So a couple of months ago I reached my 100 pounds down goal. That was my first MAJOR goal. That was me reaching 253 pounds. I had gotten down to 249 since, but really not much more than that. I have been fluctuating from 249 to 256 for these last 2-3 months now. My eating habits are horrible. And I can't seem to stop!
I just feel hungry, all the time. I know it's mind over matter, here. I am not REALLY hungry. I just do it idley. And I'm feeling very depressed lately for a lot of reasons that I won't discuss because technically unrelated to weight loss, although a contributing factor. But I really just need help. I wish I was still in Florida where I can talk to my surgeon and nutritionist for help, or have the referral for a psychiatrist (or whatever title they are) that is used to helping people post WLS. It's just motivation.
It's also financial. I don't have the money to keep up with the protein shakes and since the healthier Atkin's brand bars I usually keep around handy for those times I ABSOLUTELY need chocolate are just as expensive, I dig into things like my boyfriends cereal or I make cookies or cake at $2 a box and icing. Because it is cheaper than $6 for the Atkin's bars and I just cannot afford them.
It makes me depressed that I am not making more money, because it's solely my fault. I am my own boss, my work is based on production and I have felt depressed and unmotivated to work, or then a holiday hits or someone takes a vacation and there is no work even though I was put on a new account. I just need something, to jolt my butt into gear.
I just really put things in a big downward spiral recently with some poor choices I've made. And I can't go in reverse. You can't take back things said or done, whether you want to or not. You cannot control the effect your actions take on another human being. And sometimes, your actions hurt 2 instead of 1 and that's not including yourself. So I have all of this on my shoulders, plus the weight of my job and lack of doing it, and the stall in weight loss (thankfully not major GAIN there) has me at a pretty low point.
So how do I come up? How do I make better choices when I just don't feel it? And most of all, how do I afford to eat healthier when I am really broke and already on Food Stamps?
Hi Sara, I read this and reread it again. First, congratulations on your 100 pound loss! That is worth tooting your own horn about:) I don't know where you are and/or what resources are available. I do know that mental health help is available for those without financial resources. My daughter got help in Arizona and my stepson in Montana. Each state had their own federal/state program. I'd say if you are eligible for food stamps, then you are financially eligible for mental health assistance. Next...I didn't learn to temper my tongue until I was over 50. I'd say mean and hurtful things (usually in defensive mode) that would sting and burn, and I couldn't take back what I said. The damage had already been done. Sometimes we need to forgive ourselves, even if the other party does not, and move on. Lastly, I hope you get out of your low point. I didn't start blogging until I had been out of mine for nearly two years. And I was in a dark, low point that lasted a very long time. I'm just thankful that I was able to get out with the assistance of doctors and feel 25 years old again and full of energy. I was 50 going on 80 and very poor company. Good luck with your life and continued weight loss:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Marc, I really appreciate your reply. I hadn't thought about mental help being something that was readily available for people with financial difficulties. A few years back when I had tried to look for that sort of thing in my area at the time, it did not exist. Without insurance it would have cost at the cheapest about $80 a session. That is certainly out of budget for me. I'm sure I could find support groups that I could go to in person, I just haven't. I also have a thing about 'groups', I don't do well in groups lol. I'm more comfortable 1 on 1.
DeleteI'm sketchy at blogging at best. I just feel I don't have anything to say, or when I do, I forget to post about it. But I'm trying my best. I feel like the majority of the time I have anything to say, it's just kind of the negative. And I know it's my blog so I can talk about whatever I want, but I don't know if I'd keep any followers if it was all only negatives! I do have positives and post about them, but just not lately. I'm sure this too shall pass! Thanks again, Marc.