This morning I had my appointment with the Employee Assistance Program counselor, who was helpful in coming up with a short list of centrally located therapists I can contact, all of whom accept my insurance. My top choice from this list is currently out of the office on vacation, but should be back in 2 weeks. In the meantime I will be seeing the EAP counselor again. I feel positive about doing this and all in all had a very good experience this morning. I was so nervous beforehand, too! But it all went fine.
What I want is to stop disliking myself so much, so that taking better care of myself eventually becomes more second-nature. Maybe that will mean changing some of my thoughts so that I can see the good in myself. Maybe that will mean changing behaviors of mine that truly are unlikeable. I don't know.
So that covers the mental health side of things for the moment; what I don't know is what type of food plan to follow. Oh, I know what foods are good for me and which are fluff at best and toxic at worst . . . but should I count calories? Food groups? Points?
What makes sense for me?
On that note: What makes sense for you, food-wise? Feel free to share in the comments!
July 13, 2009
Short List of Hope
Tags: counseling, depression, food plan, weight loss
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Good luck!
Foodwise, I find that counting calories specifically doesn't work for me. Instead, I try balance my meals and snacks with protein, carbs and veg in every meal. The carbs satisfy quickly, the protein keeps me fuller longer.
I find that 3 meals and 2 snacks works for me, but it is all about what works for you. Sometimes it might be counting calories until you get a sense of how many calories work.
Good luck :)
Here's to getting well...you've made the first step. Good for you!
What is good for me, foodwise, is a healthy balance of fruits, veggies, meat, and something sweet. I generally eat the same thing for breakfast and snacks each day (oatmeal & coffee for breakfast and snacks consists of fruit, yogurt, various 100 calories items).
Lunch and dinner will change, but I always have at least 1 serving, maybe 2, of vegetables.
I agree with Gemfit, you have to find what works for you.
Oh, I generally drink 3 L of water each day. I limit sodas to 1 day per week and if I have alcohol, it is wine.
Gemfit and Ernise, thanks for sharing what works for you! Oh, and I really need to think about limiting my soda intake, even though it is mainly diet soda.
I'm so glad you're doing this. Hug!
What works for me is "being mindful and not suffering." Number two is very big on my list. See my blost post by that same name.....
I'm glad the EAP counselor was helpful for you!
You know, some people can just start eating healthy and lose weight, but for me, I needed a bit more structure, but didn't want to count calories because who can do that long-term? (Like - forever?!)
So what I did was watch the percentage of fat in all foods (kept it under 30%), was diligent about portions, and exercised.
As you know, it worked for me, and not only did I lose all that weight, but I've kept it off! You can too!!!!
Just checking up. I hurt for you. That's all I can bear to say.
What makes sense for me is calorie counting. It is the only way I have succeeded. Eliminating food groups makes me crazy. Points, I believe I would fudge it too much (0 point soups mean I can eat 20 of them and I'm still at 0 points? Whooopppeee!). Actually seeing the numbers in my face helps me come to terms with what I need to do to finally finish the journey.
I have logged my food most days now for the better part of 2 years. It's not a hassle any more. It's just something I do.
Good luck finding what works for you. It's hell when you keep trying to fit a square peg into a round hole, eh? I went through that for many years with atkins, giving up certain foods, etc.
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