Diets & Weight Maintenance Support Group

Chat about how well your latest diet is -- or is not -- working. This group is a great place to find support and accountability as well as share success stories and valuable lessons with the community. From where to start to weekly weigh-ins, get help from others to reach your dieting and weight maintenance goals.

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carolinaelizabeta8 05/21/2017

I could use some advice on what others do to prevent emotional eating! I'm going through I tough time right now and turn to food and sugary drinks to cope... Please help with your advice! Anyone else do this?

LynStrife 05/22/2017

I struggle with this at times too.

The best thing for me is having a good cup of tea. Plain or with just a bit of milk. Numi makes a really good chocolate tea (I order it in bulk ).

Thinking of three things I'm thankful for also helps as do hugs and kisses from my babies.

When emotions are stronger I'll write them down in a notebook, a journal I guess. It really does help.

Emma32700 05/28/2017

I do the same things as you but we should try doing something active like maybe doing jumping jacks instead of eating. Or do something that makes you feel proud of yourself. For example, I like organizing things and it makes me feel happy after I organize my bedroom or some other area in the house

FlRetired 06/07/2017

I have the same problem. I have been like this all my life. I will eat for no reason and once I get started I keep at it. I like everything so it doesn't matter what I binge on, but sweets are especially hard. I strive for 3 meals and 2 snacks and portion control. It doesn't always work, but I start each day new. I am retired so have a lot of time on my hands, which makes it more difficult and being home a lot makes eating just a few steps away. Keep looking for your balance and make little steps to find what works best for you. You are not alone.

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