Ugh .... I think I'm in trouble ...

JeniferCA · 01-27-2011, 10:00 PM

Earlier I baked some chicken wings earlier to eat tomorrow.

I just got home and found out that an old high school friend passed away. So shocked and so sad.

I was standing in my kitchen when I read the email. Before I knew it, I had eaten two of the wings (which is basically 4 small pieces - the wing and the drumette)!

Ugh. Talk about an emotional eater!

Today is my last day weaning from hhcg, but still.

Sigh.

toomuchbooty · 01-27-2011, 10:08 PM

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It's late on your last day of weaning, I wouldn't stress the actual consumption of the wings...but you are right to reflect on your motivation for eating.

C'Marie · 01-27-2011, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It's late on your last day of weaning, I wouldn't stress the actual consumption of the wings...but you are right to reflect on your motivation for eating.

Perfect answer. I agree.

(((HUGS))) Jen

minimonkey · 01-27-2011, 11:19 PM

I was thinking the same thing, C'Marie -- TMB gave the absolute perfect answer.

Jenn, I am SO sorry to hear about your friend... how shocking!

Butternut · 01-27-2011, 11:32 PM

Your friend would probably want what's best for you not want you to suffer with bad health. The best thing you can do is take good care of yourself! You have done so well and come so far already.....hugs.....I'm sorry for your loss.

torister · 01-28-2011, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomuchbooty

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It's late on your last day of weaning, I wouldn't stress the actual consumption of the wings...but you are right to reflect on your motivation for eating.

^^^^^THIS!! Exactly!! Sorry about your friend.

emel · 01-28-2011, 03:54 AM

I'm sorry for your loss.

Ginja · 01-28-2011, 03:57 AM

Very sorry about your friend. I agree TMB summed it up well.

mimi · 01-28-2011, 04:43 AM

I think punishing yourself or tagging yourself as an "emotional eater" is part of the problem too. Telling yourself you WERE an "emotional eater" and that despite eating a ONE chicken wing, it wasn't an unhealthy food. It reminds me of all the dieters who lose their weight yet still see themselves as fat.

You didn't eat a bag of cookies. Losing a friend is traumatic. Consider it from another angle; that might help you long-term.

My condolences. Keep up the good work. You look great! Notice the positive in changes in yourself!!!!

dawnyama · 01-28-2011, 05:26 AM

Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Sending good wishes your way Jenifer.

YvetteMarie · 01-28-2011, 05:38 AM

So sorry for your loss. A couple of wings is not bad at all. You could have eaten 1/2 a cake and pizza.

Acknowledge and move on.

Be nice to yourself.

jabbok · 01-28-2011, 05:46 AM

So sorry about your friend, please take care of yourself.

Joy2UnMe · 01-28-2011, 06:34 AM

Keeping you in my prayers in the loss of your friend. Stay strong!

mousie tartufo · 01-28-2011, 06:44 AM

Awww ***hugs*** Sorry for your loss, sweetie.

And like others said, yes it's good to recognize your triggers, but on the other hand, be proud of yourself that you opted for something healthy instead of cleaning out the pantry. Given the circumstance, I'd be putting that in the win column.

JeniferCA · 01-28-2011, 06:48 AM

Wow, you guys are amazing. Thank you so much.

Tonight is the viewing. I've not seen this person in 25 years, but the news hit me as if I had just chatted with him yesterday.

I realized last night (and will hopefully remember this in the future) that the wings did not comfort me. Food used to comfort me, but last night it was almost mindless. Like I didn't even realize I was doing it. And I felt no better afterwards.

I used to not care after totally filling my belly with ALL SORTS of garbage, but its different now. While I'm only halfway to my goal, I've worked hard to get here and I don't want to undo that by eating mindlessly when things go astray in my life.

Thank you again for all the support. I REALLY appreciate it!

janetsbreeze · 01-28-2011, 06:53 AM

I am so sorry for your loss.

torister · 01-28-2011, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JeniferCA

I've not seen this person in 25 years, but the news hit me as if I had just chatted with him yesterday.

This makes *perfect* sense to me. This type of thing brings up our own mortality just like a slap in the face. I felt this way when I heard a guy I went to Jr. High with and had his parents as teachers there had passed away 2 weeks ago. Its sad...and a reminder that life is very fragile and fleeting. So I think you are doing *great* and taking the very best care of yourself. That is just awesome!!

RobbyC · 01-28-2011, 08:19 AM

Hang in there! Sorry about your loss.

01-27-2011, 10:00 PM	#1
JeniferCA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 Gallery: JeniferCA Stats: 219/206/155 WOE: HHCG Start Date: November 2011	Ugh .... I think I'm in trouble ... Earlier I baked some chicken wings earlier to eat tomorrow. I just got home and found out that an old high school friend passed away. So shocked and so sad. I was standing in my kitchen when I read the email. Before I knew it, I had eaten two of the wings (which is basically 4 small pieces - the wing and the drumette)! Ugh. Talk about an emotional eater! Today is my last day weaning from hhcg, but still. Sigh.

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01-27-2011, 10:08 PM	#2
toomuchbooty Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 15,267 Gallery: toomuchbooty	I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. It's late on your last day of weaning, I wouldn't stress the actual consumption of the wings...but you are right to reflect on your motivation for eating.

01-27-2011, 11:19 PM	#4
minimonkey Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,027 Gallery: minimonkey Stats: 5'0" -- very small frame WOE: Clean eating, whole foods	I was thinking the same thing, C'Marie -- TMB gave the absolute perfect answer. Jenn, I am SO sorry to hear about your friend... how shocking!

01-27-2011, 11:32 PM	#5
Butternut Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,549 Gallery: Butternut Stats: FAT WOE: No Flour, No Sugar Start Date: I have been very bad....	Your friend would probably want what's best for you not want you to suffer with bad health. The best thing you can do is take good care of yourself! You have done so well and come so far already.....hugs.....I'm sorry for your loss.

01-28-2011, 03:54 AM	#7
emel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: VA Posts: 16,601 Gallery: emel	I'm sorry for your loss.

01-28-2011, 03:57 AM	#8
Ginja Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 243 Gallery: Ginja Stats: 212/171/150 WOE: hHcg 'Ginja-style' Start Date: January 24 2011	Very sorry about your friend. I agree TMB summed it up well.

01-28-2011, 04:43 AM	#9
mimi Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,226 Gallery: mimi WOE: HHCG--former plan, Atkins Start Date: 12.26.10	I think punishing yourself or tagging yourself as an "emotional eater" is part of the problem too. Telling yourself you WERE an "emotional eater" and that despite eating a ONE chicken wing, it wasn't an unhealthy food. It reminds me of all the dieters who lose their weight yet still see themselves as fat. You didn't eat a bag of cookies. Losing a friend is traumatic. Consider it from another angle; that might help you long-term. My condolences. Keep up the good work. You look great! Notice the positive in changes in yourself!!!!

01-28-2011, 05:26 AM	#10
dawnyama Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 21,885 Gallery: dawnyama Stats: 154/???/115 5'4" WOE: Hhcg/Rwhatever P2 Start Date: 6/1/09	Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend. Sending good wishes your way Jenifer.

01-28-2011, 05:38 AM	#11
YvetteMarie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 127 Gallery: YvetteMarie Stats: 223/170/150 WOE: HCG/Releana Start Date: October 2010	So sorry for your loss. A couple of wings is not bad at all. You could have eaten 1/2 a cake and pizza. Acknowledge and move on. Be nice to yourself.

01-28-2011, 05:46 AM	#12
jabbok Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: canada Posts: 7,902 Gallery: jabbok	So sorry about your friend, please take care of yourself.

01-28-2011, 06:34 AM	#13
Joy2UnMe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 218 Gallery: Joy2UnMe Stats: 245/237/140 WOE: Alternative P2 Start Date: Mar 7, 2012 245 / Mar 14, 2012 237	Keeping you in my prayers in the loss of your friend. Stay strong!

01-28-2011, 06:44 AM	#14
mousie tartufo Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South Jersey Posts: 754 Gallery: mousie tartufo Stats: 216/169/140? WOE: hhcg/low carb	Awww *hugs* Sorry for your loss, sweetie. And like others said, yes it's good to recognize your triggers, but on the other hand, be proud of yourself that you opted for something healthy instead of cleaning out the pantry. Given the circumstance, I'd be putting that in the win column.

01-28-2011, 06:48 AM	#15
JeniferCA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 526 Gallery: JeniferCA Stats: 219/206/155 WOE: HHCG Start Date: November 2011	Wow, you guys are amazing. Thank you so much. Tonight is the viewing. I've not seen this person in 25 years, but the news hit me as if I had just chatted with him yesterday. I realized last night (and will hopefully remember this in the future) that the wings did not comfort me. Food used to comfort me, but last night it was almost mindless. Like I didn't even realize I was doing it. And I felt no better afterwards. I used to not care after totally filling my belly with ALL SORTS of garbage, but its different now. While I'm only halfway to my goal, I've worked hard to get here and I don't want to undo that by eating mindlessly when things go astray in my life. Thank you again for all the support. I REALLY appreciate it!

01-28-2011, 06:53 AM	#16
janetsbreeze Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,575 Gallery: janetsbreeze Stats: 197/186.6/130; 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 19, 2011	I am so sorry for your loss.

01-28-2011, 08:19 AM	#18
RobbyC Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,289 Gallery: RobbyC Stats: 236.4/223/199 (First goal 1-derland!)	Hang in there! Sorry about your loss.