Emotional Eating - I need an intervention

I am out of control with emotional eating and cannot seem to get myself pulled together. How can I get out of this cycle? It is viscious and controlling! Two weeks ago was the 10th anniversary of my moms death, two days after that my other mom (stpmom married to my dad for 33 years) was diagnosed with brain cancer on top of the lung cancer she was already being treated for. Since then I have not stopped eating. By God's grace, I have not gained any weight.. But I have been steady at 190 - 191 for two weeks. Prior to last week I ws bouncing between 191.8 - 196.8. What is a girl to do? I had my usual protein latte for breakfast. Wanna know what my morning snack was? Nachos - what - yes freakin nachos. I justified it with the cheese has protein. Everyday I have said today I will get back on track and then before I know it I am back to my very dangerous habit of turning to food to quell my emotions. UGH - too bad I don't crave tuna or chicken or something good for me. Last night I bought a pair of size 10 (the stretchy kind) skin sucking tight jeans. I thought if I wear them I won't be able to eat (let alone breath) Gracie and I are flying home tomorrow to spend 3 weeks with my mom. I am so fearful of 'home food" all that garbage that I cannot get here. Hoagies, MW Potato Chips, Tastycakes oh my... Thanks for listening. God Bless! Jen

Hi Jen, I'm sorry your having a rough time with the emotional eating. You are not alone in this battle. As soon as I get upset or bored, I think of food. I'm also a little nervous about Thanksgiving dinner. So many desserts, carbs and just good home cooking! Have you ever thought about eating breakfast and then let your protein latte be your snack after breakfast? When I do this, I stay full much longer! I hope you and Gracie have a safe trip! Kay

Jen, I am sorry you are having such a hard time. I too fall back into those old traps. It seems to help me just admitting it "out loud". I wish I had some answers for you. Keep up the good fight and don't get down on yourself. Good luck to you and Gracie on your trip. Maybe you should take food with you that is high in protien and lean, so you have options when the other stuff is calling your name. Leeanne

Hey Jen: I am SO sorry to hear about the tough time you are going through. Of course you want to eat! That is what has always comforted us in the past. I am not sure if this statement will help you but, when I say it to myself, it really DOES assist me, sometimes... "There is NOTHING I can put my my mouth that tastes as good as how I feel about myself right now." Now...I know you are not feeling good right now...too much heartache going on. But...I bet you DO feel much better physically than when you were MO, right? Try to focus on the clothes you can wear now...the things you can do now...and just tell yourself that anything you eat will never compare to those good feelings! So it is not worth eating them! Hoping to be helping... Love ya! Jersey

I'm so sorry your are having such a rouch time. Do you think that some of this has to do with being anxious about going to see your mom? First thing I would do is get the "Junk" out of the house. If it's not around you're more able to deal with it. Second thing I would see about getting some short term counseling. Maybe your church offers these services or ask your surgeon. Take the steps now before it gets out of hand. You have done such a great job so far....fight, fight, fight, to keep it up. Sending hugs, Ronna

Ronna, It has to do with more than going to see her. She is having a very hard time with food and digestion issues right now. I am very worried that the outcome is not going to be good on this one. My dad is disabled. The two of them take care of each other. Literally, what dad can't do, she can and vice versa. I worry about what will happen to my dad if something happens to her. He is 40000000000000% welcome in our home always and forever. He has lived his entire life in my hometown... And he is stubborn... I packed my protein powder in my suitcase. I am going to take a protica to the airport with me. That should help keep me in line. I have two pastors from my home town that I am very comfortable talking to. I think I will visit with them while I am home and see if they can help me with my head issue(SSSSSS) God Bless! Jen

Oh Jen, I know what you're sayin! I was doing so well today and had a spiff with my mom, before I knew I ate 3 chocolate chip cookies! Luckily no more, but geeze louise. I hope you and Gracie have a safe flight home!!!!!!!

Jen, I hope you get it under control so you'll feel better soon. Maybe getting home to visit and seeing your mom will help. I hope you and Gracie have a safe and good time visiting. Holler at all of us if you need reinforcements to keep your hand out of the chip bag (She says as she finishes polishing off half of a Jack in the Box burger)! Karla