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.

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

I have been struggling for years. I have got a handle for the time, on my depression and anxiety. I am trying to be mindful of what I eat, the damage… read more

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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?

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

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… read more

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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.

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

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… read more

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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?

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

Did you find a nutrition guide that you follow? That's my problem. I need to have something laid out for me that uses real foods that are grown in my… read more

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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.

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

Put your music on every morning.

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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

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

I have started studying and practice of different types of mindfulness and meditation. And it has been very liberating for me. When I am depressed and… read more

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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.

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

I have a lot of problems with meds that cause weight gain. Sometimes you can switch to another med. I worked for quite a while to find a blood pressure… read more

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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.

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

My husband's place of work will not have that as a covered operation. After talking to the insurance company they said they will only cover it only… read more

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Need to lose weight

I am 6.1ft and weigh 401lbs

My daily diet consists of:
10 glasses of water
Morning - Oats / Muesli & Yogurt
Lunch - Chicken Breast / Fish with Steamed Veg
Dinner - 3 Cracker bread / Rice Cakes with Plain Cottage cheese and cucumber

I train 5 days per week. Each session would be:
10min Treadmill Walk (1/2 mile)
10min Row
10min upright cycle (3.5 miles)
10min body shaker

In Total if I add up what the machines tell me I burn +- 400 Calories per session.

I lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks but in week 3… read more

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

Muscle weighs more than fat, so you could see weight plateau or gain due to that as you build muscle.

Other factors like genetics, health issues like… read more

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What are your key words for the upcoming new year?

The new year is just a couple of days away! It is time to think about what it is you want to different in your life. New Year's resolutions are easy to make but hard to keep, so instead of making specific resolutions, I am adopting key words for myself for the new year.

My words are OPTIMISM, CONFIDENCE, and FAITH. What words will you adopt?

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A MyObesityTeam Member said:

belive in ur self the rest will follow

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