Lost weight, first impuse is to start eating lots

Oh, oh. I just stepped on the scale and for the first time since my wedding five years ago I'm under 115 pounds (I'm 4'11" and of slight frame). My first impulse? I can go back to eating carbs and sweets! Bad idea.

I mean, I literally went from the scale to a box of crackers and slices of cheese.

I think I had this subtle I'm-starving reaction.

We're having my father in law over for lunch and I'm making loads of roasted veggies, with a subtle vinagrette marinade and spray oil. I purposely didn't pick up a loaf of bread, which is really going to piss him off. Cous cous on the side. And I should drink lots of seltzer with a little juice. Any kind of entertaining gets me nervous and gets me eating.

I'm determined to stay under 1200 cals today, keeping up the good work. Wish me luck.

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  • vger11
    vger11 Posts: 248
    big congrats on the 115!
    now a "box of crackers" is a little extreme, but the roasted veggies will help with your choice of breakfast....

    i get it...i always think I'm-starving, too
  • apriltrainer
    apriltrainer Posts: 732 Member
    Had that impulse end of Dec...I was 112 and gave in to the impulse. By end of Jan I was 135! I had no idea had to maintain. It's actually easier for me to try and go lower than to hover where I am at..

    Maintenance is a whole other monster. Best of luck and ditto on the roasted veggies!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Find something besides food to reward yourself with. Clothes are always nice!
  • vger11
    vger11 Posts: 248
    Find something besides food to reward yourself with. Clothes are always nice!

    esp workout clothes!