So it's been a long while since I've posted here. The contest came and when. I of course didn't win (you would have heard about it), but I did make some new friends and enjoyed the food. It took me a few months before I ventured back to Genghis Grill, but I have made my way back since.
I'm now fighting to get back to where I was before Christmas last year. I had gotten to almost loosing 160lbs. since joining Weight Watchers two years ago. I gained back 20 of that, but have been maintaining for the most part.
Stress with work and family were the main factors that contributed as well other personal matters I have been dealing with. None of that type of stuff is good for an emotional eater like me.
I also realized that I had blown through the boost of confidence I had when I was first on my loosing streak, and I kind wanted to live a little like I used to. Finding a balance between the old me and the new me has been hard to do and has contributed to my current setback.
I am starting to get back on track now though, and am looking at ways to work through some of the issues that have been affecting me.
One good think is while I did find my comfort in food again I didn't do it in the same way I used to. There were a lot more vegetables and fruit to be had. There were nights where I ate some comfort food. It didn't always taste as good as I remembered. After a night where I indulged, however I was usually good for the next day or two (but when I felt particularly low this wasn't always the case).
At least I can say that I have trained myself to make better choices when I do turn to food as a coping mechanism. That's a good thing.
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