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How Do I Stop Emotional Eating?
How Do I Stop Emotional Eating?
I eat when I am bored, I eat when I am tired, I eat when I am frustrated. I am constantly eating for reasons other than hunger. How do I stop? It's like it just slips under my radar and next thing I know, I have polished off a whole pie, or cookies or bag of potato chips.
Thank you and I’m 100% in absolute agreement with you. I’ve gotten up to over 200 lbs by eat the” right amt of calories” but eating the wrong foods. . So now I’m eating fruits and vegetables as close… read more
Contrave
Contrave
Can anyone tell me if they have had true success with this drug? From a food addict stand point? Does it truly take away the pleasure you get from eating?
I just started taking the two drugs. It's been about 4 days. The naltrexone starts working almost immediately. I find myself not thinking about food nearly as much as I used to. I also no longer seem… read more
Undereating
Undereating
People always think that because you're overweight that means you overeat. My doctor has actually told me that I need to eat more, but I don't normally have an appetite. I need meal suggestions to help increase my food intake. What can I do? Eating when I'm not hungry makes me nauseous, and my meds suggest I eat.
I like the protein cheese, nut snacks are good for that. wheni worked i would set an alarm for 2-3 hours and eat one of the small snacks. it helps stay off the blood sugar hills and vally's.
Nutrition Support
Nutrition Support
Just joined in hope of some support and good information. Is there anywhere on this site that provides nutrition information? Like a suggested healthy meal planner or something?
Any Advice On Just Getting Started
Any Advice On Just Getting Started
I am having a hard time just finding the energy and motivation to even start anything. I know what I need to do, i make the plan to do it but then just can't bring myself to get moving. It's like I talk myself out of it before I even get started.
Does Anyone Else Really Want To Eat At Night? I Know It’s Out Of Boredom.
I Don't Know How To Stay Motivated I Try But Then I Lose Focus It I'm Right Back To The Beginning Any Advice
How Do You Go About Weightloss When Your Medicine Makes It Hard To Lose Weight?
How Do You Go About Weightloss When Your Medicine Makes It Hard To Lose Weight?
My medicines I am on makes me keep the weigh on. I am trying to figure out how to go about getting the pounds off. I am on a low carb diet already. What type of exercise should I be doing. I am starting back walking now that winter is over.
Fashion Show
Fashion Show
There are some of the nicest ladies on my Obesity team. Some needs something to do that they will enjoy. If I invited them to model in the fashion show and show them how many more ladies there are that are obese but has found something to do. I know it will motivate them even more. I don't want to go against the rules here, is why I am asking.
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)
Does anyone know where I can go or what I can do to get coverage for me to have the Roux-en-Y surgery? My husband's work will not get insurance coverage for any weight loss surgery.
