Coping with Addiction to Food

PrincessLaundry

A friend and I were talking about weight loss a while back. We both came to the strangest agreement about our favorite "bad foods"...

1. They will always be there...
2. I already know what they taste like, so I don't have to go back and "try it" at every opportunity...
3. I can get that food when I have "earned" it, not when I just want it.
4. My goal is health and love for myself, not this food.

I think at the time french fries were my favorite. That would be my lunch, with a water. YUCK! What was I thinking?

Now I remind myself that I can know it's good tasting, but I can get it next time, when I know it fits into my plan, and I want to be happy. YUM! It just helps me look at my favorite items and keeping ME in control, not my addiction.

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Someone liked my post on this...So I figured I'd move it and share.

It makes you look at a french fry or chocolate differently doesn't it? Why bother...I know what it friggin tastes like, I am an adult...I can go to the store and buy another one another day...Here kids...eat up...look at my rump...I've obviously already had one! LOL

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PrincessLaundry

A friend and I were talking about weight loss a while back. We both came to the strangest agreement about our favorite "bad foods"...

1. They will always be there...
2. I already know what they taste like, so I don't have to go back and "try it" at every opportunity...
3. I can get that food when I have "earned" it, not when I just want it.
4. My goal is health and love for myself, not this food.

I think at the time french fries were my favorite. That would be my lunch, with a water. YUCK! What was I thinking?

Now I remind myself that I can know it's good tasting, but I can get it next time, when I know it fits into my plan, and I want to be happy. YUM! It just helps me look at my favorite items and keeping ME in control, not my addiction.

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Someone liked my post on this...So I figured I'd move it and share.

It makes you look at a french fry or chocolate differently doesn't it? Why bother...I know what it friggin tastes like, I am an adult...I can go to the store and buy another one another day...Here kids...eat up...look at my rump...I've obviously already had one! LOL

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pmkelly409

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pmkelly409

I don't even miss fast food anymore! I NEVER thought I would say that!

I am still working through the chocolate problem tho! * Refers to Rule #3!! *

kingon8

I totally feel ya on the chocolate:explode: Nothing makes me happier sometimes than a hershey bar with almonds or a reeses cup:devil:

plantlady99

I use to be a regular at McDonlads. Not any more.
I use to go to KFC, NOT anymore
I use to order pizza out, NOT any more
I use to eat Chinese once a week NOT any more.


I have given it up and it is showing. lol





OK, I had ice cream yesterday, But, i saved my calories for it.

I use to go for ice cream every week. NOT anymore. lol

MrsSorenson

It is a weakness, but I'm dealing. My fiance is skinny and he can eat whatever so it is so hard. But I'm switching gyms and starting new.

kingon8

my honey is the same way, he is 5'8' and 145 lbs, and he eats more than anyone I have ever seen in my life. :grumble:

Fab140

my honey is the same way, he is 5'8' and 145 lbs, and he eats more than anyone I have ever seen in my life. :grumble:

Yup, the same with my husband....5'10, 165/170, cut and eats like a linebacker. Except.....well, it's catching up to him......So now he's on a salad and whole grain trip. Works for me!!!!

MrsSorenson

I refer to my problem as an Addiction to Food as well.

My Fiance is skinny and just doesn't understand why I just can't say no to the bad stuff. It is easier said then done. With motivation and time it will get easier. But to add to the addiction I'm an emotional eater and I eat when I'm bored. With two children under 5 I shouldn't be bored! LOL, so I am making a break from my addiction and am looking at the food as fuel. I have to have the premium food to make my engine run smooth.

Wish me luck!

Jess

Juliebean

I've noticed that lately my addiction to food has been replaced by my addiction to MFP. I keep the window open all day at work just so I can see what others have posted, update my water, etc. It doesn't taste as good as the junk that I used to eat, but it's definitely a healthier addiction for me!

mello

I read this post not too long after I joined, and I gotta say I've thought about it more than once. It's helped. Thanks for bumping it up!!

Mel

PrincessLaundry

I am totally learning so much from others here...I am glad this post has been helpful too!