Ask yourself how satisfying is that snack? And try to keep in mind how much worse you are going to feel if you start putting weight back on....
Have faith in God that a better job is on its way.....
My nut. allows me to have a drink here and there.... It's OK in moderation... Sometimes a drink takes the sting out of life and helps us to calm down....
I wish I had some wisdom to help with the depression.... But unfortunately losing a job is something millions of people have had to endure.... And I am sure it is very depressing...
Hang in there.... Keep smiling.... And try to keep your focus....Nothing is worth losing all the work you have put into your weight loss.... Big Hugzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

When I was havi g a hard time being laid up with a fractured ankle and only thinking about food ( stress eater!!)
A very wise person known as slvrstrega wrote to me:

Nothing tastes as good as thinner looks and feels!

Snapped me out of it. I remind myself of this constantly
I am not a drinker so no words of wisdom there
But this did stop my food sabotage
Hang in there

Chocolate.. It is like you were reading my mind when you wrote your post. I am struggling with snacking as well... My husband is an extreme late night eater and snacker of all things bad.. I think the advice you have been given is good...you and I have come to far to turn back... I decided that I was gong to weight watchers to help me walk this thing out...it is getting hard...but if we put our fears, failures, and mistakes before God he can give us the understanding, wisdom, courage and strength we need to continue... I believe that for you and for me.. You/I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...

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I'm not sure if you still have health insurance or not but if its doable I would suggest contacting a counselor ASAP who might help you through this ruff spot. One of the things that they warn us about is transfer addictions and alcohol is one of the major ones for us. I've recently had some new stressors in my life and found myself snacking and falling back into bad old habits. I have started seeing a therapist who specializes in bypass pts and as she has also had bypass she totally gets it. Please seek some help so you don't fall back into old habits. Depression is not an easy thing to overcome, but neither is weight loss and you've come so far and done so well that I have confidence that you can get through this too. Blessings to you.

Try some dehydradated apples or bananas or other fruit. We purchased a dehydrator last fall, and the whole family loves to snack on these items instead of chips and cookies and the like.

Also, consider volunteering somewhere for a hour or 2 a day to get you out and feeling human as you continue your job search. That sitting at home is hard on a lady. And the volunteer work will look better on the old resume as you will have something to fill the empty space and it won't look like you have been unemployed for a time. If you like animals, most shelters love to have volunteers to help with the dogs and such.

Ask yourself "How big is my why?"

Why did you have surgery?
Why am I eating now?
Why am I drinking?

And the WHY, the really BIG one that pushed you to have surgery, just may help you find your strength again! I've no doubt it's there inside you or you would not have made it this far... You just gotta reach down inside you and find it again!


((((HUGS)))) to you!!

hmmm..you seem to have alot on your plate...golden rivers gave some wise suggestions for sure...i too have had times where i tried to find a crutch in booze....but its not a friend to lean on...its a beverage...and i have learned to use it as such...church..if you believe...animal
shelters...nursing homes...even other places like this...they are great places to keep you busy...you will be fine...i just know it!!