I've had a rocky time of it the past 14 days. I was so upset with myself last week, that I just couldn't deal with weighing myself. Life calmed down a bit over the weekend and I was able to pull things together and step on the scale. I gained 4 pounds. I was surprised at how small the weight gain was, since I felt I'd done nothing but overeat for two weeks.
What set things off was my annual mammogram. The results showed an "irregularity" which they felt was benign, but wanted a repeat in 4 months to make sure there was no change. Now, I'm a breast cancer survivor, going through surgery, chemotherapy and radiation on both of my breasts. So, hearing there was a problem brought so much anxiety, I couldn't deal with it all. To cope, I started eating and just couldn't stop. I was eating so much, I had severe stomach pain. I was so weirded out, I ate things I don't even like, simply because they were handy. I was a total mess!
This Monday, things are a bit better. My logical self has overcome the emotional landslide. Today, I managed to be totally on the healty path for the first time in two weeks. Whew! In times past, this experience would have caused me to give up totally on things and return to slowly killing myself with food. So, small blessings and small lessons learned.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Weigh In Monday # 28
Posted by R.E. at 9:52 PM
Labels: emotional/stress eating, Weigh in Monday
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WOW you have had a rough couple of weeks. Glad to hear you are back on your path and moving forward. You can do it!! Just one step at a time, one day at a time!!
Have a good one!
*huggles*
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Holy Crap! I can't think of a single thing more stressful. No wonder you turned to an old familiar comfort. Food. You should be proud of yourself for recognizing the overeating for what it was. I hope everything resolves itself with your upcoming second "smash and flash" :).
Hi, I'm sorry youv'e had such a rough time. That must be so stressful with your mammogram. Breast cancer runs in my family, and I'm fairly nervous that it will strike me one day. I can completely identify with the way you ate to "handle" the stress, I'm prone to that too. Try to keep positive, and know that making healthy changes in your life will only make you stronger to fight! {{{hugs}}}
Well done for getting back on track. Please don't beat yourself up over this... you learned something valuable in the process, which will stand you in good stead in future. We're not called to be perfect, we're called to be the person who gets back up and keeps going... You can do that!
great job getting yourself calmed down to eat healthy again.. its scary when the unknown faces us.. its scarey after being a survivor and they find something that will require you to come back for another test in 4 months.. my husband is a cancer survivor so I know through him how this is.. he had to have some tests recently .. so far all is well.. my thoughts are with you.. hang in there.. and glad did not try and cope with food.. I know how this my friend.. hang in there..
you are a trooper! I am sorry you have had a hard few weeks. 4 pounds is nothing and you can get that off with some healthy eating and a little less stress!
You've been through a lot. You'll be in my thoughts. Stay focused, stay positive and continue to make healthy choices. You'll do GREAT!!
I had my first mammogram last year. I don't know if I'm going to put myself through that each year. It's great that you're back on track. Don't let little set backs keep you from living a healthy lifestyle.
Thank you all for the wonderful comments! Your prayers and good thoughts are so much appreciated. We'll keep on the path together. :)
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