Hi All,
I was wandering if anyone “suffers” like I do with a new found food addiction.
I’m not sure if it’s my personality and I am prone to over indulging/becoming addicted to things but now that drinking smoking and all the bad vices are out of my life I seem to have a urge to eat all day long.
From the moment I wake to going to bed its what’s for tea, what snack can I have, I’m going to make a cake etc etc etc.
I have started to try and be good this week however the amount I eat is still huge compared to most, today so far its 3 tangerines, 3 rounds of seeded toast with marmalade for brekkie, 2 tuna and salad sandwiches (4 rounds) for lunch, a packet of crisps, some cheddar biscuits, 2 protein bars and some nuts .. and all that by 2pm, I am now thinking about tea and a bowl of fruit and cream (I have a desire for things I never used to have before being ill).
This was a great thing when I went from 17 stone to 11 and had to build up my strength but now I am starting to get big again, not as much as I was but 14-15 stone (I am 6ft 2 so its not terrible but I want to lose some weight now)
Can anyone help with my new addiction before I become the stay puffed man.
I could do with foods that fill me and last a little while rather than me constantly topping up with sweets / fruit / anything I can get my mits on
Thanks
Chris
Three or four almonds (if no nut allergy) works for me to supress appetite until it's truly time to eat a proper healthy meal. I prepare my own food. I find that the more time and care I put into the preparation, the more filling and satisfying that meal is.
It is documented that preparing our food is an important part of the digestive process. It starts gastric juices working for example.
Another factor in satiety is time. The more slowly we eat, the less we tend to eat because appetite is sated. If we rush and eat fast, we can seriously and harmfully overeat before we feel like we ate enough.
Foods that take longer to digest or convert to sugar, the longer we feel satisfied, and the better for stability of blood sugar. Oats for breakfast or supper are good for me because they convert slowly.
We have just had Trust close a food related thread to further replies. I do hope you get some replies that help you before censorship.
But you probably knew all of this. Maybe the solution to compulsive overeating is to break the cycle pure and simple but takes determination. You’ve got this for sure.You can do this. It’s a transferable skill! Let us know your strategy... Good luck!