I am so bored and fed up at work at the moment everything is p*ing me off. As a result I just end up eating anything I fancy and then feel even more fed up for eating rubbish. (I'm trying to lose weight too, and failing) I know its a vicious circle but i was just wondering if anyone who has had something similar to deal can offer advice on how can i stop eating unnecessarily?
2007-06-06 06:28:30 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
It is tough when you have learned to use food to satisfy non-food related needs. You have learned to use food to deal with boredom and anger. Now it has become bad habit. It is true that we don't just "break" a bad habit. Usually we learn (re-learn) to replace one habit with another. Hopefully we learn to replace a bad habit with a good one, or at least one that is less bad! Is is possible to take a little walk outside? How about some quiet meditative time? Can you take a break and talk to someone who's company you enjoy? Do not just try to power your way through the food craving; it has become an ingrained autonomic response. You can commit to actively replacing it and relearn the response.
2007-06-06 06:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water. When you get overwhelmed and feel the need to eat, make a decision to do something else. If you need to go outside for a 2 min walk, I am sure the boss will understand. Go to the bathroom and sit just take a breather. I do it all the time, it's cool and quiet in there.
2007-06-06 06:38:29 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have dealt with this, as I think most of us have to one extreme or another. I found I would go for the high sugar, high calorie foods, chocolate, cookies,etc. and I would way over eat and then feel horrible. I stopped making dessert at home, and I stopped buying it from the store, that way I didn't have easy access to it. When I would start to get upset, I would pray, and that would help. If you feel you need to do something physical, go for a walk, do a work out, or even go swimming. One other thing you can try is to write your frustrations down. I have gotten in arguments with my husband that have left me very upset. Afterwords I would go to the bedroom, shut the door and write everything down. I felt relieved to have everything written down and out of my system so that I wasn't venting on the inside. I hope this helps
2007-06-06 07:08:35 · answer #3 · answered by J'net 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I know what foods trigger me to overeat, and I do not keep them around me at all. If I have a major craving for ice cream (a triggering food for me) I go to an ice cream shop and buy a small sized treat. I enjoy it more, and it prevents me from overeating. I've noticed that I don't get hungry between meals if the opportunity to eat isn't there (no food available).
2007-06-06 06:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by Vakari 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try fasting as long as you can.
I postpone eating as long as possible.....if I eat breakfast then i want to eat all day long.
2007-06-06 06:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by Emily A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
leave your money and credit cards at home.
2007-06-06 06:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Tino 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋