Strategies for overcoming emotional eating

sleevegirl
on 5/6/13 10:36 am - Austin, TX

Great post. ((HUGS)) You are doing fine. You've had a rough few months. Love yourself.

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jenn227
on 5/6/13 10:51 am - NJ
VSG on 03/26/13

This post is very inspiring....we can feel your pain and your struggle, and cheer when you have a breakthrough like this.  Keep on being you!

Jenn   Highest weight: 278. Starting weight: 275. Surgery weight: 253. Month 1: 25 lbs. Month 2: 8.8 lbs. Month 3: 12.6 lbs. Month 4: 7 lbs. Onederland 7/29/2013. Month 5: 7 lbs. Month 6: 5 lbs. Months 7-9: self-induced maintenance, then 5 lb gain.

     

   

       

Jackie00
on 5/6/13 11:03 am
I think you are doing great and I like the idea of what you have to do and think you should stick it out with this therapist for a period of time to see what other great ideas they come up with.

You have been through lots just during the weight loss phase and having your surgery last fall. Still haven't been able to find the pictures.

I myself, have been going through lots in the last year with the loss of my dad then coming down with major back issues putting me on bedrest for two months with the pain. So much for all my exercise equipment, doctors orders I am only allowed to walk flat surfaces. After a year of not running I so want to get back into the swing of things to get this last 20-30 off which is a SLOW process now but only 10-15 away from where my dr wants me to stop. I will get there but I was actually enjoying my exercise. I can only look at the bright side of things and say glad I have this weight off because I would be in worse shape if I was still that heavy.

Keep with us, even though I don't post much I am still here reading every few days.
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
jubjub
on 5/6/13 11:12 am - Palm Desert, CA
VSG on 06/25/12

Excellent and insightful post. Now you have a head start on tomorrow's list of positive things!

Heaviest: 313/VSG Pre: 295/Surgery: 260/Maintenance target:190 - Recent: 195 (08/15/19)

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Mom_2_4
on 5/6/13 11:16 am
VSG on 05/22/13

As you make your journal notes tonight, add this one for me:  I have inspired and positively influenced others.  For nearly a year now I've been lurking on this site and you have been one of my biggest inspirations.  Although you have this internal struggle going on, you are so there for everyone and keep moving forward. I admire that.  And I always learn from you so thank you for coming back.  I know emotional eating is my thing so I will probably be trying this tip myself.

Thanks again!

Elisa

HW: 254  SW: 238.2  CW:179.6 1st GW: ONEDERLAND 2nd GW: 150 GW: 135  Surgery: 5/22/13      

             

    

Keith L.
on 5/6/13 11:17 am - Navarre, FL
VSG on 09/28/12

Great post. Add to that list of things you have accomplished the probably hundreds of people on this board (myself included) that you have helped to motivate and encourage, just by being here and putting your success out there for us to marvel at.

How you can look at that number 220 and not feel a sense of accomplishment, I don't know. I have lost 148 and I, like you focus on the negative and even though I have 50 more to go, that 148 number gets me excited every day.

VSG: 9/28/2012 - Dr. Sergio Verboonen  My Food/Recipe Blog - MyBigFatFoodie.com

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acbbrown
on 5/6/13 11:41 am - Granada Hills, CA

I think I have a pretty good idea about why I can't get excited or appreciate the work ive done....whether I ever tackle that core issue..I have no idea. 

I appreciate your response. 

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Keith L.
on 5/6/13 11:44 am - Navarre, FL
VSG on 09/28/12

Well that actually sounds like a step in the right direction. Identifying the problem is usually half or more of the battle.

Good Luck!

VSG: 9/28/2012 - Dr. Sergio Verboonen  My Food/Recipe Blog - MyBigFatFoodie.com

?My Fitness Pal Profile ?View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

 

Kelly-AnneH
on 5/6/13 11:27 am - Edmonton, Canada
VSG on 06/26/12
I'm going to try this as well.

   

Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180

 
  

     
  

Linda B.
on 5/6/13 11:36 am - CO
VSG on 09/13/12

I totally get the messed up childhood thing. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. I went through a time when I could only see negative in myself. It is tough to walk through, but I know you can do it. The other side is a much better place, it is just a real hard climb to get there. Keep climbing, it is worth it, YOU are worth it.

high weight 230 start of journey weight 217 surgery weight 191 current weight 138
           

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