Day 1991 : No binge today. 
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Day 1992 : No binge today.
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900 sugar
764 UPFs
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201 smoke free
64 binge free
1 keto
It’s my daughter‘s belated birthday party today. I need to make sure to eat enough so I can resist the pasta and cake and sweets.
Keto isn’t easy for me right now, because starting again after an exception is hard. But I want to continue the keto diet because I know the middle/long term effects are so healthy for me and I feel so good when my body is in ketosis.
I am taking some moments to breathe and calm down so I don’t get overwhelmed. Parties are not easy for me.
Have a peaceful day, everyone! 
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I was thinking about u when I was reading ur check in and the tempting food that may be present at the birthday party. I know when Im already struggling to begin with, the temptation seems to be stronger when placed in slippery situations. We are here for u friend 
Maybe having a plan would help? What things can u do to prepare urself for this event? Or what can u do when things get ti be too much while at the birthday party? Planning ahead may help 
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The party is almost over, I did really well with my eating. I had food prepared for me and it was tasty and made me feel satisfied.
The kids will be gone in about half an hour. There‘s nothing left for me to do, I will be relaxing the whole evening
Thanks for checking in with me, friend
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Yay!!! Way to go!!! Im super proud of you for sticking to your plan!
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How are you doing, friend? Is there still a little relieve that you got away from that pushy judgy sponsor?
What’s your plan for the next steps? Are you doing them by yourself?
And how did it go with the new overnight help?
Sending much love
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Hey girlie!! Thanks for checking in on me.
I actually feel a lot of relief being away from my ex sponsor. The more I read and interact with others from OA, the more I realized how rushed things were. In literally a span of about 1 week, i had gotten up to step 10. I dont even feel like I did everything thoroughly bcuz it was sooo rushed. Anyway, i did reach out to 2 other ladies. Just waiting to hear back Im needing someone that can be a bit more flexible to my schedule.
The new HCA last night seems good! She has another buddy shift tonight as well. I think she will do okay. She is able to pick up weekend shifts which would be awesome bcuz i work. So im hopeful. And next week, theres another lady training as well. So maybe we will have 3 staff now. Fingers crossed. Im sure that this company has had enough of me and my husband calling them and complaining about things lol
Were u able to get some rest?
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There is this african saying: Grass doesn’t grow faster if you pull on it. I think things need their time and rushing through it is not always helpful. Take your time
I hope you get all the help you need and that the new staff is a fit!
Yes, I got some rest and I‘m proud of myself that I got through the day with a lot of self compassion and self love. I didn’t push myself to do more than I could . And it turns out that it the things I did were ENOUGH! It was so precious for me to experience that. I‘m kind of an over achiever sometimes and I want to let that go.
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Omg yes!!! So happy for u! I suffer from perfectionism also. I always feel like i didnt do enough. This is huge that u got to experience this sense of ease in knowing that what u did was enough tho! Im very inspired by u and how u handled today
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Day 1993 : No binge today.
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205 smoke free
68 binge free
2 keto
I feel good today. Positive, grateful, happy just to be here.
Have a peaceful day, everyone!
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901 sugar
765 UPFs
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Day 5
Feeling not too bad about recovery. I went grocery shopping today but I unfortunately was unable to get most of my healthy foods 
I did get yogurt, some frozen fruit, cans of pineapple (to make my protein icecream), and some vegetables. But other than that, i wasnt able to get what i usually purchase. I didnt work enough hours last pay period and so thats why. Anyway, im going to have to adjust my eating plan to incorporate the foods we DO have into something that works for me. I exercised today and attended an OA meeting. So thats good. Just going to take it one day at a time
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Day 1994 : No binge today. Ate mostly healthy today.
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902 sugar
766 UPFs
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206 smoke free
69 binge free
1 keto
Urges to smoke are gone for a long time. Sometimes I am overeating or experience emotional eating. But I am not binging and that I am really grateful for.
I asked myself if keto is really the right way for me right now, because I seem to have trouble cutting back the carbs. I realized:
- I really still want to do keto. I love it when my body isn´t hungry for sugar. And I like the keto friendly food.
- I need to give my body more time to get back into ketosis again.
- I want to cut the carbs intake moderately. If I do it sharp, I will not succeed.
So, with this Daniela-pace-friendly new plan, I`m positive that I will succeed.
Have a peaceful day, everyone!
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Second check-in. I am glad I decided to cut the carbs intake moderately. It worked out really well.
I also started to plan my meals again: what, how much, when. If I eat „like I feel“, a door opens to disordered eating.
I am grateful for my tools and grateful for using them today.
Good night, friends!
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Day 6
Feeling pretty good about my eating today. I did attend an OA meeting, had breakfast, lunch, and have supper planned. But i feel super snacky today… like i just want to eat. I havent caved yet but i cant really tell if Im actually hungry? Or if this is just an urge? I did workout earlier. And my breakfast and lunch were quite small meals. But idk. Supper will be calorie dense so i was trying to save up my remaining calories for that. Not really sure what to do at this moment. Im just basking in the sun currently outside on the balcony. The sun has a beautiful rainbow around it.
Anyway, hope everyone is doing okay with their eating today!
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