[Natalia]

Ugh
Its becasue I got a stressful call today advising me that I have to go back to work soon. A job which I don't like. But, for now, have to stay with.

I have been off for a long time (illness) and it makes it even harder. I have been (mostly) eating on plan BUT in bigger portions, I can just feel the stress and that everything I am wanting a "bite of" is carby and smooth = comfort foods.
Helloooo pudding and yogurt. The pudding is ff/sf and the yogurt is sf but you get the point. And the quantities are bigger. And I've been eating too much cheese.
I even ate a pc of hotdog bun today becasue I wanted white bread (!) and then spat it out in the garbage..just wanted to taste it...

I need to deal with this stress without reaching for food.....

Thanks for listening!

[Luc's mom]

Hey Natalia-
What about making some lite popcorn to munch on? Don't beat yourself up over this, get out of the house and get some fresh air! Maybe that will help a bit.
Whenever I want to graze, I chew on some sf gum. I always keep a variety on hand, I swear it helps me.
Look at how far along with the weight loss you are right now! Over 1/3 of the way to your goal!!! WooHoo!
Remember, tomorrow is a new day!

[Natalia]

Thank you, Mary.

I feel so alone, no one even knows I'm on an eating plan except dh, who's at work. So I feel like I have no one to vent to. (I didnt tell anyone as I was thinking they be thinking "again?!!" ) so i decided to wait until they noticed the loss.

I think I might brush my teeth, grab a stick of gum and take ds out for a little drive to Timmy's for a coffee..at least it's doing something without wasting 100's of cals on crrap.
I did have 2 spoonfulls of yogurt, 1c of pudding, a handful of deli ham and 2 bear claws though, just a few minutes ago. Now I feel like garbage. But that is just a reminder of how I do not want to feel, and that even when super stresses, clean eating is the way to go. Not wolfing down food, hand over fist
I am going to work out tonight if I have to get dh to drag me downstairs and supervise me..
thank you, and you're right, tomorrow is another day. I am not going to let this interefere with my progress!

[purpleorc]

Don't beat yourself up about the "naughty" things you have eaten" it happens to all of us at one time or another. But you've got the right idea tomorrow is another day and not let it interfere on how far you have come. You are well on your way with your weight loss journey you have lost a stone (14 lbs) and that is some achievement to be proud of.

For me one of my little strategies if I am stressed about something. I try and find something to distract myself rather than reaching for the biscuit barrel or a packet of crisps ( I think you call them chips in the USA ). Go for a walk, I read a book or read in the forums. But I have now cleared out most of the junk foods now in my house so if I do go on the eating spree at least it is more healthy.

Remember your not alone their is alway someone to vent your fears and frustrations. I know what you mean when you say that only your husband knows that your on a new eating plan. I am in the same position as yourself only my DH knows that I am now healthy eating. I think I told no one for I was afraid that if I failed everyone would know. This way I felt that it would only be me and my DH who knew.

purpleorc

[Luc's mom]

Natalia- I understand, I feel the same way about not telling people. Another diet!? But calorie counting isn't a diet! PS, I would throw away the bear claws though! Too much temptation for just about anyone!

BTW, you and I have a thing in common.....I love my Timmys too! DH & I contribute quite a bit to that company! Ya know, when I need a sweet carb fix, I stop there and grab a warm bagel or low fat muffin w/ my coffee! I do wish they had a frequent buyers club! LOL That is the only coffee we drink. God bless Canada!

[Natalia]

Hi girls! Doing better today, so far. I had my "usual" breakfast of 1 pc ww toast with becel lite, 3oz cottage cheese, and 1/3 c lemon parfait source yogurt..mmm. going to grab some coffee in a minute.

Mary, I can't believe they have timmy's there too in Michigan? I thought it was pretty much only in Canada and maybe the New England states..they offer a nice mellow cup- that still packs a punch..if that makes any sense.

I'm not a fan of french roast like Starbucks seems to have- it tastes burnt or bitter to me. I do like Starbucks caramel macchiato 's but I make my own at home and they are so much healthier and cheaper to boot! lol

I've never been able to match timmy's at home but I find the closest cup (and the one I always make) is actually *GASP* instant! lol BUT it has to be Taster's Choice. Other instant is nasty..works well for me too so there is no waste (dh doesnt like coffee)

In other news. AF actually started today..so maybe that was part of the reason I sidetracked as well? Usually I can tell when AF's on the horizon from the cramps and nausea but I didn't have that yesterday (I'm really irregular so it's always a "surprise" when she wants to visit.

I mean, I had a lot of stress last week too when I had a meeting with the disability people and stuff, but maybe AF PLUS the fact that yesterday they actually told me the date they expected me to return (which was a full 2 weeks earlier than the earliest date I had anticipated)
Still, it is what it is, and I don't want to go back fluffy, or gain back my fluff when I go back..so I have to learn some techniques for dealing with this stress eating.
I don't think I'll have a BIG struggle re: eating on plan when I go back to work, except for the time and stress issues. I actually ususally find it easier to eat healthy when I'm working bc I'm on a schedule and not always right beside the fridge..lol I know it's different for others, but I have been most successful when I was a working lady (re weight loss)

NO one at work is going to know still bc I am probably the exact weight I was before I went out. SO at least they won't be thinking, Boy is SHE bigger! lol

Man that got really long. If you made it to the end, thanks much for listening

[Luc's mom]

Natalia- Glad to hear you're feeling better today! All of the stress & AF can cause the grazing effect to occur! How long have you been out of work? I feel for you, having to go back to work. I guess I have to look at it like, I'm glad I have a job when so many ppl are losing theirs. Plus cost of living here has sky rocketed! ouch!
I take care of my uncle 3 days a week, about 15 hrs per week, I want to cut back to 2 days, but since I had recently cut back 5 hrs per week, I'm nervous about losing another 5 phw.

Regarding Timmys, we actually have 2 within a 5 minute drive! BTW, I could throw a stone across the river and it would land in Canada. Of course I knew who Tim Horten was, before I ever heard of the coffee shop, hehe. Last Fall my dh had to go to S. Carolina for a month, we went to the TH website and plotted out all the locations along the route! LOL There are many here in Mich, a few in Ohio and one on the OH, Kentucky state line.

So you want to know how to make a cup of Timmy at home, aye?(sorry, couldn't resist) This is the closest thing to it: buy a can of TH coffee, 1 slightly rounded 1/2 cup measure per full pot. If you use creamer, use Coffee Mate regular liquid creamer ( I use low fat ). We have tried every creamer imaginable, CM does the trick. Much more affordable, mellow cup of joe.

I better get going, DD wants to go to the store. Have a nice day!