Holidays!

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not like I went too far off, but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" issues?

Jami

[Guest guest]

Hi Jaimy,

Thanks for sharing that.

" After Christmas issues " NO, BUT, before Christmas issues were very BIG this

year. I may have posted this already, can't remember because my mind is a blur.

LOL. The dinner was at my house & I did the usual STRESSING out about all the

expectations even though there would only be 7 people for the actual dinner. My

husband's sister & husband & Mom were the guests but GEEEEESH, by the time we

included everything everyone wanted to eat, we had a feast for double that

number. BUT on the up side there were so many left overs that my sil & I don't

have to cook for about 4 days. LOL. Actually, I'm learning that I like the

leftovers more than I do the actual Christmas meal. There's something about the

strain of cooking & prepping on the day that makes it so that I don't enjoy the

meal at all. Part of it is my need for " perfection " , part of it is bad previous

experiences around Christmas & a big part of it is that I'm usually so tired

that I can't enjoy it.

It is a blessing that my husband's family always pitches in A LOT so that is a

really BIG help. I really appreciate that & when it is there turn, I pitch in,

too.

I was pleased that even though I didn't get to check in with myself during the

" time " when I looked back, I realized that I ate a salad at 3 ( so that I

wouldn't be picking) & when dinner came, I was at a level 4 & when it was over,

I was at a level 8. A bit higher than I usually like to be but NOT the 10 (or

11) that I usually am. I can tell by that that IE is having an effect & that it

is GOOD.

So, other than not really enjoying my food or being able to remember to check in

with myself, after the " event " I felt amazingly good. The dinner was all

delicious (so I'm told) the entertainment after (we played wii sports) was so

much fun I haven't laughed so much in a LONG time & at the end of the night I

thought " yes, it was ALL really good. " I don't know WHY I always wind up

stressing before Christmas. I've cut my Christmas shopping way down, don't send

out cards etc etc etc. I'm hoping that if I keep doing IE & continue on with

the Shrink Yourself program next Christmas SHOULD be quite different. Here's to

a New Year & a new way of being. Cheers!!!!

Anyone else care to share their Christmas story?

blessings

mj

>

> Hi!

>  

> I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably

repeating what others have already written.    After 3 weeks of spending time

with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking

for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and

THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their

in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat.  whew! that

was a long sentence!   I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc...  I did keep

up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to

get back on the right track.  It's not like I went too far off, but I was

actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it.  Anyone else having

any " after Christmas " issues? 

>  

> Jami

>  

>  

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jaimy,

Thanks for sharing that.

" After Christmas issues " NO, BUT, before Christmas issues were very BIG this

year. I may have posted this already, can't remember because my mind is a blur.

LOL. The dinner was at my house & I did the usual STRESSING out about all the

expectations even though there would only be 7 people for the actual dinner. My

husband's sister & husband & Mom were the guests but GEEEEESH, by the time we

included everything everyone wanted to eat, we had a feast for double that

number. BUT on the up side there were so many left overs that my sil & I don't

have to cook for about 4 days. LOL. Actually, I'm learning that I like the

leftovers more than I do the actual Christmas meal. There's something about the

strain of cooking & prepping on the day that makes it so that I don't enjoy the

meal at all. Part of it is my need for " perfection " , part of it is bad previous

experiences around Christmas & a big part of it is that I'm usually so tired

that I can't enjoy it.

It is a blessing that my husband's family always pitches in A LOT so that is a

really BIG help. I really appreciate that & when it is there turn, I pitch in,

too.

I was pleased that even though I didn't get to check in with myself during the

" time " when I looked back, I realized that I ate a salad at 3 ( so that I

wouldn't be picking) & when dinner came, I was at a level 4 & when it was over,

I was at a level 8. A bit higher than I usually like to be but NOT the 10 (or

11) that I usually am. I can tell by that that IE is having an effect & that it

is GOOD.

So, other than not really enjoying my food or being able to remember to check in

with myself, after the " event " I felt amazingly good. The dinner was all

delicious (so I'm told) the entertainment after (we played wii sports) was so

much fun I haven't laughed so much in a LONG time & at the end of the night I

thought " yes, it was ALL really good. " I don't know WHY I always wind up

stressing before Christmas. I've cut my Christmas shopping way down, don't send

out cards etc etc etc. I'm hoping that if I keep doing IE & continue on with

the Shrink Yourself program next Christmas SHOULD be quite different. Here's to

a New Year & a new way of being. Cheers!!!!

Anyone else care to share their Christmas story?

blessings

mj

>

> Hi!

>  

> I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably

repeating what others have already written.    After 3 weeks of spending time

with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking

for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and

THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their

in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat.  whew! that

was a long sentence!   I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc...  I did keep

up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to

get back on the right track.  It's not like I went too far off, but I was

actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it.  Anyone else having

any " after Christmas " issues? 

>  

> Jami

>  

>  

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jaimy,

Thanks for sharing that.

" After Christmas issues " NO, BUT, before Christmas issues were very BIG this

year. I may have posted this already, can't remember because my mind is a blur.

LOL. The dinner was at my house & I did the usual STRESSING out about all the

expectations even though there would only be 7 people for the actual dinner. My

husband's sister & husband & Mom were the guests but GEEEEESH, by the time we

included everything everyone wanted to eat, we had a feast for double that

number. BUT on the up side there were so many left overs that my sil & I don't

have to cook for about 4 days. LOL. Actually, I'm learning that I like the

leftovers more than I do the actual Christmas meal. There's something about the

strain of cooking & prepping on the day that makes it so that I don't enjoy the

meal at all. Part of it is my need for " perfection " , part of it is bad previous

experiences around Christmas & a big part of it is that I'm usually so tired

that I can't enjoy it.

It is a blessing that my husband's family always pitches in A LOT so that is a

really BIG help. I really appreciate that & when it is there turn, I pitch in,

too.

I was pleased that even though I didn't get to check in with myself during the

" time " when I looked back, I realized that I ate a salad at 3 ( so that I

wouldn't be picking) & when dinner came, I was at a level 4 & when it was over,

I was at a level 8. A bit higher than I usually like to be but NOT the 10 (or

11) that I usually am. I can tell by that that IE is having an effect & that it

is GOOD.

So, other than not really enjoying my food or being able to remember to check in

with myself, after the " event " I felt amazingly good. The dinner was all

delicious (so I'm told) the entertainment after (we played wii sports) was so

much fun I haven't laughed so much in a LONG time & at the end of the night I

thought " yes, it was ALL really good. " I don't know WHY I always wind up

stressing before Christmas. I've cut my Christmas shopping way down, don't send

out cards etc etc etc. I'm hoping that if I keep doing IE & continue on with

the Shrink Yourself program next Christmas SHOULD be quite different. Here's to

a New Year & a new way of being. Cheers!!!!

Anyone else care to share their Christmas story?

blessings

mj

>

> Hi!

>  

> I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably

repeating what others have already written.    After 3 weeks of spending time

with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking

for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and

THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their

in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat.  whew! that

was a long sentence!   I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc...  I did keep

up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to

get back on the right track.  It's not like I went too far off, but I was

actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it.  Anyone else having

any " after Christmas " issues? 

>  

> Jami

>  

>  

>

[Guest guest]

Seems like both of you did well this year, MJ and Jami.

I did ok. The infamous holiday party sort of messed me up but Xmas day went ok.

I also felt I was around a 7 or 8 in terms of being full - normally I'm at a 10

and stuffed so that was better than normal for me. However, the XMAS cookies is

something I cannot seem to get past. I love them so I allow myself to eat them

when I'm hungry but I feel guilty...I feel the calories..I know this is not IE

thinking and I'm new here but it's bugging me. But yet I want to enjoy them so I

am trying to be careful and eat them when I really want them and not to

overstuff myself..

Thanks for listening

Jen

> >

> > Hi!

> >  

> > I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably

repeating what others have already written.    After 3 weeks of spending time

with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking

for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and

THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their

in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat.  whew! that

was a long sentence!   I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc...  I did keep

up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to

get back on the right track.  It's not like I went too far off, but I was

actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it.  Anyone else having

any " after Christmas " issues? 

> >  

> > Jami

> >  

> >  

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Seems like both of you did well this year, MJ and Jami.

I did ok. The infamous holiday party sort of messed me up but Xmas day went ok.

I also felt I was around a 7 or 8 in terms of being full - normally I'm at a 10

and stuffed so that was better than normal for me. However, the XMAS cookies is

something I cannot seem to get past. I love them so I allow myself to eat them

when I'm hungry but I feel guilty...I feel the calories..I know this is not IE

thinking and I'm new here but it's bugging me. But yet I want to enjoy them so I

am trying to be careful and eat them when I really want them and not to

overstuff myself..

Thanks for listening

Jen

> >

> > Hi!

> >  

> > I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably

repeating what others have already written.    After 3 weeks of spending time

with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking

for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and

THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their

in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat.  whew! that

was a long sentence!   I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc...  I did keep

up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to

get back on the right track.  It's not like I went too far off, but I was

actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it.  Anyone else having

any " after Christmas " issues? 

> >  

> > Jami

> >  

> >  

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Seems like both of you did well this year, MJ and Jami.

I did ok. The infamous holiday party sort of messed me up but Xmas day went ok.

I also felt I was around a 7 or 8 in terms of being full - normally I'm at a 10

and stuffed so that was better than normal for me. However, the XMAS cookies is

something I cannot seem to get past. I love them so I allow myself to eat them

when I'm hungry but I feel guilty...I feel the calories..I know this is not IE

thinking and I'm new here but it's bugging me. But yet I want to enjoy them so I

am trying to be careful and eat them when I really want them and not to

overstuff myself..

Thanks for listening

Jen

> >

> > Hi!

> >  

> > I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably

repeating what others have already written.    After 3 weeks of spending time

with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking

for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and

THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their

in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat.  whew! that

was a long sentence!   I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc...  I did keep

up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to

get back on the right track.  It's not like I went too far off, but I was

actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it.  Anyone else having

any " after Christmas " issues? 

> >  

> > Jami

> >  

> >  

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I still have trouble telling myself it's ok to eat what I want. That is part of my problem during this time of the year. MJ, seems like you had it right! I do love to bake and TASTE while I bake! ha. I am actually breaking out IE again and doing some re-reading. I have noticed being more full lately and I honestly don't like that feeling.

Subject: Re: Holidays!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 2:25 PM

Seems like both of you did well this year, MJ and Jami.I did ok. The infamous holiday party sort of messed me up but Xmas day went ok. I also felt I was around a 7 or 8 in terms of being full - normally I'm at a 10 and stuffed so that was better than normal for me. However, the XMAS cookies is something I cannot seem to get past. I love them so I allow myself to eat them when I'm hungry but I feel guilty...I feel the calories..I know this is not IE thinking and I'm new here but it's bugging me. But yet I want to enjoy them so I am trying to be careful and eat them when I really want them and not to overstuff myself..Thanks for listening :)Jen> >> > Hi!> > > > I have been out of the

loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not like I went too far off, but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" issues? > > > > Jami> > > > >

>>

[Guest guest]

I still have trouble telling myself it's ok to eat what I want. That is part of my problem during this time of the year. MJ, seems like you had it right! I do love to bake and TASTE while I bake! ha. I am actually breaking out IE again and doing some re-reading. I have noticed being more full lately and I honestly don't like that feeling.

Subject: Re: Holidays!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 2:25 PM

Seems like both of you did well this year, MJ and Jami.I did ok. The infamous holiday party sort of messed me up but Xmas day went ok. I also felt I was around a 7 or 8 in terms of being full - normally I'm at a 10 and stuffed so that was better than normal for me. However, the XMAS cookies is something I cannot seem to get past. I love them so I allow myself to eat them when I'm hungry but I feel guilty...I feel the calories..I know this is not IE thinking and I'm new here but it's bugging me. But yet I want to enjoy them so I am trying to be careful and eat them when I really want them and not to overstuff myself..Thanks for listening :)Jen> >> > Hi!> > > > I have been out of the

loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not like I went too far off, but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" issues? > > > > Jami> > > > >

>>

[Guest guest]

I still have trouble telling myself it's ok to eat what I want. That is part of my problem during this time of the year. MJ, seems like you had it right! I do love to bake and TASTE while I bake! ha. I am actually breaking out IE again and doing some re-reading. I have noticed being more full lately and I honestly don't like that feeling.

Subject: Re: Holidays!To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Monday, December 27, 2010, 2:25 PM

Seems like both of you did well this year, MJ and Jami.I did ok. The infamous holiday party sort of messed me up but Xmas day went ok. I also felt I was around a 7 or 8 in terms of being full - normally I'm at a 10 and stuffed so that was better than normal for me. However, the XMAS cookies is something I cannot seem to get past. I love them so I allow myself to eat them when I'm hungry but I feel guilty...I feel the calories..I know this is not IE thinking and I'm new here but it's bugging me. But yet I want to enjoy them so I am trying to be careful and eat them when I really want them and not to overstuff myself..Thanks for listening :)Jen> >> > Hi!> > > > I have been out of the

loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not like I went too far off, but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" issues? > > > > Jami> > > > >

>>

[Guest guest]

Hi April, Thanks for your post. Your experience reminds me of my experience around feeling full and anxiety. I too notice that I feel anxious if I don't have a full feeling. After many diets, my anxiety is usually linked to restrictive eating and I feel like I don't have enough food. I discovered that the "not having enough" was/is actually linked to many other aspects in my life. I not only use food to numb myself to feeling, but I try to fill myself because of some emptiness I feel. I haven't gotten it all figured it, and I'm pretty new to IE, but just opening myself up to my own answers and reading other people's experiences has helped me broaden my perspective around my patterns and habits. I suppose, part of my anxiety is actually touching into this emptiness and trying to comfort

myself with food (this has been my coping mechanism with the added benefit of numbing both anxiety and discomfort). I appreciate learning to accept my hunger and nourish myself without feeling like I'm eating too much or I need to diet/exercise. I'm still working on soothing myself without food and attempting to feel all my emotions (thanks to my counselor!)! Happy New year!ClaudetteTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, December

28, 2010 2:21:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: Holidays! Yeah, eat the cookies while promising ourselves that the world is full of cookies and we can have as many as we want or need tomorrow. It seemed it took a while before my starving diet-traumatized nervous system started believing I was actually going to feed it ANYTHING and EVERYTHING it wanted, and then it actually started calming down. I seem to have lost that food obsession - mind racing with thoughts of forbidden goodies - because nothing is forbidden anymore.

I think for me the part about eating a little too much when I do eat is not anymore the fear that there won't be food or goodies tomorrow, it's more about feeling anxious if I don't have that full feeling in my tummy - I'm not even sure about what. Does anyone else feel this? April I know what you mean April. If I am eating cookies, I just wish I wasn't eating them till I'm too full.I also have the "I won't get these cookies tomorrow so eat up!" madness in my head. I do allow myself them but it's like it's now become "I won't get THIS MANY cookies tomorrow!" Not sure how to break that, maybe just eat the cookies! ? ;)Jen> > >>

> > Hi!> > > > > > I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am > probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of > spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then > coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing > over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my > girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked > in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too > much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions > somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not > like I went too far off,

but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - > and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" > issues? & > > > > > > Jami> > > > > > > > >> >>------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi April, Thanks for your post. Your experience reminds me of my experience around feeling full and anxiety. I too notice that I feel anxious if I don't have a full feeling. After many diets, my anxiety is usually linked to restrictive eating and I feel like I don't have enough food. I discovered that the "not having enough" was/is actually linked to many other aspects in my life. I not only use food to numb myself to feeling, but I try to fill myself because of some emptiness I feel. I haven't gotten it all figured it, and I'm pretty new to IE, but just opening myself up to my own answers and reading other people's experiences has helped me broaden my perspective around my patterns and habits. I suppose, part of my anxiety is actually touching into this emptiness and trying to comfort

myself with food (this has been my coping mechanism with the added benefit of numbing both anxiety and discomfort). I appreciate learning to accept my hunger and nourish myself without feeling like I'm eating too much or I need to diet/exercise. I'm still working on soothing myself without food and attempting to feel all my emotions (thanks to my counselor!)! Happy New year!ClaudetteTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, December

28, 2010 2:21:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: Holidays! Yeah, eat the cookies while promising ourselves that the world is full of cookies and we can have as many as we want or need tomorrow. It seemed it took a while before my starving diet-traumatized nervous system started believing I was actually going to feed it ANYTHING and EVERYTHING it wanted, and then it actually started calming down. I seem to have lost that food obsession - mind racing with thoughts of forbidden goodies - because nothing is forbidden anymore.

I think for me the part about eating a little too much when I do eat is not anymore the fear that there won't be food or goodies tomorrow, it's more about feeling anxious if I don't have that full feeling in my tummy - I'm not even sure about what. Does anyone else feel this? April I know what you mean April. If I am eating cookies, I just wish I wasn't eating them till I'm too full.I also have the "I won't get these cookies tomorrow so eat up!" madness in my head. I do allow myself them but it's like it's now become "I won't get THIS MANY cookies tomorrow!" Not sure how to break that, maybe just eat the cookies! ? ;)Jen> > >>

> > Hi!> > > > > > I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am > probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of > spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then > coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing > over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my > girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked > in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too > much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions > somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not > like I went too far off,

but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - > and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" > issues? & > > > > > > Jami> > > > > > > > >> >>------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

Hi April, Thanks for your post. Your experience reminds me of my experience around feeling full and anxiety. I too notice that I feel anxious if I don't have a full feeling. After many diets, my anxiety is usually linked to restrictive eating and I feel like I don't have enough food. I discovered that the "not having enough" was/is actually linked to many other aspects in my life. I not only use food to numb myself to feeling, but I try to fill myself because of some emptiness I feel. I haven't gotten it all figured it, and I'm pretty new to IE, but just opening myself up to my own answers and reading other people's experiences has helped me broaden my perspective around my patterns and habits. I suppose, part of my anxiety is actually touching into this emptiness and trying to comfort

myself with food (this has been my coping mechanism with the added benefit of numbing both anxiety and discomfort). I appreciate learning to accept my hunger and nourish myself without feeling like I'm eating too much or I need to diet/exercise. I'm still working on soothing myself without food and attempting to feel all my emotions (thanks to my counselor!)! Happy New year!ClaudetteTo: IntuitiveEating_Support Sent: Tue, December

28, 2010 2:21:02 PMSubject: Re: Re: Holidays! Yeah, eat the cookies while promising ourselves that the world is full of cookies and we can have as many as we want or need tomorrow. It seemed it took a while before my starving diet-traumatized nervous system started believing I was actually going to feed it ANYTHING and EVERYTHING it wanted, and then it actually started calming down. I seem to have lost that food obsession - mind racing with thoughts of forbidden goodies - because nothing is forbidden anymore.

I think for me the part about eating a little too much when I do eat is not anymore the fear that there won't be food or goodies tomorrow, it's more about feeling anxious if I don't have that full feeling in my tummy - I'm not even sure about what. Does anyone else feel this? April I know what you mean April. If I am eating cookies, I just wish I wasn't eating them till I'm too full.I also have the "I won't get these cookies tomorrow so eat up!" madness in my head. I do allow myself them but it's like it's now become "I won't get THIS MANY cookies tomorrow!" Not sure how to break that, maybe just eat the cookies! ? ;)Jen> > >>

> > Hi!> > > > > > I have been out of the loop for a few weeks with the group, so I am > probably repeating what others have already written. After 3 weeks of > spending time with my daughter, her husband, grandson and new baby, then > coming home, baking for my husband's work, friends, etc., shopping, stressing > over Christmas and THEN spending Christmas alone with my husband because my > girls were at their in-laws this year, I think my emotional eating kicked > in somewhat. whew! that was a long sentence! I picked a lot, ate too > much sugar, etc... I did keep up with my exercise, which saves my emotions > somewhat, but I am now trying to get back on the right track. It's not > like I went too far off,

but I was actually happy with the way I was eating - > and enjoying it. Anyone else having any "after Christmas" > issues? & > > > > > > Jami> > > > > > > > >> >>------------------------------------