Eating just to comfort myself?
By iowamomof3
@iowamomof3 (30)
United States
August 30, 2009 10:21pm CST
I have a horrible time gaining and losing weight. Back and forth, back and forth and I know it is due to the emotional rollercoaster my life is on so why does it affect me like this and some not? Any one that is breathing has a rollercoaster life, there are good times and bad times so how is it that it doesn't bother them to the point where they eat for comfort? What is the secret that they know that keeps them from the harmful food that we put in our mouths during that time? You hear people say it is so easy to just get over it and then you wouldn't gain the weight but what is it that I am trying to get over? What emotion in me is it that makes me turn to food and gain the weight? What emotion is it that makes me happy by stuffing myself to help me forget my problems going on at that time? I just don't understand? I have some telling me to just try to get past things when you have something bothering me, I have others telling me to accept the way I look and not worry about it and enjoy life, and then there are others looking down at me wondering why I can't stop myself from eating to comfort myself. Any suggestions on how to stop eating just to comfort myself?
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7 responses
@besthope44 (12123)
• India
1 Aug 10
Please take a look on the count of calories. If you can make it and balance the calories, then the body can maintain its balanced weight neither less or high.
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
21 Sep 09
Hey,
Yea I have heard countless people have this problem, and they can't do anything else. Just try and do something else instead of eating, like chewing some gum or something like that, I don't really know what else you could do. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
31 Aug 09
welcome to mylot iowa, hope you like it here like most of us do. you sound confused. its hard to see what you really want and what you really need. some people can say something easier for them for they are not in our shoes. i have been in and out of a lot of things in my life but i can say that weight was never as issue for i dont stuff myself of food when i am down. if you are the type of person who tends to eat a lot when down i guess you must atleast try to eat food that are healthy (if you really dont want to gain weight during those down times) make your own burgers and make your own fried chicken. if you love chocolates then eat ones that are good for you, than adding some with your weight. we can still enjoy food without hurting us afterwards. i am on a after 6 diet but every sunday i pig out with my children as a treat for my children and for myself as well. try to search at ELLIE KRIEGER ON HEALTHY APPETITE it might help you in a way. dont worry stuffing yourself with food that makes you happy is normal but it is normal to that after that you gain weight so do it in a way that you wont get too much weight after. hopes this help
@happythoughts (4109)
• United States
3 Sep 09
I am an emotional eater too and one of the things that helps me is to drink ice water and wait it out for 20 minutes. I try to convince my self that the food that wont really make me feel better.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
3 Sep 09
For me, the roller coaster when it's bumpy and going through a bad stretch absolutely kills my appetite, but I know for others, it increases theirs.
If one turns to food for comfort, that isn't bad, as long as you find something yummy to eat that isn't as full of calories or drinking extra water to feel a bit full before you even sink your teeth into your favorite comfort foods. It might help one eat less of them.
Then again, if you are stressed and tempted to over-eat, try a substitute instead: walking or other forms of exercise, talking it over, or staying busy in some way that does not involve or make you think about food.
Hope that helps some.
@Chortaga (97)
• United States
31 Aug 09
Everyone responds to emotional distress differently.
I am no expert, and do not have all the answers.
But I can let you know that everyone has their ups and downs.
The happiest people still have problems. You're definitely not alone.
I can tell you a trick in which would allow you to eat and still maintain weight.
First some background, my boyfriend has been training for MMA for quite some time, which requires a lot of weight control.
By eating many, like 4 to 6, small meals every day, mainly consisting of nuts, berries, rice, whole wheat breads, beans, and very little white meat (like chicken or fish), it will speed up your metabolism thus causing you to lose weight, plus the meals will be healthy. Along with some exercise and you'll maintain a good healthy weight.
Plus, eating healthy and exercising is proven to increase happiness. You feel better about yourself.
