Major Stress!

[blueeyedvirgo]

Has anyone dealt with major stress while on this diet. I am on day 5 and have been doing really well. Went I went to the bathroom this morning, I looked at my stomach and it looks deflated! I haven't weighed myself since I went to the doctor a few weeks ago because I do not have an accurate scale but I really feel like it is coming off.

Yesterday, my employer informed me that my position would be eliminated and my last day is 1/16. They are paying me through 2/6 which is great but I still can't help but worry.

I hope I don't fall into my bad eating habits again...does anyone have any stories they would like to share?

Thanks everyone!

[steadyt]

I know how you feel. I too got the padded boot from my job a couple of days ago. One good thing for me is I was cooking in a really good restaurant I think that is where a portion of my poor eating habits were coming from. Hang in There. Be strong, Use the force!

[Brook]

No Excuses Essay <-- This is me and my story.

Stress? LOL Stress is my middle name.

[Chef Kevin]

I am a high end chef and there are no jobs in my area and I can't afford to move. I have been out of work for 6 months and studying to go back in IT work just to come close to the money I used to make.
So, stress is a part of modern life.

But, stress doesn't make you eat anything, it just makes you WANT to eat something. You can beat it.

[blueeyedvirgo]

Thanks everyone!

Chef Kevin: I am in IT right now and am thinking about getting out of IT due to the lack of jobs! I hope the market is better to you than it has been to me!

[blueeyedvirgo]

Originally Posted by Brook

No Excuses Essay <-- This is me and my story.

Stress? LOL Stress is my middle name.

Brook

Thank you for sharing your story! It has help me more than you know.

[LeanLioness]

Originally Posted by blueeyedvirgo

Thanks everyone!

Chef Kevin: I am in IT right now and am thinking about getting out of IT due to the lack of jobs! I hope the market is better to you than it has been to me!

I am in I.T. too and live not too far from you girl! I am working in Carbondale, IL and live in Du Quoin, IL............

It is the Southern Illinois area and St Louis area where we live that there are no jobs.....

I wish I wouldn't have moved back home to be near my family because in Virginia where I was living for the past 15 years there were plenty of jobs available in I.T.

[blueeyedvirgo]

I have talked to 6 recruiters today and have one possible job for a 3 month contract. Will not cheat!

[Elizellen]

One thing that helps me when I am having stress or trying to cope with things outside my control (Husband's illnesses etc) is to remember that choosing what to eat is the one thing I CAN control.

So I concentrate on planning and preparing so I am never left with no option but to eat offplan and give myself kudos for the times I succeed rather than blame when I don't.

[blueeyedvirgo]

Originally Posted by Elizellen

Ont thing that helps me when U am having stress or trying to cope with things outside my control (Husband's illnesses etc) is to remember that choosing what to eat is the one thing I CAN control.

So I concentrate on planning and preparing so I am never left with no option but to eat offplan and give myself kudos for the times I succeed rather than blame when I don't.

What a great way to put this into perspective...and since I am a big control freak, this just might work for me...

The day is almost over and I unbelievably, I have not wanted to cheat. It is kind of weird that I have been so focused on staying on track today.