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BoneyardDiva

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Overeating & Miserable
Posted: 10-24-07 16:49pm

I assume this is the proper forum for those of us who overeat as well. I grew up with unhealthy views of food. My mother has always been heavy & I always had great metabolism as a kid, so I didn't gain much weight, regardless of what I ate. However, as I've aged, that metabolism has really slowed down. I weigh more than I ever did in my younger days (I'm in my 30's). I find that although I eat when I'm hungry, I eat even when I'm not hungry. I eat when I'm bored and when I'm alone.

Recently, I've begun drinking a lot more water than sodas and have noted that it feels good to drink water. However, I'm using this as an excuse to eat even MORE sugary food b/c the water washes out the sugar overload. I'm at the point where I need to fix this poor relationship with food and start working at reprogramming my brain. I'd love to see if other people have ideas on this one. I've learned that I like veggies more than I thought & have tried rice cakes (they're not too bad, really) as an alternate snack. What else could I be doing to improve my "relationship" with food?

Thanks for reading about my issue.

BYD
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glynnis

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Posted: 10-25-07 06:53am

try and find fruits and veg that u really enjoy and make them a part of ur regular food for the day.

if ur bored try doing excercise or something different that takes ur mind off the food. also have a set time for ur meals that way grazing should be avoided more easily.

i'm no expert but i hope you find this helpful, gd luck
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BoneyardDiva

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Posted: 10-25-07 07:30am

Thx for your assistance, Glynnis. Hopefully, I can learn to live differently & in harmony with food. Damn, that sounds like a song title. HAHA

Thx again.

BYD
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glynnis

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Posted: 10-26-07 03:48am

lol it does. also mayb tlk to a nutritionist scary but prob vry helpful
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v00d00cita

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Posted: 10-26-07 04:08am

Hi, welcome to the forum.
You can overcome your situation. Realize that you are aware of it now, so it's easier to turn it around or something. Sometimes, occupying your time in a different way solves those issues, because it occupies your mind. Smile
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BoneyardDiva

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Posted: 10-26-07 12:45pm

Thx for the advice. I hope to make these changes gradually, so that they're not a real shock to the system. Any thoughts on how to make exercise fun? LOL

BYD
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glynnis

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Posted: 10-26-07 13:28pm

lmao, mayb go swiming or a fun run. not really words i'd put togfether either but if you do it in a group then you make it enjoyable
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v00d00cita

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Posted: 10-26-07 15:55pm

BoneyardDiva wrote:
Any thoughts on how to make exercise fun?


sure Smile do fun stuff, things you like Smile do sports while listening to music, do it with a friend or two Very
Happy being active doesn't really need to mean playing a specific sport - you can just walk or just run like "playing catch" xD
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