Im addicted to unhealthy foods, HELP!

Here is a place to start. Check out the other threads located at the top of this forum:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

JulieOnesti wrote: »

For me, thermogenics that supress the appetite really helped me stop obcessing about food.

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ndj1979 wrote: »

enter your info into MFP and set it for one pound per week loss.

you do not need to restrict food and think of it as 'good' and 'bad' ….Eat the foods that you love now just eat less of them, and make sure that you hit the calorie number that MFP gives you.

I would also suggest getting a food scale and weigh/log/measure everything that you eat…

try to go full fat/high protein foods as those will make you feel satiated….

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Check out Leslie Sansone on YouTube. She has low impact "walks" you can do in the house. It makes my day go by faster and I get more calories from the workout. I go all out when I do her five mile fat burning walk (I look like a madwoman) and burn over 500 calories in an hour. I also eat all the foods I love, just less of them with a focus on protein. There are great low calorie protein powder recipes online. I had a chocolate mug cake that tasted like heaven for under 200 calories today. Also look into weight training, even if it's your own body weight. There are also awesome free videos online for that as well.

It's going to be brutal to stop all that snacking cold turkey. I suggest just looking what you eat at first, but don't change your habits until you see exactly what you're eating and when. Then, once you see where your problem areas are, start making changes. Logging everything you eat definetely makes you think about mindless eating. I also suggest making swaps and loading up your fridge/ pantry with better for you foods. That way you have go-to snacks when the urge hits. If chocolate is your thing, try sugar free pudding cups. Instead of ice cream, try Popsicles or frozen greek yogurt. Instead of chips eat light popcorn. Eat more fruits to fill you up, and veggies with your meals. Sometime I just have an urge to chew and not necessarily eat, so gum can help distract you until the urge passes. Speaking of distraction, that's a big one too. Instead of eating, take a bath, paint your nails, do some housework, go for a stroll, play some video games. I don't suggest tv because that's when many people get the urge to eat. I'm a stay at home mama too, so I know how hard it is to have all day access to the kitchen. Work those calories into your goal, and you'll lose weight. I eat either no breakfast or a very small one, a light lunch and then load my calories towards dinner and night time because I know that's when my cravings kick in and my willpower is low. That works for me, but find something that works for you. It can take experimentation and adjustments to find something that works for you. Good luck! Feel free to send me a friend request!

Sophiareed218 wrote: »

It's going to be brutal to stop all that snacking cold turkey. I suggest just looking what you eat at first, but don't change your habits until you see exactly what you're eating and when. Then, once you see where your problem areas are, start making changes. Logging everything you eat definetely makes you think about mindless eating. I also suggest making swaps and loading up your fridge/ pantry with better for you foods. That way you have go-to snacks when the urge hits. If chocolate is your thing, try sugar free pudding cups. Instead of ice cream, try Popsicles or frozen greek yogurt. Instead of chips eat light popcorn. Eat more fruits to fill you up, and veggies with your meals. Sometime I just have an urge to chew and not necessarily eat, so gum can help distract you until the urge passes. Speaking of distraction, that's a big one too. Instead of eating, take a bath, paint your nails, do some housework, go for a stroll, play some video games. I don't suggest tv because that's when many people get the urge to eat. I'm a stay at home mama too, so I know how hard it is to have all day access to the kitchen. Work those calories into your goal, and you'll lose weight. I eat either no breakfast or a very small one, a light lunch and then load my calories towards dinner and night time because I know that's when my cravings kick in and my willpower is low. That works for me, but find something that works for you. It can take experimentation and adjustments to find something that works for you. Good luck! Feel free to send me a friend request!

Great advice! I suggest looking going on a juice cleanse to help you get rid of the toxin ans reduce the cravings for bad food. You can lose anywhere from 5-10 lbs after the cleanse. I suggest doing a 5 days cleanse. Lmk if you have any other questions!

miminchau wrote: »

Sophiareed218 wrote: »

It's going to be brutal to stop all that snacking cold turkey. I suggest just looking what you eat at first, but don't change your habits until you see exactly what you're eating and when. Then, once you see where your problem areas are, start making changes. Logging everything you eat definetely makes you think about mindless eating. I also suggest making swaps and loading up your fridge/ pantry with better for you foods. That way you have go-to snacks when the urge hits. If chocolate is your thing, try sugar free pudding cups. Instead of ice cream, try Popsicles or frozen greek yogurt. Instead of chips eat light popcorn. Eat more fruits to fill you up, and veggies with your meals. Sometime I just have an urge to chew and not necessarily eat, so gum can help distract you until the urge passes. Speaking of distraction, that's a big one too. Instead of eating, take a bath, paint your nails, do some housework, go for a stroll, play some video games. I don't suggest tv because that's when many people get the urge to eat. I'm a stay at home mama too, so I know how hard it is to have all day access to the kitchen. Work those calories into your goal, and you'll lose weight. I eat either no breakfast or a very small one, a light lunch and then load my calories towards dinner and night time because I know that's when my cravings kick in and my willpower is low. That works for me, but find something that works for you. It can take experimentation and adjustments to find something that works for you. Good luck! Feel free to send me a friend request!

Great advice! I suggest looking going on a juice cleanse to help you get rid of the toxin ans reduce the cravings for bad food. You can lose anywhere from 5-10 lbs after the cleanse. I suggest doing a 5 days cleanse. Lmk if you have any other questions!

OP, please don't "cleanse." It's a fad.

Get out with your baby! Go for a walk inside or out, or sign up for a mom/baby class.

Or, if you are concerned about flu and RSV season (a real concern with newborns, I had one of mine hospitalized with RSV, it's no joke!) Find some at-home exercises you can do with or without baby. (There are some fun baby-and-me ones out there, too)

You say you snack at night, is this after baby goes to bed? I know for me, when mine were little, I didn't get much to eat when they were awake all day, and that coupled with a nursing mom's appetite made me RAVENOUS in the evening. Stock up on some healthy lower calorie foods if that's what's happening to you. If you feel like your snacking is partly boredom/stress relief, think about other hobby activities you could do in that time in order to wind down and nurture yourself without eating. I personally can't work out that late or I'll never sleep, so I usually knit or sew in the evening. If you do any kind of handwork or like a craft, after baby's bedtime is a great time for it, and nobody wants their nice yarn/fabric/scrapbook paper to get snack goobers on it, so no nibbles!

Wake up to yourself and take control

Seriously exercise some will power and take it one day at a time

Have you considered that you might be suffering from postpartum depression? You mentioned since the birth of your baby you have especially struggled. When my depression rears its ugly head I tend to comfort eat. A visit to the doctor might be a good place to start. {{{hugs}}}