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Awineburg

So... I think i am a compulsive eater. I eat when I am not hungry, and cannot control myself around food. Is there anyone else out there that has this same problem? Are you going to meetings or anything like that?

-Amy

3kidsin3years

Yep, compulsive eater, that was me. Still do have trouble with it at times. I've never been much overweight (except while pregnant, those were not my glory days for sure!), but, I could never get back to where I "should" be. I'm getting close now, but it's still hard to not snack away my day... And diabetes is a serious concern for me, but I just really don't want to go there either. For me, it was just one of those things I had to fight with and hopefully win. Try keeping gum and water handy, brush your teeth after you eat (hey, who would want to lose that minty fresh feeling?), and log, log, log what you eat! For me, I think that's what made the biggest difference, just seeing how much I stuffed in my face and being kind of disgusted with it!. Good luck and be strong!

stanvoodoo

I would say a Behavorist would be very helpful in determining why you the need to eat. Many healthcare providers have that service.

If you feel like eating and you are not hungry, go for a walk or exercise that usually helps the hunger go away. Also, make sure you are drinking lots of water and eating enough protein. Protein helps keep you fuller longer!

Think about your health before snacking and don't keep the bad stuff in the house!

You can do it! We know you can!

Awineburg

Im seeing my Doc on Thursday, maybe she can refer me to a behavioral therapist. I need to be stronger about not eating the "crap" but its like all i think about sometimes. If there is candy or something somewhere and I know where its at, I will try to avoid it. But its like, its drilling a whole in my head lol and I cant stop thinking about it. Im sad that my life is like this, I want to be able to control it, and It feels like I cant.