Down, but NOT Out!

I am coming back from an absence of about 7 months. I would love to say that I had kept up with  healthy eating and regular exercise, but for the most part I would be lying. I did keep up with my fitness routine until about 4 months ago. Since then I have gained all my weight back. So, I am starting over. I do not feel defeated, only encouraged and excited that I did not give up completely. I am coming back to my goals of fitness much wiser. I have learned a lot about myself and my habits that will help me to succeed.
          One of my first downfalls, when it came to eating healthier, was my husband. When I first met him I barely ate at all. I just wasn't that hungry. This is not good either. I have never truly been taught to eat healthy. He opened my eyes to how good food actually tastes (and how bad it can be for you!). When I am trying to eat healthier, he thinks I must be starving so he always offers me food. One day I tallied it and he offered me food 15 times in one day! Just think of that temptation. So we had a talk about it and he is forbidden to offer me anything. At first it was hard for him, but now he is used to it and there is much less temptation around the house.
           Second, I am a stress eater. I didn't think I was until one day I ended up standing in front of the pantry wondering what I was doing there. Coming to that realization is half the battle. The other half is knowing what to do instead. I am working on that now.
           Third, I am a perfectionist. If I mess up at one point, I get so frustrated at myself that I feel like giving up. I need to stop this or I will never get anywhere. One thing that kept frustrating me was that I felt like I was not doing well with Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred the last few times I tried it. I LOVE the work out, but I felt like my body couldn't handle it. I need to take baby steps!

            These are my goals for fitness:  

1) Find another way to deal with stress.

2) Work up to a high intensity work out.

(I will start by walking our town square for 1 month)

3) Plan what you are going to eat and be realistic about your time and ability

(I am going to utilize my crock pot more to prevent unplanned emergencies where it becomes to late to cook and I would typically go through a drive thru.)

I think as I begin dealing with these issues first, I will see results and be encouraged to keep going. What is making me try again is that I feel horrible physically. I feel like I look horrible. My clothes are ill fitting. I am lethargic. Basically, I feel like my body is dying. I have terrible brain fog which can be caused by poor nutrition. I need to be revived with good health! If you have any ways that you deal with stress instead of food, please let me know. Also, I would love to hear of any healthy crock pot recipes you might have. Thanks!