Can anyone help me? - Weight Loss Message Board

deepdesire · 07-31-2005, 07:49 PM

I am an emotional eater. I also eat when I am bored. I really just love food and will often eat after I am full. I was wondering if anyone has found something that is effective in helping with emotional eating. It is not only eating to much but sometimes I go a day or two without eating and then I eat and eat and eat. I don't understand. Sometimes I just plain forget and sometimes I cannot get enough food. I also have many food allergies so alot of the food that is healthier for me I just can't eat. I also know that it is unhealtly to lose and gain a lot of weight within short periods of times. I often weight between 8 and 10 pds diffrent every week. Is this a big problem should I seek medical help? And how unhealty is it. Also could depression have anything to do with this? And stress?

juicylicious · 08-01-2005, 12:03 AM

i have the same problem.
i think part of it comes from the need to be constantly stimulated.
if you are like me you need a distraction in order to be able to focus, as contradictory as it seems.
i find that having music in the background when i am working, aromatherapy,or being around people most of the time helps. try and stimulate senses other than taste. i know this is a very very difficult thing to deal with. try and always be drinking something that is low-calorie, or chew gum, as well. acknowledge your feelings and give your self permission to feel.

FatLegs · 08-02-2005, 10:18 PM

Wow, juicy...that is a really good idea. I have that problem, too, sometimes and I never thought of that! I have cravings a lot...not because I deprive myself of food I like, but every time I get hungry, I want one thing and won't quit thinking about it until I get it. I think a lot of my emotional eating comes from being lonely. I'm not lacking in emotional relationships, but I'm one of those people who would rather be with someone...anyone...than alone. Just someone to talk to or keep me company. Very rarely do I say I just need some time alone. Maybe I link different relationships with certain kinds of foods, so when I'm lonely for a certain person, I get a different craving??? So, I think the radio/tv would really help me in my situation. Maybe I just eat because I'm bored and need someone to talk to. Also, maybe writing would even help...it would be like I'm talking to someone. Thanks for the idea!

As for the gaining/losing 8-10 pounds a week...I do that, too! I don't know if it is a medical concern, but I have considered asking my doctor about it, as well. I'm afraid she would just put me on a diet, but not one where I will actually lose weight, just maintain. I would like to drop the 10lbs that I do some weeks AND KEEP IT OFF. Just not sure how to do that. I also have IBS, so I wonder if that causes the weight fluctuation since sometimes I go days without having a BM. Hopefully some other people respond!!!