Bad Day!

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Bad Day!
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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 2:10pm
Today was a horrible day. I have been doing my student teaching at an elementary school (grade 2/3 split class)for the past 15 weeks, and today was my last day. It couldn't have been worse...the kids were all crying and begging me not to leave, and I was crying. I had become so attached to the kids that I knew leaving was going to be hard, but I wasn't expecting such a strong reaction from them. One of the girls was so upset she had to go home, and a few others were nearly hysterical. Anyway, they had a big cake for me and I really didn't want to eat any of it, but I felt that I had to or I would have seemed rude, so I had a little piece. Then when I got home a few mins ago I had 2 more "little" pieces. Then my common sense took over and I threw the rest of it in the trash. But I feel so terrible now! Every time I start a diet I give up after I cheat just once, and I'm scared it will happen this time. I'm not sure how to get back on track...maybe I'm just feeling this way because of all the emotions today. Anyway, thanks, I really needed to vent!

Shelley

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In reply to: spetten
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 2:32pm
I'm so sorry to hear you had such a bad day ) :

But look at the bright side to this, you obviously have made the right decision in becoming a teacher b/c the children were all so attached to you, they made a connection to you and having the ability to touch a child in that way is an amazing talent! You will have continued success I'm sure if they were so moved by you leaving! Not everyone can have that effect on a child, I know I'm a mommy to a 2 & 4 yr old, when you can impress a child like that then you are very lucky!

Don't be too hard on yourself for cheating today, it was an emotionally charged day, wash your hands to the "cake" and move forward from here, continue to focus on your diet and you will also have success there too. Life is full of challenges, and opportunities to "cheat" just be mindfull of that, and you'll be fine!

Hope you feel better! Hang in there!

Melissa

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In reply to: spetten
Fri, 04-23-2004 - 3:55pm

Shelley, agreeing with Melissa.....you just had a very emotional day.

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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 4:19pm
Thank you both so much. I am feeling much better now, and I just had some salmon and broccoli for supper and I do feel that I'm back on track. I think that sometimes it's too easy to confuse emotions with hunger. Thanks for the support!

Shelley

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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 4:28pm

Shelley... first off

Susan :)

 

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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 4:30pm

Thank you both so much. I am feeling much better now, and I just had some salmon and broccoli for supper and I do feel that I'm back on track. I think that sometimes it's too easy to confuse emotions with hunger. Thanks for the support!


Susan :)

 

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Fri, 04-23-2004 - 6:44pm
Thanks Susan! I'm really glad that I threw out the cake too! And I think the fatty acids in salmon actually do improve mood...maybe "comfort food" should switch from sweets and salty foods to fish!

Shelley

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Sat, 04-24-2004 - 12:05pm

... I think the fatty acids in salmon actually do improve mood...maybe "comfort food" should switch from sweets and salty foods to fish!


Reef

Susan :)

 

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Sat, 04-24-2004 - 10:10pm
I don't think you should feel "guilty" at all! There will be no point to eating this way for the rest of your life if you need to put yourself on the shelf everytime a celebration or special occasion comes around, and I would consider today to be a special day for you. The trick is to make sure that it *is* only once in awhile. You may have slowed your loss down momentarily, but as long as you are committed and jump back on, you'll be fine! I hope that the cake was absolutely delicious, otherwise it certainly wouldn't be worth how much you've beaten yourself up about it! (*wink*)

Tomorrow is a new day. Make an SBD friendly day and keep on goin'!

Shar