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taking a day to eat whatever you want and not count calories
it seems like once a month or two I take a day and eat whatever I want, I don't know if this is binging or just giving myself a break. It could even be I try to be perfect for so long. It seems to be ok as long as I get back on track but I do feel guilty. I know skinny people overeat sometimes also. Well this weekend I had…
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problem solving instead of eating
I am convinced I was an emotional eating, rather eat than deal. I am dealing with a problem with a co worker who tells me what I should do all the time. I was thinking this feels familiar, my daughter was doing this to me last year. Daughter was telling me to go up to my Moms more, take her so and so more, etc etc. (Mom is…
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what do you think about meat?
My vegan friend thinks it is easier to keep her weight down since she does not eat meat. I think meat fills me up. How about ya?
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how often do you eat junk food?
I gained 15 lbs over the winter and went off junk food and lost 10 but I really miss it. Thinking about allowing myself to have some pie,cake,sundae, etc once every 2 wks. What works for you, I don't know ,may not be able to handle it, may just start me up. How often do you eat junk food ?
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does clean eating help with the cravings?
I have been eating healthy for last 3 wks and my food cravings have not been as strong. I decided to give it a try when I could not control my junk food eating. Anyone else done better just leaving junk food alone, I swear I think I am a food addict and better off with just healthy stuff. Miss my junk but hate how it…
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having a difficult time, mad at myself
I was 208 lbs 3 yrs ago, got down to 155, well I gained 10 lbs back since summer and 4 more lbs over these snow days. I have been in a eating frenzy, bad habits came back. I realize I cant get enough. I thought if I had some of these items, choc cake, honey buns, pizza it would be ok. But I just want more and more, it is…
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cold weather such a trigger time
it has turned so cold here in Va and I want to eat everything in sight. I want pizza, big macs, whopper and fries, all the hot foods look good. I have been trying to eat healthy soup and beans and are there any other suggestions? It seems easier when weather is warm and there are vegetables. I think I will go try on my…
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anyone else here with a disfunction family who stresses you out and makes you overeat
I have done a lot of forgiveness with my family. My parents looked the other way when I went thru a divorce and offered no comfort to me at all, even had dinner with my ex and the lady he left me for over Christmas. I made up my mind then to not go back on Xmas Day but I did get with her the week before Christmas over the…
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frustrated
been maintaining for 2 1/2 yrs, usually gain my weight back after couple of years (my past history) gained 4-6 pounds gradually and now have gained 4 more, total of 10 lbs. Got back on track really good last couple of weeks and have not lost any weight. Hopefully the weight will come off soon. Don't know what to do other…
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what do you tell yourself when you want to overeat?
I have maintained for about 3 yrs but recently put back on 10 lbs. I just seen chocolate pies at the grocery store and had to just run out. I don't need that when my weight is up. I tell myself now you want to fit in your clothes. Enough is enough. Could use some help, what do ya say that helps you, this maintaining is…
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do you find you are having to deal now that you are not overeating?
I really would rather just eat and run away from problems but here goes. I use to go out with a group of friends I work with for dinner, one of them is a bully and got mad and decided she was not going to ask me to go out again with the group and excluded me from the group. I tried to talk to the others (about 10 yrs ago)…
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what are your trigger times and how do you cope?
my trigger times are stress and sickness. I seem to be doing better with stress. 1) I remind myself that I would be better off eating fast food and sugary stuff later when not stressed. 2) count my calories 3) if I really want something, have it but count calories 4) call a friend 5) exercise or get involved in something,…
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600 lb life show
I got accused of being judgmental from someone on here but geez this was the first time I had seen this show on vacation. It woke me up. You could only get this big with an enabler. I also got accused of not showing compassion but it makes me mad when they get the knowledge and don't try. Finally the doctor told the lady…
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anyone else have trouble overeating when sick with a cold
I am getting over a cold and I have messed up and don't want to keep making the same mistake when I get sick. I have worked on the emotional aspect of my eating and realize food is not the answer and do some problem solving. I got so greedy with food when I got this sinus infection/cold. I wanted fast food, fries, and…
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wanting to eat too much this week in the cold weather
I am having to be tough with myself telling myself No, it is like I could just eat and eat during this snowy cold weather. Trying to remind myself I want to fit in my summer clothes, going to try some on now to see if that will help. What do ya say to yourself to make yourself stop eating?
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going thru a hard time
My Dad died this week and I have a small family. I loved my Dad unconditionally but we didn't agree on some things and it made it hard. My Dad had no spine and he was no good to me when I ran into bullies and married a Nut when I was 19. My Dad took the Christian thing too far. I wished he had just told him off one time…
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what are your plans for getting off Christmas weight?
I am up 6 lbs, the whole month of Christmas food is everywhere. 1) cleaning up environment, get rid of junk foods 2) wear tight jeans,not sweats 3) eat most meals at home 4) weigh daily 5) more soups, beans 6) at the gym more, going from 3 days to 5 days 7) keep some calories for late evening, don't eat everything up early…
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do you find you cant eat some foods in moderation?
I cant have large bags of chips in the house (small ones are fine) I cant have a whole cake in the house (a piece from the grocery store is fine) I hope one day I can just eat in moderation but this Christmas was a real wakeup call. For some reason it is too much temptation for me to handle, don't know why, I guess I am…
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why do I want to over eat with this bad cold? why do I think it will make me feel better?
been maintaining for almost 2 years but now I am sick and want to overeat to make myself feel better (like that will work). Got to get another mindset. Eating way too many salty foods like chips. I think I am medicating myself with food. Seems like I don't feel anything when I eat, don't have to feel any pain (just like I…
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anyone struggling with emotions and hate this time of year?
I was thinking of going away this Christmas because I was so down last year at this time. I know a lot of people have a hard time and if you need to let it out we are here for you. It is family time and a lot of people are alone or have bad families. We get depressed and we eat. I cant remember when I wasn't sad over…
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keeping weight off over holiday and winter months
I am up 4 lbs and finding it difficult this time of year. What is helping you?1) I keep telling myself I don't have to go to every eating event,2) I don't have to eat everything.3) I wear my jeans and not stretch pants. Food just seems to taste so good this time of year. 4) I need to socialize more rather than eat. 5) so…
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now for the hard part
recently gained 6 lbs. Oh my I had to check myself out and figure this thing out. Why was I so hungry or was I hungry. I had a close uncle sick and died yesterday. I had adult children not coming home for the holidays, I just gotten over a sickness. Excuses, yes but I have always comforted myself with food and it is so…
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doing better with emotional eating
Someone ran into my car in Aug., geez the car place was suppose to fix my car in 2 days so I didn't get a rental and it took all week. I found myself stressed and wanted to pig out but I asked myself if I was hungry or it was emotional. I told myself to wait it out and am glad I did. Also same car got windshield broke from…
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first picture is my biggest 208 lbs, the rest I am 155 lbs
I finally was able to post pictures when MFP made it easier, the first picture is my big picture and the others after I lost weight and was having fun. Thanks MFP for all the support.
