Struggling and not liking it

I have really been struggling with food the last week or so.  I know much of it is stress eating and nerves with my upcoming trip and completion of my job.

I know in my mind what I need to do to get my eating back on track- but am having a lot of trouble getting there.  Carbs have totally become the enemy at this time.  I totally crave them- and the somewhat calming feeling that I get from them.  The only problem is the feelings of guilt that comes after I eat them.

I know I had surgery on my stomach, not on my head.  I don't want to waste the opportunity for a new life that this surgery has given me. 

The one positive is that I am still exercising daily, that is something I refuse to give up!!

Thanks for listening, sorry for rambling.

Reenie

The first step is to realize the struggle. Just do the best that you can with your choices. I know you can do it!

Hey Reenie ~

So good to meet you last weekend!!  Sorry you are struggling with the DANG CARB MONSTER....!!  Why stress causes one to eat bad things and not crave exercise is beyond me...  Dont get too down on yourself as it will give you added stress and sadness causing.... you know... the evil cycle..  It had been recommended to me during times of 'carb craving' to have some FF Pretzel Sticks on hand.  Not the best but definately not the worse..

You have a super fabulous vacation..!!

Good for you for still exercising daily!  When I used to fall off the wagon I fell all the way off - so it was harder to get back on.  Reenie - you can do this, you just hit a little bump in the road that knocked you 1/2 off the wagon now GET BACK ON girl!
You can do this!
Sal

Reenie!!

Hang in there girlie!! Exercise is the best for of stress relief!! So year you for keeping that up. Things will work out for the best and as we always tend to say....everything happens for a reason!!

Hi there! Don't give up! It is a bump that we all face from time to time. Find your best way to overcome or at least control it and document it in a diary. Me...I still weigh myself everyday. Not so much because of the numbers but it keeps me honest. When the number goes up or down, I know exactly why. It is all about what and how much I ate. We may be able to kid ourselves into thinking that eating ice cream or chips or whatever our vice is wasn't that bad; however, we cannot fool the scales. They just do not lie. I realize lots of people will disagree with letting the scale control our lives. But for me, it works best to face my music and my vices on a daily basis.

Thanks everyone!  I did a lot of thinking today, and know that I can do this!  I am leaving for Mexico on Friday morning, and am hoping that the trip will help me to kill of the carb monster!!

Talk to you all soon!


Reenie

Hi Reenie, hope you're doing better today.  I bet the trip will get you turned around, the carb monster sucks! I've been struggling the past day or so, it's got to be PMS.   Good girl continuing to exercise. That's awesome.  Have fun in M E X I C O !