Pros vs. Cons

Why do I always look at the negatives and not the positives? I, without a doubt, tend to be a “cup is half empty” kind of person. Take my eating over the past 3 days. There were bad points… but there were also some good points and some really smart decisions. Often, the only way for me to sort this stuff out and see it more clearly is to do a pros/cons list.

FRIDAY (funeral/reception)
Pros
1. Ate something healthy before the funeral so I wasn’t starving for the reception
2. Skipped the entire section of desserts which included pie, cake, cookies, etc.
3. Didn’t eat any more once I got home
Cons
1. Indulged in small portions of less-than-WW friendly foods including homemade mac & cheese, meatballs, and sandwich with white roll and mayo
2. Swiped one (incredibly delicious) chocolate chip cookie from my husband’s plate

SATURDAY (birthday party)
Pros
1. Went a little late and had some soup for lunch before going
2. Skipped the ice cream birthday cake
Cons
1. Skipped the bbq portion of the party therefore passing up burgers/hotdogs/potato salad, & chips
2. Ate approx. 5 pieces of chocolate from my kids’ piñata booty.

SUNDAY (kids’ play date)
Pros
1. Did not get the Big Mac I was really craving
2. Skipped any popcorn or snacks at the movie theatre
Cons
1. Had 4 piece McNugget and ½ large fries instead of the salad I’d intended
2. Had a 6” meatball sub for dinner (oh, and a margarita)

So basically I ate all of my flex points by Friday and then continued to eat over my daily points allowance for two days thereafter. I was able to not go completely hog wild, which has always been my style. I’m starting out today with a good breakfast and a healthy lunch that I brought from home. I have an event to attend tonight and am meeting a friend for a drink before hand. I brought a Lean Cuisine to eat in my office before meeting her at 5:30 and plan on having 1 glass of wine. I’ve got to get a better handle on taking my bumps, picking myself up, and not throwing in the towel completely. I think that is a big part of why I’m back here, losing 45 pounds again. I’m working on seeing the positive along with the negative.