Food Addicts Anonymous??

Ditto. I feel safe to share my happiness and mistakes here without being embarrassed. I also feel OK to share that I have a million miles to go before I reach a healthy weight, and that no one mocks me for it. We just have to keep holding each other up, no matter what.

:Hugs: It always gets easier after the Christmas hump.

I just found your thread...I never thought of myself as a food addict because I don't overeat, I just eat the wrong foods! My name is Eava and I am a food addict. I joined MFP in July but my original group didn't make it through the fall. I was raised in a home where food equated love!!! I was always overweight...I remember when there were actually chubby sizes for kids! I wore a 14 Chubby...now that didn't mar me for life. :laugh:

Hi Eava and Sissy, yep, we've all struggled with those kinds of issues. Welcome to FAA, here are your wings. :chuckle:

Good job resisting, Zorahope, that really is something to be proud of! :flowerforyou:

Well My name is Jeanne and I am a food addict too...Glad to see that I am not alone...I did a paper on Emotional Eating for my fitness class...needless to say I didn't learn a thing I still over eat when I am sad, depressed and stressed about work, kids and hubby...Especially when hubby and I fight...I think whatever who cares if I get fat right? Well after a conversation with my sister in law.. I have decided I can do it and have the will power to do it..I need to set an example for my kids right? But Kim 8 cookies is nothing when I probably would have ate the whole darn package!

I've been thinking about what food means to me recently, and it is kind of scary. I eat when I am stressed and depressed, but I also eat to celebrate, or because "I deserve it." My favorite part of the holidays: the food. My favorite thing about vacation: the food. My favorite thing to do: go out to eat.

It is irritating to me that if you are addicted to alcohol or a drug or anything else, you stop doing it all together. No one is telling people with alcoholism, "just drink in moderation." But we have to learn to do that. We can't just stop eating all together. And moderation is NOT my strong point.

What I need to get addicted to is this great feeling I have had for the past three days where I have been staying on track. I feel more awake, I feel happier, and generally better. I may not be healthy yet, but I am starting to feel it, and I am hoping I will get addicted to being healthy instead of food.

I ate 5 chocolate chip cookies yesterday. Part of my problem is I love sugar because my parents would never allow me to eat ANY sugar as a child. I load up on it because I was so deprived that I just latch on to it. Can anyone help me? It is really hard to control myself when teachers always have treats around. I don't really know what to do since Christmas goodies are coming up. I seem to crave them more when it is that time of the month too.... Any advice?:blushing:

Gina, are you a teacher? (re: your comment about teachers and sweets) I am, too. I know exactly what you mean. It's like eating at school doesn't count for most teachers! Argh! I used to be that way. I totally get that mentality. Sweets are a reward for teaching all day! And you eat them all at school because no one at home will ever understand how exhausting your job is!

Hey folks!!!! I don't have much time but I wanted to pop in and say hey to all of the newbies in the group!!!!! Plus tell everyone hello and to keep up the good work. Even if you have a bad day you are still doing good because you are aware that it was a bad day. so many times we overate unconscienously and before we know it there are empty wrappers surrounding us. I think being aware that this was a bad day and committing to doing better the next day is a great first step. We just have to continue on from that first step.

Have a great day!!!

I would venture to say that the majority of the people on this site are food addicts. Some may be aware of it, others may not. Having an awareness that we "self-medicate" with food and making the decision to change our behavior is the most important step in the journey for those of us who do this. Thanks for posting this topic and getting the info out there. This may help those who are unaware of their behavior and offer support for those who are. THANKS! =]

Pamela, I know how you feel. I am also addicted to chips and salsa. At first I had to just never bring it in my house, it was so bad I would eat the entire bag at once. Now what I am trying is to bring in the salsa but used veggies instead (I know, I know - NOT a decent enough substitute when you are craving salty!). I hope that by forcing myself to stay away from the chips and salsa for a month I can reprogram my brain to accept the veggies. I'll let you know how it goes!

We had our Christmas potluck yesterday. I really didn't blow it too bad during the lunch. I blew it last night. I didn't really eat dinner because I had to go to a class. I ended up eating cookies at the class then had a snack (salami/cheese) when I got home.:sad: Oh well, I am back on track today!!! I have been reading everyone's comments and I have come to the conclusion...I like to eat! I am going to control my portions this weekend. Maintenance is good, right?

Hi Everyone. Just saw this thread, and well, like the rest of you . . . I need to join.

My name is Melanie. I'm a 26 year old "emotional" and "bored" eater. Most of all, I really need to find a Choco-holics Anonymous group if anything. I eat when I'm bored, I eat when I'm stressed, and I have no control to almost ANYTHING chocolate.

I will say since joining, I'm really starting to read labels, count and watch HOW much more than WHAT I am eating. I have been doing better, but it's like food is my pacifier. I have to be chewing or have something in my mouth. So I've been resorting to sugar free mints and herbal tea. And if I absolutely HAVE to much, I keep a bag a celery sticks on my desk. It's hard. But it's nice to see I'm not the only one. Thank you!

Happy Holidays everyone!

Ugh! Doesn't that just s*ck, tdbear!! I'm the same way - I have to watch what I eat because I can put it on my waist in no time. My bf can eat anything he wants and never gain. In fact, he's trying to gain 20 lbs and can't! I scoff and tell him I could beat him easily but then never get it off! He gets McD's #7 Chicken meal with a double cheeseburger on the side while I'm munching on my dry grilled chicken salad.

I'd like to think of it - in the end, he'll have heart failure and high cholesterol when we're older and hopefully I'll be healthier because of my choices. Even if a salad doesn't taste as good as fast food. :laugh:

Welcome all newcomers! The first step is admitting you have a problem with food, and you've all done that! :flowerforyou:
We're a friendly, sometimes silly group that encourages one another in our weight loss journeys. We try to stop and think before putting anything in our mouths. Some choose to ask themselves, "Is this going to make me healthy?" Some ask, "Is this worth the few seconds of enjoyment it will bring me?" and so on. Feel free to share your stop and think questions!

Post your successes and your failures. We cheer you on and understand when it was a bad day. One day at a time, friends. :happy:

I personally had a terrible day yesterday. I fell into a bad habit. When the scale did not read what I wanted it to read, I had a pity party and overate. This is a huge problem for me. So after the risotto binge (which literally made me sick) I came on MFP and reviewed my eating and exercise for the week. I learned a lot there! I was very stressed this week and did not eat all of my cals, plus I did three days less of exercising because I was busy. NEXT time I have a bad weigh-in, I'm going to LOOK at my past week BEFORE I eat!!!

hello,
my name is natalie and i'm a food addict. wow! where do i begin with food?!?!? i just LOVE IT!! i would eat ALL DAY LONG!! me being a stay at home mom food is all around me. my house was always filled with cakes, dounuts, cookies, ice cream you name it i had all the junk food. I i'd eat til i was filled 2 the brim. But, then i'd feel like crap after. Now, i'm all about smarter choices and samller portions. we just have to reprogram our brains...........WE CAN DO IT!! :smooched: