Karen is on week two

I asked my usual question ‘so how has your week been?’ and Karen said that all had gone well until Sunday evening. So she had stuck to her food plan and exercised as planned too.

 However, on Sunday she had come across some challenging emotions and had eaten a fish finger sandwich, chips and a chocolate biscuit for supper (after having a Roast Dinner at lunch time)

We  talked about how she resorts to food when the (emotional) going gets tough – and Karen told me that she felt awful after she had eaten it – but really importantly – she felt awful while she was doing it.  Why is this important ?  It matters because all too often I hear that ‘it felt good whilst I was doing it’ – Karen is much more likely to stop this behaviour if she doesn’t like it as she is actually doing it 

Lapses happen but they are frustrating and disappointing for you – but Karen is busy with today – nothing will change yesterday and she will be even more ready for the warning signs next time.  She worked out really hard and left the gym ready for whatever Monday chucks at her!