*Need your HELP-just for TODAY*

enakitty
enakitty Posts: 24
in Motivation and Support
I'm committing to not do any emotional eating today (even though my stress level is very high). I'm making the commitment just for today so as not to make it an overwhelming goal. If anyone (or more than one person) is available to check in with me (just send me a message or post here) sometime during the day to remind me of this goal that would be great! Thanks!

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  • Hanfordrose
    Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
    I'm with you, Sis. :heart:

    Take a moment right now to ask God to be with you. I am praying for His peace to surround you in everything that you do today. :flowerforyou:
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    We make a thousand decisions every day. Some consciously, some sub-consciouly. but it all starts with a decision.

    I commend your desire and how you are turning that in to a decision.

    Trusting that today will be your day!

    Good luck!
  • Change_is_Good_
    Change_is_Good_ Posts: 272 Member
    Well done for making the decision.

    If you feel stressy just pop back here and arrrrrggggghhhhhh! That won't help much but seeing all the positive messages should :)
  • enakitty
    enakitty Posts: 24
    Thanks everyone! Knowing you guys are here cheering me on definitely helps. I will be back to check the thread any time i feel like doing some emotional eating. Again-thank you for taking the time to support me!
  • nekruckeberg
    nekruckeberg Posts: 1
    You TOTALLY got this! You have it in you to say no. I can tell. :) You can't control what is going on around you but you can control this.

    Have a great day! :)
  • enakitty
    enakitty Posts: 24
    Thank you!!
  • raiderzara
    raiderzara Posts: 55 Member
    Good for you for reaching out and for thinking of a positive substitute for emotional eating! We're all here rooting for you!!
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    I'm with you, Sis. :heart:

    Take a moment right now to ask God to be with you. I am praying for His peace to surround you in everything that you do today. :flowerforyou:

    I will throw in my thoughts and prayers too.

    You are stronger than any urge you have. Believe it!
  • loizlane
    loizlane Posts: 64 Member
    This is certainly the best thing you could've done today- reach out! HIGH-FIVE for thinking positive... and remeber keep your chin UP! Thanks for your post... you may not realize it, but you are helping others who may be feeling the same way get through the day too. You got this!
  • enakitty
    enakitty Posts: 24
    Wow-thanks everyone! The encouragement is awesome! And way more helpful than I'd hoped. Happy to report...no emotional eating so far today. :)
  • Change_is_Good_
    Change_is_Good_ Posts: 272 Member
    See, easy peasy! Well done
  • Riemersma4
    Riemersma4 Posts: 400 Member
    How did your day turn out? I hope that knowing you had a team of supporters was an encouragement to you.

    Give us a shoot out later.

    Either way, we are in your camp.
  • beckimj
    beckimj Posts: 186 Member
    Checking in to see how it went for you!
  • enakitty
    enakitty Posts: 24
    Thanks guys! It's a bit after 3 pm here and the toughest part of the day is ahead of me (food/craving wise)...late afternoon and evening are toughest for me in general . So far today I've met my goal. The support and encouragement have been very uplifting and definitely have helped. There were a few times during the day when I contemplated eating more than I need due to how I"m feeling. During those times I remembered how many people are cheering me on and it did help to say "no" to the cravings. :) I will keep you guys posted for sure. I'll post again at the very end of the day (if not sooner) and let you guys know the "official" result for the day. Much appreciation for every single post and message!!
  • enakitty
    enakitty Posts: 24
    6 pm and I've done well all day. Hopefully I'll make it the last few hours (I think I will!) Thanks everyone!! Hope you all have a good night!
  • kar328
    kar328 Posts: 4,159 Member
    Late to reading the boards today, but good job! Good for you. I'm definitely an emotional eater so I get how hard it is.
  • Hanfordrose
    Hanfordrose Posts: 688 Member
    6 pm and I've done well all day. Hopefully I'll make it the last few hours (I think I will!) Thanks everyone!! Hope you all have a good night!

    I am checking back to let you know that I have kept you in my thoughts and prayers today. It is 8PM, here in Southern California; so, I hope that you are now ready for a good night's sleep. Rest well, my sweet MFP sister. :heart:
  • enakitty
    enakitty Posts: 24
    Thanks guys! Ready for bed now. I'm deeming the day a "success". :) Wishing you all luck in achieving your own goals-big and small.

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