ManxMags's Journal, 10 September 2007

I am struggling a bit today - I have been bored this afternoon - my problem is that I am an emotional eater - so if I feel stressed or fed up or annoyed about something then that's when I tend to stalk the fridge a lot.

I am hoping that a radical change in my personal circumstances will help as I actually start work tomorrow for the first time in nearly three years - this is after a career break to have my son. I think it will help us as a family to get into better routines with our eating, sleeping and playing.

I think planning helps too - the worst part is going to the cupboard and wondering what the hell am I allowed to eat.... so if I plan my meals it's easier.

Unfortunately my partner is very set in his ways with his eating and refuses to try anything new and his diet is full of everything that is in the red zone on this diet. I have tried to convince him to change his wicked ways - but seeing as he is his recommended weight and his cholestrol levels are ok - I don't have much of a strong arguement - he is his own man and has made his choice (you can lead a horse to water, etc).

My son (2 and a half) on the other hand - is just as awkward but mainly due to his age - so I am persisting in trying to get him to eat healthier foods and ignoring his tantrums.

For me my motivation is health based in that I feel so much better since GI-ing. My IBS is 100% better, my mood swings are more level, headaches better, sleeping better and the depression I have suffered for the last 10 or so years is very much eased and I feel totally positive about the future. Believe me there is a new woman inside this rather large skin - but she is on her way out.......