Not succumbing today

prettypeta

Researchers have declared that writing is an excellent method for gradually easing feelings of emotional trauma. Food craving is an emotional trigger (well often); hence writing about how you feel and why will sway the mind and also allow you to start monitoring the triggers. #truthsandthoughts

Zella132

I love the topic of this group. I just started a word doc on my computer yesterday to write what I'm feeling each day. Basically, I start feeling bad and gaining weight. So I start doing all the things that I know are good for me and eat the way that will make me feel the healthiest/best. When I start feeling energetic and amazing, I start slaking on the choices again. Thus, I start feeling bad and gain weight again. Repeat...

So, I thought that if I write what I'm experiencing through the process and can go back and read what I was experiencing at different points, it will be easier to continue making the better choices. I have also created a "Habit" list. It's a list of how I would like my day to look. I'm trying to learn to create new habits doing things that I genuinely want to do each day but then forget because of old habits getting in the way.

@TheLastMrBig - I love your idea of daily posts on your timeline. I think I may do this a bit more too.

etcoyle12

Hi I'm Erin and I've been using My Fitness Pal for a while but I haven't used the community forums or written down any food intake for almost a year I believe. This group caught my eye because years ago I got into this habit of eating until I was stuffed, then feeling a little ill and then a few days later I do it again. I talked to my doctor and she thought it was stress since I was moving, leaving a job and starting over again. I eventually got this under control and then when I went back to school, I got into the habit of stress eating - I even met with a behavior specialist to get this under control.

Now I'm at a point where I'm just snacking all the time and not really hungry - boredom, something to do, etc. I sometimes when I was preparing my meals, I would snack on something while I'm cooking and then I get full but still eat! Anyway, I've now been doing some mindful eating meditations but I need to get this under control because I'm tired of not feeling so good after I snack and snack and snack.

I like your idea of writing things down and maybe this will help me. Thanks for starting the forum.

Ccricfo

This group is a great idea, as we all deal with cravings at different times. It helps so much to be able to read what other people are going through, as I tend to isolate myself, binge eat, and then feel guilty.

Zella132

I have weighed exactly the same for the past 4 days. How is that even possible?! I feel like I've done a decent job with limiting snacking. It probably involves the body and stress, but still... I'm also tired of so many places being closed and/or limited. I miss getting to worship with friends in person. Even getting together with friends can be a little odd. It leaves me feeling a bit tired emotionally. But...
"Not Succumbing Today!"
Even though my adult sons kept me awake until after 3am, and even though my weight hasn't changed in 4 days in spite of my best efforts, and even though I know I'm going to be tired and sleep today, and...
I'm going to push through.
I'm going to empty out some more furniture from my house and donate it. I'm going to do some food prep today so that I will have healthy, easy, foods to eat. I'm going to sit down with my adult sons (again) and have one those "heart to heart" talks that are so unpleasant. I'm going to drink my cup of coffee and smile and get on with what needs to get done today!