Beating emotional eating slowly
Yesterday was just an awful day at work. It was a real crisis to deal with. I eventually found time to grab a very quick bite and instead of going to the vending machine for some chocolate (my usual source of comfort in stressful situations) I ate a half an apple and bought a fruit juice for some quick energy. Then got back to work. I got no actual work done except for dealing with a crisis so I am even futher behind in the day to day paperwork.
Then a few hours later driving home, I was so tempted to buy some junk food. I have an hour trip in the car and after a stressful day I usually stop and buy junk / comfort food and eat it on the way home. A binge. Nobody knows then but me, and the scales!
I am so proud of myself for NOT eating away my emotions yesterday! It gave me a chance to see some of what is really going on for me at the minute. I am working in a job I love but it is very high stress. What I am seeing by journalling is that I am avoiding dealing with what I am really feeling ie: stressed out and in need of a break.
I am allowing myself to take on too much work and not having enough time for myself. I feel like I stuck on one speed and that is full speed ahead!
I know that I need to re-assess my workload, my job, my habit of ignoring my own needs for the sake of others. I think that is what a lot of my weight is. When I feel stressed and tired I comfort myself with food. I feel stressed and tired becuase I take on too much and I ignore what my body and spirit are crying out for.
I want a calmer, more peaceful life, with time for family, friends, and hobbies. Thats where I’m headed with this weight loss.
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YEAH!!! That is excellent!!! To help out with the binges pack some fruit slices and string cheese and nuts (that’s Southbeach food - lol) but so healthy and will fill you up! Great job and remember there is only one you!!! Put yourself on top of your priority list!! Have a great day!!!
Great job! As Angela said, planning for those times is a big help. Grapes are quick , easy , and healthy. An apple with a small piece of cheese is good too.
Wow! That is a lot of good reflection. I am so proud of you for not car-eating!! Wow! You have come so far already. I also drove by the food menace today **bows**
That is great. It is awesome you got it out by journaling. That way you won’t eat the stress away or “stuff” it down so to speak. Great job!
Thank you for your advice on journaling! I’m proud of you for resisting your urges. I too am an emotional eater with a stressful job so i understand were you’re coming from. Buddy to buddy we can do this together and overcome this emotional eating curse:)
OMG…you and I are on the same page…like I said before, when I joined BS two years ago, it was about losing weight and being a perfect size “5″ but nowadays, it’s about being healthy and balanced, not only with my body but with life in general, (job, relationships, responsibilities). Yes, I know what you’re talking about…I can relate!