struggling with stress...

I know I pop in and off the boards because it definately isn't as active as it used to be, but thought I would come back to my beloved "home base" for a bit of support and suggestions.

I'm struggling with a very stressful string of events.  The last several months, things have been building.  I've tried to really focus on staying on track.  I eat well and try to eat regularly.  I admit, I've made some bad food choices but realization is the key to correction, so I adjust myself.

Well last night I had another one of the dreaded peanut butter cup nights.  I posted this way back when, when I had a falter.

At 1048pm I actually went out and purchased a package of peanut butter cups.  I just can't believe I got dressed out of my jammies, got in the car, drove to CVS and did this.

I got home, placed the cups on my dresser and just stared at them.  And there they sit this morning.  Now, I guess I should be proud of myself and I am ATTEMPTING to do the same thing as last time and throw them out.  I still adhere to the strict no sugar rule.

I'm dissapointed in myself.

Lauren

Well Lauren, we all have a slip here and there, so don't beat yourself up over it.  Hopefully the cups are gone, and you didn't eat them.  If you did, dust yourself off and get on the right track.  I find myself on my FB page with supporters more than here, but I keep coming back to the "Mother Ship" just like you.  OH, is a great organization with all the support we need. 

I am local in the Norfolk, VA area and willing to get out and about if you're local.  If not, if you want to venture out to OH or WLSFA events, Im game.  I just came back from the OH event in Houston, and heading to Raleigh NC on Saturday the 4th of December to hear Katie Jay speak.  Her book is some really great reading.

we can make it together...

Carla Cooper
Norfolk, VA 
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Lauren it's OK we all make these dumb moves from time to time the first step is admitting we have the issue's, and  making the break. Like already said if you did eat them it isn't a crime put it behind you and move forward  chalk it up as a  gift to yourself for the year and forget it and  focus on not making the mistake again. That is why I stress the importance of the support group so much. It is so important to get together once a month or a few times to be with those of us who go threw this on a daily base. Just because we have lost the weight had plastics to those who have had and are maintaining we deal with issues like this everyday. As well as now the holidays and daily stress. The meetings are SO SO important to relieve the stress of talking to those who go through what we ALL do and getting suggestions getting it off our chests and helping one another so please don't be afraid to reach out to any of us here or FB we are all here what ever the issues is. Don't beat yourself up sending  lots of hugs.....

Thank you both and the few who messages me privately.  I appreciate it VERY much!!!

The wanting, the buying, and the eating are different acts and phases.  Maybe the real issue is what going on that is causing you to revert back to binging on PB cups.  Short of the medicial craving for chocolate ( I have 3 daughters), identifying and dealing with the source(s) may minimize the craving, or is it the adventure of doing something you shouldn't.. If PB cups is the sneakiest thing you do,.....we still love ya!!!