buttless wrote:walking done this morning, food wasn't too exciting today, travelled to see family & friends so was nibbling on special k bars and3 weight watchers cookies - not real bad but then again not real nutritious either but did well normally I would grab a chocolate bar and chow down on that so all in all I think I did okay. had a chicken schnitzel burger for dinner, home cooked but it was crumbed chicken brought from the butcher - not exactly lose weight material so will have to do extra exercise tomorrow - errrrr
It could have been worse, B! At least you were aware of it and tried your best to make better choices. It is definitely a process and one we tend to stumble through if we don't plan ahead. This time around I have done a LOT of planning because I don't want to be caught out and go over my goal calories because of a silly mistake or not being prepared to deal with it.
I have written up a detailed eating plan which I tweak when I need to or for something different so I don't get snacky and I plan my shopping around this every week. Maybe it's a good idea to write up a list of healthy snacks and have them available to take with you next time?
Some snacks I recommend:
Fruit (just keep an eye on the sugar intake)
Carrots/Celery
Low Joule Jelly - Weight Watcher's do small tubs of jelly and fruit, very low cal

Sparkling Mineral Water - the bubbles fill you up and it keeps you hydrated!
Try to find some low fat, lower sugar muesli bars to have on hand (sometimes Special K/Weight Watcher's ones aren't great although I think WW are better when it comes to sugar)
If you do have a burger, make sure it's a wholemeal bun - one of the small Woolies ones etc, no butter, try to do the shnitzels in the oven to avoid excess oil/fat and only put on what you need ie salad, NO cheese. It will still be delicious but you won't feel as bad afterwards! At least then you can still have a "treat" without feeling disgusting afterwards
Sultanas - the little boxes are good for the sweet cravings!