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therisenfirebird91
therisenfirebird91

Hi, I'm Jess.  I have always had a little bit of an issue with weight, but through college and working a job where I was running all the time, I kept the weight off easily.  I lost my dad in December and in came the emotional eating, and wanted to do nothing but cry and sleep.  I no longer work the job where I was moving constantly because it was horrible for my car, it was a delivery driver job.  I now work at a desk job.  In March I got married, but thanks to the eating, I could barely fit into my wedding dress.  I try to stay active, but it doesnt do much good.  I can't afford a gym membership, so I try to stay active at home.  I just need some tips and maybe someone to help me through this journey.  I've been told by mutliple doctors that I need to lose weight.. I am a little over 200 pounds, 5'10, and a medium build,  I need to lose between 40 and 60 pounds.   I wanted to use meal smoothies but because of the emotional eating I cant seem to get over the need of chewing food...if that makes sense at all.

LivingWater
LivingWater
With a 5'10" height, you really would look and feel good even at 170 lbs. Don't let doctors intimidate or shame you! As for needing to chew food, I am not an emotional eater, BUT those "shakes" or "bars" don't cut it with me either. I want a normal meal. In a nutshell you need to increase protein and cut carbs. You don't need an extreme "Atkins" diet, just moderate your sugar and starch and eat a high protein breakfast. Avoid late night eating. Good luck!
therisenfirebird91
therisenfirebird91
The late night eating is one of the hardest things for me. I have cut out soda's as a start. It's not much, but I know I will feel better. The issue with late night eating is I work in the evenings... I get off work at midnight but i try to eat dinner at around 8 pm, and try not to eat anything else, but by midnight, I am starving
Diane-M
Diane-M
I am an emotional eater too. It's crazy....whenever anything upsets me or angers me....I eat unbelievable amounts of food. And I do it in secret. I was 195 pounds...and I am only 5 foot one. When I was diagnosed as diabetic.....I somehow managed to lose 15 pounds. That was years ago. Recently, my therapist set me up with a nutritionist. But what they don't get is.....I know how to eat. I understand about portions and calories and bad foods. But emotional eating comes from an entirely different place. Yes I eat when I'm hungry. But I also eat when I'm sad.etc... so for me.....it's more about finding other ways to deal with my emotions. I now walk when I'm angry....but not to get exercise....but because it expends all my angry energy and makes me good and tired. And instead of promising myself a family size bag of chips if I get through a bad day at work, I promise myself a new bottle of nail polish, or a cup of coffee a friend, or an hour in bed with a magazine. Crazy maybe....but it seems to be working.. You've got my support on your journey
rivka
rivka
So smart! I need to start rewarding myself with non food items too! Best to all of you!