I go to therapy, have hobbies, exercise, eat a lot of protein and fibre, drink plenty of water, and limit my sugar intake! What else is there? Why am I so preoccupied with food? I’m not depriving myself of anything; rather, I’m allowing myself too much of it. I can never stop eating sweets. And when I eat everything, I obsess over something else, which I then eat, and so on until I’m almost ready to explode. I’m doing my best, but it looks like I’ll never be able to drop any weight.I’m constantly hungry, and I attempt to distract myself with my interests, but nothing seems to help. I just want to reduce weight, but it appears that I’m at a standstill. I’m concerned that I’ll regain all of the weight I lost prior. I can’t do the same thing this time as the last time I lost weight because I did so in an unhealthy manner, yet it’s been four months and nothing has changed. I feel like a failure because I cannot accomplish this. I can’t get on any medications or have surgery. I’m completely disciplined and will power out.I don’t want to regain my previous weight because, if I do, I swear I will end it. I was miserable back then, and I am even more miserable now since I have no control over my eating. I’ll do well one week and then gorge out the next for no apparent reason. I feel disgusting. Why wasn’t I born normally?
Have you discussed prescription choices with your doctor? Medication can be a godsend for drowning out the noise.
Just two hours after my “healthy” breakfast of cereal, orange juice, and toast, I’d be ravenous and watching the clock for midday so I could sprint out and get a meal deal. Again, only two hours after lunch, I’d be starving, checking the clock to see if I could rush home and “help” make dinner (to hurry things up) because I was dizzy with hunger at this point. Lovely healthy spaghetti bolognaise with peas added for good measure.
Is what you eat truly affecting your happiness? Is there anything more essential to you than calories and intake?
You are much more than what you consume, and when you begin to be content with yourself. Changes will be easier. You are a great person; someone’s child, crush, and smile. You are truly more important than putting your self-worth to something as trivial as food and calories.
Replace salty snacks with popcorn or nuts. Salted nuts and popcorn are delicious. You may buy low-calorie versions of each, making for an easy snack. -Drink water after snacking or eating. Chug water until you feel nauseous. It is not the best way, but until you figure out how to deal with urges, I recommend getting yourself sick lol. It helps me eat less and obtain more water. I’m not sure how much water you’re drinking, but it may not be enough.
Focus on the meal. When you’re eating a meal or snack you appreciate, try to cut off all distractions and concentrate on the food. When I eat while watching YouTube or listening to music, I tend to overeat because I am not paying attention. When you’re eating something delicious, try not to be distracted and instead focus on how fantastic it makes you feel. I sometimes eat more because I miss the texture and flavour of the food in my mouth, but if I savour it, I don’t feel the need to eat as much.
One method to quit worrying about food is to cultivate a positive relationship with it. This entails viewing food as something that gives your body the nourishment it requires to function effectively, rather than something that is bad for you or that you should avoid.
Another option is to focus on the pleasure you get from eating rather than the number of calories. When you eat consciously and without judgement, you are more likely to enjoy and feel content with your food.
Food and eating should be enjoyable experiences.
Calorie counting is an unnecessary waste of time.
Begin a balanced food regimen mixed with frequent exercise, and get enough safe direct sunshine.
If you do not know how to ‘get going’ with this, seek a consultation with a skilled Dietician.
I had to stop looking at labels, of course. Then look at the items. Bagel or doughnut? Candy or trail mix? It took some time because it was part of a larger eating disorder. But now I don’t do too much. I’m hesitant to try new things. But I stick to the natural and avoid most of the trash, consuming it in moderation. You will be okay.