Temporary Happiness is my ADDICTION

TheSkyis

I've gained 11 real lbs since July 1st...not just water weight. I keep telling myself the changes to make. I slip the first time in the morning and then I'll start tomorrow. If I could just stick to an exercise schedule, quit eating sugar/starch/bread, and drink lots of water I could drop at least a good 5 lbs in the first week. I really don't know what happens. I guess I'm an emotional eater or drinker. I've tried to cut down drinking so much alcohol but I'm failing at everything. My fiancée is always asking what I want to eat or drink. I tell him nothing to eat but will usually take a cocktail. He want me to eat the right stuff so I get all the nutrients I need, but I want all the stuff that gives me temporary pleasure or long term pleasure depending on how strong my drink is. All I really want to do is to succeed and I just need to quit doing what feels good. I know in the long term, I will feel even better if I stick to the plan.

rosebarnalice

So if you're an instant happiness junkie, how about feeding your habit this way: next time you're tempted by a treat or the BF, SAY "NO!" And then wallow in that satisfaction of being good to yourself. "I did it! I said no to a cocktail! Wood woot! I'm bad, I'm bad! Can't touch dis! !!"