Slipped, yet again.

[Nina Kay]

Hi everyone,

Yesterday, I didn't do well at all on my abstaining from compulsive overeating. I did eat the three meals a day & they were more healthy meals, but my portions were a little too large eah meal. Then I had an upsetting & stressful day in the afternoon, so I really binged BIGTIME on sweets !!!!!

I knew better, but I just couldn't seem to stop myself & I didn't ask God to help me, because of my self-will. I didn't want Him to stop me. Of course, as usual, my blood felt like it had turned into sugar in my veins & I didn't sleep well & I woke up feeling sick & gripey. I had at least walked yesterday for 10 clock minutes,up & down my sidewalk with several steps, walking firmly & steadily.

Today, I started over & have read some OA literature & have watched what I've eaten & been careful with my portions & prayed to God for Him to help me to not compulsively overeat. To do for me what I obviously & definitely can't do for myself. I also have walked firmly & steadily for 15 minutes, twice, so far today. Total 30 minutes. And I have drank quite a bit of water to wash out my system. Thanks for listening.

[pedagogue]

Portion size is important, and it looks like you have that under control. Slowly but surely (through some self-education and hopefully finding an OA group) you can add more strategies to your 'toolbox'. Disctraction can be a good method to overcome a binge. If you recongize that you are about to binge, or you are in the midst of a binge, you need to have an active dristraction ready to go. Some people like to keep gum around (you can't eat if you are chewing gum), others prefer something that involes their hands (hard to eat without using your hands), etc.

-pedagogue

[bikewench]

Nina...

I am patting you on the back..

Actually.. I'm slapping you on the back cause you didn't let a slip throw you off your path.

Good for you that you admitted your powerless once again and have resumed your journey to happy, joyous and free.. ;o)

I have the eating disorder bulimia... so I know how hard it can be to not go back to the food when the stress hits. It's first nature.

But.. our new ways of doing things will slowly become first nature as well if we ... just... don't... give... up!

It sounds like your doing all the right things to move you in the direction that is going to free you from the insidious food addiction.

I am praying for strength and clarity of thought for both of us as I am stressing over my 19 year old daughter going overseas by herself.

Just keep on keeping on..

[Pony]

{{Nina Kay}} I am sorry you were struggling so much yesterday, but you seem to have pick yourself up and continued on the path. Hurray for you!!!!!

The good news is that you recognize what you are doing. Now finding something to devert your attention before you step over that line and binge. You are doing fine.....just keep on going and keep coming back here for support and sharing.

[bikewench]

Some people like to keep gum around (you can't eat if you are chewing gum), others prefer something that involes their hands (hard to eat without using your hands), etc.

Yeah.. put them together... and pray for help. ;o)

[Nina Kay]

Hey bikewench,
I really liked what you said about what to do with your hands. That was so COOL !!!! Thank You !!!