When I came back from Chicago two weeks ago, I got back on the training/eating healthy road. And I’ve done really well, having lost much of the weight I gained during the ridiculous work schedule stress of February and early March. I was very pleased with the numbers on the scale last week. This week, as often happens after a big loss (I was down 9 pounds), a couple of pounds jump back on and then just stay there.
Even when I think I’m doing everything right— I say think, because it’s rare that I actually am doing everything right— that scale doesn’t want to budge, and it frustrates me.
And frustration leads to? You guessed, it food cravings. At this time of year, candy is the number one food craving I have to contend with. Candy is one of my biggest challenges. But Easter candy brings its own special brand of challenge. Little chocolate morsels, malted milk bars, fruity sweet jelly beans, little marshmallow chicks and bunnies…. who could resist?
For months now, I have avoided, well, almost avoided— there have been a few Cadbury Mini Egg incidents— bringing Easter Candy into the house. Until yesterday, that is. I got it in my head that I needed to get candy for Sunday for my kids. You know, because they are 22 and 24 and would throw temper tantrums if there was no Easter candy (yeah, sure). But I convinced myself it wouldn’t be Easter without the candy. And I needed to get it on my lunch hour yesterday because if I didn’t, all the good stuff would be gone by the weekend. Ok. I’m on a diet. I’m eating healthy and running and stuff. Do I care if the good stuff is gone by the weekend? Apparently yesterday I did.
So I hit the store and loaded up on Easter goodies. There was no stopping me. When I got home, I told myself, I would hide it away until Sunday and it would be a big surprise. It amazes me how gullible I can be, even in my own mind. Candy is going to make it to the cabinet without me having any? Ok. Not in this lifetime.
So I didn’t exactly hide the candy before having a handful of Cadbury Mini Eggs and a couple of Robin’s Eggs (for those of you who actually avoid Easter Candy, these are the malted milk balls…). And then I tucked the bags away, you know, so the kids wouldn’t find them.
When I came home from work, I told the kids about the candy though. Why, I’ll never know. Maybe because secretly, I didn’t want it to be hidden. Maybe because secretly, I just really wanted to eat it. So the cat is out of the bag so to speak. Half of the candy is gone and yes, I’ve made a dent, although I have shown some restraint. By Sunday, I suspect there won’t be very much in the way of Easter candy left. Maybe that won’t be such a bad thing. And hopefully, the kiddos will do more damage to the spoils than I will. I really would like the scale to start moving in the downward direction again.
Oh well, lesson learned. No one needs Easter Candy. Least of all me. At least this year, we are doing dinner at home and there won’t be any Salami Pie. That’s a whole ‘nother category of foods that are oh so delicious but just not that good for you!
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Hey Diane,
Last night Walter bought home an Easter basket some mean soul made for him. In the middle of it all was a sold chocolate Easter Bunny. Did I want a piece? I have been giving myself dark chocolate as a treat once in awhile so I figured – why not? why not turned out to be a bad idea – the Easter Rabbit was made of plaster. Still got my teeth and Walter is growing used to the dog house!
We don’t need Easter Candy! I have even thrown the chocolate stuff out when I knew they would be in a better place then on my hips!
At least we are trying!
elizabeth
I can really relate Diane! If I take the first bite of candy…my control is gone! I think I must be addicted! I have yet to buy Easter candy this year. I am telling myself it will not happen. My daughter has polycystic ovarian disease and really struggles with her weight. I need to be strong to help her stay on track! Easter is such a difficult time where food concerned!
I have the same frustrations with the scales. I can diet and diet and lose .5 lbs…in 2 weeks. I hate it!
Good luck with Easter!
I’ve been doing everything right too and the scale hasn’t changed AT ALL. When you figure out how to fix that, let us know! It’s so discouraging.
Hi Diane! I just found your blog and am your newest fan! You and I seem to share many things – we both have the same first name, are both on a weight lost journey and have both found a love for triathlons. I am excited to read about your triathlon adventures this year. I’ve put you up on my blog so I’ll keep checking in.
Cheers!
Diane
Hey Diane,
Sounds to me like you need a little “brick” workout tomorrow. Bike 20 and run 4. It will make all the difference. Looking forward to our collection of races this year. It’ll be a lot of fun…
Love,
Mike (Your Bro)
I didn’t buy any Easter candy and was proud of that. The hub doesn’t bother if I don’t buy it (he wants to watch his weight too a bit) but then my best friend came over yesterday and guess what she brought: easter candy And now it’s screaming at me
I’ve been doing everything right too and the scale hasn’t changed AT ALL. When you figure out how to fix that, let us know! It’s so discouraging.