Getting back on the wagon

jowans2004
jowans2004 Posts: 38 Member
edited September 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone, due to high stress of pharmacy school these past couple of months, I have fallen terribly off the wagon :( I have succumbed to a lot of emotional eating, and it's developed into a very bad habit now. I am really trying to change my environment so as to avoid mindless eating. I read about all the suggestions like drink tea, chew gum, go do something else..etc., but it doesn't help me in particular most of the time.

I have generally been a very disciplined person with my eating, but I've definitely gone astray, and I honestly hate what I have become! I am good with my exercise, it's just the eating that gets to me.

I needed to let it out here, and just hold myself accountable. I want to be my old self again, disciplined and in control. I want food to help me and not hurt me. I want to feel good about myself! Right now, I just don't feel that way.

The past summer, I did so well and accomplished so much with my body, and now I am disgusted to look at myself in the mirror.

I need a good friend, and some advice on how to gain control again. This is affecting my life emotionally and mentally, sad to say.

Replies

  • Sounds very similar to my story! Did so well in the summer and then gained some back :sad:

    I have always been an emotional eater. It's not about being hungry, or even a craving. Just eat anything and everything in sight, even if it's food I don't like.

    My new method that I am trying is to keep healthy foods that I can just eat. Instead of trying to fight the emotional eating (which honestly just makes me want to binge more) try letting yourself have foods that won't break the calorie bank like celery, carrot, mushrooms, etc.
  • I'm in the same boat, but mine's from Thanksgiving binging. *sigh* Hauling my (slightly fluffier) *kitten* back into the saddle. :)
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