80 Points in One Day! The Horror!
8 01 2008Yesterday wasn’t a good day. I was REALLY upset about something that happened yesterday, and I didn’t have anyone available to talk to. I tried, but I didn’t want to inflict anyone else with the stress that I was feeling about something I wasn’t even sure about. Anyway, it ended up being a huge binge fest. I honestly can say I was upset enough that I just didn’t care one bit and food was the only thing available to me at the moment (yet I would have much rather had someone I could have talked to). :-( So here’s my shameful list of foods from yesterday. Try not to gasp too loud in horror…
cereal (4), Healthy Choice soup (4), (here’s where it gets bad) big ol’ thing of TCBY Peanut Butter Delight hand scooped yogurt w/ snickers topping (est. 14.5), McDonald’s fried chicken snack wrap w/ large fry (21- WHOA!), candy (5), huge plate of homemade nachos (est. 18), 1/2 a huge Panera cinnamon bun (7), Panera pumpkin muffie (6.5)
OMG! I just went back and calculated the points! 80!!!! Is that possible? *hanging head in shame* How did I not get sick?
Yeah, yuck. Hopefully by posting this it will discourage me from wanting to post a list like that again anytime soon!
I’m sorry to hear about your bad day but it happens, we all have ‘em. Don’t beat yourself up about it. Take it one day at a time and know that today can be better. Lean on us, okay? That’s what we’re here for.
*Hugs*
- Tina
One day does not break you, so chin up. I am sorry you had stress. It really sucks. It will get better, I promise!
Wow. That takes guts. I’m not kidding. I admire you sooo much for posting your points. You have no idea how many times I’ve failed and just “conveniently” didn’t post. Or posted about my day but w/o my food points listed. That took a lot of guts. Man it’s amazing to me how clear it becomes when you are journaling and keeping track - just how much of emotional eaters we can be. It blows my mind. I can think “I am sad, I want some chocolate” or “I’m lonely, what’s there to eat?” and totally and completely know that I am eating emotionally. And sometimes do it anyway. Ug. I hear ya. So sorry to hear that you were feeling alone… I wish I could offer an “ear” from way over here… Your heart must be hurting. Can I suggest, talk to your creator… He’s always listening… Hang in there… > Email me or reply if you do need listening “ears” online… Danielle
Hang in there, you’ve come a long way and one day won’t reverse all of your hard work! I know you will get right back on track; that’s how you’ve been successful this far.
It’s crazy how quickly the points add up. Good for you for actually tracking it! Don’t beat yourself up over one day of emotional eating, though. You’re already back on track, I’m sure. I hope the stress is behind you too.