Can't stop eating

If you go with it, make healthy choices. When I get that feeling I eat fruits. If you want to fight it, chew gum and hit the gym.

When I have days like that it's usually because I'm bored. On those days I will find something to do that will occupy my mind. I'll read a book, go for a walk, find something to work on that will keep me from the mindless eating.

But you CAN eat all day as long as you either exercise it away or make choices of food which come within your calorie intake. For example, I've tucked into 8 "meals" today, most of which were small and nutritious. Because I'm eating all day, then I never feel hungry. Have you given this a go?

I do have those days but thankfully not as often lately, and when I do I still attempt to log everything, even if the final numbers make me cringe. I had a day where MFP predicted I would be 4 pounds heavier in the next five weeks if every day were like that... thankfully it of course won't be, but boy did I shudder at the thought. Logging it and owning up to it helps me get right back on track the next day, whereas in the past I would have just pretended it didn't happen, that denial is what helped me to eat my way to 275 pounds. The awareness is what is helping me to lose the weight.

You CAN stop eating. Just because you WANT to eat something, doesn't mean you lack the discipline to not do it. So sorry, no sympathy here. We all have those days, and we all have to deal with it. Go for a walk, make something to keep your hands busy.

Find a favorite low-calorie snack, I like sugar free Popsicles or jello cups, or sometimes I'll make a frozen strawberry slushie made with diet ginger ale. All well under 100 calories. It all just boils down to whether you want to reach your goals bad enough or not.

many ....many.....:indifferent:

I drink a lot of water and I am very mindful of WHY I am wanting to eat. I have actually said out loud to myself "No stop, why are you doing that" when reaching into the fridge. I got a very odd look from my husband, Lmao.

Special K has been a life saver to me. They have so many filling products that are low cal. I would suggest getting their egg and cheese flat breads. They are very filling and at 150 calories you could eat 1, 2, or hell....even 3 and then you can show your body who is boss

I am fairly new to all this but i've dropped 9 pounds in 10 days and it has all come from making healthier choices when I feel super hungry.

You CAN stop eating. Just because you WANT to eat something, doesn't mean you lack the discipline to not do it. So sorry, no sympathy here.

How charming of you. When you lost your weight did part of it come from your soul?

Yeah I don't really see a problem with what she said. But I can understand your point that if your body is screaming for food you probably aught to give it some. The trick is not over compensating and stuffing your face.

You got to fight those urges to eat. Drink water when you are hungry and wait around 15 minutes to see if you are still hungry.

If you have near-uncontrollable snacking issues, you should make sure you are getting sufficient dietary fats.

If I do overeat, I normally cut back a bit the next day to balance it out.

Just be careful, as this sort of behavior can lead to an ED.

If I do overeat, I normally cut back a bit the next day to balance it out.

Just be careful, as this sort of behavior can lead to an ED.

Oh brother, this is silly. That's now how eating disorders are born, They start with the psyche, and then the restriction is a symptom that follows. I know, i had an eating disorder when I was younger.

Listen to your body. I had a day like that the other day. I really thought about what it was my body was telling me. Do I want to eat because I'm bored? Because I'm emotional about something? Or am I truly hungry? Turns out I was truly hungry and so I ate what I wanted (choosing healthy foods). My body simply needed those calories that day. But some days I want to eat for all the other reasons and on those days I distract myself with other things (usually the gym or a walk with my dogs in the park).

This.

I've found that, for me at this point, it's more useful to consider my weekly calorie goal/deficit. Some days I wind up 100 -150 below my goal (got more exercise than I planned, stomach was NOT interested or accepting of food I cooked), and it seems that on weekends, after sleeping in a bit, my body simply says "whew!" and wants a bit more in the way of food than I typically get on week days. So I make sure I eat healthy foods, and don't sweat if I go 100-150 over the daily goal as long as my weekly consumption is still at or just under my goal. So far so good. (and yes, for those who will track, I only wanted to lose about 15 pounds when I came here, have lost most of them, but have lost 134 in the past and then stupidly put 20 back on by being careless. So I know what to do, and am working at NOT putting it all back this time)

Now, I do find that at work when I'm frustrated with people who are being passive aggressive to get me to do their job on top of my own, I have LOTS of cravings for inappropriate carbs (Reeses PB cups are top of the craving list for me!), but that I do say "no" to. Instead, I'll go walk the halls for 5-10 minutes, refill my water bottle, or call my partner for a rant-fest. And when those things are done, the RPBC craving usually is as well.