how can i learn to stop eating when i'm not hungry?!?

Question

i have no self control. i'll get a brownie, and sit down or somehting. then when i'm done with it i go get another one. and it's not like i'm hungry, i just always feel like eating junk food.
i don't watch a lot of tv though, but i am on the computer a lot.
i tried chewing gum instead, but then i just run out of gum. i tried drinking a lot of water so i'd be full and not have an appitite, that doesn't work because i always have to pee. i tried brushing my teeth whenever i had a craving but it just doesn't stick. i even told my mom to stop buying junk food, but she does anyway for other people in the family. and i and not athletic AT ALL, and my lungs are horrible so i can't run. even in gym class.
i'm not fat, i'm 15 years old and 112 pounds at 5'5".
but i can see my thighs and butt getting bigger (at least it seems like that) and i hate my chubby cheeks. but they're only chubby when i smile.
but see i'm not FAT.
http://i17.tinypic.com/8c0k5d5.jpg

i really don't know what to do.

i'm so afraid of getting fat! but i just can't bring myself to stop unnecessary eating. and i can't bring myself to exercise.

thanks :)

Answer 1

I would eat slowly. When you eat more slowly you feel full sooner because you are giving your body a chance to send signals saying you're not hungry anymore. Also, it sounds like you've been trying to find something else to do. That's good, if gum doesn't work try sucking on lollipops. If that's too much sugar for your tastes, get some of the things that orthodontists give out; they are plastic pieces that are grape or bubble gum or cherry flavored that you chew on when you've got braces to make your teeth feel better. That way you can keep your mouth busy! =) Good luck!

Answer 2

Well why are you eating? You said when you're at the computer right? And what are you doing at the computer? just chatting? surfing? basically something that is numbing your mind (no offense) and you're body is asking for something to do to mentally engage it or do something to get the endorphines (remember Legally Blonde?) going...so we unfortunately have equatted food with happiness. So sitting in front of the computer isn't helping your body release the endorphines and relieve stress or whatever so we eat. Instead why not go for a walk with a friend around the block, walk around the mall, go for a bike ride....If you have to be in front of the computer try drinking a cup of coffee, decaf too. It gives you something to fill your belly and you'll fight the craving to eat.

Answer 3

that is the inherent problem with junk foods that are carbohydrate based. they are not filling and make you only crave more and more. and since you don't exercise you really need to address this problem when you are young or you "will" have some serious body fat issues when you are older and your metabolism slows down. you know how important exercise is I can't understand why you don't. everyone has 30 minutes a day to devote to their health.

Answer 4

Some people will mistake thirst for hunger. You may just have to retrain yourself to make sure you're really hungry. Personally, I have to occupy myself so that I don't think about it. I will raid the fridge mindlessly out of sheer boredom.

If you HAVE to snack, try munching on something with zero calories like pickles.

Answer 5

try to get out of the house as much as possible, or drink a coke zero for some reason they always fill me up(=

Answer 6

Think like a European. They stop eating when they are no longer hungry. We eat and eat and eat until we are full. Ask yourself, "am I hungry?" if so eat, if not do something else and tell yourself that eating is not an option until I am hungry.

You are beautiful. Keep it that way.

Answer 7

Exactly with me! Lol Common much. But just start dancing for muscles and just try try and try!

Answer 8

An exercycle will work in your situation.

Answer 9

eat a handful of nuts.