Re: Emotional Eating HELP!

[Guest guest]

Shauna,

I was right there with you a couple of weeks ago. Over the first two

months after surgery I had a bad habit started of eating lots of crackers

and even some chips. I was not eating large portions but when I looked at

the whole day I was taking lots of carbs. I don't know if you live alone, I

do so this was easy for me.....One night I just had enough and I wanted to

start losing again, so I went thought the whole kitchen and I bagged up

everything in there that had carbs, and tossed in the garbage can outside.

It felt very cleansing and good to have the power to do that. For the last

couple of weeks I have been on a 99.9% protein diet, almost like a protein

train, but I'm eating foods instead of just shakes.

Do you have it in you to get those cookies out of the house? Don't worry

about what anybody says to you about it, there will be more cookies, you can

get more some other day when your feeling strong again! Get those cookies

and anything else your feeling weak about today, and dump them in the

garbage outside your house. On bad days I know I wont be able to just say

no, so I have to get that stuff out of the house.

Come on Shauna, like you have said to me a number of time WE CAN DO

THIS!.........RIGHT!

Mike T

My emotional eating is kicking in today and I don't know how to stop it. It

is times like this I want to learn other behaviors. Eating those cookies

made me feel worse, dumping and then emotionally beating myself up over it.

It's raining out today, so that makes things worse haha. I mean I can't go

out walking or anything. I just feel blah today. What do you guys do during

times like these??

[Guest guest]

Hi Shauna,

Sorry to hear that your having a rough day, Yesterday was mine. I have

found that if I call my sister or best friend, take a nap or just sign

in to the sit I feel a little better. Just reading what others have to

ssay makes me feel like I'm not alone. Also I find that looking at

before and after pictures is inspiring.

I hop that your day goes better, Try not to be so hard on yourself ( I

know easier said than done ) Remember each day is a new journey.

Bridge

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[Guest guest]

You need to find a new distraction Shauna. How bout a puzzle to put

together? Maybe some cross-stitch? I find that if I occupy my hands

that helps a lot!!! Or do some cleaning!?! That is what I do when I

get upset. I'm sure Tim wishes I was upset more! HAHA! And you always

have us here to support you! Don't beat yourself up over the cookies.

We all have our weak moments. You've at least realized you need help in

controlling the situation. *HUGS*

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Shauna Thalman wrote:

> Hi Everyone,

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> I really need some support today. I am feeling like a compulsive eater

today. I am a little depressed today over a situation going on in my life and I

feel like eating every cookie in the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made

me ill, but that doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is

kicking in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like this I want

to learn other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me feel worse, dumping and

then emotionally beating myself up over it. It's raining out today, so that

makes things worse haha. I mean I can't go out walking or anything. I just feel

blah today. What do you guys do during times like these??

>

> Thanks for your help!!

>

> Shauna

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[Guest guest]

Shauna,

RETAIL THERAPY!

When I get down like this, and all I can think about is food, I remove

myself and do something fun. If its raining, which it does alot in

Washington, then I go to the store and try on lots of clothes that wouldnt

have fit me 75 pounds ago. That usually perks me up, and gives me that

extra boost to say no to bad things.

Keep your chin up!

Amity

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I really need some support today.

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[Guest guest]

Shauna at times like this shopping is always good. Buy new clothes. If you want

to be addicted to something make it clothes shopping or at least looking. Now

that you are losing weight you can always buy that next smaller size. Remember

why you are doing this. I am healthier, I am skinner- that cookie is going to

make me either fat or sick- why I don't even want it. repeat until it sinks in.

Good Luck I know easier said then done but keep the good work up and it will get

easier. Retrain those thoughts. April

Shauna Thalman wrote: Hi Everyone,

I really need some support today. I am feeling like a compulsive eater today. I

am a little depressed today over a situation going on in my life and I feel like

eating every cookie in the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill,

but that doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is kicking

in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like this I want to learn

other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me feel worse, dumping and then

emotionally beating myself up over it. It's raining out today, so that makes

things worse haha. I mean I can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah

today. What do you guys do during times like these??

Thanks for your help!!

Shauna

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[Guest guest]

Hi Amity, Thanks that is a great idea! I think I will do that today. Thank you

for the support and feedback!!!!

Shauna

Amity Locken wrote:

Shauna,

RETAIL THERAPY!

When I get down like this, and all I can think about is food, I remove

myself and do something fun. If its raining, which it does alot in

Washington, then I go to the store and try on lots of clothes that wouldnt

have fit me 75 pounds ago. That usually perks me up, and gives me that

extra boost to say no to bad things.

Keep your chin up!

Amity

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I really need some support today.

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[Guest guest]

Hi Shauna,

How cold is it where you are? Is there lightning? Because, if it were me, a

walk in the rain might just do the trick...clears the head, takes your mind off

other stuff, it's cleansing...maybe it would help??

Shauna Thalman wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I really need some support today. I am feeling like a compulsive eater today. I

am a little depressed today over a situation going on in my life and I feel like

eating every cookie in the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill,

but that doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is kicking

in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like this I want to learn

other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me feel worse, dumping and then

emotionally beating myself up over it. It's raining out today, so that makes

things worse haha. I mean I can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah

today. What do you guys do during times like these??

Thanks for your help!!

Shauna

343/89/254

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[Guest guest]

Shauna,

I wish I could help you in some way, but being pre-op, I haven't had to go

through this yet.

I have tried in the past to avoid food when I can, and during times of

sadness or frustration, I find that it often helps me a little to write

everything down. Write letters to people who are bothering you, or journal

or blog about other situations that may or may not be out of your control,

and encourage youself to find ways to help you through them. You might read

something inspiring - and I don't mean like Bible verses, but maybe take a

look at some websites of people who have been successful with their WLS.

Make yourself something healthy to eat - maybe a few something healthy to

eats - and then choose which one you might enjoy now, and put the others

away for later.

Are you allowed to chew gum or mints after the surgery? I don't even know,

but I know that a nice, strong minty gum or an Altoids mint usually curbs my

appetite now for a little while.

Whatever you are going through, I'm sorry it's causing you so much stress.

I wish I could help you more!

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[Guest guest]

Shauna remember that this too shall pass.

[Guest guest]

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I know a lot of people say chewing gum after surgery is not good because if you

were to swallow it you could end up with a blockage, but I chew surgarless gum

and haven't had any problems. I consciously spit it out every time I am

finished with it. I chew it because sometimes I just feel the need for

something and having gum keeps me from eating unhealthier items. Plus, if you

don't have a toothbrush available after a protein shake, it helps with the bad

breath that normally follows.

in Virginia

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surgery date: 3 May 2006

RE: Emotional Eating HELP!

Shauna,

I wish I could help you in some way, but being pre-op, I haven't had to go

through this yet.

I have tried in the past to avoid food when I can, and during times of

sadness or frustration, I find that it often helps me a little to write

everything down. Write letters to people who are bothering you, or journal

or blog about other situations that may or may not be out of your control,

and encourage youself to find ways to help you through them. You might read

something inspiring - and I don't mean like Bible verses, but maybe take a

look at some websites of people who have been successful with their WLS.

Make yourself something healthy to eat - maybe a few something healthy to

eats - and then choose which one you might enjoy now, and put the others

away for later.

Are you allowed to chew gum or mints after the surgery? I don't even know,

but I know that a nice, strong minty gum or an Altoids mint usually curbs my

appetite now for a little while.

Whatever you are going through, I'm sorry it's causing you so much stress.

I wish I could help you more!

See Our Latest Family Pictures and Blogs

www.skamarakas.com

www.upallnightgaming.com

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I was out today and I had an appt. and when I came out of the office, it

was POURING! I loved it... I walked slowly back to the car, just loved it... you

are right it is nice. Thanks!

Shauna

wrote:

Hi Shauna,

How cold is it where you are? Is there lightning? Because, if it were me, a walk

in the rain might just do the trick...clears the head, takes your mind off other

stuff, it's cleansing...maybe it would help??

Shauna Thalman wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I really need some support today. I am feeling like a compulsive eater today. I

am a little depressed today over a situation going on in my life and I feel like

eating every cookie in the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill,

but that doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is kicking

in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like this I want to learn

other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me feel worse, dumping and then

emotionally beating myself up over it. It's raining out today, so that makes

things worse haha. I mean I can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah

today. What do you guys do during times like these??

Thanks for your help!!

Shauna

343/89/254

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[Guest guest]

Great Ideas April! Give myself something to look forward to is always nice.

Thank you everyone for your support today. I usually don't vent too much on

here, but I wanted to address that I was emotionally eating and want to learn

how to deal, you guys all gave some great ideas, I need to keep those in mind in

the future. I need to start exercising or something at those times, but when you

are depressed who wants to exercise? hahaha. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shauna

angel wrote:

Shauna at times like this shopping is always good. Buy new clothes. If

you want to be addicted to something make it clothes shopping or at least

looking. Now that you are losing weight you can always buy that next smaller

size. Remember why you are doing this. I am healthier, I am skinner- that cookie

is going to make me either fat or sick- why I don't even want it. repeat until

it sinks in. Good Luck I know easier said then done but keep the good work up

and it will get easier. Retrain those thoughts. April

Shauna Thalman wrote: Hi Everyone,

I really need some support today. I am feeling like a compulsive eater today. I

am a little depressed today over a situation going on in my life and I feel like

eating every cookie in the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill,

but that doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is kicking

in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like this I want to learn

other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me feel worse, dumping and then

emotionally beating myself up over it. It's raining out today, so that makes

things worse haha. I mean I can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah

today. What do you guys do during times like these??

Thanks for your help!!

Shauna

343/89/254

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[Guest guest]

(((Hugs Shauna))) I'm sorry you are feeling bad.I know the rain

doesn't make it any easier.When I get the feeling like I want to go

crazy eating,I leave the house & go walk around a store,like

Goodwill or something,just to have something other to occupy my mind

with.

Hope you have a better day tomorrow.You can always call me you know!

Take care!!!

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

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> Hi Everyone,

>

> I really need some support today. I am feeling like a

compulsive eater today. I am a little depressed today over a

situation going on in my life and I feel like eating every cookie in

the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill, but that

doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is

kicking in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like

this I want to learn other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me

feel worse, dumping and then emotionally beating myself up over it.

It's raining out today, so that makes things worse haha. I mean I

can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah today. What do

you guys do during times like these??

>

> Thanks for your help!!

>

> Shauna

> 343/89/254

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[Guest guest]

(((Hugs Shauna))) I'm sorry you are feeling bad.I know the rain

doesn't make it any easier.When I get the feeling like I want to go

crazy eating,I leave the house & go walk around a store,like

Goodwill or something,just to have something other to occupy my mind

with.

Hope you have a better day tomorrow.You can always call me you know!

Take care!!!

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

298/261/135

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> Hi Everyone,

>

> I really need some support today. I am feeling like a

compulsive eater today. I am a little depressed today over a

situation going on in my life and I feel like eating every cookie in

the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill, but that

doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is

kicking in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like

this I want to learn other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me

feel worse, dumping and then emotionally beating myself up over it.

It's raining out today, so that makes things worse haha. I mean I

can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah today. What do

you guys do during times like these??

>

> Thanks for your help!!

>

> Shauna

> 343/89/254

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Shauna,

I hope your day got better. I know this is going to sound bizzare, but

when I get to that point, I get out this little fake cigarette that I

have hidden in my desk. I make myself a cup of hazelnut flavored decaff

coffee, sit in my office, and puff away on my fake cigarette. It helps

with the hand to mouth thing we all love so much, doesn't hurt my body

in any way, and is so ridiculous that it makes me smile. I quit smoking

3 years ago, now I've quit eating...what's left?? I simply MUST have my

fake cigs from time to time! Hope this helps.

Pam

[Guest guest]

Shauna,

I hope your day got better. I know this is going to sound bizzare, but

when I get to that point, I get out this little fake cigarette that I

have hidden in my desk. I make myself a cup of hazelnut flavored decaff

coffee, sit in my office, and puff away on my fake cigarette. It helps

with the hand to mouth thing we all love so much, doesn't hurt my body

in any way, and is so ridiculous that it makes me smile. I quit smoking

3 years ago, now I've quit eating...what's left?? I simply MUST have my

fake cigs from time to time! Hope this helps.

Pam

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

Thats a great idea you have for yourself. Hot drinks can be soothing.

Thank you for the ideas!!

Shauna

" pam.madison " wrote:

Shauna,

I hope your day got better. I know this is going to sound bizzare, but

when I get to that point, I get out this little fake cigarette that I

have hidden in my desk. I make myself a cup of hazelnut flavored decaff

coffee, sit in my office, and puff away on my fake cigarette. It helps

with the hand to mouth thing we all love so much, doesn't hurt my body

in any way, and is so ridiculous that it makes me smile. I quit smoking

3 years ago, now I've quit eating...what's left?? I simply MUST have my

fake cigs from time to time! Hope this helps.

Pam

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kim, Thank you!!! I appreciate it. I am having a better day today. I had my

protein shake this morning, worked out to a salsa workout... and trying to

concentrate on school stuff... so much better. Thanks!!!!

Shauna

wrote:

(((Hugs Shauna))) I'm sorry you are feeling bad.I know the rain

doesn't make it any easier.When I get the feeling like I want to go

crazy eating,I leave the house & go walk around a store,like

Goodwill or something,just to have something other to occupy my mind

with.

Hope you have a better day tomorrow.You can always call me you know!

Take care!!!

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

298/261/135

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I really need some support today. I am feeling like a

compulsive eater today. I am a little depressed today over a

situation going on in my life and I feel like eating every cookie in

the cupboard. I have eaten two and it has made me ill, but that

doesn't seem to want to stop me today. My emotional eating is

kicking in today and I don't know how to stop it. It is times like

this I want to learn other behaviors. Eating those cookies made me

feel worse, dumping and then emotionally beating myself up over it.

It's raining out today, so that makes things worse haha. I mean I

can't go out walking or anything. I just feel blah today. What do

you guys do during times like these??

>

> Thanks for your help!!

>

> Shauna

> 343/89/254

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[Guest guest]

Glad to hear! )

Kim

RNY 6/23/06

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> Hi Kim, Thank you!!! I appreciate it. I am having a better day

today. I had my protein shake this morning, worked out to a salsa

workout... and trying to concentrate on school stuff... so much

better. Thanks!!!!

>

> Shauna

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