It's Getting Harder

[Seshena36]

Re: It's Getting Harder

Okay *sigh*...this is PART of "It's Getting Harder" but not totally......I'm at work right now..its 129pm...i have had nothing all day but 40 oz of water....

I WAS going to go to lunch with my B/F...to McDonald's for a California Cobb Grilled Chicken Salad...BUT...on the way there I asked him if he wanted to come over for dinner tomorrow night and he answered me rather rudely...or in a manner and a tone that upset me....when he asked what salad i was going to have and i told him none that i had lost my appetite he turned the car around and brought me back to the office....I didnt kiss him when I got out and told him if he needed some time alone to veg and hang out by himself at his house then he could just not worry about seeing me or my daughter for the rest of this week and weekend....*sigh*...I'm over emotional and dramatic...and now because I'm an idiot and havent eaten all day (I know not the correct thing to do)...and because I'm upset...I am eyeballing the King Size Recess Peanut Butter Cup in teh candy machine here at work.
How does one who has normally eaten junk when upset in the matters of love keep strong when it comes around again? (This is btw the first tiff we have had in the whole six months we have been dating...so I have not had to deal with this "emotional eating crave")

Let me guess.....am I right when I say...I'm sure the answer I'll get from you guys is I shouldnt go this long without eating and that I should have some good snacks on hand to munch so I wont crave the chocolate?? (I am learning from what you guys tell me....and I do pay attention.)

[staziaw]

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Ooooooo, this is a tough one. In the beginning I fell off the wagon many times because of emotional issues (my mom) and old eating habits (eating when sad, angry, bored, frustrated). It took a while, and quite a bit of patience, to unlearn my old habits and learn new ones. This is why I feel my favorite dessert in the fridge (panna cotta). When I'm feeling yucky, I know there is something low carb I can treat myself too. The other trick it to consider other things as stress relievers. A walk? A bubble bath? A good Atkins meal? Sometimes knowing that you will delay your emotional needs makes the need actually go away!!

And, stay away from the Reese's! It isn't worth it!!

Stacy

[boonie stomper]

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Let me guess.....am I right when I say...I'm sure the answer I'll get from you guys is I shouldnt go this long without eating and that I should have some good snacks on hand to munch so I wont crave the chocolate?? (I am learning from what you guys tell me....and I do pay attention.)

You took the words right out of my head. Perhaps you would not have gotten ruffled by what B/F said had you eaten something. Depriving yourself of food too long can increase your emotional sensitivity. It heightens your senses, too, so your emotional responses become more exaggerated. Hope it will smooth out quickly between you two. Let it roll off your back like water on a duck, rather than stew under it. And don't TOUCH that poison in the vending machine!! But you better eat now, If nothing else, a cheese or meat snack.

[Desertthorn]

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I can only send hugs. Not eating is the worst thing you can do, but you already know that. When I get like that, I start eating and then I can't stop until I hurt, so be careful.

[Seshena36]

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Ooooooo, this is a tough one. In the beginning I fell off the wagon many times because of emotional issues (my mom) and old eating habits (eating when sad, angry, bored, frustrated). It took a while, and quite a bit of patience, to unlearn my old habits and learn new ones. This is why I feel my favorite dessert in the fridge (panna cotta). When I'm feeling yucky, I know there is something low carb I can treat myself too. The other trick it to consider other things as stress relievers. A walk? A bubble bath? A good Atkins meal? Sometimes knowing that you will delay your emotional needs makes the need actually go away!!

And, stay away from the Reese's! It isn't worth it!!

Stacy

Yeah..those eating habits are a tough one....so what is panna cotta and can it be eaten during induction?? LOL
I am thinking about dinner and sitting back with a good movie tonite with my daughter and myself....for dinner I'm thinking of a nice tasty stir fry with beef and snow peas and bean sprouts.....yeah..that sounds good.

And I'm staying away from the Reese's...I've only walked by it twice....WHEW....It's hard...it's tempting....but the desire and craving is disapating.

[Seshena36]

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You took the words right out of my head. Perhaps you would not have gotten ruffled by what B/F said had you eaten something. Depriving yourself of food too long can increase your emotional sensitivity. It heightens your senses, too, so your emotional responses become more exaggerated. Hope it will smooth out quickly between you two. Let it roll off your back like water on a duck, rather than stew under it. And don't TOUCH that poison in the vending machine!! But you better eat now, If nothing else, a cheese or meat snack.

I know I know...see...I told you that I pay attention.....I pretty much know the answer you guys will give me before I get it....and yes I know...I should have eaten...didnt think about the deprivation of food causing emotional sensitivity...kind of makes sense though! Thank you for that bit of insight! As for it smoothing out between us....it has been.....we fixed it by phone and then he came by the office so we could both say sorry face to face and give each other the kiss we should have given each other earlier.....

But umm I cant eat now...I'm in the office....there's nothing here and I didnt bring anything...not even a blade of grass. I wont get to eat dinner until like 6pm tonite *sigh*.

Shall I bend over now so you guys can get in line and kick me a swift one? I know I know better and I know you guys tell everyone not to do that....I just didnt listen to what I knew........

[Seshena36]

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I can only send hugs. Not eating is the worst thing you can do, but you already know that. When I get like that, I start eating and then I can't stop until I hurt, so be careful.

Thanks for the hugs Desert........they help and me saying I'm tempted and getting all your nice comments helped...I think the crisis as far as my emotional craving for chocolate is over.....as far as food and my brain go..I have moved on to thinking about the veggies I want in my stir fry tonite.....

[SkaPaladin]

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If you get desperate for that peanut butter cup, I would recommend Blue Bunny's Carb Freedom Peanut Butter Fudge ice cream... Well, of course, when you can eat ice cream. I keep it around for when I get severe cravings. I just think about the craving, and then I think about the ice cream. I use the ice cream as a reward for not cheating, when I am seriously thinking about cheating. That, and remembering the taste of the ice cream helps to get the taste of what I'm craving, out of my head.

Replace the temptation with something that isn't readily available.

[k5commando]

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Personally I like having the temptation around, it reinforces my will to stay thin and healthy. It's worth staying on this WOE, the rewards are far greater than the sacrifice.

[staziaw]

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Panna Cotta. . . . my saving grace! It's incredibly easy to make (by the way, it's an Italian Sweet Cream dessert) . . .

Take 1 packet unflavored gelatin (use Knox brand, it's just better)
Sprinkle it over 3 tablespoons lukewarm water.
Mix so that it dissolves.
Wait 5 minutes.

In the meantime . . .
Take 2 cups heavy cream and put it in a saucepan with 1/3 cup Splenda and a splash of vanilla (probably 1-2 teaspoons - I just eyeball it because I LOVE vanilla).
Bring to a slow boil.
Mix in gelatin. Stir until well mixed.

Now, pour the cream mixture into 6 small bowls, ramekins, or 1-cup Tupperware/Glad containers (I use the Glad containers).
Put them all in the fridge to set.

And, voila, 6 desserts!

I got this recipe from Linda's site, http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/. There are other Induction-friendly sweets. I'm fond of this one because it's light and not too much like pudding, which I HATE! It's more like a custard. Nice stuff.

XO
Stacy

[Seshena36]

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If you get desperate for that peanut butter cup, I would recommend Blue Bunny's Carb Freedom Peanut Butter Fudge ice cream... Well, of course, when you can eat ice cream. I keep it around for when I get severe cravings. I just think about the craving, and then I think about the ice cream. I use the ice cream as a reward for not cheating, when I am seriously thinking about cheating. That, and remembering the taste of the ice cream helps to get the taste of what I'm craving, out of my head.

Replace the temptation with something that isn't readily available.

When I get to the dairy rung I'm going to run right out and buy some!! LOL....Just for a taste here and there in moderation of course.....thanks for the tip.

[Seshena36]

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Personally I like having the temptation around, it reinforces my will to stay thin and healthy. It's worth staying on this WOE, the rewards are far greater than the sacrifice.

Some things I find easy to resist...which actually has surprised me...but I think maybe some of these things have been bothering me or harder to resist because I have only being doing this for....well...a month as of today.....I'm sure it'll get easier as time goes by for me to resist things and to not salivate when I smell brownies baking in the oven...

[Seshena36]

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Panna Cotta. . . . my saving grace! It's incredibly easy to make (by the way, it's an Italian Sweet Cream dessert) . . .

Take 1 packet unflavored gelatin (use Knox brand, it's just better)
Sprinkle it over 3 tablespoons lukewarm water.
Mix so that it dissolves.
Wait 5 minutes.

In the meantime . . .
Take 2 cups heavy cream and put it in a saucepan with 1/3 cup Splenda and a splash of vanilla (probably 1-2 teaspoons - I just eyeball it because I LOVE vanilla).
Bring to a slow boil.
Mix in gelatin. Stir until well mixed.

Now, pour the cream mixture into 6 small bowls, ramekins, or 1-cup Tupperware/Glad containers (I use the Glad containers).
Put them all in the fridge to set.

And, voila, 6 desserts!

I got this recipe from Linda's site, http://users3.ev1.net/~fontlady/. There are other Induction-friendly sweets. I'm fond of this one because it's light and not too much like pudding, which I HATE! It's more like a custard. Nice stuff.

XO
Stacy

Mmmm that sounds yummy.....what time is dessert at your house? LOL
Thanks for the recipe and link Stacy....I'll check it out....I'm not much of a snacker or dessert eater but every now and again I do enjoy a little something sweet

[msnicksmom]

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You have learned your lesson lady And, unfortunately, these moments are part of life, having a bad day, somebody hurting our feelings, etc. Yes, keep some yummy legal snacks around for when you are actually HUNGRY, and a different plan for when you have an emotional moment. Journaling is great. Fast walking is great. Filing your nails, applying a specific lotion, doing upper body stretches. All of these are things your can condition yourself to do, instead of reaching for food.

Hugs and hugs and hugs. Like you don't have enough family stuff, having to deal w/smart aleck bf too??? I got your back...send him my way

[Seshena36]

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You have learned your lesson lady And, unfortunately, these moments are part of life, having a bad day, somebody hurting our feelings, etc. Yes, keep some yummy legal snacks around for when you are actually HUNGRY, and a different plan for when you have an emotional moment. Journaling is great. Fast walking is great. Filing your nails, applying a specific lotion, doing upper body stretches. All of these are things your can condition yourself to do, instead of reaching for food.

Hugs and hugs and hugs. Like you don't have enough family stuff, having to deal w/smart aleck bf too??? I got your back...send him my way

LOL Thanks msnicksmom....I have indeed learned my lesson....and I continue to learn each day.
I have in fact (okay everyone...get ready to be proud)...remembered to bring a small bag of the ready to eat salad, a package of ballpark hot dogs and i package of the cracker cut cheddar cheese with me to the office and placed them in the fridge. So anytime I forget my food at home or I need a snack..I have a little something to go and grab