Do whatever it takes to get back on track.

Weight Loss Surgery Daily Inspiration for December 10, 2006 Katie Jay

Resist the urge to feel good now.

No one likes to feel anxious, angry, sad, scared, or confused. No one enjoys an uncomfortable emotion when they are in the middle of it. Many people eat when their emotions are uncomfortable.

Rather than feeling sad on Mother's Day, because you suffered the loss of a child, you buy a half gallon of ice cream and eat as much as you can -- even if you get the dumping syndrome that comes with gastric bypass.

Rather then feeling angry at your boss for refusing your request to take leave for your family reunion, you crunch on potato chips, even if you feel ill afterwards.

Consider learning to sit with unpleasant emotions rather than eating over them, and watch your ability to master your overeating unfold.

Action for the day: Find a resource to help you begin to learn how to deal with emotional eating. Search the internet, get a book from the library, call a therapist, or attend an Overeaters Anonymous meeting. Do whatever it takes to address this issue in your life.

 

(c) 2006 Pink Sky, Inc. All rights reserved.

I have just joined BOTT and I am already grateful for the very first post I read. 

This post could have been written for me.  My boss is over bearing and micro managing to a huge fault and it's so true about going for something to "help deal" with the current issue at hand!!  Chips, pretzels or chocolate are such an easy grab for that immediate gratification that I yearn for.  Thanks for bring it to my attention, now I can't deny it.  : )      And as far as eating the "bad" stuff till we are sick and suffering thru the dumping???   SO TRUE!!  What torment we put ourselves through!!  I am guilty.

Thank YOU!

Welcome to BOTT Power!!   Post often. 

Hi Angilfires,

Welcome to BOTT!  One of the many wonderful things about our group is that we share such understanding of our successes and challenges.  I can relate to exactly what you go through as well.....Chocolate and sugar anything are my triggers depending on the troubling emotion or situation. 

I'm glad that you're a part of our BOTT family.

BOTT POWER to you!!

Cathy