Freakin’ chocolate
Wow, blast from the past. I just totally fell into emotional eating. What’s worse, I knew I was doing it before I did it and still did it anyway. Today has been a humdinger of a day on top of the PMS so I’m not surprised that I did it but I’m saddened that I fell back into that trap. So I’m writing about it trying to shake it off so I don’t let it sabotage me throughout the rest of the weekend. I am going to mow the lawn tomorrow after school so I will count that as a workout (trust me, if you saw the hills in our yard you’d understand why it counts as a workout) and then I am just going to have to be mentally tough to get me through the rest of the weekend. What’s done is done, I just want to make sure it doesn’t do any more damage.
I totally know how you feel. There have been times where a so called “binge” starts with one cookie. Other times I’m strong enough to realize that it was just one cookie and not to saboutage myself futher.
You CAN do this. Think positive thoughts.
Hi Brandie!
Thanks for the affirmation on my blog last night. My oldest son and his wife are pretty dysfunctional. They’ve been talking about divorce for at least six years but they just continue in the same old rut. They have twin 17 year old boys with some ECE issues who need a lot of help and an 8 year old daughter who spend more time at my house than she does at her own. In fact, my son spends more time at my house than he does at his own. The boys haven’t been home more than three or four nights in the last four years. They live with us because they don’t get what they need otherwise. I’m afraid their sister is following the same route. I was spoiled by having about ten years of empty nest which I really got used to before all of this started. Now, I get frustrated with all the responsibility of taking care of my grandkids and son at a time in my life when I should be enjoying peace and quiet.
Your comment helps put it all back into perspective and makes me thankful for having healthy children and grandchildren. I did have one severly handicapped grandaughter who passed away so I have at least a little insight into what you’re dealing with. Take care of yourself and thanks for taking the time to try to help me see beyond the moment.
Hugs,
Sistah Pat
It sounds like your well on your way to biting that habit in the bud, so to say. You recognize why you’re eating and you’re trying to find other alternatives. This type of thing happens to us all. Some more than others. I’m including myself on that last part, unfortunately. But good luck!