Keira
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Post by Keira on Jun 4, 2013 0:48:07 GMT -8
Oh no, had a massive binge yesterday on junk food
stress brought it on
I had a big work assignement to do , which is 6 months overdue,
Due to my stress, depression with poa's, i had got an extension from work, but had to complete it this week,
so i stayed up for hours to do it.
old pattern of when i was younger and preparing for exams, used to eat high sugar foods to cope with stress, that is what i still do, although hadn't binged for a long time
now feel sick,and couldnt sleep well, plus feel unhealthy and beating myself up
only good thing is today is warm and sunny so will go for long walks today to heal my body, have thrown the remaining junk items away, and will start a new day today, thats all i can do, can't change my behaviour of last night Just got to learn from it, that in high stress, i need a back up plan, not food.
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Post by CodepNomore on Jun 4, 2013 4:51:23 GMT -8
I think you are doing great. You are in touch with how you are feeling. You are trying to stay busy, eat healthy and workout. However, you are new to all these so it could be somewhat overwhelming. You need more time to practice this new behavior until it becomes normal.
Rather than feeling bad for my slip, I celebrate my small successes by rewarding or giving myself a small gift.
It helps to keep a healthy snack handy. So when hunger strikes I am ready. If I wait until I become very hungry (starving), it only invites overeating.
Do something you like or enjoy in between of something you don't wanna do. That way, it is less stressful.
Take note of the things you are discovering and learning then apply it to move you forward even just one baby step at a time. Make a specific, realistic goal. Be patient and take your time.
You can do this! Say it loud!
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Post by Keira on Jun 4, 2013 10:56:35 GMT -8
Thanks, this helps.
The idea of rewards with small gifts on successes is great
And true, I did eat less earlier in the day, thinking it would help, but ended up triggering the binge instead. so key for me is regular meals
I also read the statement at the end of your post 'if you aren't happy being single you will never be happy in a relationship"
That clears a lot of chaos for me ! That helped me feel less stress.
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Post by CodepNomore on Jun 5, 2013 4:14:42 GMT -8
Yes rewarding our successes works well because it encouraged positive behavior. The more we give recognition to any positive action, the more we become inclined to do it.
For example, I have monthly goals and when I reached them, I treat myself for a spa or new dress or book or anything I want that I can afford. This in turn creates more motivation for me to reach more goals.
I write down everything clearly and highlight my successes. For my slip, I just take its lesson and move on.
Yes being in a relationship does not guarantee happiness especially when you are not happy on your own. It all starts from within.
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