just_some_guy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 My stbx made a suicide attempt. The situation left me in a great deal of stress. For the last couple of weeks, I've been stress-eating. It's almost like I don't even know I'm doing it, just continuously nibbling on whatever there is around the house or office or while out running errands. During the holiday season of course, there is lots around to nibble on. At meal times, I'm doing fine through force of habit. But in between, the nibbling really adds up. In two weeks, I've gained nearly 5 lbs. I caught myself doing it last night, just shoveling it in, nearly compulsively, almost like watching someone else doing it. Got to pull myself together. I can't handle this kind of stress and I really don't want to gain any weight. Link to post Share on other sites
creighton0123 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 / hug Leave full bottles of water throughout the house? You might make more trips to the bathroom, but being full of water and hydrated is better than persistent snacking. Link to post Share on other sites
Surrealist Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Also avoid putting nibbly type foods in your house, that way you can't just grab and snack. Link to post Share on other sites
Author just_some_guy Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Thanks for the suggestions. I try to keep the nibbly food out of the house. It is too easy to just graze. Still wind up snagging a handful of cereal, a slice of bread or what not. Just have to take a conscious effort to not do that. The office is harder, as there's lots to snack on and the holidays make that even more so. Dealing with all this crap is what is taking it out of me. Link to post Share on other sites
Yer_Blues Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Exercise improves mood and relieves stress whilst burning extra calories, so if you aren't active I strongly recommend it. It's always harder to get yourself there during these times, but it's also when it's most beneficial. Also, try eating more frequent meals if possible and avoiding the Big Three format with snacking. It's a pain in the ass, but if you have the time, try breaking it down into a more even 5 or so meals. Link to post Share on other sites
Author just_some_guy Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Now that the crisis has settled down, I'm hitting the gym last night and tonight and will keep going. Have to take care of me. It's just so hard to deal with this crap. The emotional fallout is just now coming home. Link to post Share on other sites
Yer_Blues Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Now that the crisis has settled down, I'm hitting the gym last night and tonight and will keep going. Have to take care of me. It's just so hard to deal with this crap. The emotional fallout is just now coming home. Good mindset and decisions. Link to post Share on other sites
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