Katycakes
Stubborn tortoise
Hiya... a couple of recent postings by Kira and Serena really hit home for me, about how some of us are emotional eaters. This was really clear to me this week. A few days ago I felt very upset/stressed & had also had a sleepless night. I'd been sticking to 810 plan over Xmas/New Year and over that day found myself stuffing down cake, Xmas pud, brandy sauce & even a box of chocs I had planned to 're-home'. I ended up with a sore tummy and a major guilt attack, and felt so scared too as it seemed such a massive loss of control after 5 weeks of no-cheat SS.
On New Years Eve we had a party where I'd planned to drink, and I ate nice food & drank & had fun, and didn't feel guilty, the same on New Years Day... the contrast with the emotional eating was so strong! Today I am safely back on SS but it all made me think, & I know I need to tackle the emotional eating or CD or no CD I will never be slim.
I know that feelings like guilt, anger and helplessness make me comfort eat, but I don't have a clue how to prevent that kind of impulse or stop a binge once it starts. Has anyone else had the same problem, or found solutions? Any books, ideas, tactics, any suggestions at all would be welcome. My CDC is new and the emotional side of the picture is not her strong point, but I'm hoping some of you might understand or have advice?
On New Years Eve we had a party where I'd planned to drink, and I ate nice food & drank & had fun, and didn't feel guilty, the same on New Years Day... the contrast with the emotional eating was so strong! Today I am safely back on SS but it all made me think, & I know I need to tackle the emotional eating or CD or no CD I will never be slim.
I know that feelings like guilt, anger and helplessness make me comfort eat, but I don't have a clue how to prevent that kind of impulse or stop a binge once it starts. Has anyone else had the same problem, or found solutions? Any books, ideas, tactics, any suggestions at all would be welcome. My CDC is new and the emotional side of the picture is not her strong point, but I'm hoping some of you might understand or have advice?
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