Food Addict

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  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member
    AshleyCMoody wrote: »
    I have a serious problem. When I am around certain foods I feel like I can't control myself. I can't stop thinking about some foods when they are around no matter how hard I try. Eventually I always give in. For example, my boyfriend bought a package of white chocolate flips recently. He left it at my apartment. At first I resolved not to eat it. After awhile of resisting I decided just to eat a few.... which turned into a few more.... and before I knew it the package was empty. I always feel depressed and ashamed after this happens. Can anyone else identify with this struggle?
    This is kind of a girl's thing, but....I have this friend...OK, it's me...

    I DO THIS >:)

    My solution has been to just remove junk foods from the home and keep only whole foods like lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies, nuts, whole grains, beans and raw, whole dairy stuff.

    Also, once a week, I allow myself a "cheat meal".
    At day's end, I lost 100 pounds and have maintained for years. Maybe this will help you.
    GOOD LUCK!

  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    KHS86 wrote: »
    blackcoffeeandcherrypie wrote: »
    If I'm struggling with wanting to snack, I find a hot drink gives me a sense of having something and takes the edge off thinking about food.

    This is good advice... A cup of your favorite tea will take your mind off of food, it does for me at least :)

    Yep, even drinking water helps sometimes. I discovered sometimes I think I'm hungry when I'm actually just thirsty. Crazy, I know.
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    sandiegomommy wrote: »
    Omgosh! Where has tho site been. I'm in the exact same boat! Will eat just to eat, when I'm full, sad, mad, bored. There's no balance with me, I have to go hard core with eating healthy and exercising or not at all. I'm a total closet eater and always have been. I've just never been honest about it before, feels so good to bare all.

    Yep, I know how u feel.
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    maxoverdrv69 wrote: »

    Gluten is the issue related to your cravings. The Gluten protein affects areas of your Brain that controls opiate receptors which give you the cravings. Look at your symptoms they are similar to a drug user. What happens when a drug user stops using they break the chain of addiction. Keep in mind drugs cause harmful side effects. Try it there is nothing to lose, if you see what I mentioned then you will understand. Also read Grain Brain the book.

    Thanks I never knew the benefit of gluten free food. I will try to incorporate the into my diet more.
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    [/quote]This is kind of a girl's thing, but....I have this friend...OK, it's me...

    I DO THIS >:)

    My solution has been to just remove junk foods from the home and keep only whole foods like lean meats, fresh fruits and veggies, nuts, whole grains, beans and raw, whole dairy stuff.

    Also, once a week, I allow myself a "cheat meal".
    At day's end, I lost 100 pounds and have maintained for years. Maybe this will help you.
    GOOD LUCK!

    [/quote]

    Congrats on your success! I don't buy junk food myself, but my boyfriend leaves junk over making it really difficult to avoid temptation.

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