NSV Today

Deedles2012
Deedles2012 Posts: 122 Member
in Success Stories
I am an emotional eater. Always have been. Growing up, when something bad happened, every one wanted to feed you. So I grew up this way. Today I got bad news from back home. The kind of news that hurts so bad you can't breath. First thing I did was hit the vending machine in the company break room. Bought a king size Hershey with almonds and a king size Kit Kat. I sat down with them at my desk and happened to look at my computer. I had MFP still up. I looked in the little mirror I keep on my wall and told myself I didn't need this junk. I was stronger than this.

I threw the candy, unopened into the trash and went for a walk. I walked down 18 flights of stairs, around the lobby and back to my desk. While my heart still hurts, it hurts just a little bit less.

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  • treagal
    treagal Posts: 264 Member
    Very well done...it's a tough thing to not rely on food to get you through the tough times. That's how I ended up where I am....
    Good for you, now hopefully you can go home tonight and do the same thing.


    what does NSV stand for? and what does "bump" mean?
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    Good for you! Sorry for the bad news, but it's great to witness your own progress, isn't it!?
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    Good for you. Small steps.
  • dym123
    dym123 Posts: 1,670 Member
    what does NSV stand for? and what does "bump" mean?

    Non-Scale Victory

    Bump just puts it in your "My Topics" so you can follow it.
  • bitxbit
    bitxbit Posts: 1,465 Member
    Being a fellow EE, I just want you to know, that I'm sooo proud of you and your choice. I'm sorry that your heart is hurting. I hope things get better fo you. {{{{hugs to you}}}}
  • StephCoff1969
    StephCoff1969 Posts: 357
    That is wonderful... small steps to victory... (hugs)
  • anitaplus4
    anitaplus4 Posts: 3,338 Member
    I am sorry to hear about your bad news.:flowerforyou: Great job on the candy. :happy:
  • tlkrallman
    tlkrallman Posts: 82
    I don't think that's a small victory. I think it's a HUGE victory. Completely awesome NSV!
  • Americanbabydoll
    Americanbabydoll Posts: 1,255 Member
    Awesome on the walking instead of eating junk. {{Hugs}} to you about your news.
  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
    I am so sorry for your news but congrats on that hurdle you overcame. I hope things get better.
  • Talus731
    Talus731 Posts: 56 Member
    Sorry about the bad news. But terrific job on throwing away the candy bar!!
  • literatelier
    literatelier Posts: 209 Member
    So strong. I love those moments of will power that come through. Fantastic NSV.
  • GurleyGirl524
    GurleyGirl524 Posts: 578 Member
    I am sorry that you received bad news and that you are hurting, but I am happy for you that you were ables to show strong will, confidence in yourself, and determination to not be defeated by your emotions.
  • FitbeTMF
    FitbeTMF Posts: 251
    You're stronger than I. I'm proud of you. I hate when I binge
  • RickiD530
    RickiD530 Posts: 15
    I am so proud of you. You have come so far and have been working so hard. You are stronger than you think. I am so sorry for your bad news. Keep positive and know that we are all here for you...hugs.
  • zeppelinkd
    zeppelinkd Posts: 26 Member
    Great! Those automatic responses are some of the toughest things to change in life. It can be done, though - and you are doing it!
  • aprice3320
    aprice3320 Posts: 26
    I'm sorry about your bad news. It is great that you controlled your emotional eating. Great choice!!! Wtg!
  • iroze
    iroze Posts: 78 Member
    It takes all you've got to take a step like this. I haven't been able to muster it myself just yet, so please consider it a giant victory on your part. I am very sorry for your loss.
  • MSam1205
    MSam1205 Posts: 439 Member
    That is an absolutely HUGE accomplishment:flowerforyou: Working thru the pain is tough, but you have the strength, and you showed it. {{{hugs}}}

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