Intermittent Fasting: Day 25

I woke up today feeling more energetic and positive.  I was pleasantly surprised to see a weightloss, especially after yesterday's sugar debacle.  My only thought was that I didn't go over in calories or salt to cause an influx in water weight.  Tomorrow's weigh in may hold a different story. 

I had such a good day today.  I was able to hold off on eating as long as possible, then I chose healthy foods when I did break my fast.  I knew that today's dinner would be unusual with my husband having to run errands and pick up dinner on his way home, which was Mexican.  I told myself that "I've got this", and I would eat slowly and stop when full.  This is how it started, but it ended badly. 

I don't understand what it is about my brain.  I can't stop eating sometimes, no matter what.  If I had stopped after dinner, I would have been fine.  But I always feel like I need a "treat" of some kind after dinner.  And this feeling comes immediately after I'm done eating.  Not a few hours later.  Immediately!  While I'm putting my dishes in the dishwasher, I'm planning my treat.  The past few weeks, I have been able to keep my treat within window.  But the past few nights, the need for this treat has overwritten my eating window rules.  I am very frustrated and don't know what to do. 

TOTAL FASTING HOURS

• From last night (30 minutes after last meal), until today's break = 18.5 Hours

FOOD & ACTIVITY TRACKER

 
5:50am

• Woke up

So today I attempted to wait as long as possible before eating.  I would eventually like to get to eating one meal a day for most days.  I got hungry on schedule around 10am.  I pushed past this by drinking some hot green tea. 

  

12:00pm

• 35 minute walk

 

I felt hungry again around 1:30pm, and pushed past it.  My energy was VERY high, and my mood was extremely happy. 

 

2:45pm

• Green Smoothie:  Banana, kale, raw cashew butter, 2 dates, fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries, almond milk
• 1/4 bottle (1/2 serving) of Kevita Sparkling Probiotic Kefir drink - Lime Mint Coconut flavor

6:00pm

• Mexican Restaurant Food:  Shrimp Chipotle:  Cream, bacon, cheese, rice, beans, chips, salsa, white dip sauce
• Taste tested my Grape Chia Kombucha, which was delish.  It was about 2 Tablespoons worth

I started out eating slowly and chewing properly.  But as time went on, I ate faster and disregarded my chewing protocols.  I did overeat, but only slightly.  Had I stopped here, I probably would have been fine. 

7:03pm

• ~6 Chocolate/Vanilla Asian Cookie Straws (similar to Pockys) 
• Fat Free Organic Greek yogurt w/ lots of granola and drizzle of maple syrup

I felt HORRIBLE!  I have not overate this much in such a long time.  I was so overly full, and I just felt so horrible physically and mentally.  I couldn't even pay attention to TV.  I took a hot bath and went to bed, feeling miserable. 

I'm so disappointed in myself.  I really don't know why I have this urge to have a "treat" after dinner.  I want that feeling to go away.  I never want to have a "treat" after dinner ever.  Okay, maybe just once or twice a week. 

 

 9:30pm

• Bedtime

RESULTS

Weight GAIN of 0.2 lbs.