kimpossible67 608 Posted April 22, 2015 I'm not normally a stress eater but my mom is in ICU, recovering heart surgery. I've attempted to get in Protein and Fluid but just to punish myself I threw in Cookies and pretzels.< /p> Steeling myself for the well deserved ass kicking...GO... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted April 22, 2015 Girl, if there is ever a time to stress eat, this is it. Bring some knitting, paint your nails while you wait, walk the halls. Tell her to feel better soon and give her a hug from me! A hug to you, too. That's tough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TammyDTM 391 Posted April 22, 2015 No ass kicking here... Just hugs and prayers for you... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs kaje 347 Posted April 22, 2015 Yep, you stuffed up... ...for an hour - not forever. Your mum's recovery is more important than having a clean eating record today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snickysnack78 131 Posted April 22, 2015 For that kind of stress you get an out. Hope everything goes well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted April 22, 2015 My best friend committed suicide on Sunday. I couldn't begin to tell you what I've eaten in the last 3 days but pretty sure it didn't involve much Protein. Tons of food being dropped off and it's all about carbs. Just try and stay hydrated and don't worry about the rest right now. Hoping your mom recovers soon.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanyonBaby 1,852 Posted April 22, 2015 @@Kindle I am so sorry for your loss. My father in-law did the same, a tragedy where no one wins. My prayers are with you both.... @@kimpossible67 Praying for you and mama....all the best kiddo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted April 22, 2015 Nobody can beat you up harder than you are beating yourself up. ICU is scary times. You're allowed a bit of leeway here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimpossible67 608 Posted April 22, 2015 My best friend committed suicide on Sunday. I couldn't begin to tell you what I've eaten in the last 3 days but pretty sure it didn't involve much Protein. Tons of food being dropped off and it's all about carbs. Just try and stay hydrated and don't worry about the rest right now. Hoping your mom recovers soon.... I am SO sorry Kindle, that's just awful! I pray for strength and support. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted April 22, 2015 @@Kindle That's heartbreaking. I'm sorry for your loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted April 22, 2015 Good grief! @@kimpossible67 and @@Kindle ... I'm so, so sorry for your losses and the stresses you're both feeling now. Please be as good to yourselves as you possibly can be. I'm thinking of you both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted April 22, 2015 @@Kindle - So sorry to hear about your friend. You have my condolences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerseyCityGal 231 Posted April 22, 2015 I'm not normally a stress eater but my mom is in ICU, recovering heart surgery. I've attempted to get in Protein and Fluid but just to punish myself I threw in Cookies and pretzels. Steeling myself for the well deserved ass kicking...GO... You did it once, you know what you did and why and you don't plan on making a habit out of it. Everyone cracks once in a while. It's being able to admit what you did and not making delusional excuses about it that saves you from the slippery slope of "ok, it happened" from turning into "it's a habit". Hope your mom recovers quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted April 22, 2015 Sometimes you just get tired of being strong. Hugs and love from Chicago. Plan for tomorrow and have some string cheese, nuts, or Protein bars in your purse. Even a banana is better than Twinkies. You can't count on hospital cafeterias to have quality Protein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted April 22, 2015 Sometimes you just get tired of being strong.Exactly! Thank you everyone. It's going to be a long road of sadness, guilt and anger. a hard lesson learned about what depression can do to an otherwise generous, loving man. @@kimpossible67 Sorry to hijack the thread, but just wanted to let you know it's OK to let your guard down sometimes and don't let it bother you. MHow is your mom doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites