caseylane
01-30-2006, 02:50 PM
I just wanted to get some opinions on this. I am obese... 270 lbs at 5'3". I really really really want to lose weight. I NEED to lose it. I want to feel and look better than I do right now. It is reeking havoc on my self esteem and my physical health. I know what I should be doing. But I just can't seem to stop overeating. Friday night, I ate a whole pizza. Granted it was a small, but it was still way more than I should need to eat. But I just wanted it. I felt like an animal.... it was like primal instincts taking over. And I still wanted more after it was gone. Then, last night, I had some cereal for dinner, which filled me up. But it took all the energy I had not to keep eating and eating. I finally settled for some carrots and ranch and a slim fast to kill the sweet cravings. But then today its been the same way. If there was food around me, I would be stuffing myself. Why am I this way? It's painful. How do I turn it off? I've always been big, and I've always needed to diet... but I've never been able to. Its very hard to explain and very hard to deal with. Any tips from anyone? I am in desperate need of some help. Do I need to lock up all the food in my house and give my husband the key so I wont gorge? Thanks.
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seekingnormal05
02-03-2006, 07:34 PM
I don't have any tips but I understand what you are saying. For me it is my drug of choice. I think that's the definition that our current society's can understand the concept of the mental process that I go through. Addiction is addiction. I have a friend who's a shopping addict and it's the same with her. If she finds a shirt she likes that's available in 5 colors, she HAS to have all 5. That's me with food. I know I only need 1 of something but to be completely satisfied I need 5...or 6 ...or whatever. Primal is a good word to describe it. Reason goes out the window. I'm lucky. It isn't a daily issue but once or twice a month. But it keeps me fat.
I have no clue how to address the issue or I wouldn't be struggling. But you are not alone. It may not help. But you are not alone.
I have no clue how to address the issue or I wouldn't be struggling. But you are not alone. It may not help. But you are not alone.
Zayazmama
02-04-2006, 01:09 AM
Hey, I was almost GLAD to see your post because I do feel the same way. I am 5'3" and edging 250. I have been heavy my whole life. As a child, I ate cause no one was there, nothing to do. I was lazy and to cure the boredom and lonliness, I ate. As I got older, it got worse. Now, at 30 i am scared to death. I notice more and more that I will eat till its gone. For instance, the other day, I bought 2 garlic cheese pizzas (my fave) and thought I would eat a few pieces....yeah right! I hate a whole one just on the way home from where I bought it. Then, the rest was gone by the end of the day. Not because I was hungry but because I just wanted it.
I dont have any great ideas but I know that for me, I KNOW I have an eating disorder. I used to use drugs very heavily years ago....this is so much worse, because deep inside I never LIKED the drugs, but i LOVE food. I am having gastric bypass on march 2nd. I hope that this will help me in seeing the me that I know is screaming to get out of this fat body. Maybe if KNOWING that many of these foods that have gotten me so fat will make me soooo sick, I will not eat them. I daily work on what bothers me, and I will continue to work on it. I have an appointment next week with a therapist, and I know that somewhere there are issues that I need to address. I would suggest that - look inside yourself and decide what it is that you are covering up. I think I just do it cause I am depressed. I am alone with 2 young children, and their dad doesnt give a crap about them. I have so much anger, resentment, guilt, pain, etc pent up that I think if I eat, it will stuff it all back down. Who knows...
I hope that you are able to gain some insight somewhere, and get the help you may need. Remember, we are here......
Jen
I dont have any great ideas but I know that for me, I KNOW I have an eating disorder. I used to use drugs very heavily years ago....this is so much worse, because deep inside I never LIKED the drugs, but i LOVE food. I am having gastric bypass on march 2nd. I hope that this will help me in seeing the me that I know is screaming to get out of this fat body. Maybe if KNOWING that many of these foods that have gotten me so fat will make me soooo sick, I will not eat them. I daily work on what bothers me, and I will continue to work on it. I have an appointment next week with a therapist, and I know that somewhere there are issues that I need to address. I would suggest that - look inside yourself and decide what it is that you are covering up. I think I just do it cause I am depressed. I am alone with 2 young children, and their dad doesnt give a crap about them. I have so much anger, resentment, guilt, pain, etc pent up that I think if I eat, it will stuff it all back down. Who knows...
I hope that you are able to gain some insight somewhere, and get the help you may need. Remember, we are here......
Jen
sudufu
02-20-2006, 03:53 PM
jumping UP :bouncing: + down THRILLED someone is attempting to tackle this subject , , ,
My name is Sue :wave:, I'm 40-something & have been 50-100+ pounds overwieght for 25+ years. I programmed myself to use food the same way a smoker might smoke. STRESS, aggitated, upset & sometimes nerves. (you know the drill) w/o a doubt - I have an eating disorder because like MANY others, I have trouble to GREAT trouble controling it, if at all.
Society doesn't HELP, in my honest opinion. They'd UNDERSTAND if an X-smoker chose not to work in a cigarrette factory. (not meaning to put words in anyones mouth here~>) But fat people are looked at as spineless, w/ NO willpower, lazy, etc. Unlike an X-smoker, I'll have to deal with the thing I have the addiction to for the REST of MY LIFE. Where the X-smoker can CHOOSE not to be around cigs. The seriously overweight don't HAVE that kind of CHOICE.
I've had esteem issues all my life, due to a VERY negative parent. One day, I hope to re-program myself and how I think about food. Because, I think H-U-G-E lifestyle CHANGE(s) are the only way I'm gonna beat the demon that I allow to drive MY bus.
I'm 5'8" weighing 255 pounds. Recently I've GAINED 10 #'s :( being put on thyroid meds.
Pleasantly plump (180ish) is a far away dream :rolleyes:
Weighing LESS than what my drivers lic says (220) would be NICE :p
And even getting to where I was 10 years ago, (235) would be pleasing :D
Just wanted you to KNOW, we're NOT alone! You're NOT alone in your struggles w/ food & weight.
***hugs***
~Sue
:dizzy:
My name is Sue :wave:, I'm 40-something & have been 50-100+ pounds overwieght for 25+ years. I programmed myself to use food the same way a smoker might smoke. STRESS, aggitated, upset & sometimes nerves. (you know the drill) w/o a doubt - I have an eating disorder because like MANY others, I have trouble to GREAT trouble controling it, if at all.
Society doesn't HELP, in my honest opinion. They'd UNDERSTAND if an X-smoker chose not to work in a cigarrette factory. (not meaning to put words in anyones mouth here~>) But fat people are looked at as spineless, w/ NO willpower, lazy, etc. Unlike an X-smoker, I'll have to deal with the thing I have the addiction to for the REST of MY LIFE. Where the X-smoker can CHOOSE not to be around cigs. The seriously overweight don't HAVE that kind of CHOICE.
I've had esteem issues all my life, due to a VERY negative parent. One day, I hope to re-program myself and how I think about food. Because, I think H-U-G-E lifestyle CHANGE(s) are the only way I'm gonna beat the demon that I allow to drive MY bus.
I'm 5'8" weighing 255 pounds. Recently I've GAINED 10 #'s :( being put on thyroid meds.
Pleasantly plump (180ish) is a far away dream :rolleyes:
Weighing LESS than what my drivers lic says (220) would be NICE :p
And even getting to where I was 10 years ago, (235) would be pleasing :D
Just wanted you to KNOW, we're NOT alone! You're NOT alone in your struggles w/ food & weight.
***hugs***
~Sue
:dizzy:
DAnn73
02-21-2006, 04:06 PM
jumping UP :bouncing: + down THRILLED someone is attempting to tackle this subject , , ,
My name is Sue :wave:, I'm 40-something & have been 50-100+ pounds overwieght for 25+ years. I programmed myself to use food the same way a smoker might smoke. STRESS, aggitated, upset & sometimes nerves. (you know the drill) w/o a doubt - I have an eating disorder because like MANY others, I have trouble to GREAT trouble controling it, if at all.
Society doesn't HELP, in my honest opinion. They'd UNDERSTAND if an X-smoker chose not to work in a cigarrette factory. (not meaning to put words in anyones mouth here~>) But fat people are looked at as spineless, w/ NO willpower, lazy, etc. Unlike an X-smoker, I'll have to deal with the thing I have the addiction to for the REST of MY LIFE. Where the X-smoker can CHOOSE not to be around cigs. The seriously overweight don't HAVE that kind of CHOICE.
I've had esteem issues all my life, due to a VERY negative parent. One day, I hope to re-program myself and how I think about food. Because, I think H-U-G-E lifestyle CHANGE(s) are the only way I'm gonna beat the demon that I allow to drive MY bus.
I'm 5'8" weighing 255 pounds. Recently I've GAINED 10 #'s :( being put on thyroid meds.
Pleasantly plump (180ish) is a far away dream :rolleyes:
Weighing LESS than what my drivers lic says (220) would be NICE :p
And even getting to where I was 10 years ago, (235) would be pleasing :D
Just wanted you to KNOW, we're NOT alone! You're NOT alone in your struggles w/ food & weight.
***hugs***
~Sue
:dizzy:
Hi Sue,
Just wanted to respond to you, since I read a lot of "me" in your post. :) I'm 32, been fat my entire life. Gained, lost, starved, stuffed, etc. etc......I have an eating disorder as well, but I didn't recognize it as one until this past year. Oddly enough, my oldest sister has anorexia......people are shocked to find out that we're sisters! ;)
Anyway, last summer I picked up a book from Geneen Roth. Then I went on to pick up EVERY book she had, about 8 total. If you're struggling with overeating, bingeing, etc.....she's a great author. She struggled (and continues to struggle) with it, so it's such a relief to read her words - it's almost like she's taken the words right out of your mouth.
If you're not interested, that's cool. But I highly recommend her books. They've been a lifesaver for me. Good luck!
DAnn
My name is Sue :wave:, I'm 40-something & have been 50-100+ pounds overwieght for 25+ years. I programmed myself to use food the same way a smoker might smoke. STRESS, aggitated, upset & sometimes nerves. (you know the drill) w/o a doubt - I have an eating disorder because like MANY others, I have trouble to GREAT trouble controling it, if at all.
Society doesn't HELP, in my honest opinion. They'd UNDERSTAND if an X-smoker chose not to work in a cigarrette factory. (not meaning to put words in anyones mouth here~>) But fat people are looked at as spineless, w/ NO willpower, lazy, etc. Unlike an X-smoker, I'll have to deal with the thing I have the addiction to for the REST of MY LIFE. Where the X-smoker can CHOOSE not to be around cigs. The seriously overweight don't HAVE that kind of CHOICE.
I've had esteem issues all my life, due to a VERY negative parent. One day, I hope to re-program myself and how I think about food. Because, I think H-U-G-E lifestyle CHANGE(s) are the only way I'm gonna beat the demon that I allow to drive MY bus.
I'm 5'8" weighing 255 pounds. Recently I've GAINED 10 #'s :( being put on thyroid meds.
Pleasantly plump (180ish) is a far away dream :rolleyes:
Weighing LESS than what my drivers lic says (220) would be NICE :p
And even getting to where I was 10 years ago, (235) would be pleasing :D
Just wanted you to KNOW, we're NOT alone! You're NOT alone in your struggles w/ food & weight.
***hugs***
~Sue
:dizzy:
Hi Sue,
Just wanted to respond to you, since I read a lot of "me" in your post. :) I'm 32, been fat my entire life. Gained, lost, starved, stuffed, etc. etc......I have an eating disorder as well, but I didn't recognize it as one until this past year. Oddly enough, my oldest sister has anorexia......people are shocked to find out that we're sisters! ;)
Anyway, last summer I picked up a book from Geneen Roth. Then I went on to pick up EVERY book she had, about 8 total. If you're struggling with overeating, bingeing, etc.....she's a great author. She struggled (and continues to struggle) with it, so it's such a relief to read her words - it's almost like she's taken the words right out of your mouth.
If you're not interested, that's cool. But I highly recommend her books. They've been a lifesaver for me. Good luck!
DAnn
sudufu
02-25-2006, 11:38 AM
Thanks DAnn ~
Geneen Roth's name was SOO familiar (I could actually picture her pageboy hair cut on the front of the book) that I had to go looking at my book sheves. I don't know if I still own it, but had When food is Love at some point in my life. In some part of my post I wrote "life changes will be how I derail the demon driving my bus"? I was referring to my weight - I think the lightbulb my have click ON for me.
thanks,
Sue
:dizzy: <<~ me on thryroid meds - LOL!
Geneen Roth's name was SOO familiar (I could actually picture her pageboy hair cut on the front of the book) that I had to go looking at my book sheves. I don't know if I still own it, but had When food is Love at some point in my life. In some part of my post I wrote "life changes will be how I derail the demon driving my bus"? I was referring to my weight - I think the lightbulb my have click ON for me.
thanks,
Sue
:dizzy: <<~ me on thryroid meds - LOL!
jennifer9316
02-28-2006, 02:20 AM
ok im all about losing weight the easiest way possible. its hard at first, but i ended up losing 14 pounds in 14 days. i just did atkins (sp?) it was completely hard for the first 2 days.. but after that.. my stomach completely shrunk from not eating the carbs and by the third day i didnt even crave them... it was almost unbelievable. im overweight too and it makes it worse because im so short, but stick with it and you'll be okay! even if you think you wont lose weight off atkins... try it. 2 days isnt long at all, it might even only take one day for some of you. GOOD LUCK!
mandabear
03-02-2006, 11:37 PM
Can I recommend against Atkins? That diet is horrible for you. Horrible. It isn't worth it.
It also wouldn't be worth it to do weight watchers or any other diet, because it sounds like you have an eating disorder. I'm recovering from an eating disorder right now (bulimia) and it is frustrating that people see compulsive overeating or binge eating (which are eating disorders!) as simply a lack of control or willpower. Like if you could just "control" yourself you wouldnt have this problem. You know? There's a reason why you feel the need to eat so much, past the point of being full. I really really really recommend seeking professional help. Because you aren't going to get over this by simply joining weight watchers and journaling your food. Try to get someone who specializes in eating disorders, and they can perhaps recommend you to a nutritionist. But simply dealing with the food without the emotional part is NOT going to help.
It also wouldn't be worth it to do weight watchers or any other diet, because it sounds like you have an eating disorder. I'm recovering from an eating disorder right now (bulimia) and it is frustrating that people see compulsive overeating or binge eating (which are eating disorders!) as simply a lack of control or willpower. Like if you could just "control" yourself you wouldnt have this problem. You know? There's a reason why you feel the need to eat so much, past the point of being full. I really really really recommend seeking professional help. Because you aren't going to get over this by simply joining weight watchers and journaling your food. Try to get someone who specializes in eating disorders, and they can perhaps recommend you to a nutritionist. But simply dealing with the food without the emotional part is NOT going to help.
DAnn73
03-03-2006, 12:25 PM
I'm recovering from an eating disorder right now (bulimia) and it is frustrating that people see compulsive overeating or binge eating (which are eating disorders!) as simply a lack of control or willpower. Like if you could just "control" yourself you wouldnt have this problem.
AMEN to that!
AMEN to that!
Seriphina
04-04-2006, 04:46 PM
i'm 5'7 and 250 lbs. four years ago i was 190 lbs.
it's amazing how many people suffer from this same problem. i do, and my husband does.
and it p*sses me off to no end to hear people say that it is just a lack of will power, and we are just lazy, and things like that.
i mean, just this lunch. i went to taco bell. i ordered th 3 taco supreme meal. that is PLENTY. i would have been perfectly happy. but then out of the blue i order two mexi-melts with sour cream to go with it. why? i have no idea.
i pulled up asking myself, why did i order those? i don't need them. i would have been fine without them. but yet, here i am. eating them. why?
i don't know. i've tried to eat healthy. take salads for lunch. with carrots, and low fat dressing, and turkey bacon, and fresh spinach and all that stuff. an hour later i'm sitting in the bathroom and the stuff has gone through my system so fast that it's still in recognisable pieces in the toilet. (gross, yes i know)
what good does a nice healthy salad do you, if it causes you to be in the bathroom the rest of the day, and all the healthy stuff goes through your system almost at light speed?
i wish that there was something that we could all do.
it's amazing how many people suffer from this same problem. i do, and my husband does.
and it p*sses me off to no end to hear people say that it is just a lack of will power, and we are just lazy, and things like that.
i mean, just this lunch. i went to taco bell. i ordered th 3 taco supreme meal. that is PLENTY. i would have been perfectly happy. but then out of the blue i order two mexi-melts with sour cream to go with it. why? i have no idea.
i pulled up asking myself, why did i order those? i don't need them. i would have been fine without them. but yet, here i am. eating them. why?
i don't know. i've tried to eat healthy. take salads for lunch. with carrots, and low fat dressing, and turkey bacon, and fresh spinach and all that stuff. an hour later i'm sitting in the bathroom and the stuff has gone through my system so fast that it's still in recognisable pieces in the toilet. (gross, yes i know)
what good does a nice healthy salad do you, if it causes you to be in the bathroom the rest of the day, and all the healthy stuff goes through your system almost at light speed?
i wish that there was something that we could all do.
urid
04-08-2006, 07:03 AM
I think most people have an eating disorder in the fact that we eat because we are happy, sad, stressed, angry, for any reason. Food is just plain good, especially junk food.
Here is what I am doing, and it seems to help. First I purchased a book called the Calorie King, or use any book that list calories and fat grams. This book contains most of the fast food and chain resturants. My target is 2000 calories and 65 grams of fat per day, which I understand is the norm. I write down everything I eat and list the calories and fat grams.
When I get to 2000 calories and/or 65 fat grams that's it for the day.
Diets just plain don't work for me, because all I want to do is eat everything I am not supposed to have. You will also be surprised to find how much food you can eat. The weight loss on this is very slow, but steady, and not likely to come back if you just make this a way of life. One or two pounds a week.
This way, if I know I am going out for dinner, I just try to find things for breakfast and lunch that are lighter. If you want pizza go for it. Just watch the other daily meals.
I thought I would never get used to diet soda, but I did, and that helped too, because I sure do like my cola.
I am never deprived of any foods that I like, and hey if you screw up one day, so what, just try to start over the next day.
This works for me, and if it can help someone else-great.
Here is what I am doing, and it seems to help. First I purchased a book called the Calorie King, or use any book that list calories and fat grams. This book contains most of the fast food and chain resturants. My target is 2000 calories and 65 grams of fat per day, which I understand is the norm. I write down everything I eat and list the calories and fat grams.
When I get to 2000 calories and/or 65 fat grams that's it for the day.
Diets just plain don't work for me, because all I want to do is eat everything I am not supposed to have. You will also be surprised to find how much food you can eat. The weight loss on this is very slow, but steady, and not likely to come back if you just make this a way of life. One or two pounds a week.
This way, if I know I am going out for dinner, I just try to find things for breakfast and lunch that are lighter. If you want pizza go for it. Just watch the other daily meals.
I thought I would never get used to diet soda, but I did, and that helped too, because I sure do like my cola.
I am never deprived of any foods that I like, and hey if you screw up one day, so what, just try to start over the next day.
This works for me, and if it can help someone else-great.
MrsLee
04-28-2006, 04:29 PM
I definitely think this is an eating disorder. I too struggle with binge eating, and as we all know, it has little to do with the food. We eat for emotional reasons - out of stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, resentment, etc....
I have been a binge eater (and a closet eater) my entire life. A couple years ago I was up to 245 (I'm 5'4"). I was to the "why bother? I don't want to deal with this so I'll just eat myself to death" phase when something just sort of clicked in my head and I decided to lose the weight.
Since then I started weight watchers, started educating myself about healthy foods and started exercising. It's not so much a diet as a lifestyle change. I will ALWAYS have to watch what I eat and exercise, and I'm working on coming to terms with that. I have lost a little over 80 pounds since then, but you know what? I still struggle with binge eating. Just last night I was upset about something and found myself in the kitchen scarfing cheetos and god knows what else. But since I started losing the weight, I started trying to deal with those feelings I was stuffing away with food. It's very important to deal with those feelings. But you can lose weight while dealing with these issues - it's just hard (the hardest thing I've ever done, actually).
And I love that another poster already pointed out the fact that a smoker who's trying to quit can try to avoid cigarettes, but a person trying to lose weight can't simply avoid food. That's part of why this is SO hard. And our society makes it so hard for us.
I have been a binge eater (and a closet eater) my entire life. A couple years ago I was up to 245 (I'm 5'4"). I was to the "why bother? I don't want to deal with this so I'll just eat myself to death" phase when something just sort of clicked in my head and I decided to lose the weight.
Since then I started weight watchers, started educating myself about healthy foods and started exercising. It's not so much a diet as a lifestyle change. I will ALWAYS have to watch what I eat and exercise, and I'm working on coming to terms with that. I have lost a little over 80 pounds since then, but you know what? I still struggle with binge eating. Just last night I was upset about something and found myself in the kitchen scarfing cheetos and god knows what else. But since I started losing the weight, I started trying to deal with those feelings I was stuffing away with food. It's very important to deal with those feelings. But you can lose weight while dealing with these issues - it's just hard (the hardest thing I've ever done, actually).
And I love that another poster already pointed out the fact that a smoker who's trying to quit can try to avoid cigarettes, but a person trying to lose weight can't simply avoid food. That's part of why this is SO hard. And our society makes it so hard for us.
mattsmom105
06-27-2006, 08:50 PM
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I think most people have an eating disorder in the fact that we eat because we are happy, sad, stressed, angry, for any reason. Food is just plain good, especially junk food.
I have always struggled with being somewhat overweight...20 lbs that I was able to live with and still felt pretty good about myself. But I have had major stresses in my life, and at other times been determined and exercised and got the weight off. Well, there is major stress again now, and I am 60-70 lbs overweight now. I also DO smoke! I wanted to quit smoking a couple days ago, and I ate more and more. I may have gained 10 lbs in those 2 days !I got scared, so I started smoking again, and now I both smoke and eat constantly. I recognize that its too much, but I cannot stop. I need either food or a cigarette ALL THE TIME now. I cannot relax and just enjoy doing whatever Im doing (or not doing). My story is a long one, with no immediate end to the stress.. Short story is Im a single mom lives alone with my 5yo son who has had severe behavioral issues who got kicked out of preschool. so I had to quit my job and I have no insurance, Good news is he is in a program, possibly bipolar and has started a program to get help just yesterday.So I am hoping there is light at the end of the tunnel....just dont know when. I am sooo scared I will die of a heart attack with all this smoking and eating. I keep trying to talk myself into controlling myself with it, but I JUST CANNOT STOP ! Its definitely without a doubt emotional eating problem.
I think most people have an eating disorder in the fact that we eat because we are happy, sad, stressed, angry, for any reason. Food is just plain good, especially junk food.
I have always struggled with being somewhat overweight...20 lbs that I was able to live with and still felt pretty good about myself. But I have had major stresses in my life, and at other times been determined and exercised and got the weight off. Well, there is major stress again now, and I am 60-70 lbs overweight now. I also DO smoke! I wanted to quit smoking a couple days ago, and I ate more and more. I may have gained 10 lbs in those 2 days !I got scared, so I started smoking again, and now I both smoke and eat constantly. I recognize that its too much, but I cannot stop. I need either food or a cigarette ALL THE TIME now. I cannot relax and just enjoy doing whatever Im doing (or not doing). My story is a long one, with no immediate end to the stress.. Short story is Im a single mom lives alone with my 5yo son who has had severe behavioral issues who got kicked out of preschool. so I had to quit my job and I have no insurance, Good news is he is in a program, possibly bipolar and has started a program to get help just yesterday.So I am hoping there is light at the end of the tunnel....just dont know when. I am sooo scared I will die of a heart attack with all this smoking and eating. I keep trying to talk myself into controlling myself with it, but I JUST CANNOT STOP ! Its definitely without a doubt emotional eating problem.
NeoOsiris
07-04-2006, 12:08 PM
The best thing to do is start working out and try to add more healthier things to your diet. Eating healthier doesnt mean food is going to taste bad. Ive lost about 15 pounds and infact I probably eat more than I used to but I am still shedding 2-4 pounds a week.
honda
07-07-2006, 10:33 PM
I just wanted to get some opinions on this. I am obese... 270 lbs at 5'3". I really really really want to lose weight. I NEED to lose it. I want to feel and look better than I do right now. It is reeking havoc on my self esteem and my physical health. I know what I should be doing. But I just can't seem to stop overeating. Friday night, I ate a whole pizza. Granted it was a small, but it was still way more than I should need to eat. But I just wanted it. I felt like an animal.... it was like primal instincts taking over. And I still wanted more after it was gone. Then, last night, I had some cereal for dinner, which filled me up. But it took all the energy I had not to keep eating and eating. I finally settled for some carrots and ranch and a slim fast to kill the sweet cravings. But then today its been the same way. If there was food around me, I would be stuffing myself. Why am I this way? It's painful. How do I turn it off? I've always been big, and I've always needed to diet... but I've never been able to. Its very hard to explain and very hard to deal with. Any tips from anyone? I am in desperate need of some help. Do I need to lock up all the food in my house and give my husband the key so I wont gorge? Thanks.Hi there,
You can call me Honda. I haven't worked it all out myself, but here is what I have so far. Drink all you can! I drink crystal light to get my daily intake of water. A 3 leter jug filled with water and one package of crystal light lasts me for hours. Its sweet but good for you. Much better than soda! If you need someone to talk to than get someone who understands to answer to.
Yes, someone to answer to. and log everything that you put in your mouth. If you have time to eat it you have time to log it! Live Girl. Find a hobby, something, anything, to look forward to and feel proud of! AMYTHING GOOD THAT IS. Talk to your husband, Change is SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!!!! I know, I have lost 50# Now my body has changed. I feel like I'm sagging. But I will in time look better and so will you. As AA members learn during treatment...One day at a time. Do it for today, then just for tomarrow, ect. Get yourself a pic of the food chain, try to follow it. Stay close to nature. Keep in touch.
Honda
You can call me Honda. I haven't worked it all out myself, but here is what I have so far. Drink all you can! I drink crystal light to get my daily intake of water. A 3 leter jug filled with water and one package of crystal light lasts me for hours. Its sweet but good for you. Much better than soda! If you need someone to talk to than get someone who understands to answer to.
Yes, someone to answer to. and log everything that you put in your mouth. If you have time to eat it you have time to log it! Live Girl. Find a hobby, something, anything, to look forward to and feel proud of! AMYTHING GOOD THAT IS. Talk to your husband, Change is SCARY, SCARY, SCARY!!!! I know, I have lost 50# Now my body has changed. I feel like I'm sagging. But I will in time look better and so will you. As AA members learn during treatment...One day at a time. Do it for today, then just for tomarrow, ect. Get yourself a pic of the food chain, try to follow it. Stay close to nature. Keep in touch.
Honda