Connie12
Cathlete
I've never started a check-in before, and I hope I'm doing it right. :+
I recently posted about my struggle with stress eating, and discovered that others here struggle with this same issue. Janice suggested we start a Check-In so we have a support system to turn to when the stress builds up, instead of turning to food.
I'm realizing that I may be adding to my stress by putting too much pressure on myself. Every morning I tell myself that "today" will be a day of healthy eats, no exceptions. Maybe this isn't the best strategy. I can't help it if stress pops up later in the day, but I can change how I deal with it. From now on when I feel stressed out and want to turn to food I'll come here. When I can't come directly here, I'll write in a notebook what I would have written in a post and post it later. I want to start setting myself up to succeed each day, instead of reaching for somekind of perfection.
Connie
I recently posted about my struggle with stress eating, and discovered that others here struggle with this same issue. Janice suggested we start a Check-In so we have a support system to turn to when the stress builds up, instead of turning to food.
I'm realizing that I may be adding to my stress by putting too much pressure on myself. Every morning I tell myself that "today" will be a day of healthy eats, no exceptions. Maybe this isn't the best strategy. I can't help it if stress pops up later in the day, but I can change how I deal with it. From now on when I feel stressed out and want to turn to food I'll come here. When I can't come directly here, I'll write in a notebook what I would have written in a post and post it later. I want to start setting myself up to succeed each day, instead of reaching for somekind of perfection.
Connie
