Emotional Eating and No Board Postings

Hi Everyone! Well, a few things... 1.) As many know, I started my new job (which I am in love with) but there is a major drawback: no internet usage allowed. I have already snuck a few personal emails in during work, but I have a shared office space with my boss... so I won't be posting during the day 2.) I just paid $50 to take an Emotional Eating workshop at my local women's center. On one hand I am so excited, but as I registered online I had terrible thoughts about how I got to this point, etc. Just feeling down about it... and I admit, scared. I usually run away from my problems... so to face this one, it will be challege. Immediately after hitting send on the payment/registration page I went upstairs and ate like 10 chips in 3 seconds. I feel sick (emotionally and physically) Guess I really do need to take this class.

Hi...and try not to worry I am sure this class can't hurt you and if anything you can share what you learn with us. I am sorry you can't be online while at work but I am very glad you like your new job.... ~~hugs and well wishes~~ Chris

You are not alone with this emotional food issue. As soon as something gets to me, I'm ready to turn to food. It's gonna be a hard habit to break. The workshop sounds like a really good idea and I know you will benefit from it. Plus you can share with us what you are learning from it. Sorry you cant get online while at work but at least you are loving the job. Take Care!! Kay

Hang in there Mary, at least you have a job you love. You can post at home. The class sounds like a good one to take. Maybe you'll learn something. Karla

Mary you're "preachng to the choir" around here. I think most of us got to where we were because of emotional eating - heck I used to be able to down an entire extra-large pizza just because I was "pissed off" at someone or at myself. Thankfully now after a couple of pieces I would But I still need to watch this. Having WLS only gave us a tool it didn't get rid off all the "monkeys" that we carry around on our backs - we need to deal with these in other ways and remove them one by one in order to be successful in the long run. Good for youi or taking this class When you can identify an issue for you, it's the first step in resolving it. Sending hugs, Ronna

Double points for you for registering for the workshop! I sure there was one in my area...I need it badly! I was always an emotional eater...for me, it was if my eating was the one thing that hubby could NOT control. He criticizes me? take THAT , you &@35 !! *stuffs in food*...see what I mean? Good stuff, girlfriend! You took the first step to understanding and coping...instead of eating, go shopping and buy yourself a frilly@ *hugs* Nancy B ..one of the all time big runners away from problems!