Ep 54: My Pantry Slip-Up after 25 years: How I was Back on Track by Dinner

Show Notes White bread, butter, Marmite and a handful of potato chips. That was my lunch one stressful afternoon recently, and that is not exactly on my food plan! In this episode I share the honest story of an emotional eating slip-up: what triggered it, why stress eating can still catch you years into weight loss maintenance, and why this time it didn’t turn into a weekend binge and a “start again Monday” cycle. If you’re a woman who’s ever felt like one bad day ruined your progress, this one’s for you. Keeping weight off long term comes down to how fast you get back on track, and that’s a skill you can practise. What You’ll Learn How stress, cortisol and an overloaded day can send you straight to the pantry, even when you’re not hungry The two pairs of shoes: stepping into your future self while your old habits wait by the door Why one slip-up doesn’t undo your progress, and the story that turns 300 calories into 3,000 The one number worth tracking on your weight loss journey: how long it takes you to get back on track My quick get back on track plan for the moment you find yourself in the pantry How low carb comfort options let you emotionally eat without derailing your progress Key Moments New shoes, old shoes and becoming your future self Old me versus me now: same sandwich, completely different outcome Why the damage lives in the story you tell yourself about the eating Stop counting perfect days and start measuring your recovery time The quick get back on track plan Maintenance as a series of quick recoveries One Action to Start Now Put your new shoes back on right now. If you’ve had a slip-up, you don’t need to wait for tomorrow, Monday or next week. Your next meal is your fresh start, so carry on with your day and keep those shoes on for as long as you can. Connect With Me Find out more about Why Weight Academy at whyweightacademy.com Fab Freebie: my five day low carb meal plan plus five dinner recipes  Foundations of Fat Loss, my four week program for women over 35