How do u fight head hunger?

It seems that lately, my will power is not as strong as it was and my self discipline has literally gone down the drain. I know we have had some things going on with our son and I am not worried about that anymore because I believe it will all be fine. I just can't seem to get back on track. My family didn't have the surgery of course and they still eat normally. They have chips, cookies, popcorn, etc. Up until recently these things didn't bother me at all, why all of the sudden do I want this kind of stuff? I have lost 140 pounds in 10 1/2 months. I am proud of that. I am sitting at 173, have 13 pounds before I hit my surgeons goal. Anything I lose after that is up to me and any loss after that will be great...I am thankful for what I have lost, but why do I want to graze now? I was so proud of my self discipline, of my control, what in the world happened to it? Is this normal? I am making myself start a 5-7 day liquid day, hopefully that will boost my weight loss and my confidence could use a little uplifting as well. Do any of u have this problem at times? Thanks Angela

Angela, I am not sure there is a cure for head hunger, you have been under a great deal of stress..it's only natural you would turn to your best friend "food" when you are down and out. But hang in there, it's only a temporary juncture. I went through one of the worst months of my life in Dec. depression, hyperthyroidism (graves disease) I felt I needed to break away from things that were causing me the most stress, temporarily even that caused more stress. Some times we have to make those decisions. You obviously can't walk away from what you are going through.., but you can try to find a way to gear that anxiety in a productive way. Gosh I sound like my therapist..lol I am involved in a group called Celebrate recovery..I started going to counseling last January when I felt the holiday, family and job pressures. I can't say things have been perfect since, but at least I have someone I can run to when things get bad. She has been a life saver in so many ways. When I feel I am totally out of control, I first try to find a way to put things in perspective, once I can do that I sit back and figure a way to get my eating back under control, what works for me is low carbing it..to me it's my detox-- no sugar, no carbs..it's not easy to get moving on it..but the thing I like is if I want to snack or pig out..as long as it's meat, cheese, eggs, fish..etc..etc..I can have it..and as much as I want..once I get rid of the sugar cravings my eating slows back down and I find myself so much more calm, when I am not eating carbs, sugars and all the other bad stuff my cravings seem to calm back down..at least this works for me.!! hang in there, I am sure you will get it together when things settle down with your son.. Take care Brenda

Thank U Brenda, we found out some things today about James, he has a appt Monday to talk to this pediatric neurologist about medication. She says he has too much pressure on his brain from his body producing too much fluids. So, I guess Monday we will know more, but at least its not as bad as we thought...Now I just have to get me back on track...I got my gazelle and can't wait now to get my treadmill...Maybe that will help if I kick up the exercise... Hugs and thanks Angela