I'm seriously worried about my eating habits. I can't stop eating. I always feel hungry. I know that it is linked to emotional, I eat chocolate and nice food to make myself happy because nothing else does but I don't know how to stop it. Does anyone have any advice for a way to stop my chocolate cravings? something I can do to distract myself. It's driving me mad. The thing is I am gaining more weight than I should be too because I get a lot of exercise, I have been tested for thyroid but awaiting the results. I feel so fat and hideous but that makes me depressed so I eat. Any advice would be so welcome.
2007-02-12 04:50:38 · 11 answers · asked by hypastarkimbo 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I would call you "sugar sensitive" rather than saying you have an eating disorder. Sugar sensitive people can't stop eating- it has to do with their brain, and how sugars trigger a reaction in their brains.
"You may feel depressed and find yourself craving foods such as bread, pasta or candy. This craving is the work of your brain, not your ego, because your brain knows that getting you to eat such foods will temporarily raise your serotonin level. Unfortunately, it will also have a devastating boomerang effect and cause all sorts of negative feelings."
Distracting yourself isn't going to work-- you need to detox off all sugars and balance your body with the right foods.
2007-02-12 04:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are in a vicious cycle. You need to try and lift yourself out of the doldrums, try and do things that make you happy as much as possible. Diet wise Chromium supplements may help, they regulate the bodies sugar levels and help prevent sugar cravings.
Don't assume that you are putting on more weight than you should, iit's a lot easier to eat calories than it is to burn them off, it takes a vast amount of exercise to burn off excess calories, although it is possible that you do have a thyroid imbalance.
Wait until you have the results of your test and if it comes up negative try the Chromium, also writing down everything that you eat for a week can sometimes be a really good wake up call.
2007-02-12 04:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a counselor to talk about what emotional issues you have so that you can stop being depressed. You will not change your habits if you cannot control your emotions and begin to love yourself for who you are! I know what your going through because I went through the exact same things...I didn't like the way I looked so i just ate....but counseling helped me see the real problem and now I'm free from that! Please...try it, I guarantee it will help you. Good luck...and remember your beautiful!
2007-02-12 04:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to be addicted to chocolate. Approximately 4- 5 bars a day. Paul McKenna cured it in 2 minutes (literally).
Could try his book
2007-02-12 04:56:05 · answer #4 · answered by Freethinking Liberal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 00:38:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First thing is go to a dr, share your concerns.
As for the craving, take a walk or do whatever but distract your mind from the craving.
good luck
2007-02-12 05:01:27 · answer #6 · answered by limestonekids 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
become addicted to sex instead... that i find very addictive and a good form of exercise. get more pleasure from sex than eating chocolate.
2007-02-13 12:11:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good idea, for me, is to put a photo of a very very very very fat person in your mirror.. you wouldnt look like that...
2007-02-12 04:56:37 · answer #8 · answered by ∂ιαиα †Matisyahu† 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. We should discuss this over dinner.......then bake three dozen cookies and talk more about it.
2007-02-12 04:53:33 · answer #9 · answered by Mindrape 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink alot of water it will fill you up and you wont have room for chocolate
2007-02-12 05:00:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋