Coming Along

Two weeks ago, I had lost 37 pounds total, the next week I gained back 5, then last week I re-lost the 5 that I had lost the first time and then re-gained. So...I guess I haven't really lost any weight for 2 weeks. I don't feel badly about it--it has been a great learning experience. I am used to my new way of eating. The most difficult thing for me is when I don't get enough sleep and/or I am really stressed. I still find myself looking for food to comfort me or to give me a quick pick up. When I am focusing on my business and I am moving too fast mentally, I have a difficult time slowing down long enough to think about food. So...sometimes I don't eat enough. I carry all of the food I need for the day with me and that helps a lot. Last week, I was stressed and I sat at my desk and ate 3 protein bars in a row. It was aroudn 6:00 p.m. and I hadn't focused on eating them during the day so I ate them all at once. The point I am making is that I was eating out of stress but the bars were what I had to eat so I ate them. I think that is a positive but I know that I have to eat every 2 - 3 hours to make this program work. Right now is a test for me. My assistant is no longer working for me and my work load is tremendous, especially mentally. I am learning how important stress management is to my health. Stress causes me to wake up in the middle of the night. Exercise helps but it is not enough. I will figure it out. I wish there were someone who understood my situation for me to talk to and learn from.