Help! bored, emotional and struggling

Mechelle Marie
on 10/28/07 11:51 pm
When I had surgery my husband was deployed to Iraq, it was easy to give up that emotional eating because of the restriction. I am at 18 months now, I am 22 lbs from goal. I have lost 119 lbs.  I find that when he left for Iraq again I have had to keep busy and just have not wanted to cook.  So I have been struggling with eating right.  I need to get back on track. I eat alot of the frozen smart ones meals.  I have two kids and cook about 3 nights a week. But not all 7 like when Daddy is home.   How bad are the smart ones, or are they okay?  I usually have one for lunch and one for dinner. It is just easier doing everything by myself to be able to microwave instead of measure count and cook.   I also need some ready to eat snack ideas.  I dont want to cook my snacks and measure them and weigh them to.  I love raw veggies and will be stocking up on them today, any other suggestions?
JeanneB_RD
on 10/29/07 8:51 am

Hi, the Smart Ones are fine and Lean Cuisine is another option for variety. The portions are fantastic and both brands are low in fat. Lean Cuisine has a Spa collection which uses whole grains. Veggies are a great snack idea as well as fruit. How about an apple w/ a small amount of peanut butter? Low fat string cheese is also an easy snack to grab on the go. Jell-O makes a sugar free pudding which can be helpful with satisfying a sweet craving.

Journaling can also help w/ your cravings and can keep you focused on your weight loss goals. Try writing your feelings down when you feel yourself leaning towards an emotiona eat fest.

I hope your husband returns safely. Take Care,

Jeanne Barnett, RD
Registered Dietitian, Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management
eNutritionCare.com
http://www.enutritioncare.com
DISCLAIMER: Any information contained within is meant to be general nutrition advice. Please consult your Registered Dietitian about your specific problem!
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