doing some whining

[tabekat]

Forgive me for doing a little whining tonight - I'm so emotional and this forum is the only place I can turn to.

i have a new job and it is very stressful i have taken over management of a motel and i'm on the clock 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. i'm just totally worn down and very frustrated I was hoping I would adjust to this job but it just seems harder and harder to take.

I did boot camp and it went really well. Since that time I've been trying to do an informal owl, i added spaghetti squash and i've had some nuts too. Lately, some of my compulsive eating behavior has been showing up again and even though I'm sticking to low carbing, I just don't feel I'm eating as well as I should.

My exercise routine was disrupted, I can no longer go to the gym I liked and it really bothers me. I'm not able to go exercise anytime I want, or as much as I want.

i'm craving chocolate and keep trying to find low carb ways to get some.
i'm grabbing food on the run and not enjoying it. When I do sit down, I'm always interrupted.

I'm just not sure how to emotionally handle all these changes. i'm especially frustrated with my stupid husband who puts me down, doesn't believe I look any better even though I've lost 22 pounds and doesn't believe in Atkins.

I can't get any emotional support in my life from him. and I feel like I need it. But it is stupid to feel like I need it - I know I have to stand on my own two feet.

Just feeling overwhelmed. Sorry for such a stupid whiny post.

[Desertthorn]

1) You came to the right place because we all understand completely. In some way, we can all say, been there, done that, if you know what I mean.
2) Regardless of what goes on in your life, you need to get that appointment book out and fill in "Time of Tabekat" every day. You have to do something for you, even if its just a hour aday, do something completely selfishly for you.
3) I would never advise shakes or bars, but there are times that convience foods are really needed. You probably won't lose eating them, but you won't gain.
4) Did you start a journal? I use mine to whine in all the time and thats fine.
I am sure others will help with how they coped also.

[2big4mysize]

yep time for you is a must. And for that exercise buy you a pedometer and clip it on yourself wjem you get up and then see just hpow much free exercise you are getting with all thet motel work you are foing.10K a day is a great heart healthy exercise plan ans 12.3K a day is great for weight loss. (that is 12500 steps a day and you can get them just marching in place doing the dishes and stuff if you are short.

As for that chocolate 1 oz cream cheese softened, packet of sweetner and 1T plain cocoa powder mixed together and the4n froze as about 4 small blobs should go you just fine for .75 net carbs a blob.


Oh and my isn't that a smaller you sitting there at that computer screen then the last time we exchanged posts. What are you doing to shrink like that?
:hug

Take care of you

[tabekat]

thanks for your comments and good suggestions deserthorn and 2big. you help everyone so much on this forum. you really are wonderful posters.

:hug

every day just seems to get crazier and crazier. it helps to have a place to vent a little.

[2big4mysize]

so just how many miles have you logged thias week working your job? who'd a thought you could get paide to do your exercise too. Loonatika has some bedmaking exercises posted in her journal something about doing squats while changing the shets LOL

Happy low carbing

[ttdriver]

We all need to vent .. its healthy. I agree; time for you is very important and will help your outlook. Even if its just a brisk 15 minute walk by yourself, it will help.

Here's a :hug

Betty