Listening to my Body

I have been working hard lately to listen to my body. What that means to me, I guess, is eating when I am hungry, and easing up on my work out when it starts to hurt.
Tonight, my body was kind of snipey.
I was really hungry at about 4, but figured I could eat when I got home. I did eat, but nothing meal-like (I was expecting some leftovers from hubby's lunch but apparently his body was just snacky). So I grabbed graham crackers and PB, and finished off the jar.
I tried to log onto my online class, but I dont know if it wasn't up or the prof cancelled or what. I couldn't get in. So at about 630, the pup and I laid down for a power nap. When Craig got home at 7, he was pretty surprised to find me sleeping-hardcore. I just couldn't keep my eyes open for some reason.
I was feeling rather low on energy all day. I intended to go to the gym tonight after dinner, but the one-car situation means I have to leave when Craig does. My soreness and honestly just not wanting to convinced me to stay home. Plus, I have come to fear swimming. I was so sore and in so much pain after the last round in the pool, I don't really look forward to diving in again, pun intended.
Yesterday and today I ended up over my points. But today, I had lower points and made crappier choices than yesterday when I had lots of fruits, veggies and general good-for-me-stuff.
My supervisor is doing weight watchers right now, too, and it helps me to stay accountable and on track. We share our goals, struggles and successes. She has more ambitious goals than I do right now, but I am coming off a pretty low blow (read:high gain).
In group therapy tonight with the boys, we talked about coping skills: the ones we hold up as 'too hard' and those that we tend to fall back on. The latter tends to be more negative than the former. I am the same way.
These are the coping skills I WANT to use: deep breaths; meditation; talking about how I feel; journaling; exercise; listen to music/sing; play with Zula; hugs; positive/encouraging self talk
These are the coping skills I DO use: eating; crying; sleeping; whining; negative self talk. You can add heavy drinking and smoking to the list of tools I used in the past. Have to say I am glad those are no longer on the list.
The NH primary coverage is very exciting, energetic even. There's change happening in this country. And with me too.