First day
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First day
Wow, I just read about this in Women's World and I am fired up! I have got to lose a lot of weight or I am not going to be able to see my kids grow up! I am definitely an emotional eater, and have gained so much weight since my mom died a year ago. I am always in pain, tired, etc! I am so tired of being this way but could not find a plan that would work for me. I know I can do this, just need lots of support! Wish me luck, I had bacon for breakfast, only had sugary cereal otherwise. I am off and running, pray for me
I can do it, I am worth it
Welcome!
I am a HUGE emotional eater but I have much more control over it now. One thing to know:
Eating will not change the way you feel (sad, angry, tired, bored, lonely, worried, anxious). Sure, you won't be thinking about your current situation while you're eating but once you're done with the last bite, the problem and feelings are still there PLUS now you can add guilt because you ate something that you know you really didn't need.
It's taken me months to learn this. Recently I had a very big fight with dh. NOrmally, I would take off and hit the drive throughs- big mac, fries, then the donuts/shakes to make me "feel better." Instead, I drove right past, did some thinking, calmed down and returned home to work out the problem.
This left me with some major clarity in my life, realizing that food will not change my problems, even if it does taste nice and help me stop thinking about my problems (only for those few bites).
It helped for me to be strict about sticking to the noS rules and forming those new habits. Realizing I wouldn't starve and yes I could have the crackers (my major binge food) with lunch and sweets on the weekends.
I keep telling others- get tough with the tummy toddler. It's ok to say "NO" to the urge to snack. And it's ok to be a little hungry sometimes. Hunger is not an emergency that must be avoided at all costs. I had to learn that plus that I wouldn't suffer and keel over at any moment if I went a few hours without food.
I wish you the best in your journey. Expect some setbacks, continue on through them, each day, each successful meal adds up- not just in a few pounds, but in emotional healing as well
I am a HUGE emotional eater but I have much more control over it now. One thing to know:
Eating will not change the way you feel (sad, angry, tired, bored, lonely, worried, anxious). Sure, you won't be thinking about your current situation while you're eating but once you're done with the last bite, the problem and feelings are still there PLUS now you can add guilt because you ate something that you know you really didn't need.
It's taken me months to learn this. Recently I had a very big fight with dh. NOrmally, I would take off and hit the drive throughs- big mac, fries, then the donuts/shakes to make me "feel better." Instead, I drove right past, did some thinking, calmed down and returned home to work out the problem.
This left me with some major clarity in my life, realizing that food will not change my problems, even if it does taste nice and help me stop thinking about my problems (only for those few bites).
It helped for me to be strict about sticking to the noS rules and forming those new habits. Realizing I wouldn't starve and yes I could have the crackers (my major binge food) with lunch and sweets on the weekends.
I keep telling others- get tough with the tummy toddler. It's ok to say "NO" to the urge to snack. And it's ok to be a little hungry sometimes. Hunger is not an emergency that must be avoided at all costs. I had to learn that plus that I wouldn't suffer and keel over at any moment if I went a few hours without food.
I wish you the best in your journey. Expect some setbacks, continue on through them, each day, each successful meal adds up- not just in a few pounds, but in emotional healing as well
{FarmerHal} ...previously Shamrockmommy...
Vanilla NoS... Making good habits.
Restart 12/2015, size 22
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Vanilla NoS... Making good habits.
Restart 12/2015, size 22
3/2016 size 18
1/2018 size 18
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sweetsong32
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Medimimi, I too am a newbie and have a LOT of weight to lose. I too heard about this 'diet' in WW mag. And am very excited about it. Finally, something I think I can stick with.
I am trying hard to not let my focus be on how much I have to lose, but to just take it one day at a time.
Today was not too difficult. I think the hardest part was not eating while I was cooking. but I survived it.
Good luck!
Cant wait to see how you are doing :=)
I am trying hard to not let my focus be on how much I have to lose, but to just take it one day at a time.
Today was not too difficult. I think the hardest part was not eating while I was cooking. but I survived it.
Good luck!
Cant wait to see how you are doing :=)