I'm not sure what I want from this really. I guess I just want to talk about it and too embarrassed to discuss with anyone IRL, apart from my husband.
I am always thinking about my weight, I calorie count and tend to get panicky before big events. This year I've been doing really well, avoided the mountains of goodies at work, cut down on food bought/planned to make. I was feeling good, my weight this morning was actually my lowest all year.
The postie knocked on my door and handed me a parcel earlier, which I wasn't expecting. It's a box of massive brownies (very fancy ones in flavours thoughtfully chosen) and I've had what I can only really describe as a meltdown. I burst into tears and couldn't get a handle on my emotions for about 15 minutes. I realise this sounds pathetic. I've planned meals over the Christmas break, and I know I will gain weight, I just am trying to be mindful so it's not as much as it might have been in previous years. I had not planned for these, they are fresh so need eating soon, and are massive. I calmed down and shared one with my husband. I thought about skipping lunch to compensate but decided that was not normal behaviour and my lunch was nutritious! I've cut out a few planned things for this evening.
I ate the flavour that appeals most, and enjoyed it. But only one of the other flavours makes me think oh yes, immediately! So I thought maybe freeze the rest? But I feel so guilty, that someone has gone to trouble to buy me something kind, and this is how I have reacted. I'm also worried that this was an extreme reaction to a minor thing. But all I can think is that I don't know the calories and that I'll probably be heavier tomorrow. I have family events dotted throughout the holidays, with leftovers I'm sure. I'm terrified. The last two years I've started January depressed (2020 I only gained a couple of lbs because it was lockdown!) I don't want to feel like that again. It's not worth it. But I know I'm closer to underweight than overweight, so why am I having such a batshit crazy reaction? I'm not worried about family events, as they're planned.