DayCat's Journal, 03 October 2007

Don't be too hard on yourself. Forgive, forget and move on--tomorrow can be a new start to making healthy choices. Good Luck! 

Don't beat yourself up about it. The question is: Did you enjoy eating it???? If so, take it as that and move on. We all eat things we aren't supposed to have at one time or another, but the important thing to do is not let it get the best of you afterwards. Don't fret: tomorrow is another day. Since you're feeling a little down, call a friend, watch a funny movie, do something positive that will get you out of that funk. Try not to focus on what is troubling you. Remember the saying: GOD grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. If there's something troubling you that you cannot change, pray on it, then let go, and let GOD. If there is something you can change, strive to achieve it. Don't let whatever's troubling keep you down. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP!!!! Have a good night, and I hope GOD blesses you with a better day tomorrow. Peace 

my comfort food is popcorn, with lots of salt and butter. I feel good when I am eating it, but guilty the next day. I try to forget that I messed up and get back to eating healthy. The good thing about this diet, if you follow phase 1, without cheating at all, that alot of the depression is lifted. Believe me, I was at a very low in my life, and this diet (iamgine a change in eating) really did help me feel better. Hang in there, the more you beat yourself up over it, the more depressed you will feel 

Here are some comments that I made to another forum member. I think that they apply to you as well. "I know how stressful/emotional it can be dealing with an ex, but you cannot let them get to you. You CAN get back on track and be healthy. Remember that eating because you're stressed or upset starts a whole cycle of eating, then beating yourself up, then feeling bad/depressed which then leads to more eating. It is a vicious cycle that many of us put ourselves through. Do your best to resit and you will feel SO GOOD about yourself when you are successful! Hang in there, you can do it!!!" I don't know what the trigger is for you but you need to find another way to deal with the stress. Ask yourself this: Is eating really providing me comfort if I feel so bad afterwards? Why not buy a yoga or pilates video or dvd and the next time you feel the need to comfort yourself through eating try popping it in and doing at least part of the workout. It will help get your mind off of what is making you depressed or stressed AND it will make you feel GOOD about yourself. Before you know it you will break your bad eating habits and be on your way to getting in shape. Best of luck to you. I have faith that you can break the cycle.