ARMY training: how to kill the craving :(

DrSelfish1131

sometimes It becomes very difficult for me to see my friends eating whatever and how much they want.....I feel pissed off and lonely.... Eating "healthy" for eternity is tougher than army training.. I guess

krmsotherhalf68

Hi there. Totally get what you are saying.

2+ years ago I decided that I needed to get healthier. BUT, the journey has been an uphill battle all the way. I take baby steps to eating healthier, exercising more, and working on finding healthier ways to deal with my emotions/stress. I've learned that if I choose to have dessert or another treat, I compensate for it by moving more and choosing less calorie-dense foods for my main meals that day. It balances out the higher calorie dessert, I don't feel deprived while my friends are having dessert/treats, and I don't feel the guilt I used to feel before I started this life.

Does it always work perfectly? No, I'm not perfect at doing this (not by a long shot!). That's why I joined this group. I am an emotional eater. Whether happy, sad, lonely, stressed, bored, etc., I eat!

Hopefully, we can encourage one another and share info about what works. Eating healthier, exercising more, living a life that's more rewarding to me are all worth it and I try to remember it's a lifelong journey and to be kinder to myself along the way when I have not-so-good days.

As for eating healthy being tougher than army training; perhaps you're right. Choosing good-tasting, filling, healthy foods makes it less like punishment and more like an enjoyable experience. Peace, my friend.