Well, this is my first journal entry. I am a compulsive overeater. I have one day of abstinence under my belt. I'm going to try and eat breakfast everyday so I can try and control my cravings. I am going to try and stay busy and active and make the couch miss me! By my 27th birthday (merely 82 days away) I would like to be at least 20 lbs closer to my goal. I am going to try and express my feelings rather than pour food down my throat thinking that the food will bury the feelings for ever. Guess what? The come right back! 8-| I am trying to make realistic promises to myself. I will not pressure myself by looking too far down the road. I will try and concentrate on today. That is all I can do. I open my journal to all of your words of wisdom. Yesterday was a great day. Now I must look to today!

Welcome SarahAnn, that sounds like a really good plan!

Sarah Ann,

Welcome. Your plan sounds like a good one. Come to your journal to pour out those feelings that food cover up.

I too eat for reasons other than hunger. My main one is boredom. At least now that you know what triggers overeating, you are one step closer to your goal. :peace:

I saw people entering their daily food intake and exercise in their journal. That's a good idea. I think I will too.

Thank you for the support mydiet and Kitty81!!!!!! :D

Breakfast:
2 eggs
1 cut hashbrowns

Lunch:
I brought a frozen South Beach Diet meal to work. So yummy!!

Tonight's Dinner Plan:
Chicken and Rice Noodles

The exercise for today will be cleaning the house tonight!!

Now, let's see if I can stick to my plan. :dn

Sounds like you're doing great so far - good luck to you!

I like Rabbit's mini goals. Something to remember........

Congrats on your first day of abstinence!

I'm trying really hard not to have a pity party but let me say, its hard! This morning I woke up really hungry because I didn't really eat much after lunch yesterday. Well instead of making breakfast, what do I do? I grab the freakin' leftovers from the night before and just chow down! Now I feel like my whole day is just ruined and I should eat like crap all day since I already started off bad anyway! So much for not binging. I guess it was a nice idea! X-(

Hi Sarah Ann! :welcome:

Don't ruin the rest of your day based on one bad choice! That doesn't mean the day is ruined. I know it feels like it is. We all go through that. "Oh I should just eat like crap because the day is ruined." The point is to realize we made a bad decision, and let it go. Eat something small and healthy for lunch. It'll balance out.

If you like the frozen SBD meals, you should try the michellena lean gormet. They are so good. I like the pasta & shrimp with veggies meal. I think they're only about $1 each or so!

Have a great day. :D

Don't give up Sarah! One meal is just that --- ONE meal, just go on with the rest of your day in a good way and it will all be fine.

Thank you for all of your support.

Ok, so I didn't fair as well over the weekend as I hoped. Well, it's Monday and a brand new week is upon me. I got up and went to the gym for 50 mins this morning. That was an accomplishment. I leave for my sister's wedding in a mere 16 days. I know I won't be at the weight I had hoped but maybe I can be a few lbs lighter and feel a little better about that dress I have to wear!

Breakfast:
Slimfast Optima Shake

Snack:
Carrot sticks

Lunch:
South Beach Frozen Meal

Planned dinner:
Tuna melt with low fat cheese and fat free mayo.

Desert:
All natural fruit popsicle with fruit chunks.

Tonight's goal:
Get into bed before 10pm!

Hi my fellow Starved watcher.
You are starting the week with a bang. Congrats on going to the gym this morning. Keep it up and you will indeed be a few pounds lighter for the wedding.