Cold, Depressed and Hungry

I get like this sometimes. Fix the easiest things first-: the cold and tired--bundle up, turn up the heat or turn on a space heater, try and take a nap. If you are at work and cant sleep try some coffee, if you cant control the heat in an office, sit at your desk with your coat on. I have had to do that before. I even had to wear my gloves

Try and fight the urge to eat. Even when I am depressed I dont want to destroy the work I have done by eating when I am not hungry. I know how hard that is. I will try and drink instead ( and I dont mean alcohol ). I usually go for tea because it is zero calories or coffee ( mine is only 10 calories when I make it). When I do feel like eating for the sake of eating I'll still count out the portion sizes of chips or sweets. I do tend to snack more when I am home and depressed but you can still do that without going overboard.

If you are somewhere where you can take a nap--- Try Bedtime Story Tea or Sleepy Time Tea. They really do make you fall asleep. The Sleepy time didnt do it for me but the Bedtime Story Tea made me fall asleep last night. It is usually some type of chamomile blend of different flavors.

You can get through it. Have faith. I drink warm tea. It makes me full I can't even think of eating. If you want to eat, eat the good clean food. It will put you in a healthier mindset and after eating your fruits and veggies you probably won't want to dig in to some crap food. Or gum....I use it when I everyone else is eating their dessert. It will be worth it if you can control today. At the end of the day or in the morning, you will realize it wasn't so hard. And hopefully feel more empowered. You can do it! :flowerforyou:

Overeat something relatively healthy then, and give yourself a treat. My rule is that I must eat 2 green apples for each 0.5 oz dark chocolate square. Usually I have trouble making it to the second piece of chocolate, and I do fill full. Also works with mangos and pineapples. I like those, and the damage is minimal... and it does make you feel full.
Feeling cold sucks, but you do burn more calories when you are cold

Jumping jacks and pushups.
Its hard but doing some excersize will warm u up.
And u cant eat while doing jumping jacks,

If you are that hungry, you need to eat.

How would eating solve any problems outside of hunger? If you're hungry, then eat. If not, eating will not make it better.

Hang in there! As a stress eater myself I can totally relate to you! Some ways help me get through is a cup of hot green tea - keeps your energy level up, warm and mind off food. A really interesting TV series (recommend Hoarder...it's mind opening and frankly quite gross sometimes, kills my appetite). Or, 2 scoops of protein powder in your water, make it a delicious drink.

You can get pass this! Remember how good you'll feel if you make the right choices today.

A quote I like:
Face your stuff, don't stuff your face.

1.) Wrap yourself in your favorite blanket.
2.) Put on your favorite comedy, even if you're so depressed you don't think it will help.
3.) Make hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. Whatever floats your boat and keeps you warm.
4.) Give yourself permission to go over on your calorie goal for the day. If you're craving anything in particular, have it. Try to go for individual sizes; we don't want this to turn into a binge!


I'm a strong believer that sometimes it's okay to emotionally eat. It's human nature to associate foods with comfort. (Why do you think meatloaf is called a /comfort food/? :P ) My only problem with this is when comfort eating turns into bingeing. So I opt not to make the food or go get the food myself. I have someone else run out to my favorite mexican restaurant and get a half-order of nachos that way there's no temptation to order a full-sized entree or gorge on the chips and salsa before the meal.

Hope you feel better soon.

Then eat

QFT

Are you actually HUNGRY,...of just feel like eating just because its cold outside and you're feeling down?

If you're truly hungry, then find something healthy, but emotional eating will NOT make you feel better...it will make you feel worse. Distract yourself with exercise, a big glass of water, a good book, or whatever it will take.

Hot tea with a little bit of honey!! Lots of hot tea!

Drink some water, if you still feel hungry, then you should probably eat something. If you are hungry while trying to lose weight, then you are not doing it right. I didn't look at your diary so I don't know your limits or your habits, but perhaps it could use a little tweaking if you are not feeling right.

I'm currently doing the 30-day squat challenge and I've noticed when I come into work and I'm cold, a set of 25 or so squats gets my blood pumping and warms me up. Do a little exercise. The endorphins released from the exercise may also help your depression.

Without knowing what you are depressed about, it's hard to know what to suggest. Try calling a friend or watching a movie to distract you. Perhaps you are just lonely.

I felt similarly this past weekend. It was a dreary, gray day and I was home alone and feeling drained. I took a 20 minute nap. When the sun started to peek out, I went for a two mile walk with my favorite music. I came home had a bite to eat and felt a lot better. I watched a movie until my partner came home. We had dinner with family (including dessert). I felt MUCH better. Give yourself a break and a small indulgence, if you need one. Get back to it tomorrow. No harm done. If you are too strict with this, you won't stick to it.

I hope you get your groove back soon.