Hello there!
I'm back on 3FC for some much needed support. The last time I was here I was and 215 and that was depressing enough. Now, I'm 245 and more overwhelmed than ever. It's hard to detox from sugar and carbs, hard to exercise at this size and hard to stay motivated. The catch is that I eat for comfort and the fatter I get, the more comfort I need. So, instead of turning to food, I'm turning to all of you!
I'm very motivated to stick to a plan (for life) and live a more healthy lifestyle. My blood pressure is through the roof. My dentist wouldn't do work on my a while ago because my pressure was so high. I'm also having headaches more often more often and think it's due to my BP. It's the first real tangible evidence I have that it's time to buckle down and just do it! Before this, I felt ok, except for being uncomfortable in clothes.
But, I can't do this without friends because I'm definitely a food addict. So, here I am hoping you'll all bear with me as I come here to vent occassionally and maybe have a meltdown or two.
Thanks for listening. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!
You poor thing! :hugs: I know how you feel! PM me for my number if you ever want someone to call and talk to about stuff like this at a moment's notice. I too struggle with emotional eating.
I have found that going into therapy, getting massages and keeping a journal has really worked for me. The therapy has allowed me to talk and cry about my weight issues with a supportive person, the massages stimulate me to relax. Keeping a journal also allows me to vent. Remember weight loss is a slow ongoing process, and you will sometimes slide back. Just remember that each time you slide, just pick yourself up and keep marching. Sometimes it will seem like you are just spinning wheels, but then all of a sudden the exercise might get easier, you may lose a pound or two and suddenly you are extremely motivated again. It happens. Its like listening to an old record, you may have played it so much you got bored, and then suddenly months later, you picked it up again and couldnt stop playing it.
My suggestion is when you are going through the fatigue phase of dieting, just focus on other things: getting stronger, seeing if you can beat your old time on the treadmill, seeing if you can put together your own aerobic routine, or trying to create a new sports hobby. 9 times out of 10 taking the focus off of the actual pounds lost and focusing on the exercise or something else, spurs you to do something really creative, and then makes you motivated.
--Stay strong and keep us updated.
Last edited by Harsdottir; 10-18-2010 at 10:47 PM.
I totally know how the emotional eating thing goes, that was my main downfall for a long time too. For me, it was (and still is at times) a huge struggle because it wasn't something I consciously thought about, I'd just feel sad or angry or just bored, get something to eat, and feel a little better while eating. What I find to be really helpful in combating this is keeping a food journal and writing down every single thing I eat. There are structured ones you can buy, but using just a plain notebook works as well. Adding in how you felt before, during, and after the eating is helpful too. Doing this can really make you think hard about what you're eating and why, and I've found it can also prevent eating when you're not really hungry because you have to take the time to think, "Hey, why am I wanting to eat this?"
Also, I'd just suggest taking things slow at first. It's hard to cut out all "junk" food, so maybe just try cutting things out piece by piece and seeing how that makes you feel. Also, if it's sugar you're craving, try fruit, because that is naturally full of sugars, just natural ones and hey, it's fruit, that's better than a candy bar, eh?
Anyway, welcome and good luck with the weight loss.
I'm a food adict too - its really hard.
I'm starting to wonder if I can ever beat it - but people do, and we will too!!!
Support is a huge key in weight loss and while I have not been here long I can tell this place is super supportive.
Welcome! I'm an emotional eater, too, and it's something I'm really trying to get under control. Good luck as you work towards your goals and try to combat that food addiction. You can do it!
Thanks to all for your responses. It's really great to know there are others out there for support. I am trying to concentrate on de-toxing from sugar for now and will hopefully then get into a healthier diet overall. I am trying to eat a lot of fruit in place of the sugar. It's a sad substitute now, but I do remember from past weight loss journeys that it does start to taste better over time. So, I'll just hang in there with all of you and keep trying!
I gained 30 lbs!
to 3FC! 
Dhani 
