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...
I have found a great way to deal with my obsession with food and I just have to share it with you.
I keep a little black book. Not of food, but as a sort of journal. It fits right in my handbag, or even my jeans pocket and I can take it everywhere. Whenever I feel the need to eat or binge, I write down what I feel. Even if I give in to temptation, I write it down and I also have a lot of clippings from magazines in it of things I like with a saying. There is a picture of a tropical island sunset and below it I wrote: "slow down", which has helped me a lot to just take a step back before I put something in my mouth. I've also added a picture of a girl in a bikini and wrote: "this could have been you already", and a picture of a really fat women trying to cover up her flaws with clever makeup and clothing to remind myself of what I'm fighting for.
Whenever I feel depressed or need motivation, I just whip out my little black book and page through it. It documents my journey with weight and food for the past 8 months and I am very proud to see myself grow.
I keep a little black book. Not of food, but as a sort of journal. It fits right in my handbag, or even my jeans pocket and I can take it everywhere. Whenever I feel the need to eat or binge, I write down what I feel. Even if I give in to temptation, I write it down and I also have a lot of clippings from magazines in it of things I like with a saying. There is a picture of a tropical island sunset and below it I wrote: "slow down", which has helped me a lot to just take a step back before I put something in my mouth. I've also added a picture of a girl in a bikini and wrote: "this could have been you already", and a picture of a really fat women trying to cover up her flaws with clever makeup and clothing to remind myself of what I'm fighting for.
Whenever I feel depressed or need motivation, I just whip out my little black book and page through it. It documents my journey with weight and food for the past 8 months and I am very proud to see myself grow.
Being consistent is also key- Write everyday!!! twice a day, four times if you have to. Do something to remind urself to write, maybe write before every meal or when u eat out or a meal you struggle with!!!
I have been carrying cards in my purse with a notebook. I am reading a book and it says to write notecards to remind urself why you are trying to do this. Everyday The book sets a really small do-able goal and so far its been helping me. I just have to be consistent and do it!!!
Please let me know if there is anything I can help with, I am with you!!! CONGRATS for doing this- you deserve a pat on the back!!!!
Thanks for sharing, that's a great idea.