The usual healthy eating programme can go completely awry when many life changes take place in a short period of time.
But remember: you can have strong cravings and satisfy them, but still maintain some semblance of healthiness. Aim for 50-50 at a max.
For example: have sausage rolls but make them mini-sized; indulge a desire for cheese (adds calcium!) but choose hard cheeses embedded with fruit (eg stilton with apricots, Wensleydale with cramberries). Have a bag of crisps but chose the low-fat, naked/low-salt variety.
9 times out of 10, giving in to the cravings once will be enough.
If appetite declines and weight watching is no longer necessary, don't let anyone panic on your behalf.
Just be aware of what you are eating; make sure you have protein every day and eat some fruit & veg, even if in small quantities.
Your situation and your eating pattern will gradually improve.
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