all I want to do is eat again!

TraciLee36

Ok I have had VGs and there are days that all I want to do is eat! I know if I do not get 100 or more grams of protein in I do not lose any weight at all. My body has been at a standstill since March again . Also due to medical problems I can not exercise like I used too. I want to lose at least 50lbs before Januuary so that is about 10lbs a month. I know a lot of my problem is all in my head and I can not get it to think straight again. My will power has been almost all gone. but I know I need to feel better so today I am writing everything I put in my mouth down on paper and I will try and log it into myfitnesspal. Seeing what I am eating has always done better than just logging in for some reason. I will go to the gym again tonight and make my chiropractor appointment for tomorrow as I know I will need it. and if the weather cooperates with me I will also be going in my pool tonight after the gym. I know when I am eating the wrong things as that is when I go and grab the veggie chips I know not a good choice but ohh snack food that is right there in front of me. I did go an stock up on lots of fresh veggies from the farmers market so this week should be good!!! Please pray that it is! So any idea on how to get my brain not want sugar or bread again and get back on track?

Sorry for the rambling on

kittenincalgary

Hi there, Allison here. It looks to me like you have a good plan of action. The only thing I would want to say is seems to be a lot of stuff, so if for some reason you only get part of all that done, please don't feel discouraged! The fact that you're posting anything is a step in the right direction.

csmccord

I'm about 2 years post op from RNY, and yes, there are days that I want to eat EVERYTHING. The danger of my surgery is that I can wait a hour then eat again, or just flush it down with water then continue eating! Like you, I know it's mostly in my head.

Things I do to help with it. First, I simply try not to keep my triggers in the house. I find if it's not in the house, then I don't eat it. Second, I keep pre-measured baggies of acceptable snacks such as veggies and hummus, or nuts, etc available. That way I gravitate to those. Lastly, if I'm really in desperate shape, I'll go out walking or exercise or something like that. It's not always possible due a toddler in the house though. I can't exactly go out at 9 PM and take a walk all the time. I've found that doing some WiiFit or light calisthenics is enough to take my mind off the snacking.

I have found that generally my want to snack is when I'm sitting around watching TV or playing on a computer. So that's why the getting up and moving helps. I know it's kind of extreme, but are there any hobbies that you could direct your energy towards?

rpyle111

If I feel snacky, I grab a big glass of cold water and drink it. Often, that will divert the snacking feeling. csmccord has some other great suggestions as well.

Rob

pavshop

I use protein drinks as a go to. for 110 calories and 17 grams of protein, it curbs the hunger and helps me get that protein number higher. If I don't want a protein drink, I must not really be hungry. I am eating for other reasons.

pawoodhull

I too have those days when the head hunger is just so strong! You've been given a couple of really good ideas here. Get up and do something else and drink water. Another thing you can try is break your meals down into 3 meals and 3 snacks. When I do that I can stay within calories. And yes, getting all your water in helps. Like csmccord, I too can eat now and then in another 1/2 hour and so on. That's why on days when my head hunger is bad, I break the meals into 6 for the day. It doesn't bother me to eat that often and keeps me on track.

Also, if you have things in the house you just can't leave alone. Get them out.