Yesterday was way lower than usual. I came out in fitday at 764 calories but 78 for protein and 38 carbs and minimum fat. Ruth I don't think that you are eating enough. Have you looked at the day totals on the graduate site? They are eating way more than you are. Granted they may be at goal, but I think that the one problem that I have struggled with is eating the right amount. There seems to only be a small window of calories for me, too little means that I don't lose and too much means that I don't lose. I am struggling to find the right spot.

You are certainly not alone on that one Kathryn. Before WLS I ate emotionally really badly and very consciously too. I've been working really hard on it, knowing it is something I needed to conquer and heal on this journey just as much as I needed to lose weight. I still do it, although not nearly as much now. I go to put something in my mouth when I am mad/angry mostly now. But as I reach for it I tell myself that I am hurting myself, not the person/cir****tance that I am reacting to. Ultimately, it is me it will affect long term. Each time you know you are emotionally eating, talk to yoursef internally and work out which you want more. Yeh, I know probably at that moment in time the food will win out rather than long term satisfaction If you are anything like me that is But the thing is that you are re-training your mind, flexing and strengthenign that muscle, just as you would in an exercise class. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. I dont' mean to give you a pat answer - there isnt' one and it's a tough road. Take one incident at a time and give yourself credit when you succeed - even if the success is that you didn't eat as much as you normally would have - you had 10 cookies instead of the whole packet!! It is still sucess and you can build on it - you need to build the foundations before you can build the house - if you get me? Sorry this is a very long reply, but it is somethign I am dealign with too. When I am stressed my eating goes chaotic. There are lots of de-stress strategies to try - keep tryign til you find one that works for you.

I have been away a while and just getting back into the groove the past 2 weeks, and I am wondering if anyone else struggles with emotional eating lately? I have really been dealing with alot lately and i cant seem to stop my old bad habits. Im very frustrated with myself right now for not having a better way to deal with stress. Any advice? Thanks Kathryn

Hi Holly what quantities do you eat? I'm just interested to see, as I seem to eat loads compared with others

Here it is...the good(not really), the bad and the ugly... B: Coffee / turkey roll up S: 1/2 Burger King Cheeseburger & small fry... L: 1/2 serving Pei Wei Blazing Noodles w/scallops (leftovers) S: raw red pepper D: Baked Ziti w/turkey S: SF Ice Cream Totals: 1491 Carbs: 183 Fat: 57 Protein: 63 It's a holiday...we were swimming all day and just grabbed stuff today.