Hi all,

I am coming to understand that my weight loss problem isn't the actual problem, but it's the way I think about eating.

I'm trying to gain control over the way I eat so that I can stop being a slave to it. Each day, I try to stop eating when I'm full, and I try not to reach for food if I'm not hungry.

I don't calorie count, I am trying to lessen the number of things I constantly maintain/worry about, and calorie counting would be one of them.

I exercise every day except when I am on my period

I'm interested to hear about other people's battle against overeating, because I think it's probably linked with some very emotional and psychological reasons we may not even understand about ourselves. I've been thinking that it might have something to do with my childhood, but I can't be sure.

I eat until I feel so full that I'm uncomfortable and sad. I eat without being hungry - all day. I eat too much sugar and salt.

Whatever the case, I am looking forward to getting over this and becoming happier, and more liberated!

Welcome and good luck on your journey!!!

You have found a wondeful place for support. Have fun getting healthy and you will find your niche in how to control your eating habits.

and good luck on your journey!

Hi mindoverfood!

I am new to this forum as well but have been on many other weight loss forums over the past 10 years. I used to be an emotional eater as well. Just like you, I can't calorie count or concentrate too hard about what I am going to eat. If I do, then food is all that I think about. After finding out I was a diabetic, I knew I had to either change my way of eating or end up on insulin. So I found a diabetic-type diet limited in carbs and without sugar and salt. I love Splenda so that was easy. I am learning to cook with herbs and seasonings without salt and enjoy the food soooooo much more. I eat no white-flour processed items also. This plan works fine for me as it is primarily proteins with small amounts of vegetables, fruits, breads and dairy. I have followed both the Atkins diet and now the Metabolic Research Clinic's plan. Hope you find the answers that work best for you right here.

Hi and welcome to the community. I'm new as well. And like you, I battle emotional and stress eating. Food has been my coping mechanism my entire life, so I know how you feel. I think we've found a good place to come to for encouragement and helpful information and advice. I wish you good luck on your journey and God bless.