Addiction.... to Food?? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

Beach Patrol · 05-30-2007, 10:58 AM

I used to not believe that people could have food addictions, but more & more science is proving the fact that addictions come in all shapes, sizes, & manners.

Here is an interesting article from Prevention magazine:
http://www.prevention.com/article/0,...20to%20Food%3f

"...recently, high-tech medical scans have revealed surprising similarities in the brain chemistry of drug addicts and chronic overeaters--resemblances that have caught the attention of the National Institute on Drug Abuse..."

I now officially believe in "food addictions" - and that will power often has nothing to do with being overweight.

rockinrobin · 05-30-2007, 11:19 AM

I too believe that I was/am addicted to food. It is without a doubt my "drug" of choice.

BUT, just because I am addicted to food doesn't mean that I can't control it or overcome abusing it. Just because I have cravings doesn't mean I have to give into them. It's not easy that's for sure and it WILL be a lifelong battle, but it is possible to beat addictions. So I do think willpower has a lot to do with it.

I've always, always said "Why, oh why couldn't I be "addicted" to something other then food?" Then at least you can go cold turkey (drugs, alcohol, cigarettes) and totally elminate it from your life. Food is ALWAYS going to be a part of our lives, all day long, day in, day out. And something I will always have to deal with.

BabyBrownEyes · 05-30-2007, 11:19 AM

I"m addicted to baked sweet potato wedges and baked potatoes with fat free yogurt on top.....MMMMMMM!

I definitly believe people get addicted...especially when it comes to fast food.

punchi · 05-30-2007, 12:48 PM

I`m not adicted to food, i`m adicted to the sensation of eating, i love to be eating, feel full and with a sensation of being on calm

lumifan4ever · 05-30-2007, 02:31 PM

I'm not addicted to food, but i do believe every celebration should revolve around food. Not good, i know. I have an addictive personality, but i get addicted to people. almost as bad as food if you ask me. :-(

Beach Patrol · 05-30-2007, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rockinrobin

I've always, always said "Why, oh why couldn't I be "addicted" to something other then food?" Then at least you can go cold turkey (drugs, alcohol, cigarettes) and totally elminate it from your life. Food is ALWAYS going to be a part of our lives, all day long, day in, day out. And something I will always have to deal with.

This is what I've always thought - other addictions - one CAN quit. One does not HAVE to take drugs, drink, gamble, shop all the bargain sales, etc. But one DOES have to eat! And giving up your favorite food is sometimes next to impossible for some people... but I also believe in "addictive personalities." Some people will be addicted to SOMETHING. If they get over one addiction, they'll pick up another, because it's in their personality.

My goodness.... there is so much out there to get addicted to these days! Not all addictions are necessarily bad... but like anything, "all things in moderation" applies. Like exercising, for instance. There are plenty of people who are addicted to exercise & they actually exercise too much. What about those "workaholics"? They work themselves into a frenzy. Some get addicted to TV and/or video games. Some get addicted to sports (I categorize my husband in that one!) etc.

But unlike anything else in the world - WE NEED FOOD TO SURVIVE. So being "addicted" to it can certainly be a hard, if not impossible, habit to break.