Betsy.....Re: Stress Eating

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Hi Betsy,

Stress eating, idle eating, or boredom eating. All the same. We

need to find a way to handle it other than with food, OR with the

right foods. Not as easy done as it is said, I know...

While waiting for you surgery, if eating is the biggest problem for

you while stressing about it, you NEED to eat foods that are

practical and low points. Run for the veggies, berries, melons.

Keep busy, maybe there are lots of things you want to get done in the

home before you go, like digging out closets, cleaning etc. A great

stress reliever, and a good feeling knowing you got it done.. I know

I get a great satisfaction out of clearing junk from the house, stuff

I thought I just couldn't throw out. Straightening out closets, just

re-organizing things.. I find that closets alone take time. And what

about all those dresser drawers stuffed with stuff. Hours can pass

before you even realize you are a little hungry..

It would be nice to have lots of things prepared ahead for when you

are at home and recovering.

Having them portioned out, so that if someone else is getting them

for you , is a real plus. I have a sister-in-law who done just that.

She was going in for two operations that required her to practically

stay off her feet for quite awhile. She made sure she had all the

things she knew she really loved, from soups, rice dishes, veggie and

chicken dishes, muffins etc. She measured and weighed and put them in

baggies and throw away tupperware dishes. She even marked the points

on each one. She is still in the healing stage, since she just had

her operation and all she has to do is keep track of points. She is

able to stay on program, eat healthy and feels good about that

part...

If you knit or crochet, try a new pattern, see how far you get on it

before your surgery. Maybe try a little walking program when you feel

overwhelmed. It does not have to be a long one, just get out of the

house... Sometimes just a nice hot cup of coffee with a little

sweetener does the trick for me.. No tea when in this mood, because

tea always makes me want to eat. You will know what works.. all the

best to you....Kallie

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In Serious-Weight-Watchers , " Betsy " topgamma48@c...>

wrote:

Clear DayI have been on weight watchers since Feb. and have lost 25

pounds so far. I had been losing consistantly up until the last

couple of weeks. I have to have a hysterectomy on the 21st of this

month and it must be the stress that is making me want to eat. How

can I stop stressing and what can I do to get back on track. Any

ideas would be helpful. I have my weigh in tomorrow night and this

is the first time I really dread going because I am afraid I will

have a gain.

In His Grip!

Betsy from NC

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I just wanted to thank all you great people for all the great advice about my

stress eating. It has really helped. I even think Kallie has been in my

closets and chest of drawers, lol. It's like she knew the really needed to be

cleaned out. Thanks again for all the help. This group is the greatest!!

In His Grip!

Betsy from NC

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he

trusteth in thee. Isaiah 26:3

Each morning I wake up,

I choose to take a step forward,

A step back, or remain the same!