Slipped in my first week..

[Alexandria_]

I was out with my boyfriend, and he was buying me a drink from the bakery. He then offered to buy me something to eat if I was hungry.
I had a short debate in my head about whether I should or not, but the look of the peppermint slice was too tempting. I ate three quarters of it, but then the guilt got to me and I threw the rest away.
On my diet plan, I am allowed to have 7-9 indulgences worth 450kJ a week. Unfortunately, I think that chocolate peppermint slice equals about 8 of them...

I feel a little ashamed that I slipped up where I knew it was the wrong choice. I do hate giving in to things like that, but I know I usually do - that's where my downfall is.

What I'm going to try to do (seeing as I've already used a few of my indulgences) is have 3 or 4 less next week - this means I'll have to skip my treat of a milo that I have every second night!

[Gordz]

doing that will only hurt you mentally, it's not going to equal anything on the scales. Don't punish yourself for having a snack, just make sure you work it off! Theres nothing wrong with indulging if you're watching the figures and counteract it with the relevant exercise! If you keep punishing yourself for slipups here and there then you're not going to have a very happy weightloss journey. Extra exercise is not so much a punishment as its working in your favor. It's just mentally more drive, and I for one enjoy it!

So good luck for this week, and next time you're eyeing something off; think - Hmm, thats about 4km of running!

[Alexandria_]

Thanks for that. It really helps to have people to keep me motivated, even when I slip up.