Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted July 28, 2016 Whether you are trying to lose weight in order to be approved for surgery, on your pre-op diet, recovering from surgery, or in maintenance, it can really help to find things to do to keep you from overeating. Here is an nice article with some great ideas. What are your favorites? Are there any that you would add? http://toomuchonherplate.com/25-ways-for-better-care-instead-of-eating/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Healthy_life2 8,327 Posted July 28, 2016 @@Inner Surfer Girl Love this article. Thanks for sharing the link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutsideMatchInside 10,166 Posted July 28, 2016 That is a long list of stuff to basically say, "love yourself". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted July 28, 2016 I was expecting a variation on the now-tedious lists of "Things to do to keep from boredom and other emotional eating." It contains many that came as a surprise because they aren't specific tasks and obvious time-fillers. They have potential to be freeing if one stops rolling one's eyes long enough. If I ever again hear or read, "Take a bath" or "Rearrange a drawer," I'll scream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theantichick 2,204 Posted July 28, 2016 I was expecting a variation on the now-tedious lists of "Things to do to keep from boredom and other emotional eating." It contains many that came as a surprise because they aren't specific tasks and obvious time-fillers. They have potential to be freeing if one stops rolling one's eyes long enough. If I ever again hear or read, "Take a bath" or "Rearrange a drawer," I'll scream. Or "paint your nails". LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444 Posted July 28, 2016 Or "paint your nails". LOL Would you believe that nail-painting is a new one for me? Thanks a whole heap for a new, instantaneous cliché. Keep watching over your shoulder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdsjjotn 516 Posted July 28, 2016 # 1 has always been my biggest problem, I have definitely learned to say NO since the surgery, at first I felt guilt now It feels friggin great!! I also have a problem with # 24 , when someone compliments me I say thank you then give them a list of things I still need to change. I'm getting better thou everyday. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theantichick 2,204 Posted July 28, 2016 Or "paint your nails". LOL Would you believe that nail-painting is a new one for me? Thanks a whole heap for a new, instantaneous cliché. Keep watching over your shoulder. I do what I can ::bows:: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swizzle 120 Posted July 28, 2016 Thanks for this!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heather I 500 Posted July 28, 2016 I liked this! I was expecting the usual busy-work like knitting and painting, cleaning, etc. It's so true, many of the things are women/people-pleaser time-suckers where we are on the bottom of the priority list. I'm struggling with this with two toddlers and a FT job. I got a mani/pedi and took the day off to just do -- whatever -- not rushing -- and it was AMAZING! I flog myself, don't need to let others lay more work on me. I'm going to the library to take out some books to read when I can. I used to love to read, and I honestly can't remember how many years it has been since I had a block of time to read an actual book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKCPirate 5,323 Posted July 28, 2016 Hugs and making physical contact with other humans every day. I like you people on this site, but I need the human touch. (Or you can go with Jim Valvonos recipe for a great life: "Everyday, Laugh, Cry and Think. Great speech...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoVM9nm42E) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
healthier&happier4life 86 Posted July 28, 2016 @@Inner Surfer Girl Thanks for posting this! They are all really good, but #12 really resonates with me: Give yourself the same compassion, respect, and kindness that you’d give a close friend or family member. It’s time to stop being harder on yourself than you’d be on someone else. Guilt and self-blame fuel emotional eating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekker954 421 Posted July 29, 2016 I was expecting a variation on the now-tedious lists of "Things to do to keep from boredom and other emotional eating." It contains many that came as a surprise because they aren't specific tasks and obvious time-fillers. They have potential to be freeing if one stops rolling one's eyes long enough. If I ever again hear or read, "Take a bath" or "Rearrange a drawer," I'll scream. Or "paint your nails". LOL How about paint your TOEnails. I bet many of us had a hard tie reaching their toe before surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summerset 5,265 Posted July 30, 2016 Or "paint your nails". LOL "write into your journal" "knit a scarf" "call a friend" (yes friend, try calling me on a work day at 11:30 pm to stop you from emotional eating) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites