Healthy Weight Loss

[Elijah]

Okay confession time, I recently lost about 45 pounds from Jan of this year until Aug and then My sugar addiction came back with a vengeance, I have since put back on about 10 pds of what I lost. I am in a panic about stopping this progression and reversing it, since I still need lose about another 100 pds to be at MY target weight. Any ideas on how to halt this sugar addiction?

[girl_dee]

Elijah i am on day two, it ain't easy!

Congrats on your weight loss!

Don't buy junk or get near it. i am at the office
Right now and i wanna dive into the candy and junk!

blah! For me gum helps

i can do this, you can too !!!!

[Sun]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

Elijah i am on day two, it ain't easy!

Congrats on your weight loss!

Don't buy junk or get near it. i am at the office
Right now and i wanna dive into the candy and junk!

blah! For me gum helps

i can do this, you can too !!!!

Are you staying hydrated?

Signed,

The Hydration Police

[Elijah]

Thanks Sun, dee...even talking about it here takes the edge off the stress over it. I appreciate the support. I guess I have to quit bringing ice cream into the house...*sigh

I have had some big life changes...I changed jobs in this unsure economy only to find out the companies ethics are very shaky and also became recently single. My lack of money forced Me to buy cheaper, more processed foods and once that gate opened...it's been downhill from there. I am making more money now and feeling guilty about it. So the guilt combined with the loneliness are a bad combination for Me health wise.

I won't give up though, that's not My M.O.

Thanks again,

Elijah

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ElijahRene

Thanks Sun, dee...even talking about it here takes the edge off the stress over it. I appreciate the support. I guess I have to quit bringing ice cream into the house...*sigh

I have had some big life changes...I changed jobs in this unsure economy only to find out the companies ethics are very shaky and also became recently single. My lack of money forced Me to buy cheaper, more processed foods and once that gate opened...it's been downhill from there. I am making more money now and feeling guilty about it. So the guilt combined with the loneliness are a bad combination for Me health wise.

I won't give up though, that's not My M.O.

Thanks again,

Elijah

Elijah,

I am sure that many of us can relate to all or some of what you are saying. Habits are hard to break. Do not be so hard on yourself, please. You are human and as humans we have a strong emotional attachment to food. I share with you the feelings of seeking comfort in food, especially when I am lonely which is often these days. For me, a life changing event such as going from sharing meals with a partner or family, to eating alone can be an emotional shock to my system and further drive me into seeking comfort in food or skipping meals because eating alone is sometimes emotionally painful.
There are times when I am aware that I am just eating to survive and not really enjoying the food at all. This is what I call functional eating.

There are things that I miss about sharing meals with my ex partner who is someone who loved food too. We were always on a food adventure. That was a fun and vital part of our dynamic. Then there is the Daddy energy in me that naturally seeks out someone to feed or care for. So double whammy on that one! Coming home to no one to feed or care for and not having anyone to share a meal with just plain sucks. However, I shift this perspective in my mind and focus on something positive, remember to count my blessings and prepare myself for my future. This is all a cycle. This too shall pass.

The work now for me is to stay in a healthy place with food and support systems like this thread are helping me a lot.

Just a note on the ice cream. There are worse things that you could be eating. Ice cream is not so bad. My suggestion would be to limit your portion sizes as opposed to depriving yourself. The trick that works for me is to have protein before I have ice cream and then I am not spiking my blood sugar. Another tip is to make sure that you move your body after a meal or high caloric snack.

You can do this. One day at a time. You will get there.

[girl_dee]

i'm working on the craving part only lasting 10 minutes.

For me, i can't have that bowl of ice cream and get back on track, it's a deal breaker. if it's in arms reach i am gonna be weak.

i rather to do without and deal with it.

i also do visulazion. (The hypnotherapist in me)

i picture the junk food i want as a mass of ugly fat. i know that's what it is going to turn to in the body so i picture it as something so gross i don't want it.

Except for today, i wanted that chocolate eyeball.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by girl_dee

i'm working on the craving part only lasting 10 minutes.

For me, i can't have that bowl of ice cream and get back on track, it's a deal breaker. if it's in arms reach i am gonna be weak.

i rather to do without and deal with it.

i also do visulazion. (The hypnotherapist in me)

i picture the junk food i want as a mass of ugly fat. i know that's what it is going to turn to in the body so i picture it as something so gross i don't want it.

Except for today, i wanted that chocolate eyeball.

dee can you have a cup of ice cream and not a bowl? I am not sure how much ice cream is in your bowl.

As for cravings lasting 10 minutes I hope to experience that. Mine last a lot longer but it only means that I need to eat something. Munching on a carrot when I want a slice of pizza is testing my will.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by ElijahRene

Okay confession time, I recently lost about 45 pounds from Jan of this year until Aug and then My sugar addiction came back with a vengeance, I have since put back on about 10 pds of what I lost. I am in a panic about stopping this progression and reversing it, since I still need lose about another 100 pds to be at MY target weight. Any ideas on how to halt this sugar addiction?

Elijah,

I am in a similar situation where I lost 41 lbs since April and have just started having massive carb cravings again and for me I can point to two things.

1. Change: This is month 3 of a big life change and I have some time to slow down and not be racing around for 18 hours a day going nor am I working in a super hot environment that helped me to burn fat as long as I ate well. So my body needs to adjust to a slower pace. Next week I am back to the super hot work environment and I guarantee my appetite will shift again.

2. Storing for the winter: My belief is that our body has an ancient and innate wisdom to store calories for the winter. I just went from cold northeast to hot dry desert so I am sure that my body is confused. lol. So my work is to eat lighter, warmer foods that keep me hydrated all day long.

Dehydration is the enemy. Stay well hydrated and every body system will work better.

Much like MissItalianDiva, I need a lot of protein for my active life. When I drop off the protein intake my body craves more carbs. Similarly, when I crave carbs and consume protein, the carb craving vanishes. Not easy to wrap my mind around always. For example if I really want to eat bread and I have a piece of fish or a few slices of turkey, I have to bypass what my brain is telling me to eat and do what I know is best for my body.