Obesity Support Group
This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.
Hi everyone. My entire life I have been obese, as a child not so much until about the age of 8-10. After that its just been an ongoing battle, as it is right now I am the heaviest I have been in my entire life, I hate myself most days. I have tried so many diets, diet plans, not eating, exercising like a psycho. I have no problem starting a diet, my issue is the maintain and staying on my track. I am a highly emotional eater, when I get stressed* which is every day* I will snack like crazy, I don't eat huge meals I just eat a lot of little bad ones lots of soda and junk food. I suffer from depression/anxiety and pretty sure bipolar as well so most of the time its hard to get out of bed and even want to do anything, does anyone have suggestions on how to maybe not be such an emotional eater or maybe just what would be a better go to snack maybe?
I'm in a similar situation as you. The longest I've stuck to healthy eating is 3 months..
I just started my journey once again yesterday. I feel different about it this time. I'm not giving up.
The trick too with eating is portion control. Try practicing that first for a month then after that start slow and eliminate 1 unhealthy food a month that you eat and replace it with a better alternative.
You are not alone, I am a binge eater, and have been forever.
I agree with Jodi, air popcorn is filling, and good for you, although I add a little butter.
Since, I love all foods(good and bad) I will not omit anything, but I am working on portion control. If I omit any food, I will just binge eat it later, and that is not good.
Other than portion control and lots of movement, I believe we will set ourselves up for success.
One day at a time......
I have been struggling with my weight for about 14 years now and have begun eating better myself. Some go-to snacks that I like is grapes with low-fat cheese slices, almonds and fresh fruit. I have a long way to go on my journey to get back to a healthy weight ( I need to lose 135lbs) but I am optimistic that I can be successful with the right people around me a site like this one that will help me stay accountable and motivate me when I need it.
Best of luck to you!