Food Addiction?

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I genuinely think I am addicted to food. The thought of eating excites me and I can't get it out of my head. Even when I am full I continue to eat until there is no more food around me. Nights are the worst and I will go back and forth to the kitchen about three times, at least. Most of the junk food I eat gives me heartburn and I continue to eat it anyway. I only like to go out and do social things because I know food is normally involved. I crave junk and nothing but junk. I probably have fast food at least once a day and keep it on the down low because it's embarassing. Food is always on my brain, whether I'm hungry or not. I'm a college student, I work-part time, I have a boyfriend who loves me very much, and I have a gym membership to a gym that I dread going to. I feel stuck. I feel like I can never break away from this unhealthy attachment to food. I know what foods are healthy and I know that exercising is important. Even if I workout everyday my mind just wants to give up and eat unhealthy foods.

I wrote this more for myself because I hate to admit that I have a problem. But I think maybe what I really need is not only motivation, but support. Support from those who have an idea of the issues we face everyday around food and exercise. I know I am not alone or the only one who struggles with being healthy.

For anyone who takes the time to read this, I would love to hear your feedback, support, or motivation. And I would love more myfitnesspal friends!

Thanks,
Jessica