Healthy Eating Support Group

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Think I have a problem

woodyld
woodyld

I consider myself an active person, I go to the gym 4-5 times a week and I understand nutrition well. A few years ago I started eating really well and managed to lose a lot of unwanted body fat. I was looking pretty lean but over the last year I have really struggled. As long as my life is in a routine I do well, breakfast and lunch I eat good healthy food but once i finish work and go home, I struggle and end up gauging on takeaway food. At the moment I'm having takeaways nearly 4 times a week and have piled back on the pounds. I have such an in depth knowledge of nutrition and know exactly what I need to do to achieve my goals but this is holding me back. It's almost like I can't fight the inner me looking for a quick tasty fix of food every evening. Really struggling and starting to think I may have a mental problem as I just can't win the inner battle with myself, it's also costing a fortune. 

alnsum
alnsum
Try meal prepping. That way the food will already be waiting for you at home when you get out of work - making it a lot easier and faster to eat a healthy meal at night! It always is easier for me to skip fast food if I know I have a prepared healthy option at home!
jellybean423
jellybean423
Or freeze ahead!
Musician17
Musician17
I have exactly the same problem and one suggestion is to buy Paleo meals during the week that are ready to cook and nutritious - that might get you started and enable you to form a new habit. But that aside, there is a deeper issue as to why I opt for the quick take away in the evenings. Because I work hard and return home tired, I often feel I 'deserve a treat' and that usually takes the form of food. Also, because I live alone, I find it difficult to prepare a meal I will just end up eating myself.

One thing I want to try is to treat myself in a different way - not using food. So I am trying to find what feels good for me and is also healthy - a concert, movie with a friend, a weekend away or new clothes. I am 3 days into eating healthy and so far so good. What are your thoughts?