Anyone else emotional eaters?

sheenarama

Are there others that eat when you're emotional. I do well until I have a bad day, then I just binge. Would really like some support from others also affected. Thanks!

pugsood

Sure do. Difficult to stop this habit. Also difficult to make an excuse like, 'well, since I ate poorly on Saturday night, I'll just do whatever on Sunday and start again Monday.' Brutal what your mind can convince you to do with enough resolve (in the wrong way)...

I went to OA a number of times and unfortunately stopped going, but one of the benefits there is being able to find a sponsor, someone you can call on, perhaps on times like you mention when you're having a bad day and on the precipice of making a poor eating decision.

lovable69

I'm an emotional eater and hate it, I gained 50 lbs in 6 months. Would like to be your buddy, we can hold each other accountable.

Laice_PS_Enoon

Yup sure am! I'm hopeless when I become stressed or upset, not made easier by having severe depression in the past, now I just have overly intense emotions.

Funnyfishat40

Oh yes, same here, stress and control, when life is good, house tidy, bills up to date work going well etc then dieting is s breeze,
As soon as work hours et too long and the house gets messy or plans go out the window because I'm needed somewhere else, the need to eat takes over, so here I am trying over, AGAIN! Hopefully the support on here will help xx

fervc64

Definitely

SianKEvans

Think you may be a clone of me, or me of you. lol xxx
Any mess/stress/problems & I'm reaching for the fridge!

chubbygirl253

When I am stressed or upset I have no appetite.

Jules1484

I am the same as all of you. If i'm having a bad day, all I will do is eat everything in sight, even if I don't like it very much. It is such a hard thing to overcome but we can do it. Add me and we can vent to one another!

Jodi827

Happy, mad, sad, glad -- it's always been my "motto". Hate it!!

MinMin97

Are there others that eat when you're emotional. I do well until I have a bad day, then I just binge. Would really like some support from others also affected. Thanks!

Yes! And I am amazed at how, over time, this seemingly insurmountable problem is fading away.
You get stronger over time, for many reasons!

chunkydunk714

I eat when I'm bored, happy, stressed, full of anxiety, sad, mad, etc....i eat based on all emotions and have recently been diagnosed with a binge eating disorder. Not fun...and I'm having a hard time working it out...

Hoping to make a change this year!

LuvHinesWard86

Totally!!

Chelseajohnson89

I'm a terrible emotional eater! I was down to 270 an now back up to 315 after 5 mo of lots of stress an emotional eating:( feel free to message me!

nhughes1864

Oh yes! Big time emotional eater. I use food for everything weather I'm happy, sad, mad, depressed. There is a group on here for emotional eaters that I just joined today

danabullard

meeeeeeeeeee...add me i need support also

jamiellis11

I didn't think I was an emotional eater, until I was in an unhappy marriage. It was then that I gained 80 pounds and it was because I was depressed and so miserable. I'm trying to change that! It's good to have others that know what you're going through!

Khisalandra

Oh dear gods yes. I work customer service on the telephone, so I'm catching crap from people all day long. I find myself longing to get home and have some sort of comfort food so I can take pleasure in something.

Food has always been a source of pleasure to me, apparently. Mom said I was like that ever since I was a baby. I didn't get really big until 5th grade, tho, when my parents split up. Then the eating was a way to escape. Always an outcast in high school, too, and ate more.

I'm trying to work around it... to let myself have something that tastes good and brings me pleasure, but not overdo it. It's a really tough balance, for sure.

YZF7

I think it's all emotional eating after the first few bites. A course I took along time ago taught 2 simple things: eat when you're hungry; stop when you're full. Maybe 5% of the time I'm successful. I emotionally drink too. Sounds like I need some "emotional counseling" :-( But I'm going to have a glass of wine first Thanks for starting this thread. Wish I was one of those women who can't eat when they're stressed! !!

sheenarama

Thanks for the support! If only exercise had the same satisfying effect as eating. That's what my goal is!

jgreeley68

I too ride the emotional eating rollercoaster! It's not a fun ride either. You eat because of whatever, you feel bad, then you lose your drive. It's like shopper's remorse, but only with our bodies, not our pocketbooks! I'm learning to do other things when I'm bored besides eat. I'm home alone during the day and that's my hardest time. I've also been a "secret eater". God forbid someone saw me or know how much I ate. Sometimes I think we eat and don't even realize it. I'm thankful for this site. I can't afford to do ww's anymore and tracking played a big role in my weight loss. I've convinced myself now that every day is a new day. Every day is a new choice. Every day is a new challenge. I'm ready for it. Keep telling yourself that you can. Don't beat yourself up so bad when you mess up. Remember, this is a life changing process and it takes time. Coming here I think is a great start for anyone. I'm thankful for MFP and especially thankful for all of you. It's not easy to admit that you have a food addiction in the first place. It's great to be able to share with others. Let's do this!!!!

go3gurl2go1

Oh I am for sure! Whenever I'm stressed, sad, overwhelmed, or just bored I reach for something to much on. I've learned that I'm much happier when I'm active and involved in things. So this year, I'm going to try to step outside my comfort zone, stop being lazy, and get at least a workout in lol! I do love the feeling after a workout...i just have to stop reaching for the cookies, and reach for my running shoes instead

ConsueloBonito

Oh how I wish I was one of those people who stop eating when stressed. I eat too much junk, and very unbalanced anyway, that emotional eating just makes it worse. Food is always a friend, which is sad, actually. And I'm battling a lifelong "always clean your plate" brainwash. I agree with the poster who said its all emotional after a bit. Just joined today. I wish you all great success!

acidtrashdoll

ooooh yeah i've gained 40 pounds in the last two years due to stress eating... I just joined this site today, hope I can finally get on the right track.

nhughes1864

I wish exercise had the same comforting feeling as eating. I have found that when I exercise I do feel BETTER but I don't feel the instant COMFORT I feel when I eat an entire bag of doughnuts :embarassed:

nabzilla_uk

Yes I'm a real comfort and boredom eater!

Cat770

Yes, this is SO me! I work a stressful job from home, and the pantry is way too convenient. Also was in a bad marriage for much too long, and just have not been able to control perpetual snacking. Plus, I don't feel full after eating a meal. It's a problem I've got to get a grip on. Over the past 8 years give or take, I've gained 65 pounds. This is ridiculous!

DuhhMuffin

Definitely. That's how I gained 60 lbs in a year.

keesha331

I also work from home (daycare) and you're right, the pantry is WAY to close!!! It's frustrating to be an emotional eater because you KNOW you're not really hungry, it's just the instant gratification. Afterwards, I tend to feel worse than when I began eating in the first place!

Nixie_Pixie

I am. Especially when I'm angry/upset I'll pace back and forth in the kitchen, opening and closing things, and eventually find myself eating something horribly unhealthy.

paleofatman

Yep. It's not too bad even if I'm stressed or mad at some *kitten* but boredom can be a killer. I'll wander around the house or the lab, getting twitchy, and finally give in just to have something to do.