Ever just fall apart?

musique913 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 04:21 PM

Today was on of those days. I was doing well all day eating, had a really good breakfast and lunch, then had a stressful afternoon at my medical internship, and really just came home and fell apart. Stressed out a bit and I ordered a pizza, ate half of it, and ate cheesy bread(!!) I haven't even eaten bread in weeks, and yet the first thing I do when I stress out badly is eat this stuff??

What's wrong with me?

I'm disappointed in myself, sad and worried about my blood sugar.

And oddly, the first place I came was here. I just need support. I'm stressed today.

fgummett · #2 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 04:24 PM

So next time, maybe come here first

How can you change your "go to" food... is there anything else that will fill that need without blowing the BG? Steak, eggs and bacon, dark chocolate, nuts, cheese, berries with cream, lobster?

And "yes" of course I sometimes just fall apart... just like you, I am only human

blancox · #3 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 04:32 PM

If you charted your BG measurements over time, you probably notice a downward trend. Accept this as a temporary hiccup.

Maybe you can look at your past BG results in your measurement device, if it shows you historical results. Scroll through your history and remember how good you felt when you nailed it. You've had good days, you'll have them again.

I, myself, am bracing for my inevitable pizza binge

You can right yourself tomorrow.

jenb · #4 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 04:52 PM

Hi Angela. A big, big hug to you. We ALL hit the wall once in a while. You'll pull it together. Just don't beat yourself up too badly; Controlling this wild thing is a tough, relentless job and we need a break from it periodically.

You're in good company here. We've got a big collective shoulder to cry on.

Jen

musique913 · #5 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fgummett

So next time, maybe come here first

How can you change your "go to" food... is there anything else that will fill that need without blowing the BG? Steak, eggs and bacon, dark chocolate, nuts, cheese, berries with cream, lobster?

And "yes" of course I sometimes just fall apart... just like you, I am only human

My go to food is usually chinese food, which I can fake in some way low-carb..I just don't know what happened to me today. I almost felt like I needed it. It really just hasn't happened in a while, so it surprised me that I went to food to make me feel better.

And yes, I should have come here first!

fgummett · #6 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by musique913

And yes, I should have come here first!

Here's wishing you a great day today

dbaratta · #7 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by musique913

What's wrong with me?

I'm disappointed in myself, sad and worried about my blood sugar.

And oddly, the first place I came was here. I just need support. I'm stressed today.

What is wrong with you? NOTHING, you are human and we all make mistakes and we all have to fall off the wagon sometime. Just try not to fall off for more than one meal once in a while and you will be fine.

Newdiabetic · #8 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 06:09 AM

I plan that I am going to fall off the wagon on occasions. That way if I do, it was part of a plan. I feel like there is no way that I can go for the rest of my life eating low carb and there is going to come that day when only pizza will do. When that day comes, I will drink me two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a small glass of water with a chaser of more water, or have a glass of red wine with it, to help the numbers not spike so high and to help them come down more quickly.

We do our best all of the time, we are going to run into walls..luckily, I haven't been there yet, but with the holidays upon us, I can't imagine it not happening. I love eggnog, didn't have any last year because if caloric intake, wasn't diagnosed then....

Yesterday was a glitch, you are over it. If there is any pizza left, why not just throw it away. you are still a good successful person on this new life journey. Make something that you love, low carb,freeze it in portions and pull it out at times like these...

It was one day, it was one set of numbers and life keeps going on. I'm right proud of you! You rock!

jer.lawrence · #9 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 06:55 AM

I find that if I allow myself smaller "cheats" more frequently, I don't crave those big cheats as often.

As an example, one of my weaknesses is just a big, juicy burger. Most burgers have like 40g or so of carbs in the bread, and so I typically won't eat them. Maybe once a week, I'll go to Wendy's or Five Guys or something like that, and snag a burger.

I've also found that since my numbers are in good control, I can tolerate that much more than I used to be able to. I had a baconator last night, and only got up to 124 on the bg meter. That would have spiked me well into the 140's as little as a couple of months ago.

Just don't deprive yourself TOO much if you find it just gets intolerable over time.

Dis-N-Dat · #10 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:23 AM

We all crash and burn sometimes. My favorite solution especially when stressed is soaking in a hot bubble bath with candles, melodic music and a little plate of cheese with a bit of sliced apple. Perks me right up and the world seems a better place.

Be kind to and forgive yourself, this is a journey with many ups and downs. I'm glad your here.

musique913 · #11 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 11:58 AM

Oddest things happen to me after days like this.

Went up to 170 something after the pizza(2hrs)

I had a 85 fasting glucose this morning, went to bed with my blood at 129.

I'm at 65 right now..time to eat.

I hate being all over the place.

sridder · #12 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 12:52 PM

Hope today is a better day for you. And like the others I think you should move on from yesterday - don't beat yourself up for being human.

Possible1 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 01:05 PM

Don't let one stressful day set you back. I have days where I feel so good and then there are days where I wonder what's going on with me, why am I feeling so bad. Having family, friends, love ones, people on here to express yourself to and get positive feed back is unmeasurable. You just can't give up, you have to keep fighting and then you come to a point where you say I'm gonna control this. Learn what you can eat and what you can't. What medicines help and which ones don't. A positive attitude. I got the taste for a BLT the other day and I went and got one. It was a mistake cause it upset my stomach for about 3 days. So I know I can't eat that. It's an everyday learning process.

carolyn · #14 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 03:10 PM

I get days like this. It feels like I have lost control. But the next day will be better. Don't beat yourself up over it. Have a better day today.

ShottleBop · #15 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by musique913

I hate being all over the place.

Isn't that what the Scarecrow said, in "Wizard of Oz"?

No, wait . . . that was "That's me, all over the place!"*

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* According to Google, it was the Tin Woodsman, who said, "Well, that's you all over!"