Crave attack!

So one of my biggest faults when it came to dieting was when the craves would kick in. And I'm not talking about any crave when you feel like you just NEED to have chocolate...I'm talking about the cravings when you go somewhere in particular and just NEED to have that particular food because that's just what you normally do there...for example, you go to an Italian restaurant, order the healthiest dish you can find: but also order a helping of garlic bread. Why? Because it's what you do when you eat Italian!

I faced one of my biggest fears this weekend. I drove to Sydney to have a night out with my old work and a few friends after. We were to be going to Gold Class at the movies and then after to the pub. All where there would be the craving options of alcohol and fine foods. Do you see where I am heading with this?
In an attempt to prepare myself for the night, I ensured I had a vegetarian sushi roll on my way in for dinner to hopefully fill me up. Did it work?
When you go to the movies, what do you get? A popcorn, drink and ice cream, right? Well let's just say that these three options were provided free to me and all of my work mates. There I was, sitting in the theatre when I had the best feeling come over me. I didn't even crave any of the options in front of me. I did however ask for a soda water with lemon in place of my soft drink which was rather refreshing!
I left them there in front of me as if testing to see if I would cave or not. I never once felt the urge to de-nourish myself with processed food. The key was ensuring I ate prior so I wasn't starving and feeling accountable for what I am eating each day!
Following the movies, I went out to the local pub with some friends where alcohol was also an option. I had zero, no drinks what so ever but water! I was very proud of myself. A few weeks ago I would be downing as many as I could, since I had a baby free night. But I choose my health and emotionally wellbeing first and that really made my weekend that much better! I woke up feeling energised, no bloating and ready for the gym!  

In fact, the whole weekend let me with no cravings. It was a great weekend of self control and the great way to start living nourished for the rest of my life.
xxxx