Hi Demented - I didn't report in last week, as I didn't make it to a meeting to be weighed. Had out of town guests for four days (left only yesterday), and while I wasn't AWFUL, I'm not looking forward to this week's weigh in. I've been averaging 1-2 lbs loss per week when I've followed the diet to the letter, so don't anticipate results when I've improvised when out at restaurants, dinner parties, etc. Haven't mastered how to stick to the diet when I'm outside of my regular routine.
Now here's an area where I could use some suggestions from successful dieters. I find I will do very well all day - getting in the proper number of points with all needed diary, protein, fruit/veg, etc. But after dd goes to bed, I completely lose my willpower. I find the hardest time is evening when I've got the telly on, or when I'm on the computer. That is when I blow it. Not badly, but will sabotage myself by eating a few biscuits, some crisps, a bit of chocolate, etc. End result, is instead of having my designated points, I end up 5 points (or so) over from completely empty junk food.
I've tried eating carrot batons for the crunch, or microwave popcorn, or even raspberries/blueberries. But, find that my sweet tooth often gets the best of me, with the end result that I feel disgusted with myself for being so weak. I realise that my impulses at night are not due to hunger. I've even tried the trick of brushing my teeth so that the junk food won't taste the same/as good........!!
Any wise tips/suggestions from those who have mastered this tricky time will be much appreciated.