tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3789015470475947309.post4378898097900097396..comments2023-07-22T03:57:31.410-07:00Comments on Losing it for the Family: Day 11 Frustrated EatingShane G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16220002629075223076noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3789015470475947309.post-80828511171157903892010-07-30T08:23:14.048-07:002010-07-30T08:23:14.048-07:00Shane, I agree with Christine. I think your food ...Shane, I agree with Christine. I think your food choices were good ones, not chips and cookies and soda, which is probably what the old Shane would have chosen. You chose to go over your daily calorie bank amount with GOOD CHOICES, and for that you get an A+, mister!<br /><br />Hope to read on Friday that you are down that 8 lbs.!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799781800542758688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3789015470475947309.post-16205602080166365522010-07-30T07:15:09.024-07:002010-07-30T07:15:09.024-07:00I am crossing my fingers for eight pounds for you!...I am crossing my fingers for eight pounds for you!!! <br /><br />Hmm as for your food thing. I think it was one of those win/lose things. It was a WIN because you realized why you were eating. You were self-aware. That's awesome. It's a WIN because you taught yourself to reach for something healthy! Yogurt and cucumbers and peanut butter are all great choices. Bravo to you! <br /><br />It's only a small lose because you were eating without being hungry. But you know what? It happens. It's way more important that you were self-aware and chose healthy foods. You didn't go into an all out binge and bender. You kept in under control, and ultimately that's really the key. You should be REALLY proud of yourself to handling yourself well in a stressful situation! <br /><br />When I get the urge to emotional-eat, I figure there are two ways to approach it. (1) Try to eat some protein that fills me up so I will feel full. On the other hand, protein is usually a little higher in calories. So a handful of almonds. A Tbs of peanut butter. A slice of cheese. A can of tunafish. etc. The other option is (2) recognize that I'm just going to need to stuff my face, so find some ultra-low-calorie food that will fill that void without damaging my calorie-bank. So we're talking a couple of cucumbers, a whole box of carrots, a bowl of plain popcorn, etc. <br /><br />When I get really emotion, I tend to require Option #2. You'll have to figure out what works best for you in these kinds of scenarios. <br /><br />Can you imagine the damage that could have accrued if you got into a frustrated/emotional eating fit while you were on the road, and all that was available to you is fast food? Yikes, that's the most dangerous! <br /><br />I think you did wonderfully. You're going to get some awesome results on the scale. Go Shane! You're a rockstar!<br /><br />Christine<br />www.phoenixrevolution.netChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187183342257251495noreply@blogger.com