Thanks Linda, Kittson, jbgnos, and gingerpie for stopping by and for your encouragement. I does make a difference to share these experiences with people who really understand what it means, and helps to reinforce my commitment to stick with it.
So ... drumroll please ...
Day 5:
SUCCESS!
Yippee. Doing the happy dance!
Couple of things I've learned after 5 days:
- My snacking was way out of hand.
I crave snacks most intensely in the afternoon, after work.
Delaying my eating until mealtime is not that hard.
I have not gotten too hungry all week.
Planning ahead for meals is important.
I have amazing capacity for self-discipline when I truly make a decision!
So now for my first S-days. And Easter. In the past I would eat way more candy and treats than reasonable, and the holiday would last for several days until it was all gone. My husband did buy candy for our family gathering today. I'll eat some, and I expect I'll enjoy it. And we'll get rid of it by sending it home with kids, and maybe pack some away for another S-day, if we want. But it isn't going to take over my psyche.
I've always been an all-or-nothing gal with sweets. This will be interesting to see if I struggle getting back on track on Monday after an indulgence. I hope I can, because then, as Kittson posted, I can just be a normal person and eat normally. That is HUGE.
And ... as a happy side note ... I did weigh-in this morning, and have lost weight this week! Good reinforcement. It brings recognition that I was eating way more calories in my uncontrolled snacking, sweet-eating, and seconds than I supposed. I have NOT been TOO hungry this week. Yes, I've experienced hunger, but normal hunger. I've experienced cravings, but nothing I couldn't suppress. I've been stronger and more determined than I imaged I could. I was able to sit at tables festooned with Easter candy and not take one bite. I've sat with friends while they ate dessert, and not felt too deprived because I knew I could have some in a day or two. Good, good stuff.