LIke an alcoholic in a bar

Oh boy...I had a terrible day yesterday.  I did not stop eating, I craved each and every minute - it was horrible and scary.  I don't know if it was becasue I was eating carbs that I craved more carbs and felt so ill, or because I was so tired and feeling ill that I craved carbs and every item of food that was in the house.

but either way, it was not something I want to repeat.  It has happened before a few times.  It really does feel how I imagine an alcoholic feels when they go on a binge.  I felt like I had no power to stop.  of course that was an illusion - we all have the power to make our own choices, food does not have any control over our actions.  But my behaviour was out of control.  I then had to prepare and serve the food/snacks/drinks at the concert my husband was performing at!  It was like putting an alcoholic to serve behind a bar - food everywhere laid out before me.  Groan.

HOWEVER, today is a new day.  I realised what was going on, not sure why, but already today I am feeling different.  I need to think about yesterday and annalyse why it got so bad.  Think of and put in place some strategies for when/if it hits again.  Does anyone have anyu suggestions?

Thanks for listening and understanding.

Ruth

Ruth,

That was yesterday.  We can not change what was, but we can learn from our bad experiences.  You lost a battle, not the war.

Like you said, Today is a new day.

Now I will confess this little pep talk was for both of us.  My day was not stellar yesterday either.

We can both do this, because we CAN DO HARD THINGS!

Best Wishes for a BETTER today.

Ruth,
Oh, I know how your feeling.  I went throught the same thing yesterday.  I munched and crunched all through the day.  My downfall was almonds and kashi go lean, I couldn't get enough of either. You would think, if I'm gonna cheat, I would do it with cookies or chocolate.  Nope, I know, how sad...   I woke up this morning and said, no more!  I think that I may have had a bad day because I didn't get enough coffee yesterday.  I was too lazy to make another pot.  Well...that won't happen today!!!

Like you said, IT'S A NEW DAY!!!  I hope that you have a Great Day!
Deb

Oh I know the feeling so well! IT's like the cravings take on a life of their own. IT's like they have a voice calling out to you...."EAT ME"!!!!  I'm was having a problem last night. That stupid Vanilla Wafer box kept calling my name and it was purre misery! Especially when I gave into it! I felt worse than when I did before I gave in to the craving.

One thing that dreamgirl said and it is so true! Protein first! Even if with each craving you drink a protein shake or eat a cheese stick, it's better than eating something that's not on plan. Hang in there and don't beat your self up! I have some changes to make myself! I'm still learning 3 yrs out.
I will not be a statistic by gaining my weight back! We will be BOTT!!!!

As Deb said! It's a new day!
Janie

It's really hard to stay BOTT all of the time, but we just keep on going and get back up when the going gets tough!  Your support continues to help me, and I just want you to know that you have my support to get through the hard times.

I liked the post that mentioned the "gratitude" list - things to be thankful for.  It just might help remind us both of why we keep trying so hard to take and keep the extra weight off.

Julie