This week started out good but then went down hill when I recieved the news Tuesday my dad had a Stroke, then yesterday had to undergo a triple bypass, only to have my Gramma pass away today

I havent eaten all the salad I'm suppose to eat infact maybe just one salad a day, my veggies have just been cucumbers, onions, mushrooms some bellpeppers. I've been late on meals and TODAY oh today ..... I was at a friends and she knows I am on the IP diet but also knows I'm a nervous eater. She hands me a Taco in a bag ( Fritos, meat, cheese, lettuce, salsa) I ate 1/4 before I even thought about it I weigh in tomorrow but I just don't feel I did any good this week due to all the stress.

Please tell me how you make it through tough weeks

I am so sorry! Don't worry.
I wouldn't be able to do to well if I were going thru all that you have.
Just do the best you can. We will all be here to support you.

oh no!! you sound like me, my grandfather the other day passed away and we had to put my kitty to sleep last week, do you have a bike? if not go buy one and get on it and just keep peddling, i swear to you it clears your head , you'll probably cry a river of tears during the ride, but when youre done take a deep breath and you will feel soooo much better and not want to binge on crappy food!! please try it, it definately works!!! dont worry, things will get better, dads in a better place, pam

Wow Eggycat I'm so sorry for your lose. I will definately try the bike idea.
When I'm upset it just seems like drinking water doesn't come to mind or anything really. I was suprised I was able to stay on track what little I did.
I mean no big cheats until my friend handed me the Taco bag thing. I just checked and my water intake never went past 40 oz each day. I want to jump on scale and see if anything was lost but I'm to nervous it might say +??

I feel your pain! I am an emotional eater, which is how I got to this weight in the first place. I am in nursing school and 7 months away from my RN and if you know any nurses you've heard school is STRESSFUL. My reccomendation is to walk your stess away! I know it sounds cheesey but exercise is the best thing for stress (and weight loss). Sometimes at night when it's too late to get on the treadmill and I want to eat I have a bottle of water (flavored with Mio) and I go to bed.

Eggycat - I am sorry to hear about your losses

SpunkyOne - I am sorry to hear about your losses as well. You honestly shouldn't worry about your weight loss. I don't think you'll go up but you may just not lose as much as you wanted. Either way, keep on going, it will come off if you continue the program.

Honestly - I remember when my dad had his stroke and my mom passed away (years apart) I couldn't imagine focusing on a diet program during that time. According to me you did AMAZING!!!

Sorry for the losses you both have had and I agree with Yvette, I think you did great considering. It was just a small bump so you can get back on it. Just promise me (us) you won't get upset if you don't have a loss or even if you have a gain, it will come off! Try to stay strong, we are here for you

I don't think it's frustration, it's the stress of the very serious issues you are dealing with. I am sorry for the loss of your grandmother and hope your father does well.

Pat

I think you are going thru so much and I feel for you. I wish I could give you a huge hug! At this time I don't think you should even worry about whether you are entirely OP or not. This is a stressful time. Why don't you tell yourself "I decide not to be OP right now, because I have a lot more to worry about than whether or not to be on a diet" Give yourself permission and then it doesn't matter what the scale says, right? This is what they call a time in your life, and it will get better. Just don't beat yourself up any more

So Sorry for your loss - keep strong - you can do it.

I'm very sorry for both of your losses and the added stress of your Dad's condition. Stress when out of control can be such a dangerous thing. Good advice on the bike ride or even a good brisk walk; a chance to let some of that stress go without hitting the fridge. Don't worry about the 1/4 taco in the bag, in the long run that is nothing. Do the best you can and don't beat yourself up.

Stay strong!

If you dont have a bike... try a cry-walk. Any release of physical energy will help clear your head so you can cope with all the difficulties. sending healing energy your way!!!!

Well my WI#2 was today I was down 1 lb. I explained my week to my Coach and she said they'd give me another chance ... another chance?? OMG it was a stressful week and I'm already frustrated with myself!! She said we set a one month goal of 20 lbs and I had 2 weeks left to lose 10 lbs. I am going to try hard to stay OP. I will get a walk in each day to help and drink more water.
Thank you all for your support and condolences (spelling) it does definately help

Don't let the coach stress you out even more.
They are there to help you, NOT to intimidate you.

1lb is still a victory! It seems as though your coach could have been more sensitive. Good luck in week 3.