Need to reboot need MOTIVATION PLEASE!!!!!

mbgame
mbgame Posts: 14
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I was doing so well. And then went on that darn vacation over a month ago and it all went to h*ll.:sad: What's even worse, well it's also great is that my husband for the first time in our marriage is commited and weighs less than before I even met him.:grumble: This should be a piece of cake since he was alway's who I blamed for my struggles. He doesn't even work out and drops weight! I really really want that piece of cake!!!! Is there any trick's anyone can suggest to surpress my appetite? Going through alot right now my husband will be starting a new job where he will be away 9wks and home 3wks (rotation). So I guess I'm emotionally eating but I don't want to continue with excuses I want to conquer this!

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  • phatty4dayz
    phatty4dayz Posts: 125 Member
    Try increasing your water intake. Whenever you want to munch on something (between meals, or even after a meal) reach for the water bottle.
  • BJPCraig
    BJPCraig Posts: 417 Member
    Drink lots of water. I also find that herbal teas help. Yogi Tea's Healthy Fasting helps me control my appetite.
  • nosey_rosey
    nosey_rosey Posts: 380 Member
    Water has been my go to appetite suppresant... Take up a hobby that requires a lot of attention. Get busy... volunteer in your local area. The biggest thing for me is staying busy otherwise my mind plays tricks on me =/
  • masonmst
    masonmst Posts: 84 Member
    Yes water.....and for a sweet tooth I have found the perfect chocolate fix.......Emerald 100 cal coco roasted almonds.......Love them and they save me from eating my husbands cookies and brownies he keeps BY THE BED!!! Try them
  • mbgame
    mbgame Posts: 14
    Thank's guys I do drink alot of water 80 oz + I just lost sight of my willpower.
  • erinkeely4
    erinkeely4 Posts: 408 Member
    Oh man, vacations will do that!!

    Let yourself have a treat once in a while -- there are actually some really tasty low calorie treats out there. Zevia soda. Carbolite frozen yogurt (you can find this at some frozen yogurt places, not in stores).

    Find what personally motivates you. For me, my main motivation is the ability to inspire and uplift others. So the mantra "if I do this, I will show others that they can, too" works well for me. What motivates you? What gets you excited and eager to achieve something? When you can answer that question, try to find a way to apply this to the way you eat / exercise / take care of yourself.
  • ai965
    ai965 Posts: 118
    Most emotional eating, I have found through personal experience, is because you feel emotionally empty, and the fastest, but not very effective way, to fill that void is eating. Try filling the void with friends, family, exercise, pets, work, or whatever as long as it's not food (or alcohol, another diet killer). Also, don't blame yourself for not losing as fast as he is. Women's bodies work differently, so give it time. We're all here for you throughout this weight loss journey, and if you need it, you can seek additional support through other means. Weight loss can suck, but if you persevere, you can, figuratively, move mountains. (Sorry about my philosophical rambling, I do that from time to time)
  • divalovely
    divalovely Posts: 65 Member
    Coffee is my best friend! Its perfect for helping keep my appetite at bay...iced, frozen, hot, I love all types of coffee, just make sure that you increase your water intake if you drink coffee it makes you go pee alot....lol:) U can DO THIS!!!
  • phatty4dayz
    phatty4dayz Posts: 125 Member
    One trick I use is to keep Real Fruit Bars handy. They are only 45 calories, they cure a sweet tooth, and they make you feel like your actually eating something because they last so long.
  • mbgame
    mbgame Posts: 14
    You guys are awesome I love MFP whoever came up with it I'm sure will go straight to heaven!
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