Learning from a diet setback

I am sitting here at my desk and I have just consumed around 10 premium crisbreads. The first one seemed like a good idea, then I just went into eating mode and finished the pack that was in my drawer. So, in the interests of learning from failure, I guess I need to think about a few things.

How was I feeling?

Bored, but relaxed because it’s friday afternoonm and I’m looking forward to a really fun weekend. I’m also expecting to not stick to my diet this weekend, I’m giving myself a free pass within reason. I’m also very tired, I need a good sleep in.

What was I thinking?

I was surfing the net when I should have been working and I thought that one would taste nice and feel good in my tummy. More to the point, I imained the nice salty tase and the solid, comforty feel in my tummy and the crisp texture. I think tthis was purely about instant gratification that I had the first one.

Why did I keep going?

It’s so silly. I threw in the towel and went, what the hell, I’ve stuffed it now might as well keep going. I also felt if I didn’t finish them they would sit there in the drawer tormenting me.

What can I do to stop it next time?

Ummm, well, I’ll need to catch myself first I guess and then think about how the ‘torment’ of having them there isn’t so bad, it’s only till hometime, and it doesn’t actually hurt, and do some breathing exercises. But I think maybe it’s still too early to have them around, so I might just plan not to have them here for a few more weeks until I can handle these things better. I hope that day comes!!

I’ll tell you what, this is a painful exercise! i might be less tempted to binge if I have to go through all this self-examination every time afterwards!