depression + empty nest = overeating

[sjkling]

some people can't eat when they are stressed, but not me. i eat everything i can....and right now it shows. all of my clothes are so tight! i refuse to buy anything bigger, so it's crunch time right now.

i was hoping there would be some other empty-nesters out there that would like to join me as i try to regain control of my diet.

come on in and let's help each other out!

[Mimya]

Hi sjkling,

You are doing GREAT at 90% to goal. That is a positive!

I'm an empty nester also. I guess I'm not the typical type as I have my kids all living nearby - I get to see my grandkids everyday so they keep me busy as not to be lonely. As far as being depressed yes I have dealt with that due to many illnesses. I lost my husband 10 years ago and never wanted to burden my children with my complications but when it all came down to it - we gathered together and muttled through. Now that I have this weight to lose it has become an ongoing task but I one I have made a fun adventure. Can you image fun weight loss?

I wish I got to enjoy an empty nest with my husband - we would have had a ball.

I wanted to chime in and say hello and let you know I'm here for you as we both try to regain control of our diet (I like the word 'plan' better).

[sjkling]

i think i need to update my profile.....i think i'm actually gained back 90% of what i've lost! it has not been a good time for me.

[Mimya]

And that’s also OK - we can all do this with the support of each other.
I'm just starting out myself and I know it's going to be a very long road ahead.

I always felt walking kept me from falling to pieces during tough times but now that our weather is getting colder - I find it hard to contemplate. So, instead I just signed up for a month long Yoga class. I'm not much of a socializer these days so the class and people will all be new to me. I'm excited about it since my life has been in a rut for so long.

I'm also getting back into the work force and hope once my life gets on a more scheduled basis - I will be able to control my eating (or overeating as I do lately).

I think we have to pull ourselves up and out of a bad way and add positive things to get us back on track again.

[sjkling]

so true. no one is going to make me feel better--i have to do it myself. i don't know why i over-ate like i did. it sure didn't help with any of the heartache--and now i'm just sad AND fat....

i started on induction today. and already i feel better. just getting back in control of things is the first step that i needed to take. i really didn't feel that great eating all that junk anyway, so i know that i will feel better and better...

i also will start working out tomorrow. i have an elliptical machine that we put into the basement the other day and i will work on that tomorrow when i have the day off. i think moving will be a good thing.

[Mimya]

i started on induction today. and already i feel better. just getting back in control of things is the first step that i needed to take. i really didn't feel that great eating all that junk anyway, so i know that i will feel better and better...

Thats exactly what I ment in my above post when I said"I'm excited about it since my life has been in a rut for so long."

Having the control I guess means alot to me. I know what is wrong and it will be my choice to do better because for sure it wasn't what I was doing before. *I hope that makes sence*

sjkling, you sound be to strong willed and I know you will do good.

Good Luck to you,
Good Luck to me,
Good Luck to us!

[kuukuu]

As much as I like to think I'll be fine when the last one leaves, I know I'll have problems.

Remember Bret Butler's tv sitcom? She was speaking to the youngest child and the kid asked what she would do when he was gone. Her reply " Mama's gonna drive naked to Georgia!"

I never forgot that.

[galatia]

Hi there ladies. I was so sure I'd fall apart when my children left home....but I am loving this time in my life. I don't work outside my home, and love all the time I have to do whatever I want to do. We don't see the kids very often, They all live in different states. All except the youngest who has his own apartment and in his last year of college. He comes home every week-end for a visit and to get his laundry done. :lol:

Anyway...what I'm doing now are all the things I use to love doing that got put away when my life was wrapped up in children. I loved all the years of children...wonderful children and wonderful memories. But I'm loving now too. No guilt about doing all the things I want to do when I want to do it.

My biggest hobby is weight training, I have a little gym in my basement. When I don't exercise, I get very unhappy in all areas of my life.
I have also started playing guitar and doing my pastels again. These are things that feed my soul...they do nothing to entertain or impress anyone else. I have my morning Bible reading which I just started in December. It's a read the Bible in a year done by email. I LOVE it! Gets my day started off right. :)

So find those things you've always wanted to do or use to enjoy-- NOW is the time for you! :)