I did something bad... :(

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  • MsUnlucky13
    MsUnlucky13 Posts: 29 Member
    Stress is just flat out evil...When you start to get stressed, do something to relax yourself. A hot bubble bath, a cup of tea, or even a bit of exercise.Sometimes all I need is a few deep cleansing breathes. And don't worry about having one chocolate indulgence, that will just cause more stress lol. And the best part is that you realized you went over your calories so next time you need that bit of chocolate, measure it out first and remember this post you wrote so that you wont be tempted to over do it. Stressful things are everywhere, just have to learn to defeat them...I know I am a mom of 3 girls ages 3,10, & 17 they make me want to pull out my hair some days lmbo...Smile, breath, and remember all the positive things that surround you :) Good luck with everything.
  • Courtney24891
    Courtney24891 Posts: 29
    Don't keep bad foods in your house that you can likely binge on.. When you wanna treat yourself get one serving of chocolate at the store..
  • chocl8girl
    chocl8girl Posts: 1,968 Member
    *(*(*hugs*)*)*

    First of all, you didn't do anything "bad." Food is not good or bad, and eating it is not a good or bad or morally-based behavior, it's just a behavior. Try to figure out exactly what caused it, and devise a plan when you are NOT stressed out for how you could handle it next time, whether that is getting rid of trigger foods or having activities on hand that can distract you. For now, though, leave it behind you, move on and make healthy choices for today.

    I am speaking directly from experience, the last two days have not been fun or calorie-free in my world...lol...but today is a new day. :)
  • kw0205
    kw0205 Posts: 62
    Great ideas here - all of them. I do a confession like you did :-) Then, I feel empowered to NOT do it the next time. We went out to eat last night and my husband ordered a plate of onion rings - damn things looked awesome. I had one small one, then ate my steak salad with dressing on the side and just dipped my fork. I got to taste the yumminess of the onion ring, ate healthy, and was happy to see the scale down this morning.

    I feel fortunate I can eat one chocolate, or one ring, (not one french fry tho - oiy!), etc and leave the rest. Hubby can't, so I try not to keep anything in the house he can overindulge in.

    You're doing good - keep up the great work!!
  • m00glem0g
    m00glem0g Posts: 21 Member
    I once had a therapist (yes, I find therapy very helpful) who gave this advice about stress eating...

    1. Don't be angry with yourself or punish yourself. Acknowledge that you're feel hurt or vulnerable and are trying to self-soothe.

    2. Recognize that this may not be the most helpful way to soothe, but at the moment it's the best you can do. Give yourself some credit for trying your best in the moment when you have no other choices.

    3. Later, when you're in a calmer state, stop and think about ways that you can love yourself when you're hurting. If you were your own friend or partner watching you being stressed or upset, what would make you feel better? A bubble bath? Your favourite movie? Going out dancing? A massage? A bouquet of fresh flowers? Find something other than food that will make you smile.

    4. Last, if you're really sinking into stress or a funk (lasting too long), GET MOVING. MOVE YOUR BUTT. Go for a walk, clean your house, whatever. MOVE MOVE MOVE and you will feel better.

    I found this advice helpful and I hope that you do too!
  • Hbazzell
    Hbazzell Posts: 899 Member
    I stress starve...but I boredem eat! Today I ate two pieces of work pizza. SO BAD! I ahve to workout to make up for it. Can you do some jumping jacks? or any otehr cardio tonight to burn it off?
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    *(*(*hugs*)*)*

    First of all, you didn't do anything "bad." Food is not good or bad, and eating it is not a good or bad or morally-based behavior, it's just a behavior. Try to figure out exactly what caused it, and devise a plan when you are NOT stressed out for how you could handle it next time, whether that is getting rid of trigger foods or having activities on hand that can distract you. For now, though, leave it behind you, move on and make healthy choices for today.

    I am speaking directly from experience, the last two days have not been fun or calorie-free in my world...lol...but today is a new day. :)

    Yes, yes. Labeling food as "bad" or "good" puts a moral judgment on food. Eating the "bad" ones leads to guilt, which leads to stress, which leads to eating more "bad" food. I eat chocolate every day because I like it. I make chocolate pumpkin muffins (105 calories), sugar free chocolate pudding snacks (60 calories), or I have a York Peppermint Patty snack-size ) 50 calories EVERY DAY.

    I eat pretty healthy food for meals and snacks, so I consider the addition of these little treats (and a glass of wine) part of an enjoyable lifestyle. I often work out my whole food diary in the morning when I get up, so I have my calories planned for the day.
  • Sakura_Tree
    Sakura_Tree Posts: 142 Member
    if this happens once a week it shouldn't be a problem..but anymore than once and you wont get results

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