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help!

anawhatsme
anawhatsme Posts: 261 Member
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
i really want to eat.
i feel hungry but maybe i'm not.
i don't know.
i ate well today so i know i don't need anything.
but i really want to eat.

i should just go to bed, but i'm not tired yet.

help?

Replies

  • rfarinha
    rfarinha Posts: 388 Member
    Drink some water! Brush your teeth! Hang in there!
  • teagin2002
    teagin2002 Posts: 1,900 Member
    when I used to feel that way I would remind my self that at this time I am working on loosing weight, I need to stay a way from food for the time being (as long as I have eaten all my calories for the day) and if I am still hungry its ok because I am supposed to be I am on a diet. Then try to distract my self by watching TV or something, if it is day time, go do something.

    I used to also remind my self that the foods I am missing will still be there when I am done, they are not going any where.
  • anawhatsme
    anawhatsme Posts: 261 Member
    thanks so much you guys.
    i think i am going to have to do a lot of self talk throughout this journey.

    the support here is so helpful!

    thanks so much!!
  • CelesteG12
    CelesteG12 Posts: 33
    Drink some water! Brush your teeth! Hang in there!


    Brushing your teeth really does help.....!!!! You can do this!!!
  • i_love_vinegar
    i_love_vinegar Posts: 2,092 Member
    look at photos of people you wish you looked like!!!

    When I do this, I realize binging is not worth it :D
  • LorryGuthrie
    LorryGuthrie Posts: 113 Member
    drinking water and puttering around the house really helps me...then I remind myself of my goals and visualize myself at my goal weight and how good I will feel

    *hugs*
  • anawhatsme
    anawhatsme Posts: 261 Member
    look at photos of people you wish you looked like!!!

    When I do this, I realize binging is not worth it :D

    that's exactly what i did!
    i browsed success story pics here until i was almost falling asleep.
    i wasn't feeling hungry when i saw those!
    so inspiring!!

    thanks to all of you for reaching out to help me through.
  • ddeather
    ddeather Posts: 6
    When I decided to get back on track with my weight and fitness, it took me a while to realize that I could feel a little bit hungry (even if I had already eaten) and still be okay. I had gotten used to snacking or eating every time I was the slightest bit hungry. Having scheduled times to eat (every 3-3.5 hours) helps keep me from snacking senselessly. Preplanning what I am going to eat also helps. I also try to drink a bottle of water before I consider giving into a craving. Mio drops in my water really help with sweet cravings. Hang in there and find out what works for you!
  • kissoffools
    kissoffools Posts: 108
    Oh man, I literally *just* said "I'm hungry!!" a minute before seeing this post! I always get hungry at around 9 or 10 pm, even though I've eaten well during the day. Probably comes from years of conditioning myself to snack until one or two am. /o\ Here's to not going down to the kitchen to find something to munch on! Instead, I'm going to tell myself to save it for the delicious breakfast I'll be having in the morning. (I love breakfast!)
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