Mother's Day 2013!

Sun, 12 May 2013 04:24:25 EST

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Just for fun as we celebrate Mother's Day: How many children are you blessed with?

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We 2Vs are blessed with three "Blessings" - one son & two daughters!

Back to where I feel supported

Sat, 11 May 2013 12:39:35 EST

Hi everyone,

I'm Shannon. I was on here six years ago and lost 54 pounds. Kept it off but have 40 to go. This group has been so helpful in the past and I am excited to be back. Emotional eating has been a huge part of my life. I find the evenings the worst, just feel out of control. I'm ready to try again and work to get through the barrier of eating out of emotions. So nice to see all the support on here.

Slimming, sizzling summer ABCs

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:03:11 EST

A: Avocados...good for you, great in salads or by themselves...healthy type of fat too..enjoy!

How about a B tip from anyone?:)

I was doing so well...

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:21:18 EST

In November I realized that I had gained weight. It just creeped up on me and I didn't notice until I saw a picture of myself in which I looked huge. I got depressed about my weight and tried to diet but since I'm an emotional eater being depressed about my weight led to stuffing my face. For the past couple weeks I have actually been doing well on my diet. I have been making healthy choices, exercising, and eating around 1200 calories a day. I was feeling really proud of myself and confident...

May 6th - May 12th birthdays

Mon, 6 May 2013 07:30:57 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

MAY 8TH: KAREN91, ALLERSK

MAY 11TH: ADEBFIT

MAY 2ND: CHICK8526 HAPPY LATE BDAY
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for May 5th-May 12th

Sun, 5 May 2013 09:02:14 EST

Happy Cinco De Mayo everyone! It is a wonderful Sunday and we have a team member of the week to announce. This week we have JESSERMOVICK in the spotlight! Jessica is trying hard and has a pretty good streak going, but she is losing some momentum and could use some team support.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=JE
SSERMOVICK

Memorial Day Challenge

Sat, 4 May 2013 07:48:18 EST

i want to set a short term goal of 5 pds off by Memorial Day..anyone else want to join in?

My current weight 225.8..

Today made me realize :(

Fri, 3 May 2013 13:38:48 EST

I realized at work today how far I have to go. :( Apparently I *can* take scuba lessons but I'd look funny in a scuba suit. They didn't have a shirt to fit me at my volunteer work event. Then they had to order a men's size because the women's sizes didn't go high enough. Then I had to decline a volleyball tournament through work because I know I'd get too sweaty and gross. Today reeeeeally sent home the message that I seriously need to lose weight and get fit. Sorry, not a question I guess. B...

Little WooHoo....

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:22:16 EST

OK so one of my main triggers to eat due to emotional stress is my 5 yr old son. When he plays me up especially at bed time I tend to snack on anything I can find to try and calm down. He was awkward this evening and instead of turning to food I hoped on my exercise bike and pedaled like a mad woman for 15 minutes, then did reverse lunges with biceps curls (3 sets of 10) squat presses (3 sets of 10) and triceps dips (3 sets of 10). Followed by 15 minutes if stretching..

Chills in ...

April 29th - May 5th birthdays

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:33:15 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

APRIL 29TH: WARDMIC78

MAY 1ST: PAULAMCAMPBELL

MAY 3RD: FLYER99

MAY 4TH: TOONIE, CLASSYLADYMAY

MAY 5TH: BIERMA
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Newbie

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 02:44:12 EST

Hi All

I'm Dee and I'm struggling with emotional eating issues. Mainly boredem, but sometimes stress too.

Bad Day

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:07:42 EST

Hello Team,

Today (and yesterday) have been truly awful awful days and all I want to do right now is dive into a batch of brownies, or cookies, or a loaf of bread. Pretty much anything carby and delicious.

I'm trying to stay strong and resist the urge.

This is just silly

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:24:19 EST

Ok, I have and am super motivated. Yesterday I allowed myself to go over my calories by 300 -- not that much, it was a pre-Birthday celebration. I even worked out. I KNOW better than to weigh myself daily, but I was up five pounds! Yes, I know, it has to be water weight -- you can't gain five pounds in a day by eating 1700 calories. But I feel defeated and angry at myself. It's silly to be this overreactive, but it's my first gain in a month. Today is my Birthday, and instead of celebrating, ...

Team Member Of The Week for Apr 28th-May 5th

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:48:37 EST

Good morning fine spark friends, it's time again for a new team member of the week! This week we have BUGGLE3 in the spotlight here. She is a little new to the team, but seems to be off to a good start here.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=BU
GGLE3

weight loss/emotional eating support group?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:20:52 EST

If you were to attend a support group for emotional eating/weight loss (or if you already do!), what sort of topics would you want to see and how would you like to group to run? We are thinking of possibly starting such a group and I'm trying to generate ideas before proceeding! ;)

Thanks for any great insights you might have!! :D

Any sage advice on this one?

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:10:46 EST

So I'm sticking to my plan, eating right, working out -- and it's the dreaded plateau. Yes, I know the number on the scale isn't the only measurement that matters, but I know I'm an emotional eater -- which means it's easy for me to see defeat and give up. I'm determined not to do that this time! I believe holding onto my motivation and belief I can do this is the key to success. The trick? How do keep that motivation strong even if my weight loss isn't exactly what I was hoping for. Any advi...

April 22nd - April 28th birthdays

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:18:41 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

APRIL 22: XKUROIBARA

APRIL 23: JKSATHER2001

APRIL 24: JOANNEHOLL1, DRACOGRIFF

APRIL 25: ALNICKELS, LUNCHMOM1

APRIL 27: MARYLYN941

APRIL 28: KIKIMAV
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Getting past the over-eating hangover

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:19:42 EST

Hiya folks!
I have noticed something that will really effect my mood and motivation.
When I trip up at night and eat that extra piece of pizza I should have just ignored, or when I am watching TV and I end up eating a whole bag of cookies without realizing, I will usually feel crummy afterwards but tell myself, 'well, I will just do better tomorrow!'
Then the next morning I will end up feeling even worse! I will feel sluggish and a little depressed, which makes it that much har...

Tea Member Of The Week for Apr 21st-Apr 28th

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:47:43 EST

Hi there everyone, I hope the weekend is going well. We have a new team member of the week here and it is SPARKLISE! Lise Is doing really well and is on a great streak. Let's give her a hand.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=SP
ARKLISE

telling a partner?

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:27:59 EST

Do you have a partner (gf/bf, husband/wife)? If yes:

1) Did you tell them about your weight loss goal/efforts?

and

2) How do they support you?

and

3) Do you ever feel like they don't support you?

and

4) IF you've shared your goal, does this make you feel more accountable or more stressed?

Thanks!

Exercise as refuge

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:57:35 EST

I woke to non-stop coverage of events in Boston on the local public radio station. I listened while puttering around the apartment and on line and while making breakfast. So much of the coverage is repetitive. When it's not repetitive, much is non-news, such as an interview with the uncle of the brothers suspected of planting the bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Of the remainder, much is speculation.

What caught my attention was hearing about the streets of Boston...

Found a new book...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:46:25 EST

Hey all...I just wanted to chime in quickly that I found a book that seems to be promising so far (only in the first chapter) on the EE spectrum.

www.walmart.com/ip/21124368?wmlspart
ner=wlpa&adid=22222222227000000000&wl0
=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=
pla&veh=sem

This is the Walmart site, but I got mine on Amazon, and I'm sure there are other places. I like the idea of a formal step by step program that doesn't let you move on until yo...

help today! :)

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:38:27 EST

I am having a stressful and anxiety-filled morning and I am bound and determined NOT to let it turn into emotional eating. Any quick thoughts or advice on what to do to keep things in perspective? Im trying to remind myself that whatever mini crisis this may FEEL like, by tomorrow or the next day it will have passed. I can't control others, but I can control how I react and I can make a decision to feel good about the choices I pursue. But hey, I'd like a pint of ice cream right about now (h...

Something of a milestone

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:23:08 EST

Being the city sophisticate that I am, pshaw, SP trophies have had no significance to me. I've always deleted the email notifications almost before they appeared. They've been nothing other than the first-of-the-month, booby prize variety for attendance and the like.

Today is different. I just received a mid-month trophy for having reached 250 fitness minutes this month. Never before have I so much as reached 250 at a given month's end since joining SP in October, 2009. I'm waving ...

Newbie

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:36:11 EST

I joined Curves Complete this week and am so excited! I am looking forward to getting my body on the right track. I am looking forward to all I will learn being a part of this group.

New member

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:00:53 EST

Hi I am new to Sparkpeople. I am excited to see there is a group I fit into. I have been an emotional eater for as long as I can remember. It can be happy, sad , or anxiety. But, it has gotten way out of hand. I want to be healthy, but I know I am headed down the wrong road. I am going to try hard to work on this.

I want off this roller coaster

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:13:20 EST

I lose, I gain.
Over and over again.
I was down to 155 in December and now I am back up to 168
This is the story of my life.
I use the excuse that it is all just too overwhelming and I take on a "I don't care what I eat today" attitude. Then it extends to the week and then the month.
I exercise regularly through all of this. I just want to have the will power to stop eating.

wishing away April

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:38:12 EST

I have exams. Then a new job starts. Then a family visit down south (drama drama).

Kinda trying to get April over with. How can I keep motivated for the day to day when wishing away the month? Silly question maybe.

(BTW, excited for the job, just another big transition.)

April 15th - April 21st birthdays

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:55:39 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

APRIL 17: AVERYWHITEWIND

APRIL 18: STEPH9538, CHERYL_ANNE

APRIL 20: SOLOCONTINUTITY

APRIL 21: 2PRINCESS7
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for Apr 14th-Apr 21st

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:33:50 EST

Good Morning, I hope everyone is having a good day so far. It's time to announce the new team member of the week and it is MUFFIY831! She has been doing pretty well so far on her journey, but needs a little help to keep on going strong. Let's give her a big cheer!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=MU
FFIY831

Time to be back to "normal"?

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 01:11:04 EST

How many days does it usually take you to level out/feel "OK" again after eating too much? Like a family gathering dinner or holiday, etc.?

I mean, where you don't still have 5 lbs (maybe exaggerated) of food in your stomach and your bloat has gone away, etc.

Frustrated with a medical situation

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:41:45 EST

I'm scheduled for a colonoscopy next Thursday. The preparation instructions indicate no aspirin for a week prior. My regular doctor, who is a primary and cardiology provider with my Medicare HMO and from whom the gastro doctor wanted clearance and an EKG (I have a history of two stents), prefers that I not quit my daily, low-dose aspirin. While I was at his office, he put a call in to the gastro, who did not respond while I was there. My doctor never heard from the gastro. I called the latter...

Dry Hangover

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:02:27 EST

When I was in therapy many years ago, the therapist likened my bingeing to a drunk bingeing on alcohol and waking up the next morning with a hangover. That's how I feel today. Hung over.

Yesterday was horrific. I went to a cooking and eating program at a restaurant. Part of something I belong to. I did not know what to expect. Well, the theme was brunch. Oh boy. Monkey bread, almond cake, strata with spinach and tomatoes, some asparaus and ham (I eat neither asparagus nor h...

My name is Debby and I am an emotional eater

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:12:30 EST

I usually suffer from this in the evenings and late at night. I am already on medications for panic and anxiety that mostly help with my panic attacks, which usually lead to emotional eating. I have been a member of SP since the end of February and have lost 16 lbs, thus far. But I seem to have hit a wall. Any advice/help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

Just Joined

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:28:29 EST

Hello Everyone, I just joined this team and hope to keep in contact with all. Emotional eating, especially at night when I am bored is my downfall. I do fine during the day but as soon as it gets dark I feel I have to eat! Any suggestions? I would appreciate everyone. Have a great day.

waking up

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 01:41:30 EST

Do other people have trouble waking up in the morning too?

I heard that if you sleep well/proper, you should wake up feeling refreshed.

Do any of you wake up refreshed?

I'd love this! But don't think I've experienced it.

April 8th - April 14th birthdays

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:45:12 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

APRIL 8: SRWINN

APRIL 9: CMESPARK

APRIL 11: JILLP124

APRIL 12: MAEBEA40, SWTHNY-, IMSOOZEEQ

APRIL 13: JMZINCT

APRIL 14: CONNIEBUG, CMORISAK
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

A Spark Newbie... :)

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 22:31:43 EST

Hi All! My name is Kim. I'm on here to lose weight & make some friends along my journey. I am shy .. so if you don't see me around.. it's just of my shyness. I am however working on my shyness & hopefully I will be able to come out of my shell every so often and post a message on here .. or two. ;)

So, I just wanted to say "hi" and do a quicky intro. :) Hope to get to know some of you! :)

Have a great spark filled night.... & best of luck on your own journey'...

An obnoxiously triumphant day

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:17:35 EST

I don't recall how much of my pertinent history I've jotted down here. I have a lapband, lost a lot of weight and regained about 2/3 of it. I began eating properly a week ago and had the band adjusted tighter mid-week. Also endeavoring to develop something new -- an exercise habit. I got to the local Y a week ago and not again until today. In between I've been doing some 10-minute stints at home.

Today's exercise and the thought process that got me there were blasted triumphs....

New to this forum

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:23:53 EST

I have just joined Sparkpeople and thought it important to join this forum, as I seem to like to eat at the trigger of an emotion or for that matter...when the wind changes direction.

New to the team

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 12:06:29 EST

I've been Sparking for a little over a month now but never got around to checking out all the teams I could be a part of in order to help me on my journey.

I'm your typical emotional eater: basic hunger is the lowest on the totem pole of reasons why I eat.

I'm hoping to bond with some of you so we can get through the hard times together and meet all of our goals.

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Team Member Of The Week for Apr 7th-Apr 14th

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 10:42:53 EST

Good morning fellow sparkers, we have a new team member of the week to announce here and this week it is WRITINGBLUEHAWK! She is trying hard to get her entire program going in the right direction and so far has done pretty well. She has even lost over 50 pounds!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=WR
ITINGBLUEHAWK

Emotional Eating Victory

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:39:04 EST

Had she lived, today would have been my grandmother's birthday. It is a very tense time for my family. My mother does not handle it well at all. We all had dinner as a family this evening. Everyone else did the customary overeating and drinking that we seem to do in both good times and bad. But I made good choices, avoided the junk, did not consume alcohol. All of these things are ways that we have historically dealt with pain and joy in my family. But today, I was able to be physically...

Oceana

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 23:32:46 EST

Hi! I'm new to this team. I had been on SP a few years ago and have regained some of the weight lost. So I am here to DO THIS this time! ;) Looking forward to getting to know everyone. :)

I'm 29 years old from up north Canada (the north OF Canada, heh). Have a partner and a bunch of fur babies. ;) Work as a counsellor and advocate for mental health. (More info on my SP page.)

Battling Diabetes

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 17:05:23 EST

If this can help someone please read it.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_jo
urnal_individual.asp?blog_id=5313808

New Member

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:09:46 EST

Hey! I'm Tammy just started tracking my food last week. Weight has always went up and down. However I'm tired of the way I look and is a constant battle with weight. By tracking my weight I hope to create a healther lifestyle of the way I eat and loose inches..My goal is 50 pounds..and maintain....

New Member

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 20:25:56 EST

Hi all, I just joined. I look forward to receiving the Spark Solution in May. I am caring for my Mom and have three grown children. I have lost 43 pounds and want to loss 5 more. I am a maintainer. I look forward to meeting you. Linda from bean town

Happy to have found this site

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 21:58:58 EST

Hi, my name is Dennis and I started with sparkpeople on 1/8/2013 because I liked this sites goals of helping people lose weight and in the process change peoples lives for the better. My goal it to lose 60 pounds over this year which would put me under 200 pounds for the first time in 20 years. I started playing tennis which has been a great aid to my weight loss to date. In the first three months I've lost 22 pounds which puts me a third of the way to my present goal. I hope to meet ma...

Just Joined

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 12:47:30 EST

Hi I am Debbie. I just joined EE today. I have struggled with EE for about 10 years that I can really remember but possibly my whole life. I am slowly trying to learn to replace EE with other things like taking walks, taking time to myself when needed, & reading. Hoping to connect with other people that have found ways to help with EE.

I have fallen off

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:00:38 EST

I have fallen off the horse the past few days. I know I shouldn't have excuses but I do. :/ Thursday there was a large disagreement with my daughters pediatrician and I. She feels that adhd is a parenting issue. Long story! I felt very defeated over her saying this. Any hoot Thursday I'm taking her to another dr that works with adhd. Than I worked about 37 hours in three days and wasn't able to eat right. Friday I got a good walk in while at work took a couple of my guys with me and they walk...

April 1st - April 7th birthdays

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 07:47:59 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

APRIL 1: LINDA!

APRIL 2: BLUEYES1968

APRIL 3: ONICAM

APRIL 4: 1LITTLEJO, PERMSOUL, CUBKATIE

APRIL 5: KAMCCLARY, BEACHPLUMFARM, EPIGIRL49

APRIL 6: MANTY526, ISLAYY

APRIL 7: CZAYAS09
may your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

April Goals

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 00:39:27 EST

We are beginning a new month which means new goals. Please join the Emotional Eaters goals. Please go to our team page to join one or more goals.

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 31st- Apr 7th

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 09:53:25 EST

Good morning and Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate. We have a new team member of the week to announce here and it is PSU460! She is trying hard to get herself moving and be strong here and could use some help and support big time.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=PS
U460

Emoticon: share one just because!

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:27:07 EST

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newbie

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:40:48 EST

Hi everyone! I just joined Sparkpeople and I am so excited to finally have support on my journey. I have been on a rollercoaster ride for the past 10 years with my weight going up and down - more ups unfortunately. It all started with being ordered on bedrest during my first pregnancy. Then a lot of stressful events happened over the next 9 yrs. I have finally realized that the word diet should be taken out of our vocabulary. It is a lifestyle we are all choosing and I want to be healthy not ...

I didn't binge

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:26:25 EST

A couple of weeks ago I was doing really well with eating right and staying on track. Then I found out that my coworker's husband passed away pretty unexpectedly. I got very emotional and was really sad for my coworker, and pretty much the first thing I did was run out to a convenience store and get really yummy junk food and stuff it all in my mouth. Then I went home and did the exact same thing. I know I've had emotional eating issues for a long time and I've spent the past couple of we...

That's it, I'm giving up!

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:36:37 EST

Peanut butter that is... I REFUSE to allow myself to give in to trigger foods that start full on binges. This month I vow to eat more veggies to fill myself up, no dip, no spreads, nothing "sweet" on the side. I'm going to eat less carbs that spike cravings and I'm staying away from my beloved nuts... I'm not even going to allow myself to bake anything!

I think I've been really needing to just get mad at myself, instead of sad for myself, because sadness and loneliness just led...

New

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:32:39 EST

Hi! My name is Heather. I'm 33yrs old, married to a wonderful man and we have 3 kids together. I am what I consider an "extreme emotional eater." I say that because once something happens, doesn't matter if its good or bad, I eat and eat and eat... rinse and repeat. I do this all the time. In the past, I have done well with losing weight, only to have something happen, or get super lazy and gain it all back. I honestly have not figured out how to stop the emotional eating, but I know here...

I'm new to this team and....

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:50:00 EST

not sure how to be a part of it. Thank you to Debbie and to Linda for the welcome. It's already comforting to be with others who understand the turning to food whenever.....a problem arises. Perhaps I can just post here instead ? Does that work? Won't know until we try.

March 25th - March 31st birthdays

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:28:17 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

MARCH 25: ISEFLUFFY

MARCH 26: ROSE284

MARCH 29: JOHNSJ1

MARCH 30: CHALEY3

MARCH 31: CALVIND
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

New

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:46:42 EST

Hi, I am new here and to Spark. I need to control the way I eat both to lose weight and control my diabetes better, but eating when I'm stressed or bored is such a problem for me. I'm glad I found this team!

Heya

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:53:21 EST

Finally got around to introducing myself, tired of feeling isolated and out of control of my eating, when I'm bored or lonely, I'm from western canada and a mommy of 2, I'm also stay at home, so it's easy to get pent up and lonely, hubby doesn't share any of my fitness, or healthy eating habits, I try hard to not let him rub off on me. Hope to start blogging as well.

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 24th-Mar 31st

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:52:42 EST

Hello everyone, I hope you are all doing well today. We have a new team member of the week to announce and it is NELSONCHERYL59! Cheryl is doing a wonderful job and working hard for her program here. Let's give her a hand.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=NE
LSONCHERYL59

Free "Hungry for Change" screening

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:17:35 EST

Hi, All,

There's a 1.5 hour documentary called "Hungry for Change" available free until March 31st. You sign in with your name and email. I found it to be informative, with people such as Dr. Christine Northrup being interviewed.

Here's the link:

www.hungryforchange.tv/free-worldwid
e-online-screening

NYC (Manhattan) gym 'buddy?'

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:56:09 EST

I have a membership at the Y on East 14th St., but haven't been successful at getting myself in there. The one time I went was because a friend who works out all the time went with me as a guest.

If I had someone to get together with, I know I'd move my bones over there.

Anyone local in the same position?

struggling

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:26:51 EST

Hi team,

I am really struggling with emotional eating the past 3 weeks. I have order out at lest 5 times some weeks every day for the past 3 weeks. I am so frusturated with myself. I know that this is not going to help me with my weightloss goals. I am 278 pounds and i need to lose at least 100 pounds by the end of the year. I feel so hopless. I don't know what to do anymore. Take out food is like an adiction to me. I don't know how to gain back control. I need help someone please ...

newbie

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:27:22 EST

im Becky and sure hope I can gemyself on track again, very happy to have found this group:-)

newbie

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:18:13 EST

im Becky and sure hope I can gemyself on track again, very happy to have found this group:-)

Hi! I need some encouragement

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:54:11 EST

Hi all-
I am feeling so fat today! I am Sara and I just joined this site. I am excited about starting fresh with new goals but I am definitely going to need the support of members on this site to follow through with my weight loss plan.

A few years ago I lost 30 pounds. I kept it off for 3 years! But my worst nightmare is coming true... I am gaining it back 46

I have gained about 15 pounds over the past 6 months. It all started when I moved and got a n...

March 18th - March 24th birthdays

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:28:54 EST

Let's celebrate todays birthdays

MARCH 18: LUANN7, LIFEJUGGLER

MARCH 19: GEORGIAGIRL26

MARCH 20: WHOAXMIDGET

MARCH 21: MISS3EVA21

MARCH 22: MISSALICEGA

MARCH 23: CSYMON123

MARCH 24: WINDSONG24
may your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 17th-Mar 24th

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 14:15:26 EST

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! I hope everyone is able to enjoy the day. We have a team member of the week to announce and this week it is CARILOUIE! She has been a faithful sparker for 4 years now and has made great strides here. Let's show her how much she means here.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=CA
RILOUIE

I've fallen off the wagon, but haven't given up.

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:47:31 EST

No big trauma, just small stuff (neglecting my food journal, getting busy, becoming isolated) which has put me far off the path.

Need to get ready for work, but I just wanted to get back into circulation.

Take care, everyone, and have a safe St. Patrick's Day! (I live in Chicago, so staying safe on this day is important. 30

All the best,
Laura

Greetings

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 22:19:25 EST

Hi. I joined Spark People a while back and lost 20 lbs. But because of my almost life-long struggle with emotional eating, I am slowly starting to gain the weight back. My goal is to lose another 20 lbs, but I can't seem to get the emotional eating under control. Anyway, hope to get some inspiration from this board 30

Overcoming Emotional Hunger

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:12:37 EST

Anybody want to join me in overcoming emotional hunger?
Please share what worked for you today.

From past experience I know I eat mindlessly and for any reason. So I will get in the habit of being aware of what and why I eat.

Plan:
1. Each day plan all my meals and snacks
2. Eat only at meal or snack times
3. Notice when I am satisfied and stop
4. Have reminders at the table and on the frig
5. Notice on how I can improve
6. Track...

Keep the "I love SP" at the top of the page!

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:19:52 EST

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Spelling Bee (10+ letter words A-Z)

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:50:47 EST

I have seen this game played & thought it might interest some here on the EE team. Enjoy!

If you get stuck for a word - checking in the dictionary is perfectly all right! 149

alphabetically

I'm in a Dangerous Place

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:23:48 EST

I need Help!!!

I suffer from an inflammatory arthritic condition akin to Lupus.....extremely painful, everywhere. Plus I have two 'ruined' knees that need replacing. I've been on a cocktail of meds; an opiate, a quinine based med, and a steroid (prednisone). My new rheumy has taken me off the prednisone (long story)......and the pain, which had moderated with this cocktail - had returned, big time. How I'll deal with this - is too complicated to go into here.

My probl...

Last one to post wins!

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 11:37:44 EST

I saw this fun & pointless game out there in "SP land" & thought it might bring some enjoyment here at the EE team.

Just post whatever hits your fancy. 137

God bless!

Ima is winning! 104

March 11th - March 17th birthdays

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:43:10 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

MARCH 12: EXPLORERMOM, HEALTHYONE2008

MARCH 14: AK_SHARPES

MARCH 15: SLIMPJ2

MARCH 17: PATRICIAANN46
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Hello, I'm Bree

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:10:44 EST

Hello Team Members, my name is Bree and I am a 25 year old mother of 2 boys and a full time student. I am an emotional eater, I eat because I'm happy, sad, stressed, bored, etc. and I feel that is hurting my weight loss chances and I am hoping I can find ways to change my eating habits.

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 10th-Mar17th

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:38:00 EST

Hello everyone, it's that time again, we have a new team member of the week to announce and it is COCK-ROBIN! He has been a dedicated sparker and has made great strides on this journey. Let's give him a big hand.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=CO
CK%2DROBIN

Easter EE ABCs

Sat, 9 Mar 2013 05:49:38 EST

Another major eating holiday this month..get in gear now for surviving and losing through it!

A: Apples..eat one before leaving for a family dinner..a healthy appetizer!

First OA Meeting and a Scary Realization

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:22:07 EST

I wrote earlier that I'd let you know about my first meeting. I attended the "We Agnostics" meeting last evening, only one long-term member, another newcomer and me. There are five regulars, but for their own reasons, the others were absent. I'm disappointed by the small number and would have expected a large meeting for the particular population. Based on one thing, though, that the long-term member said, I will take time to explore whether an adapted version of 12-step is for me.

Frustrated

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 15:48:04 EST

Ok since I decided to do something about my weight and health I started tracking my calories. I'm doing this to stay accountable to myself. Everyday I end up going over. Not by much between 100-300 everyday. At the end of the week those calories add up. I know I'm just starting out yet I'm frustrated by this.

Any advice? I have 100 calorie packs. :/

Thanks!

Anger as a trigger

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:58:28 EST

So I've been dealing with some heavy emotional triggers this past while. I couldn't really pinpoint it, or rather I was so wrapped up in the binge that I couldn't see past it to what was happening.

I've moved away from the binge and started examining what I was feeling and why. It really came down to anger and suppressing it. For a long time I was told that I had such a temper, so I think I worked on it, but probably not in the most positive way. I worked on it by 'eating my a...

Joined Today

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 09:51:55 EST

Hi,
I just joined this group today and am thankful that you all are here. I am an emotional eater/boredom eater and need people who have been there and are conquering it to walk beside me. I look forward to following your posts.
Patti

The Connection Between Sugar and Type II Diabetes

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:06:25 EST

Hi, All,

There's a New York Times article about a recent study linking the two. It's quite sobering...

opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/0
2/27/its-the-sugar-folks/#more-140589

Shop Around for the Costs of Medical Care

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 17:04:47 EST

Hi, All,

Here's an interesting article about the above. Enjoy!

posts.dailyworth.com/posts/1750-get-
that-mri-cheaper

March 4th - March 10th birthdays

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 08:38:45 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

MARCH 5: CL2MGUNN

may your birthday be filled with joy and happiness

Compulsive Eating/E motional Eating?

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 18:26:04 EST

I hope to hear from those who are knowledgeable. Are compulsive eating and emotional eating one and the same? If not, do they intersect here and there? Or are they entirely separate challenges?

I'm still weighing whether OA and I may be a good fit and, in the process, the above questions came up.

Since OA deals with "compulsive eating," I'm wondering if it's an appropriate option for me. I'm not sure if I'm compulsive as well as emotional about food, or "merely emotiona...

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 3rd-mar 10th

Sun, 3 Mar 2013 11:21:10 EST

Good morning everyone, I hope everyone is having a good day so far. We have a new team member of the week today and it is THATPASTRYGIRL! She has come back to sparking again after a break and is trying to find her inner spark to keep on moving.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=TH
ATPASTRYGIRL

Been thinking of joining EE for a while...

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 06:22:23 EST

...and now, when I did an SP search for Overeaters Anon, I clicked on a topic in the team. Voila! It was nice, though not surprising, to see the names of teammates from other SP groups on the topic, begun nine or 10 days ago.

In short I have what is probably a life-long history of eating compulsively out of emotions. I resumed it on almost a daily basis several months ago, making a significant contribution to the 70 regained pounds of the 115 I'd lost. I'm in the process of wo...

Hi guys!

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 13:34:22 EST

OK I self-diagnosed, then went to my doctor to confirm that I suffer from Binge Eating Disorder
www.helpguide.org/mental/binge_eatin
g_disorder.htm
She suggested that I talk with a counselor, which I will do. I posted this on my blog and one of my followers referred me to this group.
I know that talking helps--just venting to my Dr helped a ton and I think we were able to pinpoint the trigger this time. If it was the same trigger every time, it'd be easy to...

Work out questions

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:17:02 EST

I know this should seem like a no brainier however I need some help. Ladies what do you pack in a gym bag? What do you suggest to eat before a work out and after? I joined a gym to at least use a treadmill. :) Just starting out how many days a week should I go for and how long of a workout. I was thinking three days a week for at least a half hour. Thanks!

I did it again

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:41:21 EST

Hi Team,

I can't believe that i did it again. I order out yesterday from Boston Pizza and i told myself that i will not order out anymore food. Then today what do i do i order kuntucky. What is wrong with me? Why do i continue to do this when i know it is not helping me. I have a goal of losing at least 100pounds by the end of the year and this is not helping me reach this goal. I am so frusturated with myself. It is going to be hard enough for me to lose weight since i can't exer...

INNER STRUGGLE

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:27:05 EST

I am having a huge struggle right now and that's in staying in sparkpeople. Sparkpeople is terrific and I think it helps thousands of people every day. But I'm thinking that maybe for me, I need to step back from things like this. I know I've left sp a number of times and have come back but I really wonder if it's helping me, being here, or if it just keeps me more focused on the "diet" instead of the healthy living I'm working towards. I feel it's more of a crutch at this point for me.

Hi All!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:13:20 EST

213 Hi! I recently joined the team and I don't think I said 'hi' to everyone. My plan is that this is the last time I will be saying that it is my "first day" of my new program. I eat when I am:
4
Sad
Mad
Lonely
Bored
Anxious
Frustrated
Tired
Just need something to do with my hands
and of course.. hungry... but that's not that often. Most of the time I eat it is for one of the other reasons.
Unfortunately, my t...

New To This Team

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:57:24 EST

Hello,
My name is Kathy and I came upon this team through SparkCoach. I guess I never thought of myself as a emotional eater, but I know that every time I go to one of my jobs I always eat. Even if I bring healthy things, my hand goes into the animal cracker jar, or if there is food out I must try a bite or two of everything. There is a lot going on at this job, but I guess I just denied that I was stressed. Or it is a very bad habit.
Anyway, hope you don't mind me joining the team...

Why oh Why

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:25:58 EST

Why do I run for the bread when I get home from work - even when I'm not hungry. I consume so many calories in such a short time - and feel worse than when I started. It's so automatic.
I think I'm going to try to walk around the block instead - groan. But I'm desperate to see if it will work.
24

Hello

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:40:48 EST

Hi-
I just joined the site this week. I am an emotional eater with about 55 more pounds to lose. I am down 26 from the beginning of this journey and am looking for a way to stay motivated. I joined a Biggest Loser competition in my town that ends on March 9th and I am concerned that once that push is gone, I will revert to old ways. I just finished reading the book Weight Loss for People Who Feel Too Much and I am also incorporating some ideas from that as well. It's a journey, right?

My intro

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:26:27 EST

Food what a word that brings up so many emotions. It is a necessary evil. Something that us as humans cannot live without. Yet, it is something I struggle with deeply. It is a battle. Food has always been there thru the good times and the bad times. Some are addicted to drugs,cigarettes, spending, gambling. The list goes on. My addiction as you guessed it, food. I have watched family and friends battle this enemy. Somehow food always wins. I don't 100% understand this battle. I don't even com...

PMS and Bingeing

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:42:30 EST

I did not binge yesterday but I did eat more than intended. I ate lots of salted almonds (about twice what I ordinarily might) and I ate two helpings at dinner. It wasn't until my husband pointed out that TOM is on the way that I realized PMS might be the culprit.

Do you find yourself struggling with bingeing around that time of the month? How do you cope with it?

Thanks!

February 25th 0 March 3rd

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 07:58:24 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

FEBRUARY 25: CHARMIN944, THAITIEN, CINDY-K, DONNYE2008 AND ALEX MY DAUGHTER TURNS 5

FEBRUARY 26: SUNNYRUTH

FEBRUARY 27: CAMIL_GABY, ROBBIE53

FEBRUARY 28: WOMANATWORK1, BCSANDRALEE

MARCH 1: GRAMMYMEL, TERRY631

MARCH 2: TWINBASKET

MARCH 3: MEGLUVS2RUN, SODELIGHT05, STILLKICKIN19
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

just joined xxx

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:33:13 EST

hello everyone just saying hi just getting used to this site working things out getting the hang of it haha xxx

Team Member Of The Week for Feb 24th-Mar 3rd

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:51:42 EST

Good morning all, I hope everything is going well for my fellow sparkers. We have a new team member of the week to announce here and it is PRETTYPITHY! She is really making some good strides here and is doing well. Let's give her a big hand for her hard work.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=PR
ETTYPITHY

"Top 10 Reasons Why the BMI Is Bogus"

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:26:23 EST

I already knew a lot about this, but I still need to be reminded once in awhile:

www.npr.org/templates/story/story.ph
p?storyId=106268439

What do you do

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 20:35:59 EST

When you want to eat just because?

DO you do something else to distract that wanna eat feeling?

If so what?

Disappointed in my self

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:08:54 EST

hi I'm so disappointed in my weight loss progress am going backwards 228 i know what I'm doing wrong but can'nt seem to stop myself from doing it' its those darn carbs for supper I have late at night that I grave 29

Hello!! I am an emotional eater

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:24:23 EST

Well If I am honest with myself and everyone maybe I can tackle this issue. I love to eat!! but the problem comes when I just can't stop!!! Like today I had 3 slices of pizza(1 slice for breakfast(8:30a) and 2 slices for lunch 1:30p), 3 hot wings and a bowl of cereal(the hot wings and cereal around 5:30).....but I am still hungry!! my mind is thinking of what I can go grab to eat. So many things run through my mind that it is driving me crazy!!! My mind is so focused on food right now which...

"The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food"

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:17:35 EST

Hi, All,

Here's a rather long article that's truly a fascinating read!

www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/magazine/
the-extraordinary-science-of-junk-food
.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0&ref=general&src=me

"The Eater's Agreement"

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:17:59 EST

Hi, All,

Reading this literally gave me goosebumps! Enjoy!

psychologyofeating.com/the-eaters-ag
reement/

Intuitive Eating

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:56:11 EST

I'm trying to practice intuitive eating according to the book Normal Eating for Normal Weight. I gauge my hunger on a scale of 1 to 10. I eat when it falls to a 4 (Slightly uncomfortable. You're just beginning to feel signs of hunger) or below and then eat until I reach a 5 (Comfortable. You're more or less satisfied, but could eat a little more) or 6 (Perfectly comfortable. You feel satisfied).

I find that I am eating much, much less this way and I feel much less hunger, too. B...

quick! i need a distraction! want to binge

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:15:57 EST

Very emotional today..was good all last week today i want to binge. I am extremely stressed out about finances, upset at my mother. And theres 1/4 of hubbys birthday cake from scratch calling out to me.

struggli g:having the right food in the house

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:27:09 EST

Okay, I just began last week and have now found my biggest challenge is to have the right food in the house. I just printed some recipes. But I am overwhelmed. It is a lot of work to plan meals. Any ideas on some easy snacks to have in the fridge when you find yourself wanting to eat? I guess changing my eating habits is going to be more difficult than I expected.
Could use some help.
Tammy

Overeaters Anonymous

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:44:56 EST

Does anyone have any experience with OA? I'm trying to figure out if it is for me. I know I have issues with emotional eating but I'm not sure I'm a "compulsive eater." I binge from time to time but not in super huge quantities and not very regularly. I'd like to hear more about it if anyone knows anything.

The Island Where People Forget to Die

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:14:09 EST

Hi, All,

Here's a rather long, but interesting article in the New York Times about health and longevity.

Enjoy!

www.nytimes.com/2012/10/28/magazine/
the-island-where-people-forget-to-die.
html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&

February 18th - February 24th birthdays

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 07:46:31 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

FEBRUARY 20: MICHELERAE53

FEBRUARY 23: GIGI-NICOLE, GYPSYWOLF

FEBRUARY 24: MARCY07
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for Feb 17th-Feb 24th

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 14:07:53 EST

Hello wonderful sparkers, I hope everyone s doing well today. We have a fresh new team member of the week to announce here and it is HORSESHOEHONEY! She has been trying hard, but could use some help and support on her journey here. I know we can be here for her.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=HO
RSESHOEHONEY

Hello

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:50:45 EST

I just realized it yesterday when ever someone says somthing that is hurtful or demeaning I stuf food in my mouth so this team looks like where I belong I really want to get more healthy.

My introduction

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:12:22 EST

I have struggled with emotional eating for 16 1/2 years...it specifically began the night my mother died. In the middle of the night, out of grief, I ate an entire apple pie someone brought to my house. I recognize that I have an emotional food addiction, and I am on path of conquering it for good!!! I can co this!!! 214

are YOU keeping your emotions in check?

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:15:30 EST

I have not had an episode all week! :) i have avoided stressful and upsetting situations and not had the urge to emotionally eat. :)

How about you?

Hello there!

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:25:03 EST

My name is Laurie. I just joined this team. I've finally realized the thing that keeps me fat is not addressing and overcoming emotional eating. I kept thinking tracking and exercising would keep emotional eating under control, but it just doesn't work that way. Apparently all of you have already figured that one out. I hope to learn from your wisdom!

New to this team, and back on track

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:46:43 EST

Good morning, everyone!

Happy to be a part of this team, since emotional eating is at the core of my weight issues.

After several days of overeating, I got back on track yesterday, and lost 1.6 pounds! I know it's only a start (and probably water weight), but MAN O MAN does that feel good.

Enjoy your day, and thanks in advance for your support! 244

Laura

Hi, I'm new here

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:26:27 EST

Hi. I just joined this team today. I am definitely an emotional eater. I eat when I'm stressed, worried, sad, bored...you get the idea. It is almost like I don't even think, I just eat!

"What You Think of Me is None of My Business"

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:42:09 EST

Hi, All,

Here's a link to the article with the above title.

Enjoy!

www.peertrainer.com/how_to_live_with
out_apology.aspx

Feb. 11th - Feb. 17th birthdays

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:18:56 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays.

FEBRUARY 14: JULESP58

FEBRUARY 17: FLEMIDG
may your birthday be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for Feb 10th-Feb 17th

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:46:34 EST

Good morning everyone, I hope we are all doing well this morning. We have a team member of the week to announce today and it is CMADELINE1! Madeline has been doing pretty well with her program so far, but could use some help and support to keep her on the right track here.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=CM
ADELINE1

Hello and an Introduction

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 18:13:53 EST

Greetings everyone,

My name is Gwen and I have joined this team in an attempt to get a grip on my out of control dieting mentality. After 3 days of sobbing, I am surrending this disease. I say disease because it is so unhealthy for my mental and physical state and I can't seem to help myself. I need to let you know that I am 18 months sober from alcohol and 21 days nicotine free. I will be 51 years old tomorrow and I am waving the white flag. I have suffered from some kind of ...

HI, I'm Gayle and I'm Mad as H***!!!

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 15:19:59 EST

HI everyone,

Yes, I am Gayle, and yes, I am mad as hell. I hope you'll indulge me and allow me to vent.

I am an incredibly dysfunctional emotional eater. And it makes me angry! Where did I learn this, why did I learn this, and why even knowing it can't I seem to stop it? I want to be able to eat like everyone else. I see people around me eating and they eat only when they are hungry. Not bored or tired or stressed. Why can't I? I absolutely HATE this about myse...

A place to belong

Sat, 9 Feb 2013 13:58:50 EST

I am an emotional eater - especially at night. I also have been struggling with not having wine at night (which makes me eat more). Giving things up that you love (or think you love) is so difficult. What do you replace them with? Menopause on top of this and turning 50 is icing on the cake. But I am not going to minimize my life any longer. I want to have the option to be physical again. this weight is so limiting. I would love to make some friends that can relate and be supportive.
Tam...

Hey everyone!

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:28:37 EST

Hello! My name is Sara. I joined SP on Monday but haven't had the chance to get on the boards and introduce myself!
I am 26 years old. I have a 2 year old daughter. I have been struggling with my weight for about 5 years now. I haven't been serious about losing my weight until I crept up to 220.
So here I am! I am very much an emotional eater and that is one of the biggest things I am trying to work on.
Glad to be here and can't wait to meet some great people!

Hello

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 20:56:45 EST

I've been using SP for just a few days now. I've got a whole lot of stress in my life at the moment so naturally I decided this would be a great time to resume my weight loss. 246

I can't control what is happening around me so perhaps I can get some satisfaction from controlling me. That's the thought anyway. Usually though, stress sends me right to the fridge. One of my go to foods is equal amounts of peanut butter and honey. When angry, hurt, etc. I'll just pou...

Super Bowl Recovery

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:15:27 EST

Hi everyone,
I ate far too many chips and guacamole, candy, and tacos last night during Super Bowl. Oh my am I feeling it today. What is difficult about getting back on track after a big calorie day is that the next day you crave high carb and high sodium foods. Any football fans out there suffering today also?

Feb. 4th - Feb. 10th birthdays

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 08:04:08 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

FEBRUARY 5: SKFEREBEE, SK8NCHUTE

FEBRUARY 7: SPARLYEYES71

FEBRUARY 8: JAZZ114, WINNIE-POOH

FEBRUARY 9: HEINZER98

FEBRUARY 10: SNICOLE1984, 11TERRY20
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for Feb 3rd-Feb 10th

Sun, 3 Feb 2013 10:52:53 EST

Good morning and happy Sunday to everyone. We have a new team member of the week here and it is GOOSIEMOON! She has been going strong and is very close to her goals here. Let's give her a hand for everything.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=GO
OSIEMOON

How to handle sugar and carb cravings

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 19:54:55 EST

Hi, All,

Here's an article by the author of Sugar Shock. It's entitled "Craving Sugar and Carbs? Make them your allies instead!".

Enjoy!

www.healyourlife.com/author-connie-b
ennett/2013/01/wisdom/inspiration/crav
ing-sugar-and-carbs

Valentines Day Victories

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 07:58:34 EST

This EE prone holiday is approching..let's arm ourselves with fundamental ABC tips.

A: Always eat in plain sight of people when possible..EE folks like solitude when indulging..walk on by the candies in the break room!

Anyone want to offer a b tip?

Possible shoulder surgery

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 01:02:26 EST

Hi, team members ... 41

I just thought I would keep my team member friends updated. Looks like the fall I took (an earlier message) has now resulted into possibly needing shoulder surgery. I'll find out more next week.

Anyhoo, I'm totally benched exercise wise BUT I am still staying positive and find that I order a fruit salad everytime I look at the desserts at the diner. So far, this is working for me!

I find that when I am "tempted" to have ...

Emotional or Mindless? Not sure....

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:10:28 EST

Hello!

I have been an over-snacker for years. I can usually be fine most of the day, but when I get home from work - I just want to eat! I have filling breakfast/lunch, and yes, sometimes I'm actually hungry at that time, but other times, I just want to eat for the sake of eating.

And after 7pm - oh man! The munchies hit hard!

I'm not sure if it's some sort of emotional thing: tired, relaxation, "date night with a movie must have snacks as well"sort of thin...

Lettuce for bread

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:11:18 EST

The worst time of day for over eating, for me, is the evening. I can nibble my calorie allotment before a dinner dish is put on the table. Thus, I make lettuce wraps with a light coating of hummus and shredded veggies and eat one or two while I'm cooking if I feel the need or can't control myself. Lettuce leaves, romaine in particular, has become my new bread.

cathartic methods for expressing anger

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:00:44 EST

Anyone have any suggestions of how to express anger in an immediately cathartic manner?

I'm not talking journaling/deep breathing/anything that really requires stepping back to get some perspective. I mean dealing with overwhelming rage in the moment, when my head's so clouded that I stuff myself with food so as to not scream at other people or destroy everything around me. I'm looking for ideas in the ballpark of screaming at the top of your lungs/sprinting/etc. -- only I'm lo...

Getting Better Saying No to Deserts

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:08:38 EST

Hi, everybody!

Just wanted to share quickly. I find that I am able to resist deserts more easily recently. The underlying motivation was a pre diagnosis of a condition from the doctor which translated to "you better get it together" meaning there was no one else but me in this situation and I HAVE to do the work to achieve the result needed. So, when I am confronted with temptation of any type of deserts (especially at the diner) I automatically remember my medical situation and...

Hi Everyone

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 09:40:56 EST

Hi Everyone,
My name is Erin. It's taken me a long time to admit that I am a binge eater. I eat when I'm bored. I eat when I'm upset. And I eat when I'm stressed. Recently I have been good. However, I knew I needed to join this group when I started having problems with my boyfriend. We're trying to make the transition in our lives to living with each other and starting a future together. He's stressed out. Therefore, I am stressed out. When we began dating we both lived in the same s...

January 28th - Feb. 3rd birthdays

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:16:42 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

JANUARY 29: CAFENE123, SUNNY1432

JANUARY 30: SUEZQMD, 1ABHEALTHYMOM

FEBRUARY 1: SHYSUGARBABY

FEBRUARY 3: BTMVERONICA
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Team Member Of The Week for Jan 27th-Feb 3rd

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:49:05 EST

Good morning wonderful sparkers, it is good to be back into the groove here. We have a new team member of the week and it is KLWALDON! She has been doing well, but needs some support as she hasn't been feeling well and needs to get up and going again.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KL
WALDON

Day ten binge free

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:14:57 EST

Started the 21 day binge free challenge last week no even thinking that I would manage a day, but I am now on day ten. That is incredible for me, first time in a long time I have eaten normally for that length of time. I'm sticking to the 3-0-1 plan and it seems to be helping me, and I've lost 10lbs

Had a hard week too and have been feeling the urge to binge very strong, but have managed to resist

I'm happy!

How to stop binge emotional eating

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:04:44 EST

Hey guys,

I really noticed yesterday the extent of my emotional eating and I need some tips on how to stop yourself when you start eating uncontrollably when you are having a bad day. I'm a little disappointed in myself because I feel like I've been trying so hard to watch what I have been eating and then one bad day and I am reaching for whatever is in front of me. How do you guys stop these binges?

-JJ

New to emotional eater

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:08:02 EST

Idk if I'm a emotional eater or not and honestly idk where to start I have been a bit fat even as a kid and I'm use to it I guess and have only started to want to get up off a as..um butt and maybe lose a few pounds for health reasons and I have no clue where to start..so question how do u know if ur a emotional eater?

Why does it continue?

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:52:15 EST

I came home from work tonight at about 10:00pm and had some broccoli. Before I could even congratulate myself for choosing a healthy late night snack, I was already in the granola jar. Now I'm feeling guilty for having the granola. I was not hungry by any means, just wanted something sweet and savory. I tell myself that I will stop eating mindlessly, but it seems to continue. I wish I could have more willpower. Are there any thoughts out there?

Hello! I'm new =)

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:57:19 EST

Hello,
I've always been an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy, sad, bored, nervous, you name the occasion I eat!! So today is the first day that I've actually started really reading and participating in the website and you know what... I haven't snacked or even had the desire to snack this evening (evenings are my Kryptonite!!!) I am very excited to be here and learn from everybody. 244 And if today is any indication of my future I know I can overcome my emotional eati...

Jan 21st - Jan 27th birthdays

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:02:23 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

JANUARY 21: HAPINANA

JANUARY 23: TKRYSTINA, 223 DAISY

JANUARY 25: TLCLARKSON

JANUARY 26: HORTON7905
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Weekly Weigh In's

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:33:54 EST

December 24-2012: 260 lbs
January 9-2013: 254.8
January 20-2013: 252.8

Hi..Its shaz here

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:15:33 EST

I have been struggling with losing weight for over 5years. I lose a bit and then gain it right back. This time around I plan to be consistent and I wont stop until I reach my target weight.

Children of Narcissistic Mothers....

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 09:13:09 EST

I dont know if anyone here is interested in this topic.....I have used food since I was a young child to comfort me. I have been struggling with issues related to having an emotionally absent mother and to this day, still find myself overcome with feelings of poor self esteem and self loathing. I am trying to figure out why food is my DRUG and what has caused me to use it to numb myself.........it is not just about the weight.....can anyone relate to this...I started researching the negativ...

Team Member of the week- Jan 20-27

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:56:07 EST

I'm stepping in for TWEETYKC00 this week for this thread.

I'd like to share this Team member has been with Spark People for several Years. She is a wonderful support system for us Emotional Eaters. Please join me in congratulating Vicki Bishop

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=VI
CKI-BISHOP56

Had an unexpected setback but hanging in there

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 03:01:24 EST

Hi, EE friends ...

I wanted to just share that I feel so comfortable posting on the EE message boards -- thanks !

Well, my setback this week was I suffered a bad trip and fall accident due to someone's negligence. I filed an accident report, was transported to the ER ... was told that I had bad contusions and would be very sore for the next five days. Thankfully, my arm wasn't broken but I still do not have full range of motion which they will have to address next week...

NEWBIES: Oops! the Spark tabs have changed!!!

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:44:43 EST

I just realized that I've been welcoming people by pointing them to the old tabs on the orange toolbar. The tabs are different now and I just noticed!

I'm sorry if I confused newbies!!!

Miller 24

One Small Thing

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:03:27 EST

Hi, All,

There are many who advocate that, when you wish to make a large change in your life, it's easiest to start with a very small change and work your way up in order to bypass the natural fears and objections that come up. In fact, making a small change in any area of your life will lead to small changes in other areas.

A couple of days ago I started putting out my clothes for the next day the night before. Today I'm starting with no longer buying candy.

Compulsive Night Eating.....

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:02:14 EST

Hi.
Is this where I should come to discuss this problem??
I find myself helpless at this point - this behavior is so ingrained - it ruins every effort I make to lose weight.
I'd love to discuss night eating with others who suffer from this problem too.
Please contact me ... through this thread, or on my page or through SpMail.....
I need some help......My health depends on it.

Thanks.
Libby
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IF EATING IS THE ANSWER, WHAT WAS THE QUESTION?

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:49:53 EST

I saw this message on a whiteboard;

If using is the answer, what was the question?

I thought I could use it to help me stop and think before a binge.

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Hello, Decided to once again give this a try

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:47:29 EST

I am a 30 year old woman who has battled with weight for about 15 years now. Never did I feel pretty or like my body was what it should be. However the past 15 years were the worst, as you grow up life changes happen and to which my answer with dealing with them eating. I eat when I am happy I eat when I am sad I eat for any occasion and feel horrible about the over eating after so I eat. Everytime I start a diet I go through that first week of hunger and give in by the end of it, I am lookin...

Putting weight in perspective

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:49:53 EST

Hi, All,

Here's an article entitled "Are You Eating for a Higher Purpose?" It gives one pause to think...

psychologyofeating.com/the-best-nutr
itional-system-always-has-a-higher-pur
pose/?inf_contact_key=3cadde1c61f6220b
b625de05e03f63d6ba23695f994de154cf7ea38b5c56a58a

New here

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:48:51 EST

Hi everyone
I'm new here.
i'm working on not being an emotional eater.

Feeling anxious...

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:44:50 EST

hi there,
so, i started my new lifestyle a week ago..., i was down 2lbs, now today, up 3lbs...., i find this journey so frustrated, with no rhyme or reason, gain 3lbs cause salt or that time of the month, then down, i hate the rollercoaster. I always get so upset, then i react with a binge. Today I am trying really hard to do it differently, cause, we all know, do the same and you get the same results.

Trying not to sink into my emotions and believe that this journey is not...

Remember when?

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:00:10 EST

Hi, All,

I found this wonderful article entitled "16 Things You Should Have Never Stopped Doing". It is wonderful, funny, and sweet. While it's on a paleo website, it's not about paleo; it is about what we did as kids that would change everything if we just went back to them in some form.

Enjoy!

www.marksdailyapple.com/16-things-yo
u-should-have-never-stopped-doing/#axz
z2I9tcIJYB

Pomegrenates -How to seed/eat them

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:39:32 EST

www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ7dk9nDR-k

They are in season now. Get them while you can. I've never tried one but am willing to now. Enjoy!

Jan. 14th - Jan. 20th birthdays

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 07:21:11 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

JANUARY 15: HRIVERO, CHICKYWANNA, CFAIRC

JANUARY 16: 1HONEYBEAR

JANUARY 18: JOANNAEDGE, MRSCHATTERLEY, CHRISTINA0125, PROVERBS31JULIA

may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Free Kindle Book

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:35:44 EST

Today I found a FREE Kindle book called The Path To Mindful Eating Overcoming Emotional Eating And Adapting The Weight Loss Mindset by Clarence Oliver. It is only in a Kindle edition no books or paperback on Amazon.

Login Points Game

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:08:13 EST

I saw this on another forum and it looked like fun.
Whatever login points you get, do that many of the "exercise" of your choice (pushups, crunches, jumping jacks, leg lifts, deep breaths - whatever your body needs today).
Then post here what you did.

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Today I got 5 login points = 5 squats
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Bonus, you can also track them in your fitness...

Team Member Of The Week for Jan 13th- Jan 20th

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:24:32 EST

Good Morning fellow sparkers, I hope we are all bright eyed and bushy tailed this morning and ready for another week. We have a fresh new team member of the week and it is LYNN2574! Lynn is almost to her goal and has done a wonderful job so far, but she is struggling a bit and could use some support. I know we can be here for her.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=LY
NN2574

Al Roker..FYI

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 23:34:29 EST

Al's new book released December, 2012...Title: Never going back..about his weight loss.

Just downloaded on my I-pad..should be a good read to start the new year during breaks at the office during tax season...found out about it from the Katie Couric show last week.

We have a cooold night in SE Oklahoma tonight..like being able to wear sweatshirts without sweating:)!

Bad Day

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 21:46:39 EST

Well, had good intentions but it didn't work. I have had a hard time sustaining plans over the past month. Lots of good reasons due to more drama in my life than normal but it's ridiculous!
Am going to do the 28 day challenge tomorrow. I did it once before and it was a good kick start!!
The "Bad Day" was actually pretty tasty:} I had great food at a Russia Club Grandfather Frost celebration. That wouldn't have been bad if it watched myself the rest of the day and exercised but...

cats on sitting on photo copiers- printers

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 18:56:16 EST

Hi just what is it with cats that will always park them salves on your printer-photocopier. 18 I woke up this moring and who should be sitting there but my little all black cat missy this seems to be her favorite pirch

Help, now and in future, please

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:38:04 EST

HELP! I had my husband take my fasting blood sugar reading this morning before I even got out of bed. It was in the "pre-diabetic" range. So, I've decided to stop eating & drinking sugar completely - no exceptions. My daughter is skeptical and says she thinks I'll be back to the sweets by 5:30pm today. I know I'm not good at making big changes and sticking with them. I'm not even good at making small changes and sticking with them! And I know I'm addicted to sugar and chocolate, but I really,...

caught myself before a mess up!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:35:08 EST

I was seriously about to start eating from boredom! :/ but i realized what was happening BEFORE i ever put anything in my mouth thankfully and drank a cup of water instead. I cant believe this is the 2nd time in 2 days i have caught myself doing this! But i guess its better to realize it now vs after gaining more weight. One baby step at a time.

new here..need support.

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:20:48 EST

I am new to this group. As a child i was taught to turn to food for comfort. And i struggle with doing it still today. I have about 120 lbs to lose. Today was a terrible day for me. Bad news after bad news on top of being sick and sleep deprived due to having a newborn. After a long convo with my aunt this afternoon, i found myself eating and eating . Except i was not eating because i was hungry. I was eating because i was angry, upset, sad etc. This is a tough habitt to break. :(

Emotional Eating? Or do I just like food?

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:24:12 EST

How does one know if they simply over indulge and happen to be a food lover, or whether they are indeed an emotional eater? Is there a difference
38 ?

Needing Support

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 11:59:51 EST

For the past week, I have been doing really well! Tracking everything, using portion control, choosing veggies/fruit over junk....

Last night, I started feeling a binge coming on, but thankfully I did NOT act on it! Just had my dinner and some hot tea, then went to bed.

This morning, I am still feeling it. I am craving it. I don't know why. I have been doing awesome (to my standards anyways lol) and I'm in a good mood.

I just thought I would post instead of ea...

Hi...I'm new to this team

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 14:14:34 EST

Hi...I am an emotional eater and I need help!!! Hopefully I've come to the right place.

I'm looking for help and tips to get me over the emotional hump and maybe someone I can talk to a become friends with.

I need to shed 80 lbs...the sooner the better.

Most of the time I seem to get lost on these teams...hope it doesn't happen this time.

confessions are good for the soul

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:04:04 EST

they say confessions are good for the soul, well heres mine. i had been under a lot of mental and or emotional stress about my cancer and well i was on the right track as far as my excersize and such. however, last night i was able to somehow be sneaky and talk my mother and father into going out to eat mexican for dinner last night. I havent been out in a while. Much less to eat mexican. when we did get there we ate a lot of the chips and salsa that they bring you. we all had a blast and enj...

Need Ideas/Help Please

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:05:57 EST

There are so many situations that are invitations to anger in my life right now. My partner cheating on me is one of the big ones. Then the little things like an asshole parks in my assigned parking spot that I pay for every month. Somebody cutting me off on the highway. You know the drill. When I get angry lately I just obsess over it. I don't know why. I used to get over things easier.

So instead of the usual routine where I feel anger until it somehow turns into depress...

Yup. Time to Try Again.

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:12:32 EST

Hi. I'm one of those idiots that never learned how to handle stress well. I grew up with a dad prone to outbursts of violent anger and I knew that's not where I wanted to go. The problem is, I still haven't figured out a better way to handle the things in life that wind me up. I don't explode like he did, but I stuff my face and immerse myself in computer games, books, and movies when I know I should get up and get moving.

To make things worse, my prepubescent daughter is picking ...

Passing on the phrase

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 20:11:30 EST

"Eat Lite to Be Lite" Pass on the Phrase to other groups

Thank you SongbirdPaula for the inspiration....

Empty Inside going to fill it with food? Or not?

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 10:49:34 EST

Last night, after consuming a ton of calories throughout the day eating Dinner out with my Husband. Just went on this total binge. Got home after having the entire Dinner and ate chocolate candies and drank two beers. Ate an orange and had some nuts. I had just finished a steak, baked potato, salad, and apple pie.

Is it habit? Is it emptiness? What is missing inside me? How can it be filled besides food? Why did I ever start? HOW DO I STOP?

I am going to invest...

Wishes

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 08:49:02 EST

With every wish that you make comes the power to make it come true.
But it is up to you to provide the work that will make it a reality.
Are you using your power to make your wishes come true today?
Libby Rosenauer.

Well.....are you?

I am! 334

Jan 8th -Jan 13th birthdays

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 07:46:57 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

JANUARY 8: JENNYS108

JANUARY 11: PATSTTHOMAS

JANUARY 12: FNIGHT
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

I'm New Here and Need Help =(

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 22:27:43 EST

Hi there! My name is Donna, I am 27 years old and weigh 250 pounds.

Emotional eating has played a huge part in me reaching the weight I am at now... I've been through a divorce and became a single parent to my 5 year old, I was laid off from my job almost 3 months ago, and I am a wreck. Eating makes me feel better but only temporarily. By the time I realize what I am doing, I feel horrible about myself but it's a revolving cycle that I need to break.

I am here be...

Team Member Of The Week for Jan 6th-Jan 13th

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 08:59:02 EST

Good morning great sparkers, I hope everyone is doing well. We have a team member of the week to announce here and it is SAMMYWAMMY88! Samantha is moving along and has been taking major steps on her journey here. Let's get behind her and help keep her going in the right direction.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=SA
MMYWAMMY88

Batt wing arms

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 19:16:29 EST

Hi have made one of my new years resulations to get rid of my batt wing 419 arms does any one know of an effective way to do this thanks

New to the team and need support!

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 10:34:42 EST

My name is Heather and am 34 years old. I have been a member of Spark since 2008 (not always active :) - and have been all kinds of diets. I am making 2013 the year for my weight loss. I am at my highest weight ever and have to make a change - not only for looks, but before my health goes completely! I need all the support I can get!

Introduction

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 00:28:09 EST

I have been an emotional overeater for the last 7 years. If you have any suggestions that are working for you, please do not hesitate to share.

Have I lost all my hard work?

Fri, 4 Jan 2013 16:27:50 EST

Hi everyone.
Hope everyone is well.
I'll be honest : I'm in need of inspiration and motivation.

I've started working out again (did one yesterday and one today) but for 2 weeks due to illness and houseguests I didn't work out.
I tracked all my food, went over my calorie range some of the days but at least I tracked.

I can tell my shape has changed and I have lost the improvements I had gained since I started on SP last October. For instance, I'm going back...

New starts

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 21:12:56 EST

How many fresh starts can a person do....anyway...here I go again, but this time is different! Are you starting fresh and have new goals?

New to this site and group

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 14:37:30 EST

Hi everyone. I am new to this site and group so I don't know how to navigate real well yet. Like other people this this group I have a problem with emotional eating. I want to eat out of boredom & depression. I find myself not eating at all when I get stressed but once I calm down I automatically want junk food to eat like fast food. When I'm bored I always feel hungry and want snack foods but nothing healthy. Hoping this group will help me to connect with other people that have the same prob...

Trying not to eat right now....

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:46:11 EST

I'm trying so hard not to emotionally eat right now. I'm worried about a side effect my daughter is experiencing from a medication increase and my usual way of coping would be to go to the kitchen and eat something sweet. I'm trying to make better choices, so I've prayed and tried to leave the problems in God's hands and hope I can stop there. Most of the time, I pray and then still go emotionally eat. I haven't caved so far, but it's only because I'm on Spark - have posted several places and...

Jan 2 - Jan 7th birthdays

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:32:04 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

JANUARY 3: JANEGIBE

JANUARY 4: 19GEE56

may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Emotional Eater who needs to make some changes

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 01:34:43 EST

Hi
I wanted to introduce myself. I am a 32 yr female who struggles badly with emotional eating, and i am here because I think the support would be beneficial. I already feel better just by reading what you have all written because it lets me know that I am not battling all this alone.

I look forward to future discussions with you all. God Bless.

Gaining insights rather than pounds

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:23:46 EST

Through my reading on emotional eating I found that I have someone else living in my head. Her name is Harriet and I have allowed her chatter away, showing me the negatives in my past and future. I am learning that my inner chatter box sends me right to the fridge. I am now assessing if my anxious feelings are coming out of my past or are they distorted by my ingrained habit of feeling powerless. I know it sounds a bit crazy...Do you all have a chatter box inside of your head that lets y...

For the survivors of Sandy Hook Elementary!

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:48:24 EST

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When school resumes for the children of Sandy Hook Elementary, it will be in a new building. PTA parents are working to welcome students back to a winter wonderland of beautiful unique paper snowflakes.

Please join us by sending your snowflake(s) to:

Connecticut PTSA
60 Connolly Parkway
Building 12;...

Happy New Year!

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:50:14 EST

Just wanted to wish everyone on the board a Happy New Year! I couldn't have had the success I had this year without your support! 30

Team Member Of The Week for Dec 30th-Jan 6th

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:52:01 EST

Good morning fellow sparkers, we have a new team member of the week to announce and it is MYLOVELYCURVES! Annie has been on a hard journey to get to where she is and she has come far! She has even lost a total of 35 pounds so far here. I know we will congratulate her and be there for her on her journey.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=MY
LOVELYCURVES

Have I seen myself lately?

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:38:14 EST

Hi there. I think that in the idea of a lifestyle change we forget about the change we should seek in a relationship with ourselves which is much deeper than just exercise and diet. How do we treat ourselves? Do we get enough love? Diet is a deprivation which leads to binging. Unfortunately It's a viscous cycle.

At the present moment I am doing a research and developing a program for people who has developed emotional eating or binging. If you have a little time I would deeply a...

Christmas Indulging

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 19:24:28 EST

Hi weighed in today and would'nt you know it I've had a little too much xmas cheer 15 also a little too much Birthday cheer as it my birth day today. So my resolution for the new year will have to be to get rid of even more weight in 2013 than I did in 2012 437

CANNOT RESPOND TO FORUM. HELP.

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:11:31 EST

I AM NEW, INTRODUCING MYSELF!

ABCs of New Year Resolutions

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 07:02:19 EST

Healthy foods and habits to turn to as 2013 begins:

A: Avacados

December 26th- January 1st birthdays

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 07:20:46 EST

Let's celebrate the weeks birthdays

DECEMBER 27: FATCAT92, NIKKISMITH999

DECEMBER 29 LOVETOLAUGH1955

may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

I find every reason to EAT

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:43:28 EST

Hello

My name is Jenny and I find every reason to eat...
bored
not hungry
depressed
other people are eating around me
watching or reading about food
getting frustrated that only a little food is left in the fridge...this causes a bindge where I eat what little is left
fighting with husband
missing friends
college stress

You get the picture. Thankful there is a support group for this because I truly have a hard time not eating ...

Christmas cheer and greetings

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 06:50:46 EST

I am back in the 220s as of Christmas Eve...headed in the right direction!

I hope each of you have a great Christmas day...we may have a white Christmas in Oklahoma later today..let it snow, let it snow,let it snow:)!

What do the rest of you have in store today? We are hosting family dinner today at 2pm..getting ready to start cooking...Merry Christmas everybody!

Christmas Eve Service

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:45:13 EST

Start a family tradition and find a local church (member or not) and attend yourself or with a friend and family tonight!

The reason for the season always hits home at a Christmas Eve candlelight service...Joy to the World, the Lord is come!!!

Merry Christmas!

Team Member Of The Week for Dec 23rd-Dec 30th

Sun, 23 Dec 2012 10:09:06 EST

Good morning fellow EE sparkers! Hoping everyone is ready for the holidays ahead of us here. We have a new team member of the week to announce here and it is ARDELIAC! She has been working hard and making some good progress lately with her program. Let's give her a big hand.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=AR
DELIAC

down side

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:08:45 EST

I knew there was a price to pay for such a big weight lose I put two pounds back on this week Arrrg 2 hopw every one has a great xmas and a happy new year 446 236

Christmas memories & traditions

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 08:08:00 EST

When we are in Iowa visiting family, our favorite tradition is to attend Christmas Eve service in a barn listed in the historical registry. They pull you by horse drawn sleigh from parking lot across meadow to the barn, when the snowy weather cooperates...use horse drawn wagons when it doesn't. Once in the barn..everyone sits on square bales of hay...readings of the Christmas story from Bible...sing carols..drink hot chocolate...so cool!! They have some lambs, donkeys etc..in pens the kids c...

Binged tonight til nauseous

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:10:33 EST

I have been over my calorie goals most days for a long time now. But tonight, I binged until I feel I could actually throw up,. In fact, I would probably feel better if I did. I hate to throw up, though, so I'll just wait until the nausea passes. I don't know what my poor body is going to do if I keep treating it this way. I am so disgusted with myself. I don't usually go this far.

I did have a lot of extra stress today - had to go to my mother's and her mild dementia is driving m...

rookie

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:26:30 EST

hello all! Brand Spankin New over here! to Forums and everything! Excited to be a part of this team and getting Healthy :D

Christmas weekend warriors

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 07:21:00 EST

Twas the weekend before Christmas and all thru the team..
Each member was armed with conviction it seemed..

Let's zoom thru the hustle and bustle and show a loss Christmas Eve...I'm up for a weekend challenge...

Any other Christmas weekend warriors??

The annual

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 06:38:49 EST

Completed my annual physical exam with doctor on Tuesday:
Had to draw blood two times since the first draw sample had elevated liver enzymes
Fatty liver..surfed it on internet..one major cause..Poor diet, no exercise.
Was at 205 this summer..235 on doctor scale

My wake up call..At 51, the jerk around mode has to stop.
No more false fixes for dealing with my stressors.
I'm switching to healhy food fixes and more physical movement everyday.
I have...

21/12/12

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:28:03 EST

Do you believe that something bad is going to happen tomorrow,the 21st of December, as the Mayan predicted? 40

Hello everyone!

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:05:51 EST

Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie, and I'm a 42-year old work-at-home-Mom living in the deep south with my husband of eighteen years and our two children. I recently reached my highest weight of 325 pounds, and I am now on my way to losing the weight and getting my life back, once and for all. I would love to add some new friends so we can help support each other! Good luck to you all! God bless!

destructive self sabotage

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:55:42 EST

How is it broken? I can blame it all I want for being told and made felt I never deserve anything good from my mother and from those mean old bullies from back in the day. I am an adult and I know it is up to me to either let my past ruin me or to make a better future for myself. I have very little faith in things and less faith in things now especially after what happened on Friday. Aside from that, whenever I am about to start a weight loss journey I may lose 10 lbs and then start with the ...

People who feel too much..........

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:39:24 EST

'' Weight Loss For People Who Feel Too Much'' Author Baron Reid.

Thought you might be interested in checking out this book.

Irene

hope im not the only one

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:38:38 EST

for some reason, i just cannot get nor stay motivated this past week. i have made plans for better things like the gym and better portion control and as soon as its time to do it, it blows right on up in my face. i know that i feel good after work outs but i just cant find a way to get myself to drag my lazy butt off to the gym. i think that i might get back to my SP videos every day instead of the gym. they really did help me and when i did only that and eating a little better at home, i los...

December 17th - December 25th birthdays

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:08:36 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

DECEMBER 17: FITFORMYKIDS, GERMANIRISHGIRL, FLUTRBY

DECEMBER 18: IRISHMUM3

DECEMBER 19: JACQUIEANN1

DECEMBER 20: RAINBOWFALLS

DECEMBER 21: POSEY440
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

January Birthdays EE team

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:04:05 EST

Please email me if you have a birthday in January. Only the date, no need for years. Also,
I only do the birthdays weekly, so please email me before the week of your birthday otherwise it isn't going to be included. If you do not have a January birthday please disregard this message. If you wish to unsubscribe to this message, please see the bottom of the page.
thanks,

flyingtofreedom
Alethea

Team Member Of The Week for Dec 16th-Dec 23rd

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 09:46:52 EST

Good morning dear EE Sparkers, I hope all is well with everyone today. We have another team member of the week and it is GVLAKERGIRL! Jen has been working from pregnancy weight and just had her wonderful 2nd child a week ago! Now she is going strong with her sparking again and could use a big cheer!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=GV
LAKERGIRL

Now day, fresh start

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 08:45:41 EST

Greetings,
I am a compulsive over eater/ binge eater. I am looking forward to gaining camaraderie and support. I am here on Sparks every day.

Sliding off the Rails

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 10:27:41 EST

After a week with no fitness for no real good reason, I have a really good friend visiting this weekend. We got pizza last night, as I decided I would have a "free day". I have tracked everything, however, which is different for me, as I would rather ignore it and keep on sliding. The worst part is that after she went to bed, I ate the equivalent of 7 raw dough cookies. I tracked that too. Almost 3000 calories yesterday, after almost a full month of 1000 to 1500 per day. Ugh.

I am...

The Hobbit

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:47:39 EST

Any Lord of the Ring fans? Husband, son, myself are excited about the Hobbit coming out this weekend....perfect holiday season release date...movie and shopping!

Peace except when he's around

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 23:13:53 EST

Today I had to be around my Dad all day. Every two minutes he was nitpicking over something. Everything has to be done right, and right is always his way. I managed to keep my cool around him but it feels like it has built up pressure inside of me. Honestly, I am going to go eat some Lays potato chips and dark chocolate so I will feel better, but I am going to be strict and only allow myself a small amount. Somehow I need to de-stress before going to bed.

What do I do now?

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:29:50 EST

Hello,
I don't usually post in forums, but I'm trying to look for news ways to motivate myself because I am stuck. I started in January and I lost 50 lbs by the end of May, I went down from 220 to 170, hooray!! But then a lot of things changed in life, I got a new job, went to my mom's wedding and overindulged, started going to school again for a different degree, got a different job again, and then got my first "big girl" job as a teacher at the local college. Whew! A lot of emotional c...

Hello from a new team member

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:55:34 EST

Hi, everyone!

I just joined the team and immediately received two e-mails from two of the team leaders which I greatly appreciated.

I've always loved snacks and eventually others noticed this commented on it and acted on it as well.

I remember as young as 12 making a bologna sandwich when things were stressful at home with my parents yelling and that's the first time I remembered having food to counteract stress.

Other times? Well, I was known as t...

Hi all

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:01:56 EST

Back on today for the first time in a long time. Just wanted to let the oldies know I am still alive and kicking. I had a gastric sleeve on 10/4 of this year. I said I would never do the surgery thing but am so happy I changed my mind. I am dwn to 177. According to my age and previous weight, 155 should be my goal; however, I am hoping for less than that. I am starting back on my exercise routine and am going to try yoga for the first time. I hope to take lessons after the 1st of the year whe...

Holiday Eating

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:00:37 EST

Hi all!

I just wanted to post about a challenge that I created for myself :) As we all know the holidays are a time of joy, and laughter, and EATING and every other day Mom brings home peppermint bark or a co-worker brings in some homemade treats. So I challenged myself to not eat any holiday treats (one splurge per week as long as i track it). Everyday that I turn down holiday treats I'm adding to my sparkstreaks. Of course, this is the first week (two days..) but I'm proud of...

Hi!

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 20:43:17 EST

Well... Let's see...
I have issues with binge eating. Majoring... Mostly out of boredom or when I'm feeling down (which, after I eat, I feel down for eating so much, and then I eat more). I guess I'm really just looking for some support, maybe a buddy, to help keep me on track when the urge to eat gets really strong.

prayers please

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 03:20:09 EST

I don't normally do this, but I need it now....I have been an emotional eater all my life. Had lap band done on 11/29/12...
Tonight at 6:38 pm there was a knock on my door, they said police we have a search warrant...and came on in guns drawn bullet proof vests the whole nine yards...
They were enforcing a search warrant for my oldest son who is 23, and looking for guns. He was not home but his 16 yr old brother was and had to witness the entire ordeal. My oldest has dealt me 10 ...

Dec. 10th - Dec. 16th birthdays

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 07:38:35 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

DEC. 11TH - ZAHRA35, BCURTIS2, MRSKATEDUVALL, TOONTRGNT

DEC. 12TH - PHYLODIA, RAINBOWZLPN, PATRICIAAK

DEC. 13TH - SHYQUEEN20, MANDALORE

DEC. 15TH - ELYZABETH23

DEC. 16TH - WELDER43, KAYDE53
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Hi

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 18:06:03 EST

Hi I'm Heather a 37 yr old workin mom of a 17 yr old son. I work full time, school full time and a teenager full time so I'm pretty busy. I'm workin on me to be healthier for me and my future. I am an emotional eater which I have to work super hard on. But it's a daily battle which I don't always win but I try.

Team Member Of The Week for Dec 9th-Dec 16th

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 10:23:58 EST

Hello wonderful sparkers, it's time for a brand new team member of the week and it is PATTYCAKE17! Patty is working hard and trying to keep with her program despite some setbacks. Giving up is not an option and she will keep on going!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=PA
TTYCAKE17

Stress

Sun, 9 Dec 2012 05:39:29 EST

How do you stay on track when everything seems to be going down hill. My Husbands grandfather passed away 5 days before we were to leave on our honeymoon. So we had to change our plans to be with his family then when we returned from our trip I found out that my work closed with no notice. I've been job searching for a couple months now and the holidays are just adding more stress. I want to be on a diet but healthy eating is so expensive and when I think I'm doing good something happens and ...

Team Talk..just chattin'

Sat, 8 Dec 2012 08:03:47 EST

Spent evening in Dallas last night..the Dallas Arboretum had an evening event featuring blown glass exhibits lit up throughout their gardens. It allowed some walking on a December evening in a beautiful setting..husband and 14 yr old son enjoyed it too!

Wish everyone a great weekend..remember Jesus is the reason for the season during all the pre-holiday scramble. I keep Christmas music on as I am driving around..it's beginning to look alot like Christmas.....

Where are you from?

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 16:18:52 EST

I'd like to see if anyone in the world lives near me possibly for support or a walking buddy. where are you?

Confessional

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 13:52:19 EST

Wanted to start this thread for team members to post daily one thing daily;

Example:

Good: I exercised for 2 Hours today
Bad: I went on a food binge because I was upset
Ugly: I ate junk food all day

There are some days where you may have just one or all three.

The idea is to get it off your chest, so you can move on and get back on track, no holding on to guilty feelings if you have a Bad or Ugly, these can be triggers to go and binge e...

Introducing myself!

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:20:17 EST

Hi, I'm Kathryn! I'm 27, almost 28 years old. I weigh 187 pounds. For the past year, I've been really stressed and sometimes depressed. When I get too stressed or depressed, I eat, feel like I constantly have to eat, and overeat. This is in turn, making me more stressed and depressed, which creates a never-ending cycle. Anyways, I have finally come to terms with the fact I am an emotional eater! I've also learned I have some eating and weight issues stemmed from my childhood.

When ...

Returning to Spark

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 10:41:41 EST

Hello,
I'm struggling. I feel good, but my clothes are getting a little snug.
I've made too many allowances with my food...reverting to some bad habits.
I do not like Winter, which is coming, it's dark in the morning and dark before dinner is over.
Because of this I have stopped jogging and stopped walking after dinner. I feel guilty.
I thought I could replace that by eating better, cutting down on what I eat, but the weight stays.
I have a stair climber but th...

Dec. 3rd - Dec. 9th birthdays

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 07:30:48 EST

DECEMBER 4: MOMAPATTI, YOUSE18

DECEMBER 7: LJR4HEALTH

DECEMBER 8: MCFERRET
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Emotional Eating Tools

Mon, 3 Dec 2012 12:02:15 EST

Hi I'm Tina and I'm new to this team. I'm wonder if anyone here has any tools that they use to help stop emotional eating?

Of all the books I have read I don't feel that any of them gave me steps to take to help before I start eating emotionally.

Christmas Song / Carol Fun

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 12:10:49 EST

Christmas song quiz - type the name of a Christmas song / carol that begins with the first letter of your first name I'll start...

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Team Member Of The Week for Dec 2nd-Dec 9th

Sun, 2 Dec 2012 11:33:36 EST

Hello everyone, are we ready for the new week ahead of us? It's time to announce a new team member of the week and it is KWRIG7! Katie is trying her best to get everything in motion to be a healthy sparker, but is trying to find support and suggestions to help her along the way.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=KW
RIG7

massive sugar addiction

Sat, 1 Dec 2012 14:46:51 EST

Hi

I dont know how I became this addicted. Its horrible I feel soo powerless over pretzels. cherrios(of course the honeynut) and I hate to admit but i'm drinking soda again.

Worst part is I live in the boonies, very rural area, and any advice or starting tips PLEASE.

I DO feel like I'm killing myself with this, I mean this sis insane as I know that this is damaging. It has become a vicious cycle, the sugar high has definately caused a sunken
mood. It...

Focus on the goal

Sat, 1 Dec 2012 01:41:25 EST

I have been off the wagon for awhile..it is time to hop back in and charge ahead in my fitness quest!!

Getting below 200 pounds by April 15 tax deadline is my goal (tax season starts soon for this CPA). I have many things in mind for 2013...being in better shape will be beneficial for everything.

Sick :(

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:05:55 EST

So, my fitness today consisted of getting my big butt to the doctor first thing. I have a repeat of the bronchitis that I had a month ago which aggravates my asthma. They put me back on prednisone for 3 days. I may not weigh myself this Sunday, we will see how I feel.

Reminding myself that just because I can't do the fitness today, doesn't mean I won't ever be able to do it again. And it doesn't mean that I can't continue to make good choices in what I eat. I don't have to starve ...

What is Abstinence to Me?

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:57:13 EST

I was reading a meditation and it said abstinence is the most important thing (paraphrasing). I always struggle with the meaning.

Does it mean always abstaining from certain food?

An alcoholic knows she cannot drink alcohol, heroin addict knows no heroin. Food? another story entirely.

This is something I have struggled with for years. So for today I am abstaining from buying and eating "junk food".

What does abstinence mean to you?

...and it's Wednesday!

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:56:22 EST

Whew. I am still here! Tired, but doing what I need to do. Feeling better in some ways but feeling like I'm getting sick in others. Reminding myself not to push too hard and to take care of myself. Heading into exams, so there's a little stress going on.

Holding everyone on here in the light this morning! I have already met such strong people on here. You all are my inspiration today!

Hello, Tuesday...Bring it!!!

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 07:48:27 EST

Day 9 and still managing to do what I need to do...a minor miracle!

I hope that you all have a Tuesday that's as active as you wanna be on the outside and as peaceful as you can be on the inside!

247 Kate

the weekend was an emotional rollercoas ster...ugh

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:30:02 EST

I had the most horrible emotional weekend and ate my way through it.......ugh. On friday I received my final divorce papers via email. Definitely not what I wanted to see when my email loaded even though I knew they would eventually arrive. Cried myself to sleep and after a short bit was awake most of the night. Had to be up at 6 AM to work and ate my way through the day (I am a cook at an assisted living so food is readily available). Did not get any better when I got home and ate almost a w...

New user

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 23:58:34 EST

HI--I've just joined today because SparkCoach suggested that I do so. I am an emotional eater--I get stressed at work, especially when I work long hours, and I overeat to keep going and have gained a lot of weight doing this. I need to break the cycle.

November 26th - December 2nd birthdays

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 07:44:29 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

NOVEMBER 26: JURI62

NOVEMBER 27: CHARLIESGIRL69, FUDGE6

NOVEMBER 28: TBOGENER, WILLOW49

NOVEMBER 30: DKCOLLIER, BESTMOMMY64

DECEMBER 1: QUINONESWIFE, PUGGYBUG

DECEMBER 2: PUPPYWHISPERS, NFLATTE
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

bad bad day today!!

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:57 EST

today was awful. I went into work (i am a waitress at pizza hut) knowing that I had already had my balanced lunch and breakfast and that I needed something healthy for dinner. I gave in and had 3 pieces of hawiian pizza. Okay, not so bad, right? My co worker made chocolate dunkers (chocolate heaven, btw) and I had a couple of those. I thought, no big deal, its just a few. I was asked to bring home a stuffed crust pizza for boyfriend and his buddy. Not a big deal, right? HA HA HA! I ended up e...

Rewarding Yourself

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 15:10:11 EST

What are some of the ways that you all reward yourselves as the weight comes off? Obviously, I don't want to use food to celebrate anymore!

Like many other mothers that I know, I have not been good at treating myself kindly or taking care of myself. I need some (inexpensive) suggestions for how I can treat myself after losing some weight.

Thanks!

Kate

Holiday food choices...

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:46:58 EST

Did you eat mindlessly at Holiday time and really regret it after?
Or did you make wise healthy choices?

Team Member Of The Week for Nov 25th-Dec 2nd

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 10:09:16 EST

Good morning sparkers, we have a new team member of the week here and it is HA_MONICA83! She has been working hard for her goals, but needs some support as she is still struggling. She could use some team support and help.

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=HA
%5FMONICA83

Too much holiday cheer

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:10:19 EST

Good and bad last week. I met my goal of 250 fitness minutes! Very happy about that. However, I ate too much. Although I planned, the cheese/crackers and pecan pie got the best of me. Plus, had some personal stuff going on but I can only blame myself. I gained 2.5 pounds, though I realize not all of that will stay with me. Today starts another week so my goal is again to do 250 minutes and stay within calorie range!
Have a good week, all!

Day Seven (end of week one)

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 08:41:01 EST

I'm sitting here a little in shock after weighing this morning. The way I read the scale, it says that I have lost 13 lbs. Now I have to admit that I was shocked when I weighed last week and it said 270. Not so long before that I had been weighed at the doctor and I was 255. Then I was put on prednisone for a respiratory infection and I quit smoking. I think prednisone makes you gain water weight? I have been peeing a lot, so that is probably the majority of the weight loss.

Sorry...

Day Six

Sat, 24 Nov 2012 08:57:31 EST

I almost can't believe it! Six days in a row of doing what I said I would! Tomorrow I will weigh. I did get up and walk for 30 minutes this morning, but for the rest of the day, maybe I can widen my focus to some other things I need to do, like finish two papers (I'm finishing my bachelor's degree). It's always amazing to me how all consuming my eating and fitness become. I look forward and pray for the day when some of this will be second nature.

Kate 381

Day Five

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:44:51 EST

I realized this morning, that between now and Monday is when I usually give up on "getting back in shape". I am so glad that I have made it a goal to get on here every morning. It makes it easier to do what I need to do!

I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday!

K- 41

Day Four And Happy Thanksgiving!

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:50:04 EST

Good morning, all! Up and at it this morning, although my brain was really telling me that fitness wasn't necessary today with everything else going on. I went ahead and did my calisthenics, adjusting the speed and difficulty more to my ability this time. As a result, I got in a really great workout where I was able to keep moving the whole time!

Turkey is in the oven and family will be arriving in a few hours. Looking forward to putting advice from here into play...portion size, e...

Day Three

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:45:08 EST

Glad to still be posting this morning! My goal is one week of doing what I said I would, posting everyday, tracking everything, making good eating choices and some kind of fitness everyday. It is nice to have done my fitness already this morning, even though this is a day off for me. Of course, I am worried about the food for the next two days, but I am staying on here a lot and it seems to be helping! 304

Help Needed

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:32:37 EST

Yesterday was day 2 of an eat-a-thon. Yes, all emotional. Just got back from out of town taking care of my dad who was hospitalized, husband was in a car wreck 2 days ago (no one was hurt, thank goodness), car is probably totaled, busy holiday season, busy work time. I sound like a cry baby reading this; I'm a pretty strong person normally:}
So, 2 days of 2000+ calories. UGH. The only good news is that I've worked out both days. My goal this week is 250 minutes; not sure I'll make i...

Day Two

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:22:56 EST

Ok! I made it through yesterday! Today, I got up and did the calisthenics program that I had downloaded. I am covered in sweat, but not as sore as before I started. Yes, I was sore from yesterday!

So far so good on the eating. You guys helped me through my difficult time yesterday. I went to sleep with a clean conscience. Now to make myself eat breakfast. That is something I haven't been doing regularly, only to eat crap and binge later.

Hope the day is productive and p...

Angry Afternoon

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:04:47 EST

I have two teenagers living at home, an 18yo son and a 15yo daughter. We all have some issues and have lived through some serious stuff. Right now, the challenge with my son is just getting him to school so that he can finish! Today was not an easy day for that.

So, I am writing on here so that I will stop thinking about food. I love to feed my anger. It's day one, so I absolutely refuse. I know that there are other ways to be good to myself. I just need to put it into practice. ...

daily late night snacking challenge

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:41:26 EST

no snacking late night

if you havent snacked late night tonight

give me a 244

First Post.. :)

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:50:50 EST

I've been using SparkPeople for a good three months now and I figured its about time I get to posting and meet you wonderful people! Since August I've lost 15 pounds. 15 more to go! Since I started losing weight about 3 years ago, I've lost about 50 pounds to this point. But as I tried to do it more and more on my own, the weight kept creeping back.. it was hard to know what exactly to do all the time, which is where Spark People has been a HUGE help! I'm running my first 5k this Thanksgiving...

Nov. 19th - Nov. 25th birthdays

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:58:20 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

NOVEMBER 19: DANI_LYNN_15

NOVEMBER 20: BROOKSMOM

NOVEMBER 22: MARICHARI, OWNSMALLCLOTHES, LIVETHEDREAM4ME

NOVEMBER 23: SWAN47

NOVEMBER 24: DEBBIEANNE1124

NOVEMBER 25: LINDA111125
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Day One

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 07:51:33 EST

Good morning!

Ok, I did it. I got up this morning and went out with my music and "C25K" and moved my body for 30 minutes. It doesn't feel great yet, but I know that it will eventually. Physical activity has always been the "easier" part of the equation for me. The eating part has been impossible lately. But that's ok. I'm going to start the day by making good choices and by tracking everything that I eat on here.

I can do this...

K-

Going to eat chocolate all day tomorrow

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 16:47:31 EST

I'm going to eat chocolate all day tomorrow - for every meal. I can't have any today because I made a promise to give it up for 3 days. My daughter is talking about suicide today - how am I supposed to deal with that without chocolate - I feel like I'm going to go absolutely stark-raving mad!!!!!!!! How the h@ll am I supposed to deal with my mental disorders and hers and my mother with dementia and half my family not speaking to each other WITHOUT CHOCOLATE?????

Thank God for you guys!

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:53:22 EST

Trying to do things differently. I can definitely relate to lots of the posts I've read on here. Seems like I finally found my place! I am just getting started...as in tomorrow is my start day. I'm already afraid that I won't stick with it? Afraid of failing like I have so many times before?

When I was on here before, I didn't participate in any boards, didn't measure myself and didn't post any pics. I am serious this time and trying to do things differently.

I'm just ...

New again!

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 10:41:55 EST

I joined this team in July of 2011. I think that I am finally ready to make a change! Or lots of changes...I know that I am going to need some support and that is why I am here. I use food as a drug, when I am stressed, depressed, etc. I binge eat and make poor choices in general. I just appreciate having a place to come with some people who might understand my struggle.

Thanks for being here!

Kate

Team Member Of The Week for Nov 18th-Nov 25th

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 09:36:14 EST

Good morning wonderful sparkers, I hope everyone is well. We have a new member of the week to announce now and it's MAMA3MANY1! She ha had a good start with her sparking, but has lost some momentum and needs some help to get back on track with her program. I know we can help her get moving again to get her spark going strong!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=MA
MA3MANY1

Hello! I soooo need some support!

Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:24:31 EST

Hello, all! I've been an on again off again Spark member for about 3 years. I'm sitting here, fingers poised over my keyboard, trying to find the right words....trying to decide if I really belong here....I'm just going to type - forgive me if I ramble...

Where to start? I've always loved food. Food was my hobby as a kid. We didn't have much around, but I ate whatever I could get my hands on. We lived in a very isolated location, and I didn't have much social interaction outs...

Just joined this Team

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 20:09:24 EST

I have just recently discovered that I am an emotional eater. I have been with Spark for a while, but am just getting to know myself. I hope to meet fellow E.E.s and to get ideas about how to help myself and to help others. My name is Gini and I am beginning to take this seriously.

Hi!

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:03:20 EST

Hello Everyone!!

I'm Mar, and This is my first time on Spark People... It seems like an amazing resource,and I'm really excited to start my journey to health!!

I am currently around 280 lbs, although I've been told I look much less, and I don't feel like I'm 280 lbs. I love to swim, do Judo, and be active and busy in general, but unfortunately I seem to love eating even more. I tend to stress eat, especially when I get home late at the end of the day and feel the need to...

ADDICTION

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:44:34 EST

Well I am having a hard time controlling what I eat. I am mostly gravitating to sugary food in my life. Its funny I can eat all day and am not really hungry. But I wont feel on top of my game until I have a milk shake or something big usually sugary. Then I will feel motivated, calm, happier etc from a milk shake. Why is this? And how do I stop this? Nothing else will works. Its like taking a drug. I am sure my cholesterol is up and I don't want to eat like this.

New here!

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:54:58 EST

Hi, everyone!

I'm new to SP and to this team. I really struggle with emotional eating. When I've had a rough day, all I want to do is indulge in something fattening. That's actually how I ended up gaining most of my excess weight. I was depressed, so I ate. Sigh. Still, I'm working on it. One day at a time.

247 to all of you!

Best and Worst Breakfasts For Your Health

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 09:26:37 EST

Best, Worst Breakfasts for Your Health

By Lisa Collier Cool

Fast-food breakfast sandwiches could be “a time bomb in a bun”—and eating even one fat-laden morning meal has immediate adverse effects on your arteries, according to a new study presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress meeting in Toronto.

A high-fat diet is linked to increased risk for atherosclerosis (narrowing of arteries due to plaque deposits), but the study suggests that dam...

I really messed up tonight

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:13:34 EST

I really overdid it with emotional eating tonight. Usually, I can keep myself in check (if not perfectly, then at least to a minimum.) Tonight it just started to snowball and I didn't want to stop. I knew I was throwing myself one step closer to diabetes, but I guess I didn't care.

It's so stupid. When I feel sad and depressed and scared all the time, I finally get to a point where it's like I'm saying to myself, "d@mn it, I'm going to do something to help myself!!!" So I overeat....

Healthy holiday season challenge!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:49:30 EST

As the holidays approach, I want to challenge myself to be mndful of choices. I only have one body...the food i choose to consume should be healthy for it..not junk!

Thanksgiving..what are you plans/resolutions this year? What are your holiday food triggers...let's start discussing them before they are here!

What to do next time to prevent messing up

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:09:27 EST

I was so discouraged yesterday...after weeks of working on changing habits and losing weight...and then last week really tracking everything I ate and staying within the limits each day, burning 750 calories more in exercise than I had planned for the week., and really doing well. I was totally convinced I had lost 2-3 pounds, only to step on the scale and see the same weight as the previous weight.
Although I have tried to find other ways of tracking my successes...I really do want and...

Nov. 12th - Nov. 18th birthdays

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:37:21 EST

Let's celebrate this weeks birthdays

NOVEMBER 12: MACHOL

NOVEMBER 13: KAYMAYR1, FELICIAKS

NOVEMBER 14: GODDESSAMY

NOVEMBER 16: LWDSSPRUCE

NOVEMBER 17: SHANTIKAMI
may all your birthdays be filled with joy and happiness

Hello I am new

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:12:47 EST

Hello fellow spark people..I am new to this team and to Spark people. Ive joined because for the past 10 years I have gained and lost so much weight. Age 21 I lost 180 lbs then 4 years later had gained it back thinking I was cured from being a fat person and my poor habits creeped back on me. Then 6 years ago at age 25 I made it my mission again to lose weight and lost 100 lbs. Ive gained 30 back and im almost at 200 lbs. Im tired of having to worry about my weight all the time. Im a big time...

Team Member Of The Week for Nov 11th-Nov 18th

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 09:37:03 EST

Good morning fellow sparkers, we have a fresh new team member of the week to announce today and it is SUSANPETUNIA! She is just getting her groove back and is trying to make sure her spark is still sparking. Let's help keep her going in the right direction!

www.sparkpeople.com/mypage.asp?id=SU
SANPETUNIA

SparkPeople Emotional Eaters Team Messageboard

evening binges

new!

May 20th - May 26th birthdays

Team Member Of The Week for May 19th-May 26th

I'm new to the group

Aspiring healthymom

New to group

May 13th - May 19th birthdays

Team Member Of The Week for May 12th-May 19th

New to this team and message boards :)

Mother's Day 2013!

Back to where I feel supported

Slimming, sizzling summer ABCs

I was doing so well...

May 6th - May 12th birthdays

Team Member Of The Week for May 5th-May 12th

Memorial Day Challenge

Today made me realize :(

Little WooHoo....

April 29th - May 5th birthdays

Newbie

Bad Day

This is just silly

Team Member Of The Week for Apr 28th-May 5th

weight loss/emotional eating support group?

Any sage advice on this one?

April 22nd - April 28th birthdays

Getting past the over-eating hangover

Tea Member Of The Week for Apr 21st-Apr 28th

telling a partner?

Exercise as refuge

Found a new book...

help today! :)

Something of a milestone

Newbie

New member

I want off this roller coaster

wishing away April

April 15th - April 21st birthdays

Team Member Of The Week for Apr 14th-Apr 21st

Time to be back to "normal"?

Frustrated with a medical situation

Dry Hangover

My name is Debby and I am an emotional eater

Just Joined

waking up

April 8th - April 14th birthdays

A Spark Newbie... :)

An obnoxiously triumphant day

New to this forum

New to the team

Team Member Of The Week for Apr 7th-Apr 14th

Emotional Eating Victory

Oceana

Battling Diabetes

New Member

New Member

Happy to have found this site

Just Joined

I have fallen off

April 1st - April 7th birthdays

April Goals

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 31st- Apr 7th

Emoticon: share one just because!

newbie

I didn't binge

That's it, I'm giving up!

New

I'm new to this team and....

March 25th - March 31st birthdays

New

Heya

Team Member Of The Week for Mar 24th-Mar 31st

Free "Hungry for Change" screening

NYC (Manhattan) gym 'buddy?'

struggling

newbie

newbie

Hi! I need some encouragement