:heart1:Hey Darlene...er uh...Vicki - wow sorry I missed this but it's so great to vent isn't it! I agree with jbk101.....take a super deep breath (even if the stress is over, use it for next time) and relax. There are only 24 hours in a day and you must prioritize and let the rest go. I notice that sometimes I want to eat sweets when I am pushing TOO hard to keep up with the schedule that "I" invented in the first place. Maybe a little yoga would be good for you as well. You're terrific, a wonderful support for others and we ALL love you!! Let's make sure your inside is as beautiful as your outside!

xox

Fran:love::love::heart1::love::love:

by ICANDOIT7

Hi Vicki, You're not a downer, You've been there for me, and I'm sure numerous other people on here as a cheerleader. When I was struggling. Unfortunately, I don't think we will ever be totally over this whole eating thing. But, how wonderful that you counted it, and wrote it down. :clap: So you didn't shop yet, about a million other people havn't as well. This past Monday was the busiest day in the Post office, I heard that on the news, and do you know how many people are going to be shopping on Wednesday. Why do you think the stores are still open. So, I gather you're going on vacation, if you have to board your dog, wherever you're going I hope you have a marvelous time. Try to think about that now, envision yourself on vacation, relaxing, wherever it is... Yes you do look good on the surface, isn't that great..... there's a saying "fake it till you make it" ! Just write down the things you want to do before you go on vacation, and do one thing at a time, and don't be so hard on yourself. Maybe your husband can help you with some of the responsibilities as well. The worst thing happens, and your husband of many years, gets his gifts a couple of days later, I think he would rather have his wife keep her sanity, then have a gift..... Relax, watch something on t.v., or whatever relaxes you. Arlene

by LOOKINFINEN0910ETC

If you need to vent, this is the place to do it. Make a list of everything you need to do, and start doing them one at a time. You will be fine.
I like Mandy's idea of the little boxes. Buy an active gift, like movie tickets, or a theme park, that you can give as well. Gives you something to look forward to. And don't stress about food. It only makes things worse.

by MIRIAM

Hi Vickie,
I know what you are feeling....I have been there, too many times & suspect I'll face that high stress overwhelming feeling again....You stopped at 10 pcs......it's done.....it really isn't as bad as you think...eat your normal dinner tonight....if you don't, I think that may make you feel even more anxious and you'll really go overboard. Try to drink extra water tonight and maybe add some exercise time tonight......
I, myself think if you can have a petsitter...that's the BEST way to go vs boarding...so that isn't that big a deal.
I'm sure your husband will understand if he gets his gifts a little later.......there are ways to smoothe over and appease your man.
This was the first time I saw your before pic.....You are beautiful before & after.....quite honestly.....just seeing the current picture...I never thought you had a wt issue...you look in your picture like you have always been a small woman.
Vickie we all have personal issues that can make anyones last nerve snap......Until Nov 1st.....I felt so uncontrollable with my eating....I'm sure I had days I ate 2000 to 4000 cal....
Ya know, until something "clicks".....you can want and try and it seems nothing will work....
I am working as I wrote before,each day, hour, min, seconds to control my emotional eating....I really mean that....I know what my goals are...but I have to be in the present & really talk myself into staying true to my resolve to eat healthy.......fixing a cup of green tea...helps me. And coming to CK.....though I'm new here.
It really has helped me......I need to connect some days more than 1nc on the thread (got in trouble for writing 2x in one day). I think I need to explore other things....like I accidently hit the blog.
I have no one outside of here to really talk to, vent, get tips, support.....
Feel good about yourself...YOU are doing GREAT.....DON'T let 10 pcs of candy get such a Wonderful You feel let down!!!!!!!
Now go enjoy your evening...You are back in control!
:kiss:
Linda1127

by LINDA1127OLDUSERNAME

HOpe today has been a better day for you! :kiss:

by JTAPP9

The true meaning of Christmas is the gift of our Lord and Savior taking on flesh. Gifts are our reflection of that sacrifice. We haven't bought any gifts yet either, except the Christmas eve pajamas that are a family tradition. It is OK! Find ways to enjoy each other and latch onto peace. Enjoy some candy. Choose to eat it, choose when to stop. You can. Just like one success doesn't mean life will be perfect, one mistake doesn't mean you've failed-- far from it! I love reading your blog because you are strong, and positive and I can believe I can do it when I watch you do it. God bless.

by SJALBERT

Hey, at least you know the calorie content of that candy you ate....now just work through it... at least you had calories left! It's a hard time of year for self control for me! We'll get through it!

by LUROX

Candy, eh? Bet it was good!

Just like me, looks like you are still dealing with emotional eating "stuff." Recognizing it is good. Stopping at 540, rather than 5,400 is excellent!

Two steps forward. One step back. Now don't look back and take another two steps forward. There will be other back steps; however, we are all on the path to improvement. Here we go!

You can spin that overnight shipping, you know. After all, he is getting what he wants! That's the important point.

Having your pet at home with a sitter is much healthier than boarding, so I think that is a positive boo-boo. Plus, you have someone checking your mail and house thrown in!

If you have zero shopping done, consider gift cards. (I had 23 people at work to buy gifts for and was stressed out. Could only think of personalized items for about half of them. My husband, in his own practical wisdom, took me to Barnes and Nobles and paid for the $25 gift cards for each person. End of stress. And everyone loved 'em!)

And, yes, you do look good on the surface. Your picture is adorable!

by DRJANRAY

Calm down and take some deep breathes. It will all work out. You need to just relax a bit. :love:

by MA

Hang in there, and find time to do at least some light exercise. You can stop this trend of overeating at the same time you recognize that it's okay for you and others to be upset. Channel the feelings into walking and think out/plan what you have to do while you move. We're here for you! :kiss:

by BREADANDROSES

Tomorrow is a new day. Forget about it. It's done, it's over. If Christmas is stressing you out and you don't want to pay the extra shipping - ask hubby if he cares if it arrives late? Cut out pictures of what you bought him, wrap them in little boxes so he still has something to open. Let it go! I'm sure he'll understand. Take a deep breath and relax. "everything is ok in the end. If it is not ok then it is not the end" It will work out. Have faith :)

by MANDY5379

I don't know who Darlene Downer is, but you are not her. You are you expressing yourself. (((((hugs)))))) much love and :kiss: :love: Take a deep breath. Somewhere in the Bible (I forgot where, sorry) it says something like, our days are ordered of the Lord. ....deep breath.

by BUN201

Vicki take a deep breath! Prioritize and go after the list one by one. Don't worry about the candy. What's done is done. Look forward. OK?

by JBK101