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What am I doing?  I’ve worked so hard to lose 32 lbs and this pst week I’ve been burying emotions and difficulties with food.What am I doing? I’ve worked so hard to lose 32 lbs and this pst week I’ve been burying emotions and difficulties with food. There are so many things happening right now in my life that I can’t control, but my weight loss is my choice and I should be able to control my eating. Old habits lie right under the surface. just waiting for an open door, or an open hand and an open mouth. Ugh. Need some support please  

Answer 1

Changing bad habits does not come easy. In the last 7 months I have had to quit smoking while controlling type 2 diabetes with diet alone. No meds for this. Then was in hospital with heart trouble. So had to quit salt, fats, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Can not even have decaff coffee or tea. And had to give up my beloved martini at night because it puts me in A Fib. I have learned to love herbal tea. I gained a lot of weight from giving up all these things and now I'm here giving up using food for stress. I was using all these other things before & just going down the line transferring stress release to the other things. I have run out of things …… Guess it's the treadmill . I will have to use a good thing for stress release. … LOL. … Chin up. If I can do it so can you. Everything will be ok.  

Answer 2

I’ve been there lately myself am trying to get back on track every day I had lost 58 lbs and I have gained 4 I did lose 1. 4 last week so that much is gone it’s a slow process but I don’t want to go back to where I was I’m pulling for you and I will tell you what my leader told me that no matter what you are worth every effort it takes to get you where you want to be

Answer 3

Take some sticky notes and put all around your trigger point places that state You Are Valuable. You are Beautiful. You are Strong. You Can do Anything. Etc. Keep a journal and write down how you are feeling. Dear Bob, I feel. You got this! One day at a time!  

Answer 4

Been there, done that Don't beat yourself up. Tomorrow is another day. Stay focused

Answer 5

Week is over. no harm done. You caught yourself. Back to basics!  

Answer 6

It happens to us all. You caught yourself early. Congratulations on your weight loss.  

Answer 7

We love you and know you can do it because of your tremendous insight! Good luck!  

Answer 8

I’ve been eating for feelings, too, & am so angry with myself!  

Answer 9

Just keep repeating your WHY! Think about how proud you are to lose 32 lbs! That food does not make you happy in the long run. Walk or do some exercise listen to some joyful music! You can do this. We are all in this journey together!  

Answer 10

Sweetheart I hear you . I’m battling myself right now . Today I got up got right back with it . Been sick so I ate everything I could think of I wanted . I am telling you just start back tomorrow  

Answer 11

Find some photos of yourself before your 31 lb weight loss and put them around for yourself, to see how far you’ve come. Keep going. do it for Yourself!  

Answer 12

The best advice I can give you is not to give up. I joined WW in Apr of 2018 and was doing great, down 39 lbs by July when I lost my Mom. As an only child who was very close to my Mom, I was devastated. Everything went off the rails. I quit WW not to waste money, since I wasn't sticking to it anyway. I gained all 39lbs back, plus 10 for good measure, and it took me 18 months to get back into it. I'm back and down almost 25 lbs and crossing my fingers I can reach goal this time around. I wish you the best of luck.  

Answer 13

It happens all to often, just be conscious of your choices, is a constant struggle.  

Answer 14

Don't beat your self up. Focus on tomorrow and set your mind to stay on track.  

Answer 15

Try taking a gulp of water every time you want to put food in your mouth.  

Answer 16

I bought teeth whitening trays. I realized when I have them in I don’t eat! So, when stress hits, it’s the first thing I go for! I don’t always win. but it’s a great distraction

Answer 17

You got this! Add in an extra 30 min walk, helps burn the extra pts and stressors.  

Answer 18

32 pounds, congratulations. You sure know what you are doing. I would say if's safe to say we all fight the fight you are going through when emotional stress come into our life. Do the best you can. get selfish and put yourself first. You can't help others until you can help yourself. Prep meas, then you at least have a choice. Best wiishes This too shall pass.  

Answer 19

Be kind to yourself. I was right there with you a couple of weeks ago. Life is hard and emotions sometimes take over. Just get yourself back on track and look ahead. Don't beat yourself up for what was, because you can't change it anyways. (FYI, I emotional ate for a week, gained 10. 5 lbs. It came off relatively easily so you will get there, I promise).  

Answer 20

When I get like this, I sometimes have to leave the house to reset the urges. I go wander through the pet store. not my kind of food, lol. Also, I have a trusted friend I call or visit. Hugs

Answer 21

Just start again!  

Answer 22

I am in the same place but I’m also trying to remember that 1 week out of 52 won’t derail my weight loss. Analyze what happened so you can try and not repeat it, but don’t get overtaken by guilt, frustration, etc. you’ve got this!  

Answer 23

We all have tough time and fall short of our personal goals. Don’t beat yourself up, each day make a choice to do your best, if you fall, get up and try again. Then there WILL BE a day that you make it through the day and stay on track. You got this, just keep trying and know you’re not alone.  

Answer 24

Dear Patti, Today is a new day! Don’t look back on the mistakes you’ve made this past week. Let them go. Be kind to yourself. Start fresh today! I good WW friend of mine recently reminded me of this. Talk to yourself like you would to your best friend or your daughter. We all go through struggles. Reaching out for help is the first step to getting back on track! You can do this! Close the door to the temptations that we hear in our heads when we are vulnerable. I’m not sure if you have a relationship and faith in God, but that is what gets me through some days. We are all here to support you! Be strong! Be kind to yourself and have a wonderful day!  

Answer 25

You can do it

Answer 26

Old habits are hard to give up. Life gets in the way. Forgive yourself and start again. It happens to all of us

Answer 27

You aren’t alone. I’m feeling the same way. Each day is a new day to start fresh.  

Answer 28

Just try to maintain for awhile.  

Answer 29

Me too! I started a new job this week. Lots of anxiety. The drug reps bring in lunch everyday. Of course I had to eat it. Struggling d/t going back to work. Ugg

Answer 30

You got this, one minute at a time!  

Answer 31

Reach for an Apple! Cut in into thin slices! Remember you are worth it! Everyone slips and slides and jumps back on the ride! You got this!  

Answer 32

You'll do it! I understand Just take it one day at a time!  

Answer 33

If old habits didn't rear their ugly heads , WW would be out of business. It's gonna happen. In one of our workshops our leader planted the thought "Just for today" and surprisingly this stuck with me. It's a head game for me. Yesterday is over and hopefully we'll have a tomorrow but focus on today, just today.  

Answer 34

Here’s some ❤️!  

Answer 35

Next time you feel that way, rather than turning to food for comfort, redirect you’re energy to exercise. In the end, you will feel better.  

Answer 36

Try starting a gratitude journal. Sometimes when we are at our worst moments it helps to reflect on all we are thankful for, all the blessings, all the good things. Be diligent and journal daily. It will help ❤️

Answer 37

Me too! I’ve gained back 15 pounds!  

Answer 38

Hang in there. Life can be tough. I’m in the same boat, emotional eater.  

Answer 39

Serenity Prayer.  has saved me and I take the time every day to say it, and mean it. Love yourself and take a walk instead  

Answer 40

Before hitting a snack for emotional eating, write down first your feeling, and rate for fullness, then have your snack. Overtime by simply writing out your emotions will help you to realize that food does a disservice. Good luck!  

Answer 41

Get out old photos. Stay focused. YOU CAN DO THIS ❤

Answer 42

Scream at that emotion and put it to bed.  

Answer 43

You can do it. You already lost 32 pounds.  

Answer 44

Same situation. Seems like my body has a new set point-5 pounds over my goal. Having a hard time also.  

Answer 45

It is hard to lay ourselves bare. I sense that you are ready to do so. The immediate response may. be hard to manage but in the end, your honesty will serve you well.  

Answer 46

You’re not alone. We have to reset & remember our “whys”. Sending you positivity!  

Answer 47

Plan your meals , helps me to have a plan

Answer 48

Have faith!  

Answer 49

I completely understand, I had the worst year of my life. I was at lifetime and put 20 pounds back on, I cried all the way home from the meeting. I hadn’t went to a meeting in months and decided it was time to take control again, after my extreme stress and emotional eating. I’m still having ups and downs but on a path to a much better self. You can do this don’t give up, sometimes life throws us curve balls and it’s hard. I thought I had it all under control when I met lifetime and I was thrown back. This will not stop me and don’t let it stop you! The most important thing is to keep trying❤️ Beat of luck to you❤️❤️❤️

Answer 50

You got this. It’s mind over matter. Pray for strength and I’ll do the same for you  

Answer 51

Post an old picture of you to look at!  

Answer 52

We all go through these times. Just start over.