The Emotional Eater's Journal

[kimwim8]

Hey Kristen. Don't give up on us! We're here for you. Stop back and let us know how you're doing.

 

[postesf]

Hey Kristen! Just checking in. Hope things are looking up for you!!

Stacie

 

[DisTeacher07]

Hey everybody! Thank you all for checking in, you're such wonderful people! I'm sorry I havent been around, I definitly will be from now on!!!

The walk didn't work out for me the other day. My friend's truck broke down and I had to run down to the high school to pick up her daughter (who called me in a panic!). Gina, the kid, used to be my aid in catechism. She's like another little sister. However... we BOTH resisted the urge to stop in at Burger King, which is only a step behind WDW as far as we're concerned.

This substituting thing is killing me. I get home exhausted, or I rush like a maniac to my other job and don't get home til 8 or 9, and then I just want to sleep. I've been trying to get my jobs ahead of time (personal days) so I don't have to wake up at 5am to find out where I'm going and which teacher is sick. Today I'm doing a half day with first grade, who I absolutly love!

What do you all think about exercising later at night? I haven't heard of anyone doing it, but it seems thats when I get my second wind. Mornings are crazy, and after work I'm dead to the world. We're talking like right before or after dinner.

I haven't been eating less, but definitly healthier, so that's a small step, but a step right?? My boyfriend's been less than supportive, tonight he wants to go to get chicken wings. I've wanted to go to this bar all summer to get wings and we didn't go... now I don't want to eat it and he couldn't care less. I'm kind of mad.

Anywho... now that you've gotten my complete life story I have to get ready for work. I'll definitly check in more often. Thanks for your continued support! I'm picking up a scale tonight... hows that for motivation? Good luck to all of you with your goals!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

eating healthier is an awesome step--im proud of you! Did you tell Kyle that you really want to watch what you eat and all that? I would say if you told him and hes still pushing for stuff you dont want to eat--dont go out with him that nght--maybe then he will see you really are serious about it and he will support ya

Or just move to jersey and you got me..and kim

Did you get that scale? DONT DRIVE YOURSELF CRAZY going on the scale everyday! Pick one day a week and stick to it then..you know?

ill call you in a bit!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi there,

Sorry I haven't checked in lately. How did things go with the 1st graders? As for Kyle, you do know that guys like to fix things, right? Have you tried to ask him to help you avoid unhealthy eating. You'll have to tell him flat out what you need from him. Guys just don't get things that are subtle. A billboard may get the point across.

Take care,
Beth

Oh yeah, my DH is a night time exerciser. You can try it. My only concern is that it would be hard to fall and stay asleep. It does work for DH, though.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Where are you kris? got your message, its been nuts so ill call you tomorrow night..you going to be around?

 

[MIdanceMom]

Hi Kristen,

I hope all is well with you.

Have a good weekend,
Beth

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Kristen. Great job with the healthy eating!! That's a good step in the right direction. Also, awesome willpower when avoiding the wings that you've wanted all summer. I don't know that I'd be that strong.

As far as exercising - any exercise you get in - morning, day or night - is good for you. You do it when it works for you.

 

[Caitsmama]

Hi Kristen, just checking in on you and wishing you well!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

you better come check in!

by the way--got your card in the mail--loved t!

 

[DisTeacher07]

Alright, alright, I'm checking in! You Dis people are just too stinkin nice!!! Exercise is still a problem for me as I am ALWAYS tired. My schedule is something like: wake up, go to school, drive like a maniac to the library where I look for a job at a school for the next day and work, get home, sleep, start again.

Healthy choices wise, I do great when I'm at school. Probably because I can't leave. Even the library isn't that bad (however holiday season is coming and then all we do is eat while our patrons do their Christmas shopping and don't come in to get books). Also, we had a computer meltdown last weekend and basically 2/3rds of the items we own are out of the library and we don't know with who or for how long, so everyone pray they come back! I spent Saturday being Nancy Drew and I'm doing the same this evening. I have a list 46 pages long of things to find. Needless to say, there was candy, chips, and soda on Saturday... I NEEDED IT!

I think I"ll take an early dinner at work tonight and take a walk while it's still light, but its cold out there! Thanks everyone for checking in. I'll try harder.

Kim-- dont get excited about the wings... I ate them, the place was packed, they were already cooked, and I was starving. However, I didn't get that martini I was dreaming about!

 

[kimwim8]

Kim-- dont get excited about the wings... I ate them, the place was packed, they were already cooked, and I was starving. However, I didn't get that martini I was dreaming about!

You GO girl. That's what I would've done. If not, I would have been dreaming about them! (just ask Jen, I'm not always a good influence )

Sorry to hear about the library computer system. That doesn't sound good.

 

[DisTeacher07]

Hey all! I'm checking in, as promised! Today went really well. I didn't eat too much, and what I did eat was healthy. I even exercised for like 20 minutes... baby steps right?

Now listen to (okay, read) this!! My boyfriend, mother and I were just sitting at our kitchen table, lights in the house are visible from the road! We're stuffing candy bags for Halloween tomorrow and my house was SHOT at!! The cops just left, not that they do anything around here, but still, how terrifying! I just called in to work to tell them that I will not be in tomorrow as I am not leaving my mother here alone and she told me-- are you ready?-- come in to work, bring your mom with you. I politely told her no way, I have sick time, I'm staying home, but still?!? Hello- I'll come home and our house will be burning down for not having any candy!!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Kristen,

Thank God you are all right! THat must be terrifying. Does it happen often in your neighborhood? EEK! Your boss is unbelievable. What is your mom going to do while you work. COme ON!

Take care of yourself tonight,
Beth

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Scary kris! i got all nervous when you texted me last night! hope everything is okay..and you deserve a day off anyway!

 

[MIdanceMom]

Kristen,

I am just checkig in to see if you are ok.

Take care,
Beth

 

[postesf]

Hey Kristen! Just checking in! What the heck? Someone shot at your house??? Hope you guys are alright!!!

Stacie

 

[DisTeacher07]

Hey guys! Thanks for checking in. We're all okay. The stupid cop asked what I do and I answered that I'm a library clerk and a substitute teacher. He said "Well that explains it! Just some kids getting back at you" Yeah, like its my fault. Anywho... hope everyone is good. Exercising isn't happening here, but I am eating better, so hopefully when things calm down I'll start exercising.

 

[Caitsmama]

Kristen - OMG!! That is horrible!! Glad to hear you are all ok.. wow! (Ya, must have been those kids with the overdue library books -- geez!!) I can't believe the cop would say that... like what difference does it make WHY someone would do that -- the fact is that they DID it!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

no more shootings right my dear? It was great talking to you on the phone today--even thought it was for 2 min! Talk to ya later