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*Trigger warning* Eating for Health and Wellness

Guest_1055
Community Member

I have been struggling eating and eating healthy foods over the last couple of weeks. I really do not want to go back further to how I use to eat, that is eating junk food, takeaways, copious amounts of chocolate, processed junk and comfort eating.

Finding it challenging to stay motivated to actually prepare what I know helps me feel better mentally, emotionally and physically. Plus I have been feeling overwhelmed with other stuff happening in my life, which somehow makes it more challenging. The old unhealthy comfort eating thing is coming back. And I think I am getting concerned and scared about that. I so much do not want to go back to how I use to be. I was so sick. Plus I now have some physical things not right in my body , so I need to be more careful and mindful of what I eat. ( Pre cancer cells , high blood pressure )

I was eating really well since Febuary of this year, it’s just the last couple of weeks I haven’t.

So I would like to use this thread to help me be accountable to Beyond Blue people. So like a diary where I can post and report what I eat. And also any healthy eating tips, motivating strategies to help eat better or anything related to healthy eating for our bodies including our mental health.

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I agree... a virtual gift hamper is such a thoughtful and imaginative idea. And shelll described it so well that i could visualise it... self soothing for the racing mind 🙂

You still awake Golden? Me too, it's just past 1am here.

I wrote a reply back to you. It took a while to come through. But it's here now, back 1 page though.

Anyway I will just say again its nice to meet you and give you a big welcome.

Shelley

Hi folks, stumbled on this thread. Hope I'm not intruding. My weight see saws. I blame my meds, I don't feel full or hungry.. Impulsive comfort eating. I don't do things by halves. It's a block of chocolate Not a piece. I log my food then undo it all by eating the wrong things. Excercise doesn't help. I draw a line in the sand every day. A while ago I was the heaviest in my life. It's had as you get older, over 50 but hoping to change from yo yo dieting and feeling good and being comfortable about who I see in the mirror. One day at a time , small chunks ,

cheers

Guest_1643
Blue Voices Member
Blue Voices Member

hi Aries -

Thanks for sharing. Sounds like you have a great attitude. I know about yo-yo dieting, and not eating then overeating. It is a struggle. So glad you found this place and would love to talk to you more. I've found it quite helpful journalling here and also trying to note the yum things I eat and the variety... textures, flavours etc, it does help be more mindful about eating!
Hope you find it helpful! Welcome!

Hi

I am loved

I am valuable

I am forever free from shame and condemnation

Last night was not so good for me. I definitely ate junk chocolate from emotional turmoil and sadness. And late into the night as well. Which kept me up until until 2am or so. Its hard to sleep. Might be the sugar and or caffeine in the choc that keeps me awake. That is what I have noticed previously as well. Not cool and not beneficial for my body.

And even though I did something that was not helping me.

I am still valued

I am still loved

I am still free from shame and condemnation.

Oh good Sleepy, glad you liked the kitty toy and other goodies. Thankyou for my things.

Hope you are getting along okay today.

Shelley

Loving the mantra shell.

It's important to be at peace with our actions.

A bit of junk here and there should not be a reason for condemnation or shame.

It's all about balance.

Yeah welcome Airies. Nice to meet you.

Ah Thankyou Steph 🙂

Hi Shell, thankyou for the warm welcome. My weight fluctuations and excessive excercise over the years have resulted in dodgy knees, hip replacement and other medical conditions. It might be the sugar or chocolate. Quality chocolate makes a difference. Tend to eat less yo get desired effect. I think it's important to be kind to ourselves. It's been one hell of a year regards