Success feels great!

I've been really 'good' this week! 3 meals, vegan, no snacking and no after dinner eating. I read somewhere to use the phrase "The kitchen's closed!" after dinner. For me, it is a better way to say "No eating after 8". Just sounds more positive and firm as opposed to a rule.

I felt so bleh after my California trip and I know it had to do with the physical aspect of the junk I was eating and the ridiculous amounts...but it also had to do with the emotional aspect. I didn't feel good because I wasn't eating well and I continued to not eat well because I wasn't feeling good about my food choices.

It was weird to feel good visiting with friends and family but feel junky knowing I wasn't eating well. It felt like I was hiding something. Hence I do sometimes sneak food and it leads to such complex, opposing feelings.

Eh, anyway. No more. I weighed 188 this morning and the 'high' from a good weight loss is invigorating. I had a good eating day. I'm feeling good about what I am eating and the example I am setting for my kids (although I ate all of the hummus and they didn't touch it, at least they were exposed to it right).

Also, only a week in and I already ran into my first vegan 'conundrum'. I had dinner with a sweet couple who are vegatarians. They made cheese raviloi and I didn't feel the need to push the issue of no dairy. I'm still in my initial stages and although I'll eat the way I want at home or when I cook, I have no desire to push it on others. I might feel differently later. The first of many moments, I am sure.

Big weekend with two social events and the in-laws visiting. I really, really, really hope to stick to my guns and stay with three meals, no snacks this weekend. Would LOVE to wake up to 186 on Monday morning!!

165 I'm gonna getcha!