I swear / Never again

[Dianenonebutme]

I realised that I put on 10KG over a period of 8 weeks. I realised I had a terrible upset and was consoling myself with food. Today I am making a solemn oath before you all that if I am ever emotional or upset I will go for a walk or exercise. When I eat in this way I am igniting a days, weeks and months of misery.

[AnnieW55 Visitor]

That’s a great idea (walking/exercising before emotional eating). I’m not an emotional eater but getting out for a walk/exercising always makes me feel better - it’s just doing it 😀. I hope you are over your terrible experience, or it is at least fading for you and your plans work out.

[Dianenonebutme in reply to AnnieW55]

Hi AnnieW55

Thank you for your encouraging messages. Unfortunately my problems are on going. I just need to find a better way of coping. I think this is it!😘

[Elliebearcub]

Sorry to hear you’ve been having a tough time. It is good to see you’ve identified other and more healthier ways to cope during times of stress. It’s easy to head for the fridge or food cupboards as they’re in reach in an instant but heading for your walking shoes instead and heading out the door before you’ve had chance to grab something to eat, going for a nice long walk and breathing in all the lovely fresh air will do you the world of good. It’s well publicised that exercise is really good for your mental health and well-being so I’m sure that once you get going with your new distraction, you’ll soon start to feel the health benefits. Best of luck!

[Dianenonebutme in reply to Elliebearcub]

Hi Elliebearcub

Thank you for reaching out to me. Your words are encouraging and confirming my new direction. Thank you 🙏

[Hidden]

Wishing you all the very best with your new plan 💐 It's not easy breaking habits but you sound so determined! 💪Being involved on this site can also make a massive difference. Admin can send you the links to the daily diary/ daily chat etc, if you haven't found them already.

Look forward to "seeing you around" 😊

[Dianenonebutme in reply to Hidden]

Hi Lilac-Angel,

Thank you for replying and encouraging me, I do need it.

It’s early days, but I have done a lot of walking yesterday almost 20,000 steps

I am out again today!!!

Take care

😊

[Hidden in reply to Dianenonebutme]

Wow that's awesome!🎉 I think I've done well if I reach 10k steps! 😁

[Lytham 3 stone]

Good for you ! Would you like to join us on the weigh in?Here's the link, I hope to see you there! x

healthunlocked.com/weight-l...