cabarc1 Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 I'm so sick of eating all the time. It's like i'm always hungry. I will eat till i make myself sick, and shortly after, if there is food around, i will keep eating. I'm terrified of getting diabetes. I try so hard to eat little meals every 2-3 hours but something will set me off and i will lose control and eat the whole house down. If i didn't do an hour of cardio a day i'd weigh a million pounds by now. I'm not where i want to be weight wise and would like to lose 20lbs but can't do it because it's like a mental disorder for me. Anyone know what my problem is??? Or what would be the best advice on how to control myself???? I'm desperate!
amaysngrace Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 I will eat till i make myself sick Do you really make yourself sick? Or are you saying you feel sick?
carhill Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 It might be what I call "emotional eating". If so, that feeling you have isn't a hunger pang, rather a physical manifestation of your emotions. That would explain why eating doesn't satisfy it. Food can't satisfy an emotional need that comes from something other than food and hunger. Have you considered counseling? Perhaps cognitive therapy might give you some tools to better understand what your body and mind are telling you. I have a love affair with chocolate, which is unusual for a male. It has to do with the way my brain is wired for emotion. I learned how to cognitively manage it and more appropriately express the emotions as a part of going through MC with my wife. Ruh-roh, that bucket of frosting in the cupboard is starting to call my name Yep, that's how it goes...
Author cabarc1 Posted February 5, 2009 Author Posted February 5, 2009 Yeah i have thought about counseling but all of that costs money which i don't have because i just bought a new house. I've been dealing with this for the longest time and i'm sick of killing myself with cardio just to keep myself from blowing up when in reality i want to lose some weight. I try to listen to my stomach but it's crazy how these cravings will just completely take over and it's like i haven't eaten in so long. And back to the sick part, what i meant by that is that i eat so much that "it" makes me feel sick. Making myself throw up or anything like that, i've never done
amaysngrace Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 If you just bought a house stop stocking it with tempting foods. Start paying attention to calories and labels on food items. Read up on nutrition and see what your daily requirements are. Abide by them. Fill up on green tea or broth to ward off hunger pangs. Eat more fiber to keep that hungry feeling at bay. There are so many ways you can change your eating habits but first you need to educate yourself on what you need so you can eat to live rather than live to eat. Which is what it sounds like you are doing to me.
carhill Posted February 5, 2009 Posted February 5, 2009 OP, some ideas which worked for me. Shop when you're full. IMO, the store is the best place to manage binge eating. You can't eat what you don't have in the house Make and eat soups. Very filling as well as cheap to make Promote social relationships which don't involve eating (e.g. avoiding food gatherings). Spending time with people whom you enjoy takes your mind off of food and you'll eat less. Pull weeds. House and yard work is physically good for the body and also promotes feelings of pride and well-being, assuming you like where you live. I always eat less when I'm busy working in the yard or on the house. BTW, there are sources for free counseling in most communities. Seek them out. The internet is an amazing source of information
Author cabarc1 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 Thank you both! I will try my hardest!
quankanne Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 check with your doctor to see if you've got a hyperactive thyroid or something that might be making you physically hungry. He can also recommend a counselor that's on your insurance plan; if you have a co-pay system, it won't be so worrisome about the cost. some tricks I've picked up? Mint gum when I've got the munchies and I know I don't need to be feeding my face. Other good one is chicharones (fried porkskins) –*believe it or not, they have zero carbs (surprised the heck out of me), and the really good part is that less than a handful with convince your stomach that you're full. Not sure why ... not saying they're the healthiest snack food, but that they're almost a "free" food and they kill the munchy urge really quicklike
norajane Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Too many of the "bad" carbohydrates can do a real number on your body. They will spike your blood sugar right after you eat, and then a little while later, your blood sugar will drop like a rock, causing you to feel hungry even though you just stuffed yourself full of food. If you limit eating the carbs (and sugar) that have that kind of effect on your body, you will stop feeling so hungry/stuffed/hungry/stuffed all the time. The Atkins diet is based on this principle, although it goes a bit too far in terms of how much to limit your carbs and too heavy on the fats and meats. I think the South Beach diet also uses this principle. Avoid: stuff made with white flour (breads, pastas, cakes, cereals), sugary foods, and starchy foods like potatoes and white rice. Try a few days where you stick to things like yogurt sprinkled with some almonds or berries for breakfast (not the sugary fruit yogurt they sell - get the plain and put fresh fruit and nuts on it). If you have eggs, don't eat hash browns and toast and muffins and stuff like that. Just have the eggs. For lunch, if you have a sandwich, eat whole grain bread, not the fluffy white buns. Or skip the bread altogether, and get a broiled chicken breast, (or turkey or fish) and veggies and salad or soup. For dinner, again, stay away from the breads and pastas, or limit them, and fill up on the veggies, proteins, and some of the healthy fats (olive oil, nuts). Just try this for a few days and see if that changes how hungry you are. Odds are the protein and fats will fill you up, and the diminished carbs will allow your glucose level to even out so your body won't be tricked into thinking it's hungry. Your energy level is likely to increase, too. If you notice a change in your usual hunger pattern, then look into developing a meal plan for yourself that limits the kinds and amounts of carbs you eat, and learn about the foods that won't spike your blood sugar levels.
burning 4 revenge Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 I really think you should consider smoking
burning 4 revenge Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 Too many of the "bad" carbohydrates can do a real number on your body. They will spike your blood sugar right after you eat, and then a little while later, your blood sugar will drop like a rock, causing you to feel hungry even though you just stuffed yourself full of food. If you limit eating the carbs (and sugar) that have that kind of effect on your body, you will stop feeling so hungry/stuffed/hungry/stuffed all the time. The Atkins diet is based on this principle, although it goes a bit too far in terms of how much to limit your carbs and too heavy on the fats and meats. I think the South Beach diet also uses this principle. Avoid: stuff made with white flour (breads, pastas, cakes, cereals), sugary foods, and starchy foods like potatoes and white rice. Try a few days where you stick to things like yogurt sprinkled with some almonds or berries for breakfast (not the sugary fruit yogurt they sell - get the plain and put fresh fruit and nuts on it). If you have eggs, don't eat hash browns and toast and muffins and stuff like that. Just have the eggs. For lunch, if you have a sandwich, eat whole grain bread, not the fluffy white buns. Or skip the bread altogether, and get a broiled chicken breast, (or turkey or fish) and veggies and salad or soup. For dinner, again, stay away from the breads and pastas, or limit them, and fill up on the veggies, proteins, and some of the healthy fats (olive oil, nuts). Just try this for a few days and see if that changes how hungry you are. Odds are the protein and fats will fill you up, and the diminished carbs will allow your glucose level to even out so your body won't be tricked into thinking it's hungry. Your energy level is likely to increase, too. If you notice a change in your usual hunger pattern, then look into developing a meal plan for yourself that limits the kinds and amounts of carbs you eat, and learn about the foods that won't spike your blood sugar levels. how can you live in chicago and eat like this? i swear the city is wasted on people like you this is what florida is like
Author cabarc1 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks norajane! I'm totally gonna try that! I got up early to jog and will do the stuff you guys told me to do, except for the smoking part!!! We will see how this goes..........
norajane Posted February 6, 2009 Posted February 6, 2009 how can you live in chicago and eat like this? i swear the city is wasted on people like you this is what florida is like I don't eat like that all the time! You're right, that would be a waste of all the great food here. However, I am sensitive to carbs so I recognize the hunger/binging pattern cabarc1 is talking about. And if that's what going on, it's easy to pay a little more attention to what you're eating and make adjustments. I can still eat those fantastic dinners, but am more careful the rest of the time.
Amontillado Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 There is an organization like Alcoholics Anonymous, another 12-step program called Overeaters Anonymous. I think there are chapters all over. Anyway, the people get together and talk about how they have addictive attitudes toward food, and they try to prop each other up in being healthy eaters. You might give it a try.
lakester Posted February 19, 2009 Posted February 19, 2009 I would check out the book Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher Fairborn. If you really do have BED, then it's more difficult to stop than just "stop when you feel full" and "don't eat out of boredom." You should deal with the mental aspect - changing your mentality is the ultimate "cure." I feel like people CAN overcome things like this without professional help, but having support (friends, SO, online group) would probably make a huge positive impact. Practical solutions could be not buying certain goods that you're prone to binge on, either buying pre-packaged foods or immediately portioning things up into bags (i do this for crackers, cereal, &c.), not taking money when you go out if you tend to buy binge food when you're out, and drinking lots of water and other calorie free drinks. I've heard about OA and have thought about attending meetings, but I haven't. I can't tell you anything about it, but for support, it's probably worth checking out at least once. Good luck and keep us updated!
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