Emotional/Stress Eating Strategies

After going through sugar withdrawals during my pre-op liquid diet, it scared me straight. I find the no sugar added stuff and have stuck with it. My cravings were so bad, I feel like if I have even one thing loaded with sugar the binge and addiction will be back. I know I don't want to live like that. Food, I can not do without. Sugar, other than natural fruit, is something I need to stay away from. The healthier I eat, the better I do about the grazing. Real simple plain protein meat with a veggie or fruit and I am stable. Add a couple extras, and the grazing is on. I admit I come home feeling completely wiped out. I do not want to do anything. If I just force my butt out of my chair and outside, it gives me an endorphin hit. I do not know why I am so reluctant to do things that I KNOW will make me feel better. This goes back to my self sabotage and punishment (I Know that is rather personal). I am going to my education classes once a month and also support group once a month. There, I have face to face accountability (from Cheri and others). With my personality and issues, I really need that to stay on track. If I start to struggle, I will definitely look into a therapist. This is too much work that I do not want to see come undone. Thanks again, it s nice to know you are not alone.