Stress

I know that for me, stress plays a big role in my overeating.  I started a new job this past fall and struggled to come up the learning curve and “establish” myself.  I suppose in an effort to “sooth” my internal world, I stuffed myself silly.  Its hard to analyze my actions rationally.  I think the “thought” process was, this tastes good, this feels good (at least at first), I can control this, therefore, I am going to do it.  During that time I was also working some late hours and so my exercise routine often was sacrificed as well – a bad combination.  The result was a weight high point just before Christmas at 224 lbs.  Logically, I realize that overeating is a bad coping mechanism for stress.  I also realize that exercise would be a much more healthy approach to managing stress if I can just make it my  priority.  I understand that our President works out for about an hour a day up to 5 days a week.  I know my job is not quite that stressful or important  as his, so I will try and follow his example.

Food:
Cheerios and bran chex cereal in milk
25 almonds
Cup of Thai soup- coconut milk
Breadstick
Roast pork
Coleslaw
Brie and crackers
1 Beer

Exercise:

None

My Fitness Pal calculated I consumed 2036 calories – 136 over my daily goal.