This past winter, I succumbed to temptation and stepped off my hypnosis diet program. I ate carbs and sugar, sometimes together - the worst combination possible according to my hypnotist. When I went back for my tune-up, I knew she was not happy with my slip-up. Yes, we are human, but when your slip-up happens for a month, that's pushing it. I pushed it.
Since my last tune-up in November, I have stayed 97% on track with the program. I have deducted 2% for a 20-minute slip-up in December when I indulged in some holiday chocolate given to me as a gift. Realizing that I didn't get the same joy and euphoria that I used to from the chocolate, I had even greater resolve to return to my program and stick with it. And I did. The final 1% comes from the "unknowns" and the compromises I have had to make. For example, out at dinner, I ask for seltzer water with lime but I'm not sure that's what I was given. It's amazing how many people don't acknowledge the difference between seltzer water, tonic water and club soda. Or, I'm at a work event and the dinner is breaded fish. So, I scrape off the breading, but I'm sure I've missed some of it. Not 100% perfect, but still on the right track.
One thing we were told in our hypnosis sessions is that if you step off the program while on vacation, it's less detrimental than stepping off in every day life. Well, I have a vacation coming up to visit my college roommate. I know there will be ample opportunities for me to step off, indulge in a few forbidden foods and drinks. But can I do it?
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