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Luna,
I used a fake cigarette to take care of the hand-mouth reflexes after I quit: http://www.quitsmoking.com/ezquit/index.htm. A cut straw or stirrer might give the same satisfaction. The only other thing that worked for me was baby carrots; of course, they're out. Good luck. Luna wrote: I hear ya!! I have had the same pattern recently, except for me it isn't TOM, it's quitting smoking. I made a resolution yesterday not to eat in the recliner in front of the tv, but so far, not so good. I ate way too many pistachios last night. But at least I managed to stay away from the chocolates. *sigh* Tonight is my going out night, so I won't be home to eat, so I'm going to use tonight as a springboard for change. Tomorrow night my new strategy will be chewing sugarless gum and drinking ice water so I can munch on the ice. I'll keep the group posted on whether or not it helps, if you promise to share any sucessful strategies you come up with too! ) |
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Luna wrote in message .. .
I hear ya!! I have had the same pattern recently, except for me it isn't TOM, it's quitting smoking. I made a resolution yesterday not to eat in the recliner in front of the tv, but so far, not so good. I ate way too many pistachios last night. But at least I managed to stay away from the chocolates. *sigh* Tonight is my going out night, so I won't be home to eat, so I'm going to use tonight as a springboard for change. Tomorrow night my new strategy will be chewing sugarless gum and drinking ice water so I can munch on the ice. I'll keep the group posted on whether or not it helps, if you promise to share any sucessful strategies you come up with too! ) Hi, Michelle! Unfortunately, I don't have any strategies right now. I slipped again last night . I'm trying not to fret over it too much, because I know these cravings will pass. The most frustrating part of this is that I know very well that in these few days I'm undoing everything I've worked so hard for in the past week, and yet I couldn't care less. I would think that the best strategy is to take the mind off of food. That's why evenings are the most difficult. I'm home, tired, fridge is right there. I hope to be in control today. If I come up with something that works, I'll definitely let you know. Elana |
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Luna wrote in message .. .
I hear ya!! I have had the same pattern recently, except for me it isn't TOM, it's quitting smoking. I made a resolution yesterday not to eat in the recliner in front of the tv, but so far, not so good. I ate way too many pistachios last night. But at least I managed to stay away from the chocolates. *sigh* Tonight is my going out night, so I won't be home to eat, so I'm going to use tonight as a springboard for change. Tomorrow night my new strategy will be chewing sugarless gum and drinking ice water so I can munch on the ice. I'll keep the group posted on whether or not it helps, if you promise to share any sucessful strategies you come up with too! ) Hi, Michelle! Unfortunately, I don't have any strategies right now. I slipped again last night . I'm trying not to fret over it too much, because I know these cravings will pass. The most frustrating part of this is that I know very well that in these few days I'm undoing everything I've worked so hard for in the past week, and yet I couldn't care less. I would think that the best strategy is to take the mind off of food. That's why evenings are the most difficult. I'm home, tired, fridge is right there. I hope to be in control today. If I come up with something that works, I'll definitely let you know. Elana |
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Crafting Mom wrote in message ...
It's the taste I am after, most of all. I'm definitely not after the taste, but after the freedom. It's like I want to manifest the power to do what I want (and eat what I want). The funny thing is, I am not hungry, and don't want to eat. But I will eat a whole bar of chocolate just to prove to myself that I can. This desire to prove myself usually goes away when my mood returns to normal. Hopefully it's going to be soon. Elana |
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Crafting Mom wrote in message ...
It's the taste I am after, most of all. I'm definitely not after the taste, but after the freedom. It's like I want to manifest the power to do what I want (and eat what I want). The funny thing is, I am not hungry, and don't want to eat. But I will eat a whole bar of chocolate just to prove to myself that I can. This desire to prove myself usually goes away when my mood returns to normal. Hopefully it's going to be soon. Elana |
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Elana wrote:
I'm here to whine and went a little bit... It's approaching TOM for me and I feel those hormones snip During these 3 days I would wake up in the morning full of resolve to break this vicious binging. I would do great during the day, but towards the evening I would feel more and more depressed and would reach for the fridge to make me feel better. I have recently gone through the same thing: loss of impulse control, complete boo-hoo meltdown at the drop of a hat, and feelings of rising hysteria[1]. For me it was because I let my carb count get out of control - & that plays dinah with my emotions. Yes, I was coming up to my period, and I do have crabby tendencies[2] at that time, but *this* time it was like the volume was turned up to eleven. Once I'm hysterical, I eat for comfort. And I'm comforted by the lovely sound of the crunching of salty, floury snacks. And so this cycle just feeds[3] itself. As a cure I have gone back to the induction list of foods. Sadly, I so far have not limited my carbs to only 20 a day, but even at 40 I'm definitely biding by the "if it ain't on the list, don't eat it" rule. It took a few days, but what a relief to have my impulse control back. I'm also relieved not to be throwing myself on my husband's chest and boo-hooing my little eyes out[4] every ten minutes. For me it is like ciggies: some foods I just can't flirt with. So, what I'm trying to say, in a long round-about way, is that it may be some of the particular foods you are eating that are contributing to the emotional rollercoaster experience. Sugar and/or wheat are just bad for me, even if one square inch of matrimonial square has only 43 cals, 2 grams fat & 7 grams carbs[5].[6] April. [1] - adrenalin rush to me feels like "white" in the tummy behind the belly button, hysteria feels like "sparklies" in the chest behind the breast bone. [2] - okay, "my-way-or-the-highway" tendencies [3] - ha ha [4] - if you think I'm happy about this, you should see him [5] - the lure of low-fat is amazing - now that I am trying to pay attention to the calories I eat, things without a great deal of fat look like a bargain. Not always the case.[7] [6] - Yes, I can eat just one square inch of matrimonial square - the first day. [7] - *Man* I hate counting calories - hate it hate it hate it. A Lot. -- "Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax. (Pratchett 1988) |
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Elana wrote:
I'm here to whine and went a little bit... It's approaching TOM for me and I feel those hormones snip During these 3 days I would wake up in the morning full of resolve to break this vicious binging. I would do great during the day, but towards the evening I would feel more and more depressed and would reach for the fridge to make me feel better. I have recently gone through the same thing: loss of impulse control, complete boo-hoo meltdown at the drop of a hat, and feelings of rising hysteria[1]. For me it was because I let my carb count get out of control - & that plays dinah with my emotions. Yes, I was coming up to my period, and I do have crabby tendencies[2] at that time, but *this* time it was like the volume was turned up to eleven. Once I'm hysterical, I eat for comfort. And I'm comforted by the lovely sound of the crunching of salty, floury snacks. And so this cycle just feeds[3] itself. As a cure I have gone back to the induction list of foods. Sadly, I so far have not limited my carbs to only 20 a day, but even at 40 I'm definitely biding by the "if it ain't on the list, don't eat it" rule. It took a few days, but what a relief to have my impulse control back. I'm also relieved not to be throwing myself on my husband's chest and boo-hooing my little eyes out[4] every ten minutes. For me it is like ciggies: some foods I just can't flirt with. So, what I'm trying to say, in a long round-about way, is that it may be some of the particular foods you are eating that are contributing to the emotional rollercoaster experience. Sugar and/or wheat are just bad for me, even if one square inch of matrimonial square has only 43 cals, 2 grams fat & 7 grams carbs[5].[6] April. [1] - adrenalin rush to me feels like "white" in the tummy behind the belly button, hysteria feels like "sparklies" in the chest behind the breast bone. [2] - okay, "my-way-or-the-highway" tendencies [3] - ha ha [4] - if you think I'm happy about this, you should see him [5] - the lure of low-fat is amazing - now that I am trying to pay attention to the calories I eat, things without a great deal of fat look like a bargain. Not always the case.[7] [6] - Yes, I can eat just one square inch of matrimonial square - the first day. [7] - *Man* I hate counting calories - hate it hate it hate it. A Lot. -- "Things that try to look like things often do look more like things than things. Well known fact." Esmerelda Weatherwax. (Pratchett 1988) |
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Perhaps during your TOM you are feeling much more emotionally
vulnerable, and so if you tend toward emotional eating whatsoever, this is a high risk time for you. I made peace with my TOM. I feel much more emotional during my TOM but I also discovered there is a tremendous place of power and creativity there. If ever I am going to write and paint prolifically (like, all day and night long) then it is during my TOM that this happens. Perhaps you could find another outlet for this TOM energy, aside from food. |
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