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Help! I'm not hungry, so stop eating!!

RMH___
RMH___ Posts: 9 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Any tips on how to get my mind off food when I'm not hungry and not bored? Can't stop obsessing over food, what a curse!

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  • hupsii
    hupsii Posts: 258 Member
    exercice, clean, sort out clothes, read, go for a walk, talk on the phone, brush your teeth and tell yourself if hunger is not the problem, eating is not the answer !
  • Kida_Adeylne
    Kida_Adeylne Posts: 201 Member
    ^ this. Plus, drink tea (lightly sweetened at most) or water. After a week or two of good discipline and distractions, I found these thoughts started to go away. It might be longer, but it won't be like this forever. Just keep yourself busy.
  • eldamiano
    eldamiano Posts: 2,667 Member
    Think of something else. Daffodils?
  • mzjenn2u
    mzjenn2u Posts: 78 Member
    chew gum and drink water
  • RMH___
    RMH___ Posts: 9 Member
    Thanks all! Very helpfull...particularly like hupsii's quote "if hunger is not the problem, eating is not the answer". Well said!
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    I just get out of the house and go for a run or bike ride.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    Sometimes I take off all my clothes and look at myself in a full-length mirror. It very quickly reminds me why I don't need whatever it is I'm about to shove in my face. Lol
  • MrsNP87
    MrsNP87 Posts: 2 Member
    This is such a hard thing for me too! I'm always thinking about what my next meal or snack will be! I'm trying to drink water instead and keep my mind occupied.
  • woodybush
    woodybush Posts: 55 Member
    I was just thinking about this this morning. Sitting at my desk all day constantly thinking about food and when / what I will next eat! No matter how full I am, I will always squeeze more in.

    I am going to go 'cold turkey' today and only eat when I am truly hungry and hopefully the want to eat constantly will stop!

    Thanks for all the tips :smiley:
  • RMH___
    RMH___ Posts: 9 Member
    I think going cold turkey would be difficult, not sure if I would have that will power, but good luck with it, keep us posted on how you go.

    Last couple of days I tried to overcome the battle of the mind by splitting my main meals into portions so I can keep coming back to it every now and again. I also selected some of my favourite fresh fruit/veg to snack on but tried to eat slowly and just enjoy bits at a time.

    It's working a treat so far, I'm actually eating less overall, feeling full and my food obsessed brain is happy too because I'm grazing all day. I actually didn't finish all my dinner tonight which is unheard of in my world!
    Give it a go! It takes a bit of prep in the morning but you'll always have something fresh and nutritious close by and therefore not tempted by junk/fast food. :)
  • woodybush
    woodybush Posts: 55 Member
    beckmay1982 wrote: »
    I think going cold turkey would be difficult, not sure if I would have that will power, but good luck with it, keep us posted on how you go.

    So far so good. Its only been a couple of days but already I feel so much better.

    I am much less bloated and enjoying my meals more (instead of shoving food into an already full and bloated stomach).

    I agree, its not for everyone, I don't know how I am managing to do it, it but I am. I will stick with it for as long as I can :smile:
  • monkey246
    monkey246 Posts: 30 Member
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    Sometimes I take off all my clothes and look at myself in a full-length mirror. It very quickly reminds me why I don't need whatever it is I'm about to shove in my face. Lol

    Haha! Love this idea :smile:
  • missyjg99
    missyjg99 Posts: 246 Member
    yayamom3 wrote: »
    Sometimes I take off all my clothes and look at myself in a full-length mirror. It very quickly reminds me why I don't need whatever it is I'm about to shove in my face. Lol

    ❤️
  • RMH___
    RMH___ Posts: 9 Member

    [/quote]

    So far so good. Its only been a couple of days but already I feel so much better.

    I am much less bloated and enjoying my meals more (instead of shoving food into an already full and bloated stomach).

    I agree, its not for everyone, I don't know how I am managing to do it, it but I am. I will stick with it for as long as I can :smile: [/quote]

    That's awesome, good on ya for sticking with it! So pleased it's working for you and you! Hats off to you friend :smile:
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