find myself? Christmas treats. I didn't even try to tell myself no. I allowed myelf a cookie and a ball of somesort.

The evil part of me is quite excited that they were there, but oh by the sane part of me is upset that I did not even try to talk myself out of it. I saw, I wanted, I had.

BAD AMY BAD AMY.

So I am counting it as...350 calories. And i am promising myself that the day is not "blow" and I can still mantain my calorie budget.

i apologize for the terrible spelling, I just had some gel nails put on and am having trouble navigating them

Have you tried using My Fitness Pal? It's a great tool for journaling and seeing what your calorie intake is. I used it back in April and lost 21 lbs by Sept...I use it now post surgery to help keep track of my calories and protein intake. 

It may help you to count, see where your food is going and after a while I found it influenced what I ate as I didn't want to go over my allotment.

Good luck, you CAN do this!!!

That's the spirit Amy!  Never look at a slip as a blown day!  Get back on track as soon as you recognize you got derailed!  You can do this, even though it's the holidays and treats are going to be all around.  Make choices and remember why you want to do this!