Out of control eating

crafty73
crafty73 Posts: 1
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I quit smoking but now feel my eating is out of control!! I was a very light smoker 2 a day, at night after family went to bed. Until one night my daughter woke up and caught me, i havent smoked since. I have gained 12 additional lbs on since last june and that is on top of the 20 over my original weight! I feel so out of control and I dont feel like I can do any thing to help myself. I know what to do but once I start , I always find a way to give up. I was in weight watchers 5 years ago and was very successful, however there are no longer meetings in my area. I have fitness pal, im on weight watchers online, I teach spin classes at our local rec center 3X weekly, I wear a fitbit fitness bracet but I cant stop eating and gaining!!! HELP

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  • diggerjcb1966
    diggerjcb1966 Posts: 29
    You need to stop beating yourself up! I have been a yo-yo dieter most of my adult life; I've done them all: weight watchers, slimming world, fad diets, you name it, I've tried it. It's only now, at 48 years old, I've decided to do it slow and steady. I signed up 5 days ago to lose a pound a week over 35 weeks. For me, this is manageable. You need to choose a way that is right for you and that fits in with your lifestyle. You clearly exercise hard, so you must be burning calories; so what is the issue here; are you snacking on the wrong things; not eating at regular times; not drinking enough water?

    I know I need to sort myself out NOW because my health is starting to suffer; I have no energy and I cannot stand to look at myself in a mirror! I have a loving and supportive husband, family and friend's, so I am blessed. Ultimately though, it's down to me and I want to do this. If you feel that way, you will do it, you just need to be in the right place and the right frame of mind. Feel free to add me and we can support one another. You CAN do this! Joy xx

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