Developed a replacement habit to food

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@MIMISAN - LOL! Ditto!

[Beachsprite 118]

Thank you all so much for your responses I agree I need to actively try and get my highs from a new productive habit. I'll have a good think about it.

It's so weird how similar the over eating and over spend cycling is.... the delicious anticipation and planning or the pure joy of a suprise temptation... the shutting out of the thoughts that tell you you will regret this.. the raised heart rate and excitement of the purchase or eating... the warm glow that follows and the brief high.... then the guilt sets in.....after a few cycles of that you face major weight gain or debt issues which add to the stress and of course you need to feel good again....

I guess I should be grateful I hate cigarettes and alcohol!

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Serious question -- can you return any of the things you bought? For example, the camping equipment? Even though you "need" those, the timing of your purchase was not ideal.

Re the need for new clothes as you get smaller -- first, shop in your closet for "skinny clothes" you saved as you gained weight. Then find consignment shops that sell second-hand clothing in your area -- including high-end shops, church bazaars, Salvation Army, Good Will. You'll be amazed at what good things you can find there.