Despite breakup, I didn't turn to food for comfort!!!

Reza151
Reza151 Posts: 517 Member
in Motivation and Support
Yesterday was my first day in at least a month that I did not binge. I followed the principles of intuitive eating, eating only when hungry, and choosing what I want, without guilt. I felt satisfied and overall it was a great day just because of this.

Last night, on my way home from the gym, my boyfriend broke up with me. I thought "F***. What if i get tempted to binge when I get home? I won't be able to sleep, so i will eat. And then I wont be able to focus at work tomorrow. So I'll eat. "

And yet I managed:-) Although I was crying (and we parted amicably), I talked to friends and drank tea. For the first time in I don't know how long, I didn't use food for comfort or distraction. THough I did find myself really wanting the crackers that came with my chicken salad. But I made sure I wanted them an hour later, and I had them. GUILT FREE. When I woke up at 4 am, I ate a 180 calorie spinach pancake, and half a french toast stick, totalling 200ish calories. Much improvement compared to my 400-900 calorie per night binges that i've been having.



I feel so empowered right now! I feel like after a night of getting through a breakup without using food----well if I can get through tthat night, i can get through any day of the year. It was a test of strength. AND IT FEELS SO DAMN GOOD.

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  • MelodyinGa
    MelodyinGa Posts: 202 Member
    Good for you!! I think turning to food is a big addiction for most of us! You keep on rocking girl...there are many more fish in the sea!
  • Shikonneko
    Shikonneko Posts: 187 Member
    That's really super awesome, I'm envious of your willpower!
  • LiveWellness
    LiveWellness Posts: 7
    This is great. Good job. It's more than willpower -- it's putting yourself first. Congratulations!

    And I love how your first thought when what was clearly not the right man broke up with you was, "Sht, what about me?!" For emotional eaters, that's a critically good sign (I'm one).
  • MissAnjy
    MissAnjy Posts: 2,480 Member
    GREAT JOB!

    I went through a breakup last week and didn't emotional eat either :) so prouddddddddddd :))
  • jennfranklin
    jennfranklin Posts: 434 Member
    That is awesome! I would have totally turned to food.. You should be proud!
  • jallenjax
    jallenjax Posts: 23 Member
    Good for you. Stay strong.
  • Cinflo58
    Cinflo58 Posts: 326 Member
    YEA!!! That is great! You are getting stronger and in control of your eating.
  • Reza151
    Reza151 Posts: 517 Member
    Thanks everyone! This is a huge milestone for me. I'm grateful that I still have working use of all my limbs, vision, hearing, I have wonderful people in my life, and though it's hard to focus at work without wanting to curl up into a ball and space out, it's not the end of the world:-)
  • Reza151
    Reza151 Posts: 517 Member
    GREAT JOB!

    I went through a breakup last week and didn't emotional eat either :) so prouddddddddddd :))

    That's wonderful! And so empowering to know that you can conquer an obstacle even in times of distress:)
  • tobejune
    tobejune Posts: 177
    It's motivation for me in the best form to hear about your wonderful success!! Don't forget though, that just because you didn't use food to deal with the emotions, they still need to be dealt with in some form but you totally have the right attitude, it's NOT the end of the world! Continue to take care of yourself

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