Food Addiction Support Group
An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...
Hello everyone,
I am new so wanted to introduce myself. I have been suffering from food addiction since adolescents. I am tired and frustrated. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I have tried overeaters anonymous but because i am social phobic it hasnt worked out to well. I thought I could start to get support here. I was wondering, I am now eating 3 meals a day but I am still hungry, should I be? I am feeling maybe that is the only way to lose weight, to be hungry. Also want to know if people have any ideas about exercise. I am up here in New Enland and it is cold outside and i dont have enough money to join a gym. Does anyone have any suggestions on where i can start. thanks, trisha
I am new so wanted to introduce myself. I have been suffering from food addiction since adolescents. I am tired and frustrated. I also suffer from depression and anxiety. I have tried overeaters anonymous but because i am social phobic it hasnt worked out to well. I thought I could start to get support here. I was wondering, I am now eating 3 meals a day but I am still hungry, should I be? I am feeling maybe that is the only way to lose weight, to be hungry. Also want to know if people have any ideas about exercise. I am up here in New Enland and it is cold outside and i dont have enough money to join a gym. Does anyone have any suggestions on where i can start. thanks, trisha
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I can relate. Groups aren't for me either, specially if it means I gotta git up and go there.
Heres' a few things to consider, just ideas.
Take what works for you and leave the rest.
I wish you all the success in the world. this is a cool place to be, to vent, lament or encourage.
I would suggest finding a buddy. Maybe walk at a mall, or airport, anywhere indoors.
Make sure your food is full of fiber. Even if you have to take a fiber supplement. Some people do better with smaller meals, 6 or more times a day. The key is to plan what you are going to eat every day, don't shop without a list and then leave all your cash at home when you know you are needing it so you won't be tempted when you pass a drive through or get a craving in the car.
blessings
Welcome. I had the same problem trying to stay full. My OA sponsor sent me a food plan that has helped me. In fact I usually have to make myself eat all the food. I would be happy to send it to you if you would like. It is simple with protein, cooked veggies, fruit and salad. There is not starches or grains in it. I think that the fiber is what keeps you full. I have lost 10 lbs this week using it. I have been abstinent since Tuesday. But it has been hard. I have had to pray alot and work the OA program to do this. I am a computer person and I am shy about meeting people, so I do email loops from the recovery group. Visit this sight daily and try and do online OA meetings. I have alot of weight to loss over 150 lbs. But my main objective is living to see my kids grow up. So I am willing to do all that I can. Not being able to have all the foods I like is hard for me but seeing the results on the scale has helped a little. Although being with out certain foods is like loosing a friend.
I am not very good at excercising, but I am hoping that excercise will replace my emotional eating.
Good Luck!