Day 4 of Time Out

Hi Everyone,   Well here I am at day 4 of time out, I feel as though I have really lost weight already. I do have a problem though. I have to go to a Tastfully Simple party tonight and am not sure I will be able to control myself. I really am debating on whether or not I  should go. I kind of want to go but the other side of me is saying NO! I guess I really have to learn how to deal with situations like this and control my cravings. Sandy

Sandy, It's not easy.  We are so attuned to taking just a bite or two that it's hard not to eat.  I know that there have been situations that I've faced that I thought that I would have problems with but I didn't.  My co-worker who sits right next to me eats candy or chips every afternoon and I thought it would be difficult for me not to sneak just one or two spice drops (I love them) but so far, I haven't had any problems.  I think the weight loss and the fact that I'm getting into smaller clothes now is my motivation not to eat. Having said that, I cheated a little last night - I am on two protein drinks a day and a salad for dinner.  My son and I ended up eating out last night and we went to Quiznos. I ordered a salad - had none of the bread but I did eat some of the chicken in the salad and I'm not supposed to have anything but vegetables.  I was starving and it was late but that really is not an excuse.  At least, I only ate chicken and not bread and other stuff I shouldn't have.  I kept the dressing on the side and ate just a tiny bit of it - and man, was it good - raspberry chipolte.  I actually felt pretty good about myself because I didn't eat the bread or the cheese and only about 1/4 the chicken. Learning to control ourselves in social situations is difficult but it's something we need to work on if we are to continue to be successful and lead well-rounded lives. Good luck to you - not matter what your decision about going to the party is. Patty