A long way to go, I want donuts!

i know EXACTLY what you mean! i eat everytime i get anxious or stressed. and night time is the worst. i keep cold bottles of water in the fridge and packs of sugarless gum in my snack drawer. i chomp a piece of gum which keeps me from eating the sugary sweet things i want. and the water fills my tummy so i dont feel like eating anyway. i hope this helps!

I love to eat as much as the next person, but my former bout of hypertension led me to find healthier foods to put in my mouth when I got or thought I was hungry. Have you tried starting with a nice brisk walk when you feel the urge to eat? Do you like music? Turn off the TV and computer, grab your headphone and hit the pavement. There are so many things you can do to get up and start moving without going to the gym. What you are going to have to basically start doing is to stop making excuses which is what I am seeing in your post. Remove can't from your vocabulary and say I'll try. I will try to push my body a little harder each day. You may think you know your body but if you've never put it to the test then you will never know what you are capable of.

Another thing I did to get my eating under control is to research everything about the diseases that I don't want to have when I get older. Once I learned all I wanted to know about each disease, I moved on to researching preventable measures. After I got enough of that I moved on the reading about working out. Right now I'm reading everything I can about cardio and strength training. You have the world at your fingertips with the internet. Make google your best friend in order to help you get your mind to wear it needs to be for optimal health.

Good luck! You can do it...you just have to try.

First question is what are you eating??? Are you getting enough Protein? Are you drinking 64oz of water everyday? Those are key to staying fuller longer.

I also have a desk job, I do mini exercises at my desk, I don't count them they are just a bonus, same can be done at home. I do all my calisthenics while watching tv.

All are very low impact.

Stay strong and Focused, you can do it.

I know that it's summer now, so this is not quite the best idea, but when I first started logging calories on here, I was big into the crocheting. It gives your hands something to do, you can watch tv while you're doing it and you don't think about eating if you're too busy counting stitches.

It really works! It's maybe more of a winter activity but if you want to get a jump start on some gifts... you can always pick it up now.

Reading is a good one. Drawing, writing in a journal, juggling... anything that occupies you mind and your hands is a good thing. Take a walk, yeah, that is also good, but if you want to stay in... have a glass of red wine (just one)... take your time drinking it (like 20 minutes to half an hour) and sit out on the porch and watch everyone walk their dogs or something. Do something that feels like me time... I always feel like an ADD kid with hobbies or activities. I'm always trying to learn something new. What people don't realize is that I have to occupy myself or I go nuts. I start eating, or I sleep. I feel like crap. I need to be doing something all the time. Maybe that's ADHD. Lmao.

Good luck to you!!!


ps. Your body can do things you never thought possible. I have worked out to the point that I thought I was going to throw up or my muscles were going to snap. I have pushed through some serious resistance, and made it out alive and even stronger than I was before. You'd be surprised at what your body can do. I know that you are aware of your limitations, but don't underestimate yourself. You can do more than you think. And when your body proves you wrong, it's a wonderful feeling... until the soreness sets of course. By all means, don't injure yourself, but sometimes it's ok to trust that your body can take a little more punishment than you want to inflict.

In addition to the helpful tips mentioned above (drink water, chew gum, go for a walk or do calisthenics, pick up a hobby to do with your hands...), I find that mindset makes a huge difference. Don't focus on the things that you can't do or can't have. Think about the positive aspects. It sounds kind of cheesy, but it really does work.

You also mention in your profile that you have a kid. Maybe when you're feeling restless you could spend time with them? It can really take your mind off your worries to spend time playing. And if your child is old enough, you could burn off some extra calories by playing tag, tossing around a ball, or riding bicycles together.

Lifestyle changes aren't easy, but you can do them. You can make good decisions and succeed in reaching your goals. You just have to take it one day at a time.

I know what you mean. I'm a recovering junk food junkie and donuts were my food of choice! I stopped buying those things and replaced them with 100 calorie snacks and yogurt that way if I'm hungry or just want a snack I can have one without doing too much damage. Good luck!