Hallelujah

So yesterday was a lot of fun, but fuck me, I ate a lot! Like, picture cake, on top of more cake, on top of more cake, and then fish and chips... seriously, why does my father insist on buying every single type of cake there is?! I had a normal breakfast, then got lunch with Charlie (fruit smoothies, vegan Nakd bars and dried fruit). Then we turned up and all the cousins were there, so we had 'nibbles' (crisps, nuts etc). I didn't have too many because I was already full from lunch, but then me and Charlie shared a slice of Victoria sponge, 2 slices of coffee cake, and a slice of cherry and almond cake. Then later when the cousins cleared out and I put Charlie on a bus home, my sister came back and we all got fish and chips. Ooft. Luckily my sister and I shared a portion, and we left most of the chips. Plus neither of us like cod so we got a saveloy instead (no fatty batter, less calories). I was so bloated afterwards though. Jesus. Anyway, the whole day came to about 1700 - I worked it out. I was expecting to be at least 140 lbs this morning, and I woke up feeling full of dread for the number I would see on the scales. But (hallelujah) by some miracle of God, all that food only made me gain .4 of a lb, putting me at 138.8 lbs.

You know what this means? IT MEANS MY METABOLISM IS BACK UP TO SCRATCH.

A few months ago, this amount would have made me gain about 3 lbs. Minimum. So, I'm taking advantage of this, and I'm going to aim to eat 1500 calories today. Yes, intentionally. If I can manage it without overeating, undereating, or gaining, then I will be a very happy bunny.

Most of the sweets in my house are gone, which means I can finally eat healthily. I'm excited :) I can't believe I could actually start eating a 'normal' amount and not put on weight. It's like a dream come true. I am going to make a big noodle and veg stir-fry for dinner and NOT feel guilty about it :)