I seem to have an uncontrolable addiction to food. I know many people will say, "Doesn't everyone?" But for me... Once I put something in my mouth, I can't stop eating. I feel fat, and I want to lose weight. But the problem is I can't stop eating. I exercise 5 days a week for about an hour, but then I go home and often over eat. How can I control my addiction so I can lose weight?
2007-03-03 14:22:10 · 7 answers · asked by .:Nicole:. 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Dear Nicole,
This is a subject that I think I can answer. I have been there and it is no joke trying to take the weight off after it is put on.
I lost my husband of 35 years 2yrs ago. I took out my anger and rage on food and nothing else mattered except food. About 6 months ago I felt that I could not breathe I mean it was difficult for me to breathe. I finally went to my doctor who told me my pressure was raised, my doctor said too much fat around the heart could kill me, that's all I had to hear. I joined a gym and worked out also 5 days a week but, instead of cramming junk food into my stomach I crammed fruit or cottage cheese. Even if you are addicted to food other than your regular meals which by the way limit the portions. Fruit will fill you up and while you are cramming with fruit you are stuffing healthy food into your system, drink at least 8 cups of water a day, water cleans out the system, stay away from sodas especially pepsi or coke which have alot of cafferine, ginger ale is good and alot of fresh juice. If you stick with this routine you will see results.
Good Luck
Ronnie C
2007-03-03 14:47:27 · answer #1 · answered by Ronnie C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the first person is pretty much right. but when you eat i would suggest drinking a lot of water with it... water is good for you and it fills you up quickly. maybe try and find stuff that also has less calories that tastes good. if you cant find water get diet pepsi or coca cola, they taste similar to the normal ones. look at the calories on things and serving sizes.. cambells soup is 2 servings in one can!! try baked snacks not fried, like baked cheetoes and stuff, thats better for you. remember tho, you burn 1200-1400 calories a day just breathing and having blood pump through you. so be glad for that.=]
the second person on ther other hand isnt really good advice. you can start to flip through channels, then as you watch you'll unknowingly start to put food in your mouth as you watch and before you know it the food is gone..
2007-03-03 14:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by .Frequently♥Dazzled. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the key is to eat more meals a day, but with smaller portions. that way you can control your hunger and you will no longer have the need to keep eating and eating. try to stay away from foods that contain alot of sugar or calories.
2007-03-03 14:26:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've lost 5 kilos in my first week. It's my 10th day and I have included salad with some protein (eg. egg/ lean chicken) as you suggested. After 4 years of trying, the fat is finally coming off. It truly feels like magic!
Get started today!
2016-05-20 00:50:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try watching the news while you are eating...that is enough to make anyone lose their appetite.
2007-03-03 14:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trade your food addiction either for a work out or sex addiction they would be better for you.
2007-03-03 15:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
http://www.oa.org/index.htm
There are a lot of solutions; maybe this organization can help.
2007-03-03 14:32:00 · answer #7 · answered by bomullock 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋