Week Seven Recap

I am pretty disappointed in week 7. I know it could've been WAY worse (since it was Halloween week and all), but I know I could've done better.
I had success in ignoring the Halloween candy which is a miracle. A couple days were pretty tough, but I did it!
We went to a Halloween event at a local school on Halloween night and I won homemade pumpkin bread. I told myself I'd treat myself to one piece that night since I was so proud of myself for not giving in to any of the Halloween candy. I told myself that was it- no more slices. But... the next day, I gave Rori a piece with her lunch. She didn't eat it all so I ate the other half of her piece. I even tried to talk myself out of it, but it didn't work. =/
We went to dinner with family on Thursday. My mother-in-law made some yummy pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. Jeremy and I split one. I really wanted to eat 10, but I was already bummed I'd have to write about the half cookie I ate.
Then the weekend came. On Saturday I had a power breakfast sandwich at Panera which is ham, egg & cheese on whole grain bread. And I had a coupon for a free treat that was going to expire in a few days so I decided to use it since my whole family was with me and therefore I could split it. I chose a zucchini nut muffin instead of the fudgy brownie that looked sooooo good. I only had a quarter of it (even though JJ didn't eat his- I made Jeremy eat it). Looking back, I probably should've let the coupon expire. I definitely didn't need a treat & I wasn't even saving money on something I was already buying.
And yesterday (Sunday) was Rori's birthday party. I ate really well, but allowed myself a small piece of her cake. It was homemade by Jeremy's cousin and it was DELICIOUS! So later, I was  really bad and had another piece. I knew I shouldn't but I really couldn't resist. I regretted it and I had a headache and felt queasy before it was even gone.
In week 6 I felt like I was really beginning to cross over into the new healthy lifestyle, but this week taught me the need to always stand on guard. The temptations are everywhere and in many different forms. When I let myself get too hungry or if I don't take the time to plan ahead and pack snacks I end up with a lot less willpower.
I have set a huge goal this week to push through any temptations and have a "perfect" week. No treats and no slip ups. I'd love to do that this week and next week and head into Thanksgiving week feeling proud and confident in the way I eat and handle temptations.
Wish me luck!!