i just ate til i was sick!!!!

so sorry i know how that feels. start over tomorrow. thank God for the new day!

Just know that your not alone. I eat like that sometimes just bc I am sad or having a bad day and you had a much better reason that that! I am praying for your neice. The previous woman was right...tomorrow is a new day and take it in stride! Good luck!

Many, many people struggle with eating as an emotional response. I wish it were as easy as just "starting fresh" tomorrow - but until you address the root of your problem (an unhealthy relationship with food), and change your automatic response to situations that would normally trigger overeating, then the chances of this happening again are pretty good. You'll have to really work over time to re-train your brain so that you no longer turn to food when dealing with emotions (what emotions they are could vary - some people eat when they're bored, some when they're sad, others when they're happy - others for almost any emotion!).

I highly recommend any of the "Beck Diet" books - they aren't really about dieting at all, but are about changing your thinking and behavioral patterns to encourage long-term success. Here's a link to the one I would recommend (it's their newest version). You might be able to find this at a local library. http://www.amazon.com/The-Complete-Beck-Diet-Life/dp/B004KAB35W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1342477858&sr=8-3&keywords=Beck+Diet

(No, I'm not connected to the Beck diet books in any way - I've just read them myself after they were recommended to me by my therapist, and I find the information/approach in them to be quite helpful and a huge change from most weigh-loss related material out there.)

Sweetie t's ok, It happens to al of us. Just log everything you eat. That's a good first step. It's hard to deal with stress and the feeling of helplessness. But tomorrow is a new day.

I had the same kind of day today. I had to get my ex husband 20 miles away and bring him back to the town where I live in so he can get on a train. He finally realized if he did't stop the drugs he was going to die. He starts rehab in Alabama on wednesday. His Cousin who used to be an addict is paying for it. But he had no other way. This way I know he wont be just showing up at my door, and I won't be waiting for the call that he was found dead. It was very hard. I still care about him. He was the biggest love of my life. So I have eaten 1500 calories over so far. I log it though. At least so I have some control. It's hard we all have bad days. Mine is also during my TOM and I have a back injury and the pain meds make me ravenous.

You probably feel out of control because of your niece's situation, especially considering you are upset with how far away you are. Food is something we can control. And a lot of times as emotional eaters we eat because we can control it all on the way in. We choose the flavors and take comfort in the consistency and reliability of its presence. But, the comfort derived from control should be the reverse. It should stem from knowing that we can stay on track and maintain good habits even in times of adversity and struggle. You are fine. Don't get upset.. Just start one meal at a time. Do your Insanity workout today (even if you don't do it really hardcore..just finish it) and remember to breath for a few when you have the impulse to grab for something to eat. We are all here for you.