Bad day

I had a very stressful day yesterday and snacked on cheetos and a little bit of cherry nibs, it probably wasn't as bad as I would have done before, but what bothers me is that I ate because of stress. We found out yesterday that my BIL has a rare cancer, he is only 32. I have eaten my way through my Grandpa and MIL dying from cancer, and I fear the same now. I am hoping this time I will be more aware of what's going on and find a different way to cope, any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks for listening.

Hugs to you Laura!  It is never easy to find out that a family member is ill.   Dont beat yourself up on the cheetos/nips.  You realized what you did and what to correct that behavior.

Laura, so sorry to hear about your BIL. I really don't have any advice other than take it one day at a time.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura, I'm dorry to here about your BIL.  Just remember that all us are here to leand you a shoulder and to help pick you up.  Try and keep your chin up and only put into your pouch what your body needs for fuel.  We are all here for you. Troy

Soooo sorry to hear about your BIL.  My prayers are with you and your family.    Don't beat yourself up over yesterday, but be very aware that the stress eating is there at all times.  Remember, they fixed the body, not the brain.  It's like anything else, willpower and finding other things to deal with the stress.   You can do it GF!!!  XXOO

LAura, I can say ( unfortunately) from experience how stressful eating still happens after surgery. I am so sorry to hear about your news. Know this though, no matter how bad you feel right now, it is not going to help you or your BIL to get yourself down. You have to try really hard to stay positive. Don't beat yourself up about the eating, it is for what it is worth a normal way for all of us to deal!! It will not be like it was before, so what if you have one bad day and over eat, move on. Now you just have to take care of yourself so that if the time comes you will be able to take care of others that are going to need you!!  I just say this because I care and it is something that I realized when my Sister was sick that I had to be strong so I could help my other sister and the kids get thru this time in our lives!!!  My prayers will continue to go up for you and your BIL and the rest of your family!!!  (((HUGS)))) CarolN

Laura I am so sorry to hear what you are going through.  I wish I could be there right now to give you a big hug....... We are waiting on results for my FIL they think he has lung cancer and he never smoked a day in his life.  Life is not fair sometimes and I don't understand sometimes how things work.  Hang in there honey and if you wanna chat pm me and we can......Lots of hugs Marsha

Hi Laura - I wasn't going to respond as I am more of a lurker now than an active participant.....but I have been there and wanted to share with you.  My situation is a little different but in the same breath wanted to share.  I found out I was pregnant and then just a short week later found out that after 4 years my mom's cancer had returned - with a mass in each lung and a mass on her leg....needless to say we all knew that it was her last fight.  While I don't think you should beat yourself up over one day of bad eating please be mindful of what you are doing.  When I was going through my mom's illness and my pregnancy I ate like CRAZY.......everyone said "its ok its ok.....you are pregnant you're supposed to eat"  well not like I was.  I gained a total of 70 pounds while I was pregnant with Izabella.......thankfully all but about 15-20 have come back off and I know that I could get the last of it off if I applied myself.  Just wanted to share with you that we "can" emotionally eat our selves stupid......granted I am further out than you but never hurts to be aware.  Best of luck to you and yours.....I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Jenn

Sorry to hear about your BIL. You are already ahead of the game by recognizing how the stress factor effects you eating. Before WLS you wouldn't have even given it a second thought. Now you realize it ,and are talking about and are looking for alternatives. That is a great way to concer bad habits.

(((Laura))) Prayers for your family & especially your BIL! As for the eating, I think it's a great thing that you've identified it and have admitted it. Now, write a list of what you could do instead and keep that handy. Don't let the habit creep back in. You've come too far!!! Wishing you a brighter day today!