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I have identified the issue, the main sticking point that keeps me at this plateau and what kept me overweight my entire life. Emotional eating. Eating when I'm bored, eating when I'm lonely, eating when I'm sad. To be honest, I've always known it, called it binge eating, which I guess it is. It really hit me when I was out at work this time around. I am friends with everyone there, and I work a hard, physical job 12 hours a day. I eat fruit in the morning, a small sandwich for lunch and a small dinner, and I am never hungry, I literally force myself to eat at scheduled breaks so I can have more energy to do my job. I lose weight, always, and I gain muscle and lose inches while I'm there. The difference? I'm busy, I'm laughing, and people are entertaining me on a constant basis, and that's enough!
Then I come home. Day one, I told myself I hadn't eaten anything exciting and deserved something, so I got a big footlong sub from Subway. It was too salty and I felt sick. Day Two, 9pm, I told myself I really hadn't had takeout for awhile and ordered a lot of pizza/pasta to gorge on. I was just bored and lonely, really. Day Three, I decided to eat healthy and spent money on good groceries and ate enough for the day, and then 9:30 rolled around, I was bored and went and got a bag of chips and dip, and ate it. Not to mention that my goal of getting to the gym everyday (when I literally have all day to do so) keeps getting pushed back due to really stupid excuses I keep telling myself: I'm pretty tired, it's snowing out, the transit ticket costs money which I'm trying to save (funny how that excuse doesn't apply to junk food and takeout huh?)...
So I know the problem and it's all completely stupid but why haven't I stopped it yet? I think I need to try something, some ritual that will stop me from eating emotionally, whether that be just some kind of meditation when I feel 'hungry', or something like that. Is anyone here an emotional eater? How do you stop yourself when you are triggered? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Due to the nature of my job, I can't really commit to any sort of long term therapy for this.. In fact I'm really only in town about a week out of every two months. I hope I can conquer this as it's my only hurdle left. Basically this time out, I'm trying to minimize the damage I can do to myself so the next time i'm at work, I'm not just losing the same 10 pounds again, but actually getting somewhere new.
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Gras: 23,68g | Prot: 62,69g | Glu: 169,78g.
Petit Déjeuner: apple, banana. Déjeuner: blood orange. Dîner: olive oil, tomato, basil, garlic, Plus Whole Wheat Pasta, halibut. Snacks/Autre: kale, meyer lemon. plus...
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erin!!! I know I have been gone for a while, but I have to say I am really proud of the progress you have made...I know it is so hard to keep up when you eat because you a bored...I know you are definitely one of those people that is willing to take advice...so here is what I do to try and prevent me from eating...I either shower (take a bath) or I read a book. For some reason reading a book helps because it takes my head somewhere else..and I am holding the book (or my kindle) and I am not reaching for food...when I take a bath, I usually just try and sit there...or I take a really long time to shave my legs..I feel like if I spend the time on myself...it makes me feel better and I am not eating...How did c25k go?? Did you complete the program??? Any chance you can just get back on it if you haven't? When I work out, it makes me want to eat better for the rest of the day. Also I am back on here for good now..So I am here everyday for you.
27 févr. 11 par le membre: kanan123
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thanks kanan! Man, it is good to hear from you! I did complete the c25k program back in November and planned to start the bridge to 10k program that goes with it, but I fell off the working out wagon and haven't really gotten back on... I'm going to start again, tomorrow morning I'll try the last run of the c25k, and if it's too difficult, I may go back a few weeks and start over again. I find when I work out I also eat less as I don't want my workout to be worth nothing.. so it'll be a good change. Good to see you back here and that you're doing so well! Thanks for your advice, I'll try that today! Might have a pitcher of basil and lemon water to celebrate, haha :)
27 févr. 11 par le membre: erin74kr
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Perhaps try to only buy healthy groceries? Something that helps me is going grocery shopping after a workout - I automatically feel like being healthier. Also, if you are the kind of person who likes to snack throughout the evening, try to budget the snacks in to your daily calorie allowance? (If that suits the kind of diet you are on?). At least you are aware of where you're going wrong!
27 févr. 11 par le membre: Lee2010
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now I have to say...lemon basil water...I think I will be making a pitcher of that...I miss it dearly...not to mention I found some great spicy hummus the other day...if you can find some in your area...grab it for a delicious snack...I am so happy to hear you finished the program. I hope you really enjoyed it since it really does making running so much more enjoyable...I am so excited to have us both be back on here. .The other day I signed back on and checked up on you...I realized you hadn't posted in months...so to see you on today was a total delight...When I think of more cool snacks for you to try, I will let you know...btw I have completely switched all of my pasta to whole grain!! if you haven't already, really do try it...I am full after one serving when usually I could eat like 3...plus I load up my pasta with steamed broccoli or peas that I just steam in the microwave...add a little chicken sausage and you would be surprised by how healthy, filling, and protein filled it is..yay us!!
27 févr. 11 par le membre: kanan123
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mmm, i'm given up pasta for so long kanan, i think its been months since i made a healthy pasta dish, i usually save it for binge sessions and its accompanied by guilt. but i've lost weight by low carb and by just healthy eating in moderation, which I find much more enjoyable (fruit is way too delicious to give up, especially if I don't need to!) so when I'm at the store tonight, I'll find some whole grain pasta to pair with the halibut in my fridge. Thanks for the inspiration! :)
Thanks Lee, I do only buy healthy groceries, my downfall is at night when I head to the nearby convenience store for binges, and when I order takeout on impulse! Good suggestions.. I do find working out to be a great motivator.
27 févr. 11 par le membre: erin74kr
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