I want to eat!!

[Starlight]

Im at work tonight and really struggling. I just want something to eat. Im not hungry, so I dont need it but I just desperately want to have something nice.

Ive had 2 packs today so far but Im at work another 5 and a half hours and dont want to have my 3rd pack so early

Aaaarrrggghhhhhh

 

[AliGal]

Tough working through the night. Maybe remind yourself that it is a craving, and you choose not. Would a big mug of warm water help or hinder?

Ali

 

[AliGal]

PS or split yr third pack and have some now?

Nursetubs says
"it helps to think that the craving is just a feeling and you don't have to give in to it. It's a choice - eat and feel bad, don't eat and feel good" simples

 

[lauriel]

Im at work too and my colleagues are just after eating a chinese takeaway - the smell of it has made me feel sick! Keep going Starlight, guzzle the water! I just had my 2nd shake about 10mins ago, I'll have my 3rd at about 6am.

 

[Starlight]

I know its just a craving and I know Ill hate myself if I give in so I wont. The girl Im working with tonight has just gone to make coffee, I think Ill make myself one when she comes back, see if that helps.

The annoying thing is I wanted to go to Asda in my break but Im not sure I could handle that lol

Or maybe I should go and wander round the non food section and pick up something nice

If those blooming scales havent moved tomorrow after this Ill be really p'd off

 

[Starlight]

I just had a light bulb moment...

3 years ago just now, at 0040 on 27 Jan my darling dad died very suddenly.

This is totally a comfort thing - its not a craving at all!

 

[lauriel]

You're right, its definitely a craving - like me and my wanting a peanut butter sandwich the other night. Just for the taste of it, nothing else! I know I'd kick myself if I gave in and had it, so I just keep reminding myself of the wedding dress I have to go shopping for. I have my whole life to eat a peanut butter sandwich lol! ...Hopefully a nice hot cuppa will cure you of cravings, I take a little walk about the building I work in if I feel tempted at work. It helps clear my head, try it if you can!

 

[lauriel]

I just had a light bulb moment...

3 years ago just now, at 0040 on 27 Jan my darling dad died very suddenly.

This is totally a comfort thing - its not a craving at all!

Im really sorry to read that, keep going and stay strong x

 

[AliGal]

Stay strong, Starlight and be so proud of your determination on this anniversary. Thinking of you.

Ali

 

[Starlight]

Its odd but I actually feel better after that realisation. I could still happily have something to eat but I wont!!!

I lost a lot of weight a few years ago and the last conversation I had with my dad was him joking about the amount Id lost. He was so proud of how well Id done. Sadly most of it is back but theres no way Im breaking my diet today of all days... hed be furious with me

Thank you SO much for being here for me just now, I love that you can come on here even at silly oclock and theres someone around to 'listen' xx

 

[lauriel]

No worries, anytime at all x

 

[rainbow brite]

Glad you're feeling a bit better now lady and sending big hugs to you tonight! xx

 

[handbag-annie]

Sending big hugs Starlight and hope you have a better day today x