stephaniebone's Journal, 27 Feb 08

Are you under some stress right now? Figure out why you are losing control and see if there is anything you can do about it. Usually losing control of eating is a symptom of something else that is out of control. Let me know if I can help.  

Uck I hate that lack of motivation! Find some "fat" pictures of you, or take some before pictures and post them near your scale...it works for me b/c I don't want to keep looking like that! 

I wouldn't really call it stress more than, out of my normal routine. The weather has a ton to do with it also. This has been a terrible winter, which is NOT helping. I'm just not sure what my problem is. I think it's more of the routine thing though and unfortunately there's nothing I can do about it. Work's been all screwy for me and my husband which is throwing everything off. I think I am going to head into a WW meeting and see if that helps. Thanks for the support. 

Ok. Relax. Breathe. Evaluate. Like sararay said, is there some trigger for you that is setting off these out of control issues? Where is the eating and drinking occurring? Are you at home? Can you get the offending food out of the house? Are you out with friends? Can you ask your friends to help give you strength? Most of all, after the dust has settled and you get back on track, try to find food that you love that is good for you and not too high in points. Experiment with recipes and try new things and build a repetoire of healthy eating that won't leave you feeling deprived. When I feel deprived, it is easy for me to go out of control, too. So, don't beat yourself up over your set-back. Learn from it. Be motivated by it. And move on. Tomorrow is a new day and a new beginning. You can do anything you set your mind to. Believe! 

I also have to control compulsive overeating, so I can relate to you Stephaniebones. January was my challenging month during which I came close to gaining back what I had lost in Nov/Dec. For me, it can go on SO fast, but it comes off VERY slowly. Be patient and gentle with yourself. Forgive yourself. Be sure that you can put it behind you and get back on top of the "game!" I was able to turn myself around by entering into Overeaters Anonymous online meetings for a while as a "guest" (www.oa.org). The behavioral insights, the tips, and the strength I got from people who understand overeating really motivated me all over again. Courage! There is a way. If other people can do it, so can you! Hugs to you. PS. I'm trying to get "compulsive" about exercising, and realize that my negative moods will escalate IF I reinforce them with food. My strategy for now is to ignore my negative feelings so that they go away. I stop and evaluate. If I eat when I am feeling negative, the feelings just get worse and my weight does too. I don't want to give my feelings that kind of authority over my life anymore. We CAN get free and take our lives back!  

I have the same problem with eating. Your not alone. The trick is self control. Im currently learning that for myself. But i'v noticed i feel so much better when i dont eat too much. My confidence level sky rockets when i eat well and work out. Believe in yourself and you can achieve anything. :) (yeah i know thats cheesy lol) 

Thanks so much to all of you guys for your support. I'm definitely getting back tomorrow. Well, then again, maybe not. Tomorrow is the dreaded Thursday...BUT I've done my share of eating all week, so maybe I'll control myself. Love ya!!