A new beginning...

Happy Monday Dana!!!

Did you have a good easter??

Get back to posting girl! Missing ya!
 
Well I know Skyler's not been feeling well. I don't have the same excuse. In fact I basically threw int he towel this weekend. Saying I'd have enough and learn to accept my body as it is. Not like that'll be easy!

Anyhow.. I've just been pretty stressed lately due to the job transfer, as we're interviewing replacements now, and my coworker no matter how many times I Inform her seems to think my last day is next Friday, not Wednesday. I need a few days break inbetween the two jobs. Money is of course strained slightly as we prepare for the wedding. Down to 7 weeks and that's another stressor. So I've just been eating like mad..

Last night.. I was just feeling so uptight, so stressed and had a tension headache. As I was eating ice cream, it just dawned on me.. this isn't making ANY of it go away. It hasn't helped. Its not doing anything. And suddenly..food didn't seem like a great comfort anymore. I don't know if those feeling will continue to last that way.. or make that kind of impression, I can only hope they do. but.. I started distracting myself, playing some downloaded version of Tetris to try and de-stress.. if it wasn't so late I would of gone to the gym instead. So.. we'll see. Anyhow. my ramblings for the week..

I will warn you all, that I will not have internet access like this at my new job. Plus I intend to be pretty busy there. So ,my posts will come at the end of the day instead of the beginning. I hope to catch up with everyone's diaries too this week...

Breakfast: bagel with light cream cheese 300 calories
 
NL, sounds like you have a lot of stress going on in your life. Great job on trying to find other distressers! I think you should take it easy and not worry about the weight loss so much. Don't make it another "stressful" thing you have to do. Instead, try to user exercise and walks as a "de-stresser". Frankly, whatever people at your current job think is now their probelm, not yours. You're going to be GONE in a few days, and it will all be over for you, so stop caring so much! :)
Just wedding and wedding preparation are so stressful, and you also have a new job to worry about, so concentrate on managing your stress and your body reaction to it. Get plenty of rest and keep up with the exercise. I think your goal should be to concentrate on not allowing yourself to eat because you're stressed, that's goal number one. Learning to accept your body as it is is a great goal, but it is not mutually exclusive with weight loss. You can accept your looks, but you may want to still work on the way you feel.

Good luck with everything, and take it one step at a time, don't overwhelm yourself!
 
i agree with NTL (and ntl, i am not gone..just been sick!)...if you are stressed then dont let your weightloss add to it...but it is GREAT that you stopped with the ice cream and realized that it wasnt comforting you like it may have used to. THAT IS HUGE. A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT. so pat yourself on the back there...i'm going to email you but wanted to post in here that you are doing great, dont beat yourself up, use that exercise as a de-stressor as you know it is fo ryou and you will be doing just fine!!!!!!!! better than fine!!!!!!! Beautiful Bride in 7 weeks!! How exciting!! SMILES :)
 
Hey Girl I Want You To Know We Are Here And Will Support You In Whatever You Do But Dont Let The Stress Get To You And As For The Dieting You Have Came A Long Way And You Dont Have To Feel Like Your Failing Or Anything Like Thta Because You Have Done A Lot And I Am Very Proud Of You! We Just Want You To Be Happy So Do Whatever You Need To Do Because We Will Support You 100 %
 
I remember losing about 5 lbs. the last few weeks before my wedding w/out really trying. I was just so busy and stressed! Plus I wanted to look good in my dress, but it wasn't a concerted diet effort. Maybe the same will happen for you! I'm glad you're getting a few days btwn jobs - that'll help a lot. Hang in there and stay away from the ice cream!
 
Sigh.. if only I didn't eat when I was stressed M02!! :) Hehehe!!
Yesterday:
Lunch: 350 calories McD's salad
Snack: applesauce 100 calories & slice of bread 120 calories
Dinner: ham & cheese sandwich and half cup of steamed peas yum! 400 calories (?)
Dessert: bowl of Special K cereal. I was craving ice cream somethin awful. I have no idea why I am so addicted!! Sid says its not allowed in the house anymore. I can't have any until our honeymoon. :eek:

Ok..so
Breakfast: bagel w/ the usual cream cheese 300 calories
Snack: yogurt parfait 160 calories
Lunch: ham and cheese sandwich 300 calories
Snack: peanuts 220 calories
Dinner: spaghetti, 400 calories
 
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Hey Dana! Sorry I haven't been by lately. Just been so busy with finals coming up. :( Wow! The date is getting closer and closer! Good luck! :D
 
Dana, there is nothin' like stress to make ya eat and stress out more :rolleyes: You have a lot goin' on all at once. Great job finding distractions instead of eating. Much better for your health and mind :D You will get by all the stress :D

Hope today went well and you are keepin' up the wonderful work :D
 
That ice cream is a killer, huh? Best not to have it in the house! (I unfortunately have some there that is beckoning me!!! I will stay away!)
 
I just pigged out on enuf chocolate for everyone in the forum, so just put the ice cream off for a while :)

have a great day tomorrow!!
 
Ok. I need a wake up call. Something. I know only I can do this, only I can chose to stay on track. And I'm not. I'm miserable. I'm probably back up to my starting weight again. Which seems crazy..but.. alas. I don't even WANT on the scales. Still that TOM. I swear it never ends!
Water is horrible.. I went to McDonalds this morning..because in my head I am reasoning that I will officially start my new life, when this old job is done. Next Wed. But.. then I stop and think, How many times have I said that before? How many times?! ! Someone kick me. I swear.. what is wrong with me, why can't I just get a grip and control myself!

Thanks for listening to my mindless rambling.. this isn't really directed at anyone, just a voice for me to vent.
 
No, NL, you need to deside that your new life has already started, or that it starts right now! You need to figure out what is sabotaging your efforts to stay on track and address those issues one by one. Only you can decide that from this moment on you will do different choices, better choices, and you need to think of that commitment when the craving hits. You also need to make a plan of how you will deal with those challenges, and what strikes you to go to McDonalds rather then getting oatmeal? You should also not give yourself a way out. If you make a goal and keep your eye on that goal, it will be easier to restrict yourself.
 
Ok ***************************kick*************************
No More Excuses I Am Gonna Do You Like I Have Done Korrie!! I Started A 1200 Cal Thread And When You Get Serious And Decide It Is Time You Post In It With Us And Stay Accountable! I Know You Can Do This And I Think You Are About Ready To Get Serious And If Ya Are We Are There Korrie Has Been The Same Way But I Kicked Her Butt Back In Gear And She Is Doing It!
 
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