Hiya Mug!
Just a quick question-are you on a low carb plan (Atkins)?? My step daughter said that when she is on this-she gets real crabby and short with her family. Just a thought....
Oh yes! I was rough at first. I am an emotional eater and I've had to find other ways of dealing with my emotions which can be very difficult. Hang in there, it does get better. What other coping skills have you discovered? Try anything that helps you decompress. My favorite is to sit in a bubble bath with a good book. I also come online and read through the posts on 3FC. And, I watch some of my home improvement shows that I love.
Yep, I was crabby, too, but didn't notice it at the time........my family noticed it!
Exercising became my stress reliever. Don't get me wrong, I'm not one of those people who LOVE to exercise or just can't wait until they can go to the gym, etc. Even so, I do it every day, because it's one of the few truly selfish, just for me, things that I do. Over the last year I've turned that daily walk or time spent on the elliptical machine into something more than just physical activity. If there's something bugging me, or something I really need to give some thought to, I save it for while I'm exercising rather than stressing about it all day. Sounds crazy, but it works for me!
I've noticed I have a bit shorter temper than normal. I've also noticed I'm not as bad after I work out as I am before...endorphins (sp?) and all. I try to work out first thing in the morning and DH's slowly learning not to mess with me until after I'm done. Maybe that has something to do with it? Have you noticed it being more prevalent at a particular time of day?
Last edited by MarinePrincess; 08-16-2007 at 02:24 AM.
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Actually, I think I get crabbier when I'm off plan now. The guilt and self-loathing make it hard to be nice to anyone!
So.... lately I've been crabby. Might be time to get on track??!
Before July 1st, and my new mindset, I would be crabby much of the time when I tried to get the weight off. I think this is because I had that, "I'm being deprived" mentality going on. I'm very much an emotional eater and it upset me when I couldn't have what I wanted when I wanted it.
I still suffer with that problem occasionally. Last weekend we took the kid to Applebees after we saw a movie. I was starving and it was so hard for me to eat my WW tilapia and steamed veggies while I watched the kid eat cheese sticks and this incredible looking chicken sandwich. My sweetie had a steak and a beautiful salad. He did offer me some of the salad, but I was feeling sorry for myself and decided playing the martyr was more productive.
This week I've been doing so well on my plan and seeing the scales finally moving lower. I think focusing on the goal instead of what we have to give up makes all the difference.
Oh and I so agree that exercise endorphins are terrific! And for me to say that is nothing short of miraculous.
I was crabby at first, it got better in a week or so. Now, exercise definitely helps. Pita, a miracle occurred: one day, I don't know when, I stopped feeling like I was giving up my favorite binge foods -- insead, I was trading them for something I wanted more. The last few days I've been restless in the eves, wanting food, wandering aimlessly, like something under the surface is getting to me but I don't know what it is. As long as I just don't eat over it, it will eventually come into focus and I'll at least know what it is!
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