[MsRatFink]

I know I am just starting out but I want to share my nsv.

I got very stressed out today and the first thing I thought was that I wanted to eat a huge ice cream sundae and lay in bed and sleep. I even had the urge to get up and go to the store. I sap up in bed, stopped, and talked to myself and asked myself WHY I wanted that ice cream. I wanted it because I am stressed and that's where I always run to. I took a time out, gathered my senses, and looked at the big picture. I know that if I were to eat that it would spike my blood sugar and make me very ill, not to mention pack on pounds that I don't need. So, I ended up NOT binging on ice cream , I got up and cleaned my bathroom. I think by the time I get done, I will have the cleanest house on the block.

~Angela

[pipernoswiper]

good job!

[MsRatFink]

TY pipernoswiper

[mortonpixie]

That is truly a victory! Changing the way you THINK translates into a change in the way you LIVE!!

I stay home with 6 or 7 kids during the day (daycare & my own) so whenever I GET to leave all alone, I used to always stop at a gas station for chips, candy, soda - and eat it before I got home. I went to the doctor (alone) two weeks ago and for the first time, talked myself out of it.

We all have our secret things we do that make us "feel better." When we realize that they really hurt us, then we can get better.

[MsRatFink]

mortonpixie: wow, 7 children, I get stressed with just my 2. Yes I am a stress eater big time and I know I need to control it. I am proud of myself because I never thought I could do it. I did find something at the store the other day that I bought for when I want a treat. I LOVE chocolate chip cookies and I found Voortman Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. I had 2 cookies and 1 cup of skim milk and I was happy as a clam. They are soooo delicious! Most of their items that I have tried were very good.
Congrats on talking yourself out of your "me time routine". I think it shows great power when someone can overcome something that has become second nature to them. Keep up the good work