AshleyCMoody Member

Yep, I know how u feel.

Yep, even drinking water helps sometimes. I discovered sometimes I think I'm hungry when I'm actually just thirsty. Crazy, I know.

That's true, I've actually been to an eating disorder clinic. It's been years and I am doing a lot better, but it's still a daily struggle for me. I do love broccoli though, even without sour cream and other additives. But eating broccoli doesn't help. The binge eating has less to do with hunger and more to do with the…

Thanks, those are good ideas.

Also appreciate the comment about having the right calories. That's a good point.

Wow, that is an incredible story. I know I need to cut down on carbs and I'm definitely doing better now than I was a few months ago before I joined this app. I sure don't want to be facing death over this. Thanks for sharing that with me.

I am the same way. Definitely here for support. Do you happen to be a vegetarian? Just noticed your name. I have another thread about being an overweight vegetarian.

When I couldn't fit into any of my jeans and had to wear stretch pants all the time.

Congrats on ur progress so far! Are u a vegetarian?

Pizza is a big one for me too. I had pizza last night and this morning, although I still managed to meet my calorie goal yesterday. I hate that food is such a comforter and friend to me. I wish I could just think of it as fuel for my body.

Nice to know I'm not alone.

Oh yeah boredom makes it very difficult to avoid eating unnecessarily. I can definitely relate to that. And I love cookies! Especially oreos and homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Thanks gramarye. I've tried entering in food ahead of time to deter me from eating it too. It pretty much never works. I just hate wasting calories on junk food and then still being hungry and feeling like I need more food even though I have already met my calorie goal for the day.

That's a good idea. I have a hard time avoiding eating while watching TV for sure. They practically go hand in hand for me.

That's really good advice. Thank you so much. I do that all the time. I just can't help wishing I didn't feel the overwhelming need to eat any in the first place. It feels like it's not even my choice sometimes. Like I have total loss of control. Very frustrating. Sometimes I try to eat something healthy instead and even…

Yes way too many that is a big weakness of mine.

Man I love cheddar biscuits! Especially from Red Lobster and they just keep refilling them on your plate. Soooooo hard to pass up.

I know I have such a problem with late night cravings too! Drives me crazy. Have you found any methods to help curb those cravings?

Thanks guys! I really appreciate your advice and support. Nice to know I'm not alone.

I love this comment and I am almost the same with my diet, although I never have meat. It just bothers me mentally too much.

Yeah, I think the key is making the time to make my own food. I'm pretty bad about that because I work 10-15 hours a day 5 days a week, but I need to stop making excuses and get back in the kitchen. Thanks for the feedback!

I am tracking my iron, but not b12. I have some b vitamins but they taste nasty so I never take them. Probably should.

I'm really proud of you, Dad. That is soooo awesome to hear. I met my calorie goal for the first time since I have been on this app yesterday. Sounds like we both had a good day.

That sounds pretty tasty!

What the heck? I'm sure many of us wish your doctor was right, but he is not.

Thanks I will do that!

Thanks I didn't know about that!

Wow guys this is an incredible amount of feedback. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your advice, understanding, and recipes. You guys rock!

I saw a commercial for gelato. Never knew it was healthier. That stuff looks yummy!

So true. I wonder about the validity of the food pyramid.