Would like to lose 20-25 pounds...but I can't stop eating!!

bmorgan27

Hello! I'm new to this, but I would ideally like to lose 20-25 pounds in the next 3 or 4 months or something. I have gained a considerable amount of weight since going to University where I have been very lazy and started eating rubbish food!! I really want to start being healthy and exercise again, but I just can't seem to stop eating!! Does anyone have any good motivational ideas?? Thanks a lot ... also please feel free to friend me...seeing everyone else doing well must be a good incentive!!

stylistchik

I also love eating, I just don't buy "snack" foods like chips, candy, etc. I buy fruits and veggies, hummus, and I air-pop popcorn when I want to snack. If none of that sounds good, I'm probably not really hungry and I have a glass of water or tea.

jtblack1414

I am in the exact same boat. I started to gain after university because all i do is eat and work. I am 4 weeks into getting back to the gym,and down 12 lbs, but the eating is still the hardest part. This is what i have started to do and i find it helps.
-Drink lots of water I bu a 2 litre in the morning and fill upthroughout the day
-Start to replace crap with things like chicken and fish
-Cut all Pop (coke is my kryptonite)
-Eat more protein It makes me feel full longer
-Work out like an diot

Logging my calories also makes me realise how bad i am when i binge so its a decen deturrent.

michiganderrdh

Keep healthy options at your finger tips. Think peanutbutter/celery, carrots/hummus, yogurt. WRITE EVERYTHING DOWN/JOURNAL IN MFP. I do this FIRST THING IN THE AM so my food is planned for the day (before I eat it).

Friend me for motivation

bmorgan27

Thank you for these suggestions!! I do actually realise when I write down what I am eating (with their calories!) I tend to eat less!!