TracyP Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 So I'm upset. First I just wanted nothing... Then I ate a Lara bar, then left over hash, then fried eggs and bacon... Also a big glass of wine. When I was on the w30 I just ate what I planned, but now? Well... This is the moment when wheels off happens. What do you do when you want to eat instead of cry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melody Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Allow yourself to cry, journal, call a friend, take a walk or jog around the block, watch a funny movie or TV show or online clip, take a hot bath or a cold shower, do some jumping jacks, hug someone who cares about you, meditate, take a few slow deep breaths, read a book or magazine, pull out some paper or kids coloring books and go to town with pencils & crayons, buy a punching bag & use it, spend time with animals or children (hard to stay sad around them), make a cup of hot tea and slowly sip it, clean your house, write or do an internet search for some mantras to repeat to yourself (such as: this too shall pass, I am beautiful and worthy of love, the serenity prayer) make up your own list. :-) I think that acknowledging the feelings and realizing that you're not eating because you're hungry but instead are trying to comfort an emotion is a good first step, so congrats for realizing it for what it is! The next step is making the decision & following through to NOT eat when you're feeling this way. I hope you're feeling better soon and are able to find peace & joy even in the difficult things may be happening in your life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista Billows Rodriguez Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 I think you've described a universally understandable situation. It happens and it sucks. Melody gave tons of great alternatives. I think identifying it at the start and stopping before the snowball starts rolling is so important. I know for me once I go down that binge path I have a hard time stopping. Personally the hot bath is my #1 go to when I'm stressed, worried or frustrated which I have been a lot lately. #2 is reading a magazine with a cup of tea. I think you need to identify what you will do when this happens again-and it will-and have a plan in place, if you decide to go the hot bath route pick up some new bath minerals and have them ready. Do you have a friend you can call to talk to when your emotions run high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted February 15, 2013 Author Share Posted February 15, 2013 Thanks ladies... Bubble bath. Next time... Bubble bath. Today. Sadly is a wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirsteen Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Don't beat yourself up Tracy. Be kind and gentle with yourself and I really hope you feel better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thanks Kirsteen. So given the last few days this is what I decided to do starting today.... And so far.... So good. Back on whole30-ish. So I am giving my self a framework.... But since this is not a whole 30 but figuring out how to ride my own bike. I am marketing two exceptions. Dairy is in. I can have no more than a glass of wine a day... But not every day. And an occasional piece of dark chocolate. I feel better already, just taking back that little bit of control. Hopefully this will be good for the next month or so. After I started to go wheels off, I was in this cycle of worry that I would lose all this ground I have gained by sticking with the plan. Next up. I think I'm getting a fitbit... I need the exercise discipline. That should help my mood tremendously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 This is me lately too... some really rough things happened and I've found myself eating. I keep thinking "just this one last thing and then I'll..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Totally with you... That one thing turned into a two week slide :-/ You can do it though! I hope things get better for you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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