Anyone else so stressed they can't seem to stay on a diet?

Original post by nov2004bride

Mar 10, 2004 12:27 AM

I keep telling myself that I have to diet and then I get stressed out again and eat. I have to somehow stop using food as my comfort. It doesn't even work Anyone have any advice for me? I need to get it together!!

dita531 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:21 AM

Re: Anyone else so stressed they can't seem to stay on a diet?

Posted by nov.bride

Let me tell you........I quit smoking this past September after many years. I was TINY. Now I gained about 20lbs.
Everyone says I look better but you know how it is.
I think I am starting to equal off.
I definetly have some curves now.
It's very hard to zip the lip but I am trying
Celery it is!

I quit smoking when I met my FH and I gained 12 lbs in a month. I have never been able to lose it. Eating kind of turned into a habit replacement. It is so difficult but I would never go back to smoking! Good for you for quitting!

nov2004bride Posted: Mar 10, 2004 07:46 PM

Re: Anyone else so stressed they can't seem to stay on a diet?

OK. I was stressed out again today and I had a whopper and fries for lunch. I have to stop. It might take some time to get it together. Argghh

september2004 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 07:51 PM

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LOL...

I was to start my workout regimen come the New Year...then February...then March...

...now I am shooting for April, or March 18th, the 6th month mark.

I WILL do it, I am just totally procrastinating.

If you want a 'quick fix' and/or inspiration, do the first 2 weeks of the South Beach diet. I did that and felt GREAT!!!

razz1031 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 08:13 PM

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You have FM!!!

bxgell2 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 08:17 PM

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I have the opposite problem... I get so stressed that I can't eat... then I lose weight too quickly, look weird, and get super grumpy... just yesterday my FI told me I need to start eating more because he can't stand my crabby mood anymore!

matron Posted: Mar 10, 2004 08:24 PM

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I don't think it's a lack of eating that's making you lose weight bxgell2, i think it's the amount of stress you're undergoing!

I have been eating like a pig these past few months and I blame it on the stress of grad school and helping plan two weddings.

Weight fluctuation is only natural in these stressful times. Everyone just concentrate on getting married to the man you love and everything else will fall into place. You'll all look marvelous regardless of your body shapes!

Charly Posted: Mar 10, 2004 10:51 PM

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I'm not a stress eater - I just love to eat! I LOVE FOOD! Admitting it is the first step right?

I hate dieting, I exercise to maintain, but lately I'm maintaining more than usual

What's a girl to do? Good thing I'm wearing a ball gown...covers all the 'back' baby got!