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Call an old friend. Join a reading group. Go to bed :)

@glovepuppet I think it's a bit of both, plus a lot of stress at home, work, and classes I'm taking. I've hit reset, started back working out with Leslie (I blast my own music, and got a few more songs that are different). I've also started back doing mindfulness meditation - that really seems to help too. Thanks everyone…

Thanks for all your support and amazing comments. I hope this helps!!!!! I'll get back and let you all know next week how things are shaping up. I think all of these suggestions and comments are great, I think maybe I need to switch it up and go outside or take a few classes outside my place. And think about what my body…

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Thanks for all your comments, I really appreciate all your support and advice. I did do a workout today, and was really mindful about what I ate - a sea change from the past. Let's see it continue. You got this.

I have this problem too! I like the idea of walking in the evenings, I think this would help suggested it too. Right now its very cold weather where I am, so I'm a little reluctant.

I really thrive on the positive so thanks again for all your notes and recommendations, and inspiring hope in me. I really need it. I'm totally with you on the logging, I think it's hard to be honest if you had something that you probably are embarrassed by but I hear ya - about the owning it and trying harder next time -…

Thanks, good ideas here too. Maybe even planning out a week at a time, if I seriously look at my week, and get really organized. This reminds me of the comment about spreading a bit of something sweet on a graham cracker too, easy/good reminders/ideas! Thank you.

Thank you I appreciate so much all of you taking the time to respond. Encouragement really helps from all of you who have also been through this!! Wow, amazing suggestions. I munched on celery (I've had it in the fridge for a week) and some hummus last night and this morning am having a healthy breakfast of granola and…

Thank you for responding, and responding so quickly. I definitely feel much better when I'm eating well taking care of myself. I will do, the eating at maintenance... and then see how I'm doing after a week or 2. Thanks!!!! For sure I can.

This is a great discussion. I like to do many of those things already listed (mani/pedi, aromatherapy baths and others). I also like re-reading a book that I loved, or a children's or young adult book, mainly 'cause they're easy to read and get into and finish. I like to play around on photoshop and edit old photos, that…

I agree with not keeping stuff in your house that you're going to binge on. If you do, and start eating it, don't eat all of it. Give it to a neighbour, the other half of the cheesecake for instance. I do that sometimes, when I'm binging on cookies or whatever, give the rest away. Or if you're really desperate, just throw…

My favourite is cross country skiing, but I almost never do it, so I'd have to say going on the elliptical at the gym - it's a sweaty workout and good for my arms too. I also enjoy swimming and would love to own a pool!!!

Feeling for you. So sorry that you've got a lot of rough stuff going on. Makes a person want comfort for sure. I binged last night on a bunch of crap that I shouldn't have, but on we go. I find exercise helps if I have a goal, like to run a 5k or something, then I'm usually better at making sure I eat better. Hope this…