Am I making this too hard?
 

I'm 33 years old and have two daughters. I am obsessed with food. I was going to do the WW points, but I'm afraid that would set me over the edge with my obsessive tendencies. I'm a strange bird because while I may obsess over food the majority of my diet attempts fail because I don't eat enough.

I just don't want to fail this time.

Hi there. I guess the best I would be able to say is, "be strong". I'm a compulsive eater too, weather I'm hungry or not. The points system in WW helped me a great deal. So, why did I quit? I guess I wasn't dedicated. Anyway, eating 5 small meals a day has helped me too. This way I'm satisfied with getting to eat more times, but I just don't eat to access. Like maybe a handful of grapes for a snack, etc. Good luck to you. I know you can do this. You're here, and your talking about it, that show's you want this to happen.

Thank you for replying. I just have the mentality of having to starve myself to lose weight, but I will shake that. :)

Oh trust me; I'm right there with you. If you're not starving, then you're doing something wrong. ;) Not true. If you get hungry, then you've waited too long between healthy snacks. Grab about 10 small pretzels, or an apple, just something, oh and #1 don't forget to keep water handy. :)

Water is my new best friend. :D

Well, there ya go. That's like what about 2/3 the battle? :) Nah, just kidding; water is what we're made of so I guess we need to consume alot of it. I keep a bottle on my desk through the day while I'm working.

I have a one quart tupperware container with a spout that I plan on taking to school with me. I can fill it up for free! I'm all about the free stuff. ;)

I also plan on taking some green tea with me. We have a coffee pot in the book store where I work on campus, but we only use it to heat water. The majority of the people that I work with our very health conscious so that helps.

You know, I hear alot of people drinking "green tea". I may have to try it.

Originally Posted by fawnice:
You know, I hear alot of people drinking "green tea". I may have to try it.

I actually like it. You might have to add some splenda, but I think it's great without any sweetener.

Lipton makes Earl Grey green tea, it's kind of a hybrid between green tea and "regular" tea. I love it.

I'll have to get some this weekend. Thank you.

Welcome, ladies! :wave:

You've got the right attitude about the water... drink up! :hat:

fawnice, you're so right about being hungry. Waiting too long before eating is a sure-fire way to fail. :yes: