Deliriou5's Journal, 17 August 2022

It’s hard when you have a lot of weight to lose. I realized this time when I started trying to lose weight that I just eat my feelings, I have done it my entire life. Over the past year and a half I have continued to lose weight and sometimes I will gain a few pounds back but in the long run I know I will hit the goal I want. But what helps me the most when I feel overwhelmed and want to eat something really bad-not because I’m hungry or craving it but just because I’m over stressed, tired or anxious, is just to say “I want to eat my feelings right now”. By just saying that out loud just mentally helps me release my emotions or whatever is going inside of me at that time and I no longer want to eat the bad stuff. I say it alone and sometimes I say it in front of others depending on the situation, but it needs to be said out loud so you can verbalize how you feel at that moment. Try it next time you feel the urge to binge or eat something you know you shouldn’t. I hope this helps you some. I was anorexic in my teens and in college, then once I had my son I ate everything from stress. So I have been fighting these demons for over 30 years, saying that out loud is the ONLY thing that has kept me on track this time. Good luck!! 

I'm in a similar position with type 2 diabetes and I am not going to fail and I don't want you to even think it is a possibility for you either. You won't always be perfect but you will always be headed in the right direction over all.  

Do you have any friends who are in it with you? A partner in crime to make dinner with is always nice. Sending you strength 💪 💛  

Feel you. This is my second time. Determined to make it last this time. Stay strong👏👍💪💪💪 

@JC_suburbangothcatmom. This time I actually may have some support that I didn’t have last time. My brother (long after I initially lost all that weight) got gastric bypass and has since regained a lot of that weight back. How someone can do that with a stomach the size of an egg is beyond me. But….he seems to be more open to working with me than he was before he had his own surgery.  

Good luck.  

You’re welcome, Laurita! It has helped me so much to be able to verbalize something is wrong-half the time what’s wrong is just life in general, but either way it has given me control over myself and my unhealthy habits. I don’t have to stuff myself because I’m upset, I have to acknowledge that I’m upset and it passes. Wish I would have done this decades ago.  

Delirio5 I'm glad to hear your bro is in your corner. And you know we all are too! Have a wonderful day 😊  

Your health is at stake and you have taken 1st step forward! It helps to learn to make smaller, attainable goals, plan meals prep snacks, log everything, and you will succeed! You will get lots of advice and support here on FS so keep posting! You can do this!!👍  

Welcome back. No need to worry as you have done the weight loss before. Stay strong. 

One day at a time, one meal at a time, but only when your head is in the right place, as you know. I’ve only learned relatively recently that stress and lack of sleep can interfere with the hormones that affect hunger and satiety. So it’s not always about lack of willpower! Glad you’re back and in control. Sending lots of positive energy your way!