Over eating

[Lookingforhope20100]

So I just realized in the last few weeks that I overeat I eat when I'm bored I eat when I'm stressed and I don't really know why I know medication they say that it could cause overeating or under eating but I'm gaining a lot of weight and I'm feeling very self-conscious about it and I don't know what to do or any suggestions internet says I'm bingeater so I don't know if that's true cuz I don't know what you can believe on the Internet or not so right now I've tried chewing gum and all that but lately it doesn't seem like it's helping so does anybody out there have any ideas or words of encouragement or anything that can help really because I hate the way I look and it makes me feel bad about myself also I had a kid so I also kind of have that baby weight still and I'm trying to get rid of I even thought about joining a gym I just haven't gotten around to doing it but I like to end things on a positive note so I got a new job and it'll give me some free time

[Blueruth]

Welcome to the human race. Stress is one of the biggest causes of weight change. It is your body's natural reaction to protect itself. You said you have a new job... changes cause stress. So does starting a new med. So does hunting doctor google and finding out you have terrible illness (stop doing that!)

Exercise will help with boredom and stress. You can start by walking 20 min a day. Eating a healthy diet will too. Whole foods and less processed food. Dump the standard american diet. I heard of a doc on Netflix called What the help? Have not seen it but apparently it is about how whole foods combat a whole range of illness.

[Mrspjsmom]

I do several things to keep me from gaining weight from my meds and stress. First of all I drink a lot of water. It was hard at first but a friend gave me a tip. Every time I would drink something I would then drink an equal amount of water. After awhile I found I preferred water. Especailly helpful if I drink water before I eat. I also use smaller plates. Instead of dinner plates I use luncheon plates. If I find myself eating too quickly I count the number of times I chew for awhile. Another friend suggested eating with smaller utensils. So I use a salad fork and the smallest spoon I could find. Exercise is helpful for a number of things. Right now I am having back problems but I still try to stretch as much as I can and walk up and down the hall if a commercial comes on. Hopefully some of these things will help you.