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So I never thought I was much of an emotional eater but I recently had a falling out with my closest friend and we are no longer friends and yesterday it hit me that it seems like I may have lost some other friends as a result. I am really sad over it and I find I am wanting to eat even though I am not hungry. I came back from my trip 4.6 pounds lighter. I had finally reached my first small goal weight which was emotionally significant and was almost half way to my next small goal. From now on they are in 10 pound increments. This morning I had gained back 4.4 pounds and so far I have eaten my breakfast and just ate a handful of macadamia nuts and two squares of chocolate. My stomach hurts, my heart is sad and I am sitting here thinking I want to raid the cabinet. Really? Why? It's not going to help, it's not going to fix the friendship. I am tired of crying about it and now I feel like crap.
I just needed to share how I am feeling with someone as I am feeling really sad and lonely right now. I'm in my forties and I feel like I am in middle school. Great adolescence all over again.
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[QUOTE=Primal123;1111189]So I never thought I was much of an emotional eater but I recently had a falling out with my closest friend and we are no longer friends and yesterday it hit me that it seems like I may have lost some other friends as a result. I am really sad over it and I find I am wanting to eat even though I am not hungry. I came back from my trip 4.6 pounds lighter. I had finally reached my first small goal weight which was emotionally significant and was almost half way to my next small goal. From now on they are in 10 pound increments. This morning I had gained back 4.4 pounds and so far I have eaten my breakfast and just ate a handful of macadamia nuts and two squares of chocolate. My stomach hurts, my heart is sad and I am sitting here thinking I want to raid the cabinet. Really? Why? It's not going to help, it's not going to fix the friendship. I am tired of crying about it and now I feel like crap.
I just needed to share how I am feeling with someone as I am feeling really sad and lonely right now. I'm in my forties and I feel like I am in middle school. Great adolescence all over again.[/QUOTE]
I know how rough it can be to lose a friend. I've recently lost a couple too. I know how rough it is and how horrible it makes us feel. I sympathize. Can you go for a walk when those feelings hit? Sometimes it helps to change the scenery a bit.
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[QUOTE=demuralist;1111174]Where are your carbs coming from?[/QUOTE]
From the "shake". I make my "shake" with a frozen banana, egg white protein powder, coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 or 2 drops of stevia liquid, and sometimes 1 T of nuts...usually almonds, but yesterday and today was figuring on Macadamias. So, I think I'll modify that today and make it without the banana and nuts, and use only half the protein powder (that's also high). I'll add more fat...yesterday I used butter...may do that or may add some almond butter.
I haven't been having the "shakes" very often because it's been cold. But the last few days the weather here has been warm so I started having one in the evening.
I normall prefer chicken wings, leg and thighs, but I've been buying a whole roasted chicken once a week, and this is the leftover, lol. I think I'll go back to what I used to do years ago and just buy the parts I like and roast them myself.
This is why it's good to post things...I KNOW what's wrong, but until someone points it out to me, sometimes I ignore it. {{sign}}
[QUOTE=demuralist;1111178]just saw this article and think it is a really good one...[URL="http://jonnybowdenblog.com/think-about-weight-loss/"]http://jonnybowdenblog.com/think-about-weight-loss/[/URL][/QUOTE]
Very cool!
[QUOTE=Primal123;1111189]I just needed to share how I am feeling with someone as I am feeling really sad and lonely right now. I'm in my forties and I feel like I am in middle school. Great adolescence all over again.[/QUOTE]
Aw, I'm so sorry. I've lost a couple of friends too and it's definitely hard. I'm a huge emotional/stress eater, so I understand how hard it is. I'm also the type of person who does too much thinking and I tend to rethink and rethink and rethink these situations.
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[QUOTE=Primal123;1111189] My stomach hurts, my heart is sad and I am sitting here thinking I want to raid the cabinet. Really? Why? It's not going to help, it's not going to fix the friendship. I am tired of crying about it and now I feel like crap.
I just needed to share how I am feeling with someone as I am feeling really sad and lonely right now. I'm in my forties and I feel like I am in middle school. Great adolescence all over again.[/QUOTE]Must be in the air. I wish I had some advice for you, but I'll be thinking of you. I wish I could just crawl in the bed and sleep until spring.
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[QUOTE=252dlp;1111213]From the "shake". I make my "shake" with a frozen banana, egg white protein powder, coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 or 2 drops of stevia liquid, and sometimes 1 T of nuts...usually almonds, but yesterday and today was figuring on Macadamias. So, I think I'll modify that today and make it without the banana and nuts, and use only half the protein powder (that's also high). I'll add more fat...yesterday I used butter...may do that or may add some almond butter.
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I use MCT oil in my morning smoothie, it is flavorless, you could also use light olive oil or macadamia or avocado oil but the last 2 can be pricey and hard to find (I order my MCT online). I also use eggs in it. When I used protein powder I used zNatural which is just the whey with a pinch of lecithin to prevent caking. I use homemade almond and coconut milks as the liquid, and either 1tsp of instant coffee or the cocoa powder, I also sweeten it with stevia.
In the evening I usually have a cup of tea with butter and a bit of HWC if I have any fat left in my macro.
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[QUOTE=252dlp;1111213]From the "shake". I make my "shake" with a frozen banana, egg white protein powder, coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 or 2 drops of stevia liquid, and sometimes 1 T of nuts...usually almonds, but yesterday and today was figuring on Macadamias. So, I think I'll modify that today and make it without the banana and nuts, and use only half the protein powder (that's also high). I'll add more fat...yesterday I used butter...may do that or may add some almond butter.
I haven't been having the "shakes" very often because it's been cold. But the last few days the weather here has been warm so I started having one in the evening.
I normall prefer chicken wings, leg and thighs, but I've been buying a whole roasted chicken once a week, and this is the leftover, lol. I think I'll go back to what I used to do years ago and just buy the parts I like and roast them myself.
This is why it's good to post things...I KNOW what's wrong, but until someone points it out to me, sometimes I ignore it. {{sign}}
Very cool!
Aw, I'm so sorry. I've lost a couple of friends too and it's definitely hard. I'm a huge emotional/stress eater, so I understand how hard it is. I'm also the type of person who does too much thinking and I tend to rethink and rethink and rethink these situations.[/QUOTE]
Have you been looking at some of our food journals in MFP? It might give you an idea and tips for your macros. If nothing else it will give you some more ideas! :)
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[QUOTE=demuralist;1111247]I use MCT oil in my morning smoothie, it is flavorless, you could also use light olive oil or macadamia or avocado oil but the last 2 can be pricey and hard to find (I order my MCT online). I also use eggs in it. When I used protein powder I used zNatural which is just the whey with a pinch of lecithin to prevent caking. I use homemade almond and coconut milks as the liquid, and either 1tsp of instant coffee or the cocoa powder, I also sweeten it with stevia.
In the evening I usually have a cup of tea with butter and a bit of HWC if I have any fat left in my macro.[/QUOTE]
I really need to start making some of these drinks to help me meet my fat goals. Aside from the oils, what do you use? I know you have posted it before, so maybe just point me to that post??
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On day 2 of my fat fast. Yesterday was just stellar until it came to sleep- the details are in my journal. Today I have pre-journaled again for another successful day. I was down 2 pounds this morning. My appetite is suppressed and I feel good. I was "starting" to get the little hungry signals before lunch but nothing ravenous.
I have also ordered a blood ketone monitor. I have been "in the purple" for quite a few days now with the stix. I am curious as to how it will compare with the blood monitoring.
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I don't think I'm a member of MFP...I can't remember if I ever signed up or not. I started using LoseIt several years ago and I stick with it mostly because I have a lot of custom foods already in there. Maybe I could join just to see what everyone is doing.
I managed to make it until my usual lunch time...the hunger dimished greatly not long after I posted that I was hungry, lol. Note to self, it won't kill me to wait a while even if I AM hungry and it might just work out that I'm not as hungry as I think.
I'm super excited because the chicken breast portion I brought today has lots of fatty skin!! Yay. I'm enjoying my chicken with artichoke pesto and broccoli with butter as I type, lol.
I'm going to buy a roasting pan this weekend and roast my own chicken parts. I'm also going to look for MCT oil...I'm sure Whole Foods probably has it.
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I'm going to buy a roasting pan this weekend and roast my own chicken parts. I'm also going to look for MCT oil...I'm sure Whole Foods probably has it.[/QUOTE]
I'd like to start roasting my own chickens too but I never seem to be able to equal the juicy moistness of the rotisserie chickens I buy at the store. Problem is they cost 6.99 and I can buy an uncooked, whole chicken for .77 a lb.
