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| Tue, 06-27-2006 - 12:18pm |
My appetite was feeling particularly insatiable this morning, and I had way too much Fiber One for breakfast. I didn't even bother pouring it into a bowl. The box has two pouches of cereal in it and I just took one and started munching on them. It looks like hamster stuff and I wish it tasted like it too - maybe then I wouldn't be so indulgent with it. I probably had somewhere around 3 cups of it and the serving size is 1/2 cup.
It's early in the day and I'm trying not to let it ruin the rest of my eating. Should I still have a fruit serving today or skip it altogether? Should I skimp anywhere else in my diet to make up for it?
TIA,
Jen
*edit* I consciously overeat, I know when I'm doing it and I do it to make me feel better. I've been out of college for about a month and a half now and STILL can't find the right job. It's so frustrating and I have student loans and credit card debts that aren't going anywhere except UP, interest wise. I was going through some financial stuff while I was eating so I'm sure that's what triggered it. Any advice on how to separate food and emotion on sticky subjects like that? Sorry for complaining, ladies.
Edited 6/27/2006 12:24 pm ET by caffeinemachine



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I feel your pain sister! I graduated college in 2000, and I had a horrible time finding work. (I was a music ed major.) When I finally got a job, it turned out to be one that wasn't right for me. Oh, the emotional eating! I can see in pictures the difference from the start of my job to the end. I ordered out all the time because I didn't have the energy to cook or to bother with cleaning.
I softly say, as someone who is still working on it, use this time to practice on eating habits. When you want some Fiber one (I also agree it's really good for such a high fiber cereal), head out for a walk or do a yoga dvd. When you get cereal or another pre-packaged food, portion in out in baggies as soon as you get home. That way you have to make a conscience effort to eat more than one serving. There's nothing like that sick feeling of sitting down to eat and then finding yourself at the bottom of the bag.
I went into therapy to deal with my issues, and I improved my eating habits because of it. I still have a long way to go. I'm not saying that it is right/wrong for you, but talking through it with someone really helped me. I hope that you'll find that here on the boards.
Take each victory as it comes. You came here for support when you could have given up! That's a victory! You went happy on a fiber cereal instead of "fun size" candy bars; if that's something you would have done before - you just had a victory! I look forward to hearing about your next vicory!
Kelly
Thanks so much, Kelly. You said everything I needed to hear and I appreciate it. :)
I like the idea of dividing up things like cereal as soon as I buy it. I think that could help a lot.
Jen
Jen, you are so welcome. I'm really glad to be able to help. I did the baggie thing with jellybeans during Easter (before going on SB, of course), and it really helped me.
Honestly, I'm proud of you. I would have caved and thrown away the whole day - I'd start over "tomorrow." It's inspiring to me that there are people who see that they stumbled but don't let it make them fall and stay there. So, I guess, thanks for the inspiration!
Let me know how the job search goes. Think of how fanstatic you are going to look on those interviews! Watch out world! :)
"I would have caved and thrown away the whole day - I'd start over "tomorrow." "
Oddly enough, as I was reading your post that song, "Bad Day," came on. "So you had a bad day.."
Every person is different. You might not see it at all. Don't fret it. Use the energy you have about getting back on track. It's really positive energy! Anyway - the day's not over yet... it's not a wash. :)
I have never had one bad day reflect on the scale. We generally "treated" about every 2-3 weeks and never once did my weight go up after.
Remember, it takes 3500 EXTRA calories to gain one pound (that is ABOVE the amount you need in a day to "maintain") That is nearly impossible to do in ONE day. Most of the time if we strayed and see a slight flucuation up its due to water retention and passes in another day or two. Too many refined carbs and/or salt are common in those cheats, and they also cause your body to retain fluids.
Also - are you looking for healthy substitutes for those foods you are craving? Maybe we can help you there. That is what has saved me - I still "desire" or "crave" a lot of things, but I have found substitutes (sweet potato fries for regular fries, black bean brownies for regular brownies, homemade baked tortilla chips for regular chips, etc.)
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Thank you very much for that info, MichaelAnn!
I think things would've been a lot worse had I not had this board to come and vent to and get advice from.
So thank you both for your words of wisdom!
Hi Jen,
Here's a link all about Emotional Eating.
Kelly,
I still overate last night, but it wasn't SO bad and it was SBD friendly stuff anyway.
Today has been GREAT. No horrible cravings and the weather is beautiful, so I was able to get out. It was really stormy yesterday and I think part of the reason I overate was out of boredom.
I feel much better today and I really appreciate you asking! Your advice was a huge help!!
How's the SB lifestyle been treating you lately?
Jen
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