eating over my son

i have my  a real problem with 10 year old son, and since a week have started overeating over it, any ideas how i can get myself back in control? thanks

Hi Derek,

Sorry you are going through a struggle at the moment. I think it is very common for us WLS folks to still have the tendency to turn to food during hard times. After all-it was our comfort in the past. Please don't be too hard on yourself. Today can be a new day. There are no easy answers for finding comfort during these times. But-the truth is that food ultimately never really is a comfort. In the end to turns out to be our enemy as you know.

I think coming to the board to share your frustration and worry is a good start. Are there any other actions you can take when you are feeling this stress? Even something small will ultimately be a help. Maybe that might be getting up and heading in the opposite direction of the kitchen and saying to yourself "No-I do not deserve to overeat, I have worked too hard". Try and be kind to yourself. Get a new book, go for a walk..talk to others.

I know these are not fabulous suggestions-but it's just life and sometimes just doing the next right thing will get us through.

Take good care

Therese