Middle aged, out of work, emotional eater...but happy momma!

TheBlessedMomma
TheBlessedMomma Posts: 11
edited December 28 in Introduce Yourself
Life is good!...just my weight is bad :(.
Hello friends. I'm the Blessed Momma, I call myself that because last spring my 12 yr. old daughter got hit by a car, flipped up on the hood, smashed in the windshield, the whole nine yards. After a trip in an ambulance to the ER, they determined she just had bruised shins and elbows. Praise God! So, life is good!!!!
I work as a substitue teacher while I'm looking for a full time teaching job, it's not easy and bills are tight, as in some days we can't breathe tight. I lost 11 pounds over last school year. But this summer, not finding a permanent job and being and emotional eater, I gained back 10. So I'm starting again. I have 40 pounds to loose, and I'm almost 50 yrs old, so it's getting tougher. I'm memorizing this affirmation, "I don't overeat because I know food can never satisfy me. My soul is satisfied with the things of God."
My worst time for overeating is after 9pm. Golly, I'm such a nightime grazer - and I'm NOT EVEN HUNGRY. Gggrrrr.
I also have a 9 yr old daughter who is a joy! And a husband of 20+ years who works hard. And a dog that I walk every day. So all in all, I'm one blessed momma. I just need to get healthy. I know nothing is impossible with God. He is able to transfrom my life from the inside out!!!! I just have to get out of the way and let him :).
Peace & Strength.

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  • mom22yorkies
    mom22yorkies Posts: 29
    Welcome to MFP. So glad that your daughter was ok through such a tragic event, it does make one count their blessings. If you are seaching for support and friends, feel free to send me friend request. I turned 50 this year and am a slow loser, but I MFP friends keep me inspired and moving forward. : ) Have a great day!!
  • NGMama
    NGMama Posts: 384 Member
    Wow,, your daughter is a walking miracle!!! Enjoy your journey!

    Edited for autocorrect.
  • lisahiner
    lisahiner Posts: 12 Member
    Hey there girl. I've been gone a while but here I am, trying again. I'll try not to go off the wagon again. :-( Hope you find work soon. I'm teaching at the community college, but only one class. My other one got cancelled - I was hoping for that extra money, but oh well.

    I'm with you - I like to munch after 9:00 too. Hang in there. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me... :-) Goes for both of us!
  • Amy911Gray
    Amy911Gray Posts: 685 Member
    I keep Arctic Zero ice cream in the freezer. 1 pint=150 calories.

    Good luck, safe journey! You can do this!!! :)
  • lifesazoo
    lifesazoo Posts: 118
    I'm in the same boat with the nighttime eating. Once the kids get in bed, I'm suddenly searching for my evening snack. I'm trying to compromise on my snack. I may try dark chocolate chips or a couple of mints to see if that helps. I've heard mint gum helps too.
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