I really need to figure out how to deal with my feelings...

piezoeyjune

I didn't get much sleep 2 nights ago but I went to work exhausted b/c there are no "sick" days or even the ability/allowance to call in. I got to work and had to deal with teenager attitude, commuter traffic and the dang grocery store (which extended my work hours by 2). I was tired/aggravated/frustrated... generally not in a pleasant mood.

while at the store I bought a twix... first mistake.
Then I got back to work and while emptying the food (and *****y mumbling to self) I had a coke and some ruffles...
Then I ate the twix...

I was eating as fast as I could. Almost b/c I knew I shouldn't be doing this but I couldn't help it. Every bite I had I remember complaining about something. It was like I was watching someone else's body shoving this crap in and had no way to intervene...

On my way home I started crying. At first I thought it was b/c I was in such a foul mood, but I could/should have just brushed off those things b/c I cannot control them.

I realized i was crying b/c of what i had eaten and how I had eaten it. But I know it will happen again. I can't seem to stop these times. smh... why???

Please if you respond to this dont rag on me. I am not a complete freak... at least publicly. I just need to get this out I guess.

Mongoose7

Sometimes I feel like I fancy a nice bar of chocolate. then I think to myself how sick and disappointed with myself I'd be after I eat it. That helps me resist personally.

annabellj

I used to do that too sweetie. we all have those days. the thing is to try to learn from them so you can reach your goals. first off, dont go to the store hungry. second, try to vent to someone before you indulge. third, try to work out your feeling physically, punch a pillow, run as fast as you can for as long as you can, run up the stairs, jump up and down, whatever works. throw something, lol I had a lot of crap going on when I was younger, when I was 21 takin care of my dying father, size 20 pants, eating everything in site to deal with the stress. eventually you learn not to stuff your emotions. takes a lot of time and training. go to the weight watchers website also they have a lot of tips on how to stop, access, and redirect your channeling of anger. good luck to you and add me if you need to vent or need a friend!

Danpellizzari

Relax. There are lots of people that turn to food for comfort. And even when you start reaching fitness goals you may do it again. The thing to rememnber is that you can always try and find the strength to do an extra 10 minutes of cardio or walk an extra couple of blocks. Tomorrow is a new day and as long as you're willing to push back when things get you down you will succeed. I have a picture I wish I could post from my iPad. It says "I didn't say it was going to be easy, but it will be worth it".

if you need to vent feel free to add me. I'm a single dad with 4 kids. Believe me. I totally understand how easy it is to have those days. Good luck. Keep your head up.

BerryH

Many of us are here because emotional eating made us overweight. MFP is an excellent tool to help break the link between food and feelings.

Food is just fuel - a Twix has calories but so does a salad. Regular tracking will help you (and your body) realise that. Allow yourself the occasional Twix, treat yourself when you've had a rubbish day, BUT stay under your calories. Already gone over? Go for a power walk, which will work wonders for your mood too.

MFP isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle change. There will always be stressful days and sometime chocolate is all you really want. Better to have a little now than deny yourself and binge on it later. Food is never "good" or "bad", but you'll soon learn that you can feel fuller longer on balanced meals and healthy snacks, and that will become a habit.

Good luck! :flowerforyou:

MrsSWW

Many of us are here because emotional eating made us overweight. MFP is an excellent tool to help break the link between food and feelings.

Food is just fuel - a Twix has calories but so does a salad. Regular tracking will help you (and your body) realise that. Allow yourself the occasional Twix, treat yourself when you've had a rubbish day, BUT stay under your calories. Already gone over? Go for a power walk, which will work wonders for your mood too.

MFP isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle change. There will always be stressful days and sometime chocolate is all you really want. Better to have a little now than deny yourself and binge on it later. Food is never "good" or "bad", but you'll soon learn that you can feel fuller longer on balanced meals and healthy snacks, and that will become a habit.

Good luck! :flowerforyou:

Berry said it right! :flowerforyou: and we've all got to the bottom of the bag/packet/plate/bowl and thought "Where'd it all go? I don't remember eating it?!" You are NOT alone :blushing:


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