As one who can't eat when I am stressed out, it took a long time for me to admit the connection between my anxiety and skipping meals. I still see eating as a messy habit, both coming and going, and would rather test the theory that eating is necessary to survival, buttttttaaaaa. . . Sigh. . . Yes, shrinkypoo. I remembered to eat today. I doesn't have to like it, does I?

Just my two pfennigs.

Ive been an absolute glutton for way too long. Food is like a magnet to my mouth. I keep shoving stuff into it. I was lectured on the massive consumption of alcohol. I like my beer, but only three per setting.

I think it’s like anything else that we turn to for an escape from anxiety; food, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping. Etc.
I think if we can begin addressing the anxiety with healthy coping mechanisms, it will automatically help us combat these addictions.

I'm sure that was the root of my overeating. High anxiety.

Hopefully you can find some other ways to release the feel good hormones throughout your day. I like to exercise and work on projects to feel a sense of accomplishment and it distracts me from my health issues.

I am in recovery...sobriety date February 21, 2009... and I go to AA four days a week. I owe my new life to AA, so I am a total believer in 12 Step programs. I recently went on a few dates with a woman in Food Addicts in Recovery, Anonymous, which I think years ago broke away from OA (Overeaters Anonymous.) Both, like AA, are 12 Step programs. The woman lost 160 pounds, and now weighs 140. She has a new life, and lives it each day.

Good for you guys,!

Hang in there man. Just do what you can, and let the rest go.

They say the grass is always greener... My sister is like Arfie… when she is upset or stressed, she doesn't eat and she is but a twig now. Unfortunately, I would turn to food for comfort... It was always there when people often were not. , a bowl of ice cream will help me temporarily forget about the stress, anger or fear... just for a little while...til the reality and guilt set in.

Recently, for some time, I was very determined and doing quite well as far as trying also to cut back in portions as well as getting in more veggies and turning toward healthier snacks (maybe grab a light yogurt or a piece of fruit... or a few nuts or hard boiled egg if you are starving til next meal) Was even getting back on track with the exercise...

Sadly as I have been struggling with some issues (and some of the hopelessness has returned) I have been caught up in trying to regain that control. Ashamed to say that (for me) the stress and anxiety is winning again.

Hard boiled eggs are satisfying. I have to cut down on the meat. Also maybe potatoes. I like nuts, just the fatty ones like cashews. lol.

I like steamed broccoli though. We put a little water in the pot, put the broccoli in....and a little olive oil. Then when soft, just plate it and salt it a bit.

Our family grew up on meat and potatoes too. Stbx doesn't like many veggies and the few he does he wants cooked to death. I like most veggies steamed or raw (no turnips, parsnips rutabagas or red beets)

Lol I do love cashews too. Pecans, walnuts, and peanuts I think are all higher in fat also. If I get them, I just have a few roasted unsalted peanuts or I put the walnuts in the food processor and just add a smidge to yogurt or sprinkle on a salad. Sunflower seeds and almonds aren't so bad for you I don't think. I read somewhere that is good to have small amt of nuts in our diet as it helps to boost our metabolism (Lord knows mine needs a boost since they zapped my thyroid.)

Did you try stir frys? You can fill up with more veggies and less meat. (but if you like your veggies well done, not as good... or good for you as if they had just a bit of crispness to them. )