Hang in there, Cheeseheader!! We're here for you and you will find a way to get through this and get back on track. No pressure but I too am an emotional eater and am trying to change my ways. I have a brother in Hospice Care with a rare disorder....he has more lives than a cat and has surpassed what Hospice or any of us have ever thought. Just got word a few days ago that he has sepsis...don't know if he will pull himself out of this one but if he can he will.

Anyway....I am sorry to hear about your mother....hang onto hope and let faith get you through.

I am trying to find healthier ways to deal with the stress. Writing down alternatives to going to food will help alot....make a list of things you can do when you feel that mental stuff coming at you and post the list somewhere where you can see it like on the fridge or pantry door. It will give you a visual to motivate you to healthier choices.

I hope that the week gets easier for you and that you know that we are here for you too.

(((Hugs))) ~ Ivory

Well, I have been on program for 2 days, counting my points and everything. I spent the day with my dad yesterday and he told me my mom and him are worried about me, so we talked and they offered to pay for 1 year of WW online provided I am losing. So that was an awesome thing to happen.

Also, we found out today it looks like my mom will have to have masectomy to get rid of the cancer and hopefully it will not have spread. When I heard this , I decided to have a different reaction then I would normally have. I decided that eating bad and not exercising will not help the situation and that this is life and stuff like this happens and you just can't roll over when it does. I also think if my mom sees me taking care of myself, she will worry less and concentrate on getting herself well.

Anyway, I feel a little better despite everything.