Feel down and out

Boy Donna your story sounds familar i too caretake my mom and it is a stressor and i too worry about regaining the wieight and i too am a cooffee drinker but have cut way back. I think the coffee makes me want to eat more so i chose to cut back to 2 mugs aday.We can get back on track ,monitor what you eat and try to stay positive,wecan all give and get support here.

I just wanted to send you a warm welcome, and to tell you that I'm so sorry that you are going through so much.  You are not alone.   I'm glad that you found your way to this board.  We are here for you.

Hang in there. Posting here can be a step in the right direction. Knowing others face challenges and how they work through them can be very helpful to giving us options we don't think of on our own at the time. You are one decision from turning this around because every decision is either towards what we want or away from what we want. That sugar monster is absolutely unbelievable!  I am not sure why we seem to be so drawn to sugar but it seems like a common problem for many of us. The longer I can stay away from it, the better I feel...the more I give in, the more it seems to draw me in. Strange, but true. We are not alone though since so many people with weight issues struggle with carbs!!!!  Try to use your tool to their best use and again, we are all here for each other!!!!! 
I understand about your dear pet. My 19 year old cat got ill and I struggled with that situation for quite some time before I felt comfortable to make a decision about what to do. Best wishes for a better new day! Tanya