Feeling sad.

workathomemama

Just needing to vent in a safe and somewhat anonymous way. Not looking for sympathy or pity, just an outlet.

I'm a big girl. Obviously there's something unhealthy about how I eat. I know people who love food but won't gorge on it, binge on it or make poor choices about it ... every day.

I've always suspected that my problem was emotional eating. I eat when I'm happy/depressed/bored, I "starve" myself when I'm super angry/stressed, and then I binge when I'm not so super angry/stressed anymore.

I'm generally a positive person, though some days are hard. My husband is a fantastic provider and father, but he's poopy at being a husband. That's where the majority of my stress comes from.

This diet isn't hard for me. I'm excited about trying new ways to cook/flavour favorite foods (besides bacon; bacon shouldn't be messed with). My husband loves the diet too but I'm basically his personal chef so really, how hard can this be for him? Anyhow, stuff happened today, the same old - same old arguments. I'm sad, and I'm feeling guilty for not wanting to prepare his dinner, worried I'm going to regret a food choice later.

ettaterrell

I had to train myself not to focus on the here and now problems and more so realize it is just a "here and now" problem and i won't feel the same way in a week from now. (Maybe a day lol) but now this way of eating is such a habit I don't even want bad things anymore.
I hope u get to feeling better!

CMYKRGB

YOU. ARE. AWESOME. *mic drop*

I think you're on the right track. Just remember the above.

Sunny_Bunny_

Hang in there! Once this gloomy rain cloud passes, the sun will come out again and you can stand in its warm glow feeling proud of your dedication and commitment to yourself because you didn't give in to those old behaviors.
You deserve to feel proud of all the good choices you've been making and imagine how awesome you will feel getting through this bad night without doing anything you will regret.

workathomemama

@ettaterrell how'd you train yourself to think that way? I need to learn how to stop reacting in the moment.

@Sunny_Bunny_ such lovely post for affirmation! I switched all the "you"'s to I's

@CMYKRGB LOL. I remembered and it got me out of the house. I didn't want to go to karate but I did. Getting my butt kicked in class makes me feel good!!

I came home and ate keto friendly food. Thanks a bushel everyone! (And a peck)

Tomorrow : beef marrow soup. Just got the bones delivered. Cannot freaking wait!

macchiatto

Good for you! Hope you feel happier soon and that things get better with your H.

RobinK228

If it helps, you are not alone.

nvmomketo

good for you! It sounds like all you needed was you, and a bit of time to recollect yourself. Nice work.

Sunny_Bunny_

Way to go! That's a big win! You're rocking it girl!