Here's a little introduction.
I have been obese since I was in my early teens and overweight all my life. I have always turned to food as a reward or if I was bored. It has been the answer for when I'm happy, sad, or just feel like getting something for myself. Last winter I did very well and lost about 50 pounds and have kept off about 40-45 of them. I feel it creeping back on and I don't want that to happen. I'm 5'11" and weigh 280ish now. I am a all or nothing type of girl and I began college this fall so I "haven't had time to exercise and focus on eating healthy." (I also work a full-time job as a nanny). During Winter break I am planning on getting back into the habit of going to the gym and eating healthy. Yesterday I logged my calories and I consumed over 3,000. It was not a typical day for me because I had to eat out for lunch and dinner. I feel like I ignore my "I'm full" signals from my body and eat anyway if it's something I want to eat. I don't waste food, and sometimes I should! I know that I can do it and I want to be healthy and look good. I am always eating something even if I'm not really hungry. Any tips on how to get past the "grazing" phase? any other tips are welcome as well. This is my first time writing anything on here.