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New to the group
Hello everyone! My name is Heather and I have been on this site for a couple of years now. I started out at 337 lbs and lost 106 lbs a year or so ago. Well, life happened – no excuses, but I gained about 55 lbs of that back. I was frustrated and ashamed so I deleted my profile. Basically, I gave up … that was how I have…
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Upcoming wedding
...And there's pressure to lose the weight I put on the past month and half after an injury. But when I get down I just want to eat more, which doesn't help the weight loss. Tried the dress on today and it fits all the way until the zipper reaches my boobs. All I can think about now is how hungry I am (not sure why I'm…
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In need of support: binge eating & homesickness
Hi, My name is Carla, and I have struggled with emotional eating since childhood. While I have become much more self aware about my emotional eating in recent years, I still struggle with binge eating. In the past year I have been through a major break up, I've had several loved ones pass away, I currently have a…
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How to get back on track
Looking for anyone to over any suggestions. I am an emotional binge eater, however when I start seeing results from weight loss I start slipping and find myself back where I started. I can do good all day and than when I am bored I just quit. I really want to succeed. This year I am 40 and my goal is to look fabulous. I…
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What the hell do I do?
In the start of the year I was at 194 I'm now at 180 but thats is it have not droped a pound since I joined the sight. I find myself doing really well with controlling the way i eat and then some thing snaps and i start to eat what ever I want. I do this for at least 10 to 15 mins then stop. I get so upset with myself…
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New Here
I'm new to the site, though I joined a while back. I've always been awful with emotional eating, mostly stemming from lack of confidence and emotional abuse. I need to do this for myself, I just need some help. Would really like a few friends on here.
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Feeling overwhelmed......
I was doing really well (I think) and had lost steadily at +\- 1.5 lbs a week. Exercising too. Then, as usual, I went and blew it all in the space of 30 mts by stuffing myself with a whole (medium sized) bag of liquorice all sorts and a large packet of kettle crisps.. I didn't even have them in the house.....I deliberately…
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We can Help!
Hi my name is Lou. I have a small weight loss camp in a serene and peaceful neighborhood located in Staten Island, New York. Three people at a time and everyone has a private bedroom. You stay for 21 days. During this time, your mind and body heal and together we formulate a new healthy plan. My wife Deanna cooks…
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Favorite food(s) to eat while emotional eating/alternatives?
Hi, everyone! :) I'm new here, but I saw this group and it spoke to me. So, think about that one food (or foods) you always loved to eat while emotional. Name it, then think of a healthy alternative and name it. :) Maybe it's a gradual change that'll help in the long run. I'll start. My favorite thing to eat while emotion…
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Hey everybody!
Well, I'm new here. I'm guilty of being an emotional eater. I emotionally binge eat and I'm not sure why. I would like to know what my triggers are.... maybe I eat because I'm bored. Today I decided I want pizza- so I ordered a medium pizza and cheese bread and just ate the whole thing. Then I looked at the boxes and cried…
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Garcinia Cambogia
What are your thoughts on this pill?
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New here...just saying hello :)
Just wanted to say hello to everyone in the group. I have been struggling with an addiction to food for awhile now. I seem to do well for 2 weeks (very well actually) and then the cravings start and I backslide for weeks until I am back to where I was before. I love to exercise but haven't for awhile (just so tired after…
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New and Struggling
Hey all, I just joined this group. I have been strugging with emotional eating for a long time. In college, my best friend helped me get a handle on it and I have been doing well most of the time since then. However, since the Holiday's I have done a tailspin out of control. My emotions are more intense then usual and…
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new here
Hi I'm new here and would love to make a friend
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going nuts for nuts.
I've been eating clean for a week with no processed foods at around 1200 a day. I'm a 5'2" short Asian girl so I think this amount is suitable. However, I did eat an entire bag of roasted almonds today. (5 oz. = 850 cal) I don't understand why I ate so many. They were good, but no amazing, but I just couldn't stop after 1…
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Food Addiction
They did a story on the news tonight about food addiction. It's interesting to me after all this time they finally admit that people can have food addictions and now doctors are working with their patients based on that.
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Adult Children of Emotional or Binge Eating Parents
I am an adult child of parents who both in their own way had disordered eating. I remember still being in a car seat (the bigger kid kind) and seeing my mom go on a food run to get jelly donuts from Foodtown, which she ate in the car. I think she assumed I was too young to know what was going on. My dad used to sit in the…
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Books, Programs, Lectures That Have Helped You?
What are some resources/strategies you've found helpful in understanding and controlling the urge or binge or emotionally eat? **I'm going to share some tools I've found over the years that have been helpful to me. I don't work for anyone below. I am sharing links for informational purposes only.** Emotional/Binge Eating…
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Ugh Im feeling sucky today
Today I ate like you wouldn't believe it was crazy I hate that I do that I had some of my husbands ice cream and some fries and chicken nuggets from micky d's . I hate when I do that , I just need to vent .. I don't understand how he eats anything he wants and doesn't gain a pound but I do . ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Suggestions anyone?
I am a big time emotional eater. In addition to that, I have energy shifts with mood swings that trigger my eating. Does anybody have suggestions on what to do to either distract myself from eating? What works for you?
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Newbie
Hello everyone, Just signed up today to join this group. Sending out positive thoughts to everyone! Would appreciate any tips on controlling those cravings I tend to get in the evenings. jules :)
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new to group..looking for friends
I am an emotional eater and this year has been the worst. See my husband was diagnosed with PKD stage 4 (Polycystic Kidney disease) and my way of dealing with it has been to eat. I cant continue this. He will need a kidney and that's why I'm here.I was told I would need to weigh a certain weight in order to be checked to…
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Winter Blues
Anyone else get the winter/holiday blues and just want to eat? It's hard enough to get to the gym when it's so cold out (at least when you get to Pennsylvania) and then the time of year in general just makes you want to binge on your favorite comfort things -- for me, food. How do you control your eating during the…
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Does this happen to anyone else?
Hi I'm relatively new to the MFP community. I posted a thread in the introduction column but there were no responses. :/ my main problem with emotional eating is that I will be on track for 5 or 6 days and then will have a cheat meal and i shame myself into eating cheat foods I don't even want, I just think I will never…
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New to Group- Could use some accountability!
Over the last two years I've lost 40 pounds, then joined my fitness pal to help with with the last 5-10. Our family is going through some pretty stressful times right ow, and my emotional eating is really hard to keep under control without knowing at least someone else is watching! Even if you never have time to comment,…
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Low self-esteem and upset
So last night I ate some bad food even though I knew not to. I don't sleep well so when I was awake from 2am-7am I continued to eat badly. I then hate myself and beat myself up. I am not trying to get sympathy I just need help and advise.
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Post Thanksgiving examination
This is the second time I've tried to use MFP to help with my weight issues. The last time was a few years ago and I stuck with it for about 4 or 5 months. It was great. I was exercising regularly, staying in my calorie goal, losing weight, drinking my water, and feeling great about things. Then it got to feel like more…
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New to group: introduction.
I am 43 & I have had a poor relationship with food since I was a teen. I am a Mom of two children. One is graduating this year. The other is in grade 1 ;) I fell off the wagon with MFP just over a year ago, but I am ready to get back on track. To begin with I will be focusing on getting in my exercise 4-5 times per week to…
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Addicted to liquid Calories
Help. I'm addicted to liquid calories. When ever I'm sad/angry/frustrated I turn to liquids, in particular milk. I LOVE and crave milk. Ice Coffee, Chocolate Milk, Plain milk, Milky teas ect. Anything MILK! Ive been trying to substitute with water but its just not cutting it. :( Nothing cheers me up more than an Ice coffee…
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Secret Eating
I really am trying to lose weight and my biggest problem is I don't like eating in front of people when they know i'm trying to lose weight, I feel like they are analyzing my choices with 'Oh you're eating a burger but trying to lose weight" look, so i tend to never finish a meal or eat super small portions in front of…