Just yesterday I had made up my mind I was going to go back on my low carb plan. I found this website by accident while searching for low carb recipies. This is just what I need to keep me going! I've been reading your site for hours. One of my biggest problems is that I'm a stress eater. Any suggestions for control?

I'm on board for the Valentine's challenge.

God helps those who help themselves.

1. you USED to be a stress eater, but you aren't any more.

2. you now find ways to manage and reduce your stress.

3. you've found ways to REPLACE eating with some other behavior.

4. You speak what you want.





And seriously, I and many others have found that being here really can get you through the rough spots/carb cravings.

You are going to make it! Hang in with us, and keep on posting.

Welcome JenMarie!

I find a cup of tea, regular or herbal, relieves my stress. If you must chew something get some celery sticks or have an extra salad.

Rob
310/236.5/180

Me, a skeptic? I trust you have proof.

Thanks so much for your responses. This is day 2 for me and my scale reading was favorable. I took measurements this a.m. as I didn't do it yesterday. Soooo here we go.
Wishing everyone a safe New Year's Eve.

God helps those who help themselves.

Ditto above and good move taking your measurements. You will be AMAZED at those measurements as your woe progresses.

Make sure you drink your water and welcome!

Member since 2001

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
http://www.ilovelowcarb.com

Welcome JenMarie,

My story is very similiar to yours. I stumbled across this site to looking for info. on Low Carbing. I found it to be a great source of info. as well.

Good Luck on your success and have a Low Carb New Year!


209/207/140
Felix

Welcome to LCE! What everyone else said. I've been here for two years, this forum has been THE key to my success. Best wishes.

Take care~
Susan


LCE Member since 01/02

Same here Susan, I couldn't have done it without all my LC Buddies here.

Welcome JenMarie, it's great to have you with us!!!! The more the merrier!!!!! Wishing you much success, health and happiness.

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!



Atkins-3/14/03
174/144.8/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER

Welcome Jen Marie

I used to be a stress eater, too, before I went LC. That has changed dramatically since I started LC. It's amazing what stable blood sugar levels will do for you. Good Luck!


Valentine's Day Goal: 180
start 09.01.03 @225
current 200
goal 130ish
"I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have." ~ Thomas Jefferson

I'm STILL a stress eater. I'm just a stress eater who weighs less because I eat legal foods when I'm stressed.

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"Sometimes I think you have to march right in and demand your rights, even if you don't know what your rights are, or who the person is you're talking to. Then on the way out, slam the door."

It's so encouraging to read notes from some of the people who have been on this WOE for a year or more. I can't wait to be the thin me again.
Also, is there a key somewhere for the abbreviations? I'm guessing WOE stands for "way of eating".

God helps those who help themselves.

168.5/166.5/125 almost 5'2"

Here you go Jen: LINKS & INFO & ACRONYMS

Always eat your veggies first!
LCE member since March 2002

Thanks Bright!!! I was going to post the same link!!! JenMarie, there you go.....

Barb - 30 lbs gone FOREVER!



Atkins-3/14/03
174/144.8/135 5'2"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
Knowledge is POWER

Thank you so much Brightlady and Barb. The links & info. has a wealth of information. I tried the Chowbaby.com site. What an eye opener! So much to learn.

God helps those who help themselves.

168.5/166.5/125 almost 5'2"