I am having a tough time right now, hence my lack of posts...it's not so much the exercise that's giving me a problem - I have been going to the gym several days a week after school - it's the food I have issues with. As some of you know, I have had problems with emotional eating for many years...I thought I had a handle on it but recently it's been creeping up on me again. I went to see my doctor a couple of weeks ago and she has changed the medication I take (for depression/anxiety), so hopefully in another couple of weeks it will kick in more and help somewhat. I may have to get back to therapy but we'll see how the new meds go first. I guess if this whole process were easy I would have been successful at it years ago, right?? As for my numbers, I'm holding steady at a 19-lb loss, but haven't lost anything this past month. It's better than a gain, I suppose, and at least I'm becoming more aware of the emotional problems...sigh...
Thank you everyone for your support!!
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Toni..just the other day I found myself perusing the pantry in search of something to make me feel better. I wasn't sad, angry or anxious, just stressed out about the busy day I was having with no break in sight for me to slow down and take it easy if only for 5 minutes. The beautiful part is that I recognized my behavior, shut the pantry and did not allow myself to eat emotionally. I wasn't hungry, my nutritional needs were being met and so I walked away from the pantry and went to check the mail, then had a short conversation with the neighbor, and by the time I got back in the house I was not being beckoned by the possibilities in the pantry. The key I think was that I regognized the behavior and called up the strength to stop it. What I am trying to say is half the battle with emotional eating is recognizing when I am wanting a snack to fill some void in me. Then I am in charge of the choices I make and can talk myself down and walk away feeling good that I made a choice that was good for me. Sounds like you are recognizing those behaviors too, be strong, find a short distraction and be proud.
{{{Toni}}} Hang in there. I hope the change in meds works!
Yep, hang in there! At least you know the signs and did something! Besides,holding your own instead of gaining is a BIG plus! (((hugs)))
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