Emotional Eating Yesterday

I have tough skin and your advice does not offend me. I wouldn't be here if I was seeking symphathy, I want the truth. Thanks

I hope your day is better today!  Sorry about your tough day yesterday.

Hope your today is much easier on you,  your head, and your heart!

So far today is better.

 Lee, first of all, CONGRATULATIONS!   You didn't go for the major toxic-load carbs, just nuts!  The sodium, might have been high, but frankly there are many low-carb eaters who have nuts all the time, with little impact.  

And also CONGRATULATIONS for being able to honestly look at your own behavior with an eye to doing better next time.

Boy oh boy, have I had major-stress days that sent me running for starchy or sugary carbs (I myself had a huge Jordan Almonds day last week .... that gnawing on crunchy nuts, and the rush of the sugar, was very soothing, unfortunately.)  But ... like you .... Back to my healthier way of eating, right away.  As far as I'm concerned, you are going about things the RIGHT WAY!

Also, I happen to think you rock,.


Lisa


PS    I'm trying to find it, alas no luck, but I read somewhere about a published research study -- I mean someone did a study and published a book -- with a title like "Chocolate cake reduces depression" -- I nearly died laughing and I would love to find it.  I mean, we eat this stuff because it temporarily gives us a lift, or we wouldn't do it at all.  But if I find the study, I'll send you a link for a laugh.

 Lisa, thanks so much for the positive reinforcement about what I did yesterday.  While this was the first time I felt this way, I know that it won't be the last.  Part of my journey is about learning to love myself regardless of whether I make a mistake or not.   I know that lots of people eat nuts but overeating nuts is entirely different for me.  I was most concerned about how I "felt" while doing it.

This is a journey and I have lots to learn.  I may not have been a big overeater before surgery but I didn't get to 249 because I always made the best choices. 

I think you rock too!  I'm so happy that you started this group.

I hope that we will have good discussions about the emotional part of this journey as well as recording what we eat etc.  I think this is a wonderful group for exploring all aspects of food and WLS.  I like that we have all different surgeries here to participate.

I'd love to read that study when you find it.  I'm always up for a good laugh!

I LOVE the honesty and accountability!! You ROCK!!

I too am battling the same thing with behavior...it is a daily thing. What helps me is journaling...a lot of times I end up writing down reasons as to why I overate...or ate the wrong thing...or even eaten for the wrong reason. I then read aloud to myself ...this reaffirms things for me.
Then I look at what I could do differently next time.

We can do this!!

 Thanks for your post.  I like knowing that I'm not alone, not that I'm happy that you also battle the behaviour part of this.   I too journal and write here and talk about it with friends and try to be as honest as I can.  Lying about food was part of what I hope is my past, so I tell on myself now so that it's not secrets.

You're right.  We CAN do this and together is better.

Hugs back at ya!

I had an issue last night too,because i was out of my regular evening snack,popcorn. Instead of it I ate Traderjoes Flax and soy chips which is a part of my plan,occassionally. I don't think I ate too many of them though I did eat more than one serving,probably 2-3 servings.

I congratulated myself on getting *MY* chips instead of getting *DH'S* chips which were right there too.

Every day is another day and another chance to do what our minds say instead of what our *heads* say. I aaaaam so grateful for that,aren't you?
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 Holly, I'm always so grateful to wake up and get to do it again!

Congrats on not going for DH's chips.  That's a great accomplishment!

(((((HUGS)))))

I did not post Friday or Sat but I also fell off the wagon and ate peanut butter.  An entire jar in 24 hours.  I added some chicken and pork skins so I could say I did not only eat pb.  

I can never forget I am a dysfunctional eater.  Like you it does not happen often but because it does happen I knew I could never have a ds without risking total loss of control.  (Please don't misunderstand and start that surgery war bs.  I'm talking about my own dysfynctional eating.)  Thank God for this restriction or it would have been far worse.  God bless this tiny pouch and I thank God for OA online.