blue - comfort food?

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blue - comfort food?
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Thu, 08-24-2006 - 1:53am

I have always been a stress eater. When I get upset, or depressed, I either eat too much of the wrong things, or I stop eating. Last night was a brownie sundae. Today I haven't eaten since lunch.

This is not good, I know. I can not force myself to take care of myself when I feel like this. When my world is in chaos, my habits follow.

I was doing very well. I lost 10 lbs on Phase I. I faced Phase II with optimism and hope. I have not given up, and I do not believe that last night's indulgence caused permanent problems. I made the choice, knowing that it was a bad choice, but I was in control of my choice nonetheless. Today I packed my breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and stuck to the plan.

I'm more concerned with how to keep eating healthy when I don't feel like eating at all.

Carbs have always been my comfort food - toast, pasta, fries... Has anyone found a substitute that doesn't feel like a substitute? I can have pasta on Phase II, but not a big bowl of macaroni and butter like I used to. I can have bread again, but wheat and/or whole grain has never been my favorite. It's already late, and I don't have the energy to cook anything, and I might just eat a bowl of cereal for dinner.

It's not ideal, but at least it isn't a box of McDonald's fries dipped in a vanilla milkshake.

~ Jessica


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Thu, 08-24-2006 - 8:38am

Hi,


Big Hugs.

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Thu, 08-24-2006 - 4:03pm

I really don't mean to sound like a big ol' crybaby. It's just been a really rough week. When I start to feel defeated in one area, it's easier to feel defeated in more areas. I haven't cooked in the past two nights, which means no leftovers for lunch. But I've managed to stick close to plan, and my weight is holding where it was at the end of last week. I'm not losing, but I'm not gaining, so I'll take it for now. Today at work, when everyone wanted to try a new hamburger joint down the street, I got their carne asada taco salad with no beans or rice, and left the shell. I *did* pick at a couple of onion rings, but I did *not* go for the monster cheeseburger and fries combo. I guess I can feel good about that.

I knew when I started that this was to be a way of life, not a quick-fix weight loss solution. That's the reason I chose SBD over other plans. I'm not one of those who wants to loose 10 lbs before a big event - I have a bit of weight I want to lose, and keep off for life.

But 32 years of bad habits aren't purged in the two weeks of Phase I (unfortunately). And food *does* make me feel better - but like you said, temporarily. And I that's what I'm realizing. How hard it is to keep up the hard work, the determination, the willpower when life takes an unexpected turn. When everything's great, it's easy to make good decisions for myself.

I'll try the sweet-potato fries. I've heard about them, and I've been curious about them - how can a sweet potato be okay on Phase II? It seems that it would be loaded with sugar. I mean, it says "sweet" right in the name! =) I'll have to look in the book for the explanation.

And thanks for the suggestions, and for the link. I looked at it, and it looks helpful. I'll have to check out the links listed in that post as well.

~ Jessica


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Registered: 04-01-2004
Thu, 08-24-2006 - 5:29pm

Hi,


You made a good choice at lunch.

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Thu, 08-24-2006 - 9:36pm
think about how you feel after the initial "rush" of eating food that you shouldn't be. Not too good, right? Make a list of other things that you can do for yourself instead of eating when you are feeling blue. Keep them on the fridge for when you need it.




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Thu, 08-24-2006 - 9:39pm

I appreciate the support from people here on this board. I can't really talk about it here, though, and respect the privacy of someone who's very dear to me, and might happen across this post.

I'm off to create a delicious, healthy, SBD-friendly dinner. Hopefully. We'll see where the evening takes me.

~ Jessica


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Registered: 08-21-2006
Thu, 08-24-2006 - 10:30pm

Hey, I hope you are feeling better. I find that writing in my journal helps me alot when I'm stressed and upset. And, as silly as it sounds, talking out loud to myself. Take care,a nd remember we are all here if you need a shoulder.

jen

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Mon, 08-28-2006 - 12:09am
Somehow I made it through the week. I even managed to lose 6 lbs (!), so that certainly helps my mentality. Things are still rough, but hopefully they'll resolve themselves soon.

~ Jessica


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