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Q: Help losing weight

asked by: Vera39 on August 8th, 2009

New User

I have a serious problem with eating at night,and I feel hopeless at this point.Three years ago, I lost weight by going to weight watchers.As of now,I've gained it all back and then some. I made another attempt to go back to it last year, and I just got sick of counting points. I've been to a few OA meetings,I didn't feel they were helpful.I recognize my eating as emotional and I have tried journaling, chewing gum,drinking water. I'm seeing a therapist for depression and we've talked about this to death,but I can't seem to break this habit. I have problems with insomnia which triggers this.Has anyone out there had this problem and overcome it? Or can you relate? I'm hoping for lots of replies and you're welcome to PM. Thanks! It's now 1am and I'm thinking about heading to the kitchen.
This is crazy!

Replies(5)

jennysam

replied on August 8th, 2009

New User

The best way to drink lots of water, have healthy food avoid fast food and do swimming or jogging. really it works.

Users who thank jennysam for this post: Vera39

nastacha1

replied on August 10th, 2009

Experienced User

I ALWAYS find something to eat at night. What I've started doing (to avoid the "left over" alfredo in the fridge) is eat a few peanuts, slowly. It works some nights for me. Weekends - forget about it.

calotrenpamela

replied on August 14th, 2009

New User

There is nothing wrong with eating at night if you don't take anything heavy. You can take something with low calorie value which will not affect your weight. Don't keep delicious and cooked food in the fridge which you can have access to at night. For eg. ice cream or pudding.

Vera39

replied on August 17th, 2009

New User

Thank you all for your responses. This "bad habit" I have is really serious now.I weigh 230 pounds,the most I've weighed in my life. A friend of mine told me to just have no food in the house at night;but you have to eat during the day.I'm going to try posting this in the eating disorders forum.Again,I really appreciate all of you and if I can help you in any way, you know where to find me.

crystalr0w3

replied on August 19th, 2009

New User

Yeah. I love foods and eating satisfies me but doing such will make you fat. So, that's also what happened to me. Upon reading some various books, I learned that I can still eat the way I do only if I eat fruits and vegetables. THe good things, it won't make you fat.

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