Day 80: Hungry Again

I've noticed after my brief cheat this week that I'm hungrier than usual.  I suppose that's to be expected. Today I ate two dinners.  I was sitting here thinking about how hungry I am ... and I decided it's better to eat some more of the diet food than break down and end up eating something I shouldn't.


Total calories for the day ... about 900.  It's only 100 over.  Not too bad.  My group counselor has also told us numerous times that we should eat a MINIMUM of 800 calories.  If we are having a rough day and need more, we're told to eat another packet of food.  So, today I did.

I had three full packets of the Nacho Cheese Pasta.  Usually I eat two packets together, since it's only about a 1/2 cup for a single serving.  Today I at my usual two, then I fixed up another packet and ate that one too.  I did feel significantly better after eating.  I will not have my nightly cup of cocoa (another diet drink) tonight.  That's only 70 calories, but I've already gone over the limit and I don't want to get carried away.

Part of the problem was likely because I didn't eat enough during the day. Up until about 7 pm, I'd only had a small breakfast and a soup.  I'll try to spread things out a little better tomorrow.  Hopefully that, and a little time, will help me get back on track.