Hoffner's Journal, 01 September 2016

I went totally wild yesterday with my food. Went out for lunch with friends and ate Mexican food like there was no tomorrow. I have taken on the role of caregiver to a lifetime friend and finally understand stress eating. Not using this as an excuse, but finally, I have an understanding. We are in year two of her illness. I do have a plan in place to relieve some of the stress and implementing that plan has to be a top priority. Maybe I need a FS buddy to check-in on me and help me stay within my limits. If there are any takers I would appreciate your assistance.
137.0 lb Lost so far: 35.0 lb.    Still to go: 0 lb.    Diet followed reasonably well.
gaining 7.0 lb a week

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You are below maintenance and doing incredibly well. You may have just needed that break and time to enjoy yourself. Get back to your plan. I wish your friend peace and healing and you strength. You are such a great friend. Take care of you, too. 
01 Sep 16 by member: ChicaLean
Thank you ChicaLean for your reply. Your kindness is so appreciated.  
01 Sep 16 by member: Hoffner
You are welcome.  
01 Sep 16 by member: ChicaLean
A truly difficult role ... very admirable, but I know it takes it's toll. I'm happy you have a plan to help relieve the stress. May your friend find comfort in your wonderful friendship.  
01 Sep 16 by member: IamLinny
We are all here for you. I care give full time to my Mother-in-law(live in) and part time to my father who manages to live by himself. I know what you are coping with. Best of luck and support coming your way! 
01 Sep 16 by member: iulani
Hang in there. I keep reminding myself that I should be doing the "mindfulness" thing. Some of the mindfulness websites have short breathing/meditation exercises that really are brilliant. My son's psychologist also recommended "mindfulness eating". That is where you eat very slowly, calmly and carefully, savouring every bite. It gives you a very enriching eating experience. One exercise recommends you take a couple of minutes to eat just 1 raisin! Apparently it works really well for stress and eating. I must have a go at it. 
02 Sep 16 by member: Aussie Elise
Mindful eating is so important. A valuable tool in learning to enjoy your food. So many of us associate food with being bad or guilt...its complex, yet simple... 
02 Sep 16 by member: iulani

     
 

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