Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The Consequences of My Actions

I have put off writing today's post for as long as I can. I've been procrastinating because I'm wracked with guilt. But, I need to absolve myself of my wrong doings.

Here is my apology to you, à la Tiger Woods.

I have let you all down. For two days straight, there was no reason for me to eat in an unhealthy way, and yet, there was no stopping me either.

Sunday, I ate badly and promised myself I'd do better on Monday. I've told myself that before.

Yesterday, I started off well. I had a healthy breakfast, followed by a healthy lunch. I worked out and ate a healthy dinner. Then the evening rolled in and I couldn't keep my grubby mitts out of the snack cupboard.
When my little binge was over, I felt awful. I had not only made myself sick, I had let myself down terribly, and I knew I was going to have to fess up to it today on this blog. (See, the blog is working. It's keeping me accountable.)

I downed a couple of glasses of water and told myself to start fresh again in the morning, which I've done. So far, today I've done well. I've been eating well, I did a good, hard, no slacking workout and I even planned the family meals for the next few days. I'm pretty on top of things.

I don't think I'll do wrong like that again, for a while. The emotional consequences are too grave. I'm glad you guys are here to keep me on the straight and narrow.

10 comments:

  1. Hmmm...publicly admitting one's shortcomings and indiscretions while dieting. So you're not supposed to have the 'no one saw me, you can't prove anything' attitude. Well, I may have just figured out something. LOL! Good for you getting back on track. Fingers crossed I'm right behind you.

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  2. Jen, I am glad to see you are normal. We all do that, I do it more than I like. I find I usually do it out of boredom. I noticed that today, it was the first time I was home by myself in 10 days and I could not stop eating so I started drinking tea. A good thing is you did feel bad about it so I don't think it will be come a habit. Don't be so hard on yourself.

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  3. Many hugs... I hate feeling like that...

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  4. The beef jerky doesn't have any carbs (or barely any). I'd eat that, for sure. :)

    No need to fess up to me. I know the feeling. Been there done that and will probably do it again. LOL

    Good job getting back on the wagon!

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  5. Ugh potato chips are so manipulative.... calling you over, making empty promises, then using you for their own selfish need to feel wanted! A bag of cheezies did the same thing to me saturday night. That's why I couldn't bring myself to check in on monday :(

    But if it helps ease the pain I gave you an award the other day.... http://thisorthehousework.blogspot.com/2010/03/beautiful-blogger

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  6. Thanks for the support everybody. Nobody's perfect - certainly not me.

    You're right Kat, chips are manipulative but I'm in an abusive relationship with ice cream. I think it's time to call the divorce lawyers. Ice cream and I are through.

    Oh, who am I kidding - I have my own ice cream maker in the trailer! Sigh, oh ice cream. I can't stay mad at you.

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  7. AAhh don't beat yourself up over it Jen, I've just had 2 glasses of red wine and a cheese panini and feel really guilty. Will start afresh tomorrow!

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  8. Uggh, cheese panini! That sounds sooo good. I'm Starvin' Marvin right now.

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  9. Good for you for fessing up and then turning it around. We all do it!
    Stopping by from SITS.

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  10. I did that same thing on Friday really badly. I've been good for the rest of the week though. I've been drinking a lot of coffee...I know it's suppose to be unhealthy but it sure does keep the weight off and is more socially acceptable than smoking lol

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