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I'm an emotional eater - Today I faced my emotions
11-20-2011, 09:29 PM
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live ur life
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I'm an emotional eater - Today I faced my emotions
I eat when I'm sad - I eat when I'm upset - I eat when I'm frustrated - I eat when I'm lonely
Today I did not eat to deal with my emotions. Instead I learned to face my emotions. I just wanted to share with you all. This was a big deal for me. I even left home and wanted to buy something to eat. Instead, I drove back home instead and I just cried. I realize it's okay to cry and it's okay to feel bad and food is not going to make me feel better.
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11-20-2011, 09:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: East Coast US
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I know what an accomplishment that is. Nice going!
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11-20-2011, 09:58 PM
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Calorie Counter
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Nebraska
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Sorry you had such a rough day! Way to stay strong against your food demons.
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11-20-2011, 10:10 PM
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Waddle fast Flap hard FLY
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Memphis, TN
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Good job facing your emotions and resisting the urge to eat.
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11-20-2011, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by seagirl
I know what an accomplishment that is. Nice going!
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soooo agree with this.
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11-20-2011, 10:50 PM
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Dukanista
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Denver
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I would say good job although that sounds kind of weird in a comment to a post that is about you crying. But it really is a great thing to face your emotions and allow yourself to feel them, and not try to stuff them back inside with food.
It really is a great accomplishment and is going to be a key factor in a successful weight loss journey.
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11-20-2011, 11:38 PM
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onedayatatimer
Join Date: Apr 2008
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It's absolutely wonderful that you have made this connection and were able to follow through on not turning to food. I hope things get better for you and you're right, emotional eating only makes things worse.
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11-21-2011, 12:33 AM
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Knocking down walls.
Join Date: Dec 2010
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Awesome. 
Last edited by theox : 11-21-2011 at 12:33 AM.
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11-21-2011, 02:03 AM
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STREET DOG
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Amazing! Admitting your relationship with food and overcoming, even once!, is an awesome accomplishment. I hope you continue to find support and strength in 3FC.
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11-21-2011, 02:25 PM
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Never surrender
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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yeah, you! you know, it's a great way to really understand that it will pass, and you can handle it. and if it's something that you need help handling, support with, then you can do that too.
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11-22-2011, 12:43 AM
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live ur life
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 406
S/C/G: 236/230/150
Height: 5'8
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thanks everyone. i'm feeling much better!
I think it has just been tough getting back on track. I need to just stick through this and be strong and focus on staying on track with my weight loss and that I don't need to feel so bad for messing up sometimes.
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Losetogain: If you don't quit, you can't fail.
Rocky Balboa: You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done.
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