Feeling good about not meeting goals.

Last night I went out and, after a very responsible day, drank and ate 1000 calories over my goal intake (approximately maintenance for me). Usually this would be a trigger for me. This morning I logged in, looked at the red "-1004," and laughed.

This morning I feel famished and it's a large training day so I'm not denying myself a larger-than-normal, yet still responsible, breakfast. I've been doing well and I've never treated my nutrition so lovingly: I've switched over to organic in foods I perceive as more susceptible to inorganic compounds; I have committed myself to a nutrition plan created for my individual training and weight loss goals; I balance nutrition with pleasure (I will consume a recovery shake I despise post training to give my body what it needs, yet won't deny myself a special evening); I take care to consume proper amounts of nutrients that are specifically important for my needs; I remind myself of how incredible working bodies are and look at every bite as nourishment.

Being able to log in and see a big, bold, red negative number and laugh represents a hugely healthy shift in my relationship with food. A small variation in the number on a scale day-to-day, week-to-week, is so small in the grand scheme of making long-term changes to lead a healthier (and happier) lifestyles.

What triggers have you overcome? What were you surprised by? Do you think MFP helped you overcome this? How has your attitude changed since embarking on your journey?