Comfort eating

I think the title says it all.... I'm going for my baseline scan on Thursday to hopefully start my injections for short protocol. I've cut out alcohol, caffeine, trying to up my protein etc but I am well aware I'm turning to biscuits and chocolate at night and it's starting to get me down. I already feel frumpy and chubby and that's before the injections start. I'm eating a balanced diet but then rewarding myself with 'goodies' which I know is wrong. I'm not overweight but definitely feel I need to nip this in the bud now. Please tell me I'm not the only one on here who isn't at the gym everyday and only eating fruit, veg and protein!

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Hi Laura. I know how you feel! I’ve stocked up on fibre one chocolate brownies and low fat jellies and lots of fruit and veg to try to resist the urge. But sometimes it happens and we have to be kind to ourselves. Have you tried Mikado biscuits?

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It's hard some days isn't it? I have ate a whole pack of Maryland cookies in two days - what a greedy cow lol. I'm eating really good healthy meals and I'm out walking every day so it's not all bad. I love running but have decided to stick to walking this year as know I'm not meant to run once I start my injections. I loved running because it was always the way I controlled my weight in the past and I found it really worked well for my mental health too. I think I'm just feeling a bit sorry for myself and turning to biscuits as I feel it's all I've got! Are Mikado biscuits those thin pencil looking ones? xx

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Yes- Mikado are the pencil biscuits dipped in chocolate. I know how you feel- I had to stop training after stimulation started. I did a bit of yoga- there is a free app called down dog or some videos on YouTube and that helped me too. You’re allowed to feel sorry for yourself- vent away (especially if it stops you reaching for the biscuits 🙂)

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Thanks Zoe xxx

[Shinelikeadiamond]

It's great that you understand your anxiousness and where does it come from. What bothers you and/or makes you afraid about scan? Ask yourself these questions and talk about it with someone. As you know eating chocolate is only a short-term solution. Same goes for walking, except that it doesn't make you gain weight (rather the opposite).

It's OK to be anxious by the way. Some people are more anxious than others by nature. But clearly there is something to be anxious about. That is what you have to find out. It is very important to take good care of yourself, both physically and mentally. This means you have to take action once you feel something isn't right. It's better not to always hope for it to pass.

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I'm not anxious or scared, I think I'm eating comfort food as all the other things I enjoy have been taken away - wine, coffee, running. I tend to be an all or nothing person so I can go for days eating perfectly and then have a binge. I know I'm healthy and active but I also know I'm eating certain foods to maintain some sort of control in my life.

[Shinelikeadiamond in reply to Hidden]

In this case the only way I see is to accept that right now you in need of emotional comfort of some kind. You have realized the relationship you have with food is one form of comfort. It is usually easiest to replace one habit or behavior with another rather than just decide “not to do X anymore.”

So, I would suggest that you take an inventory of all the things that provide you with emotional comfort and choose 2 or 3 of these things you could use in times when you need emotional comfort. Like to call or text a dear friend or family member and cuddle or play with a pet.

[Elizabeth86]

Hello! I had egg collection yesterday and ate monster munch, mini eggs and jelly tots and I’m not going to feel guilty for it after that procedure! I honestly think just try and be nice to your body overall and eat healthy but don’t beat yourself up for some treats. I felt so unattractive and bloated the first 2 weeks, pale, no make up and nail varnish yesterday etc this process isn’t easy on the self esteem at all! We put our bodies through the mill so I’m team eat the biscuits (in moderation) best of luck with your scan xxx

[Hidden in reply to Elizabeth86]

Elizabeth you have made me feel so much better - thank you so much! xxx

[Elizabeth86 in reply to Hidden]

I am feeling pressure about what I should be eating re implantation hearing about pineapple core, beetroot and Brazil nuts. Equally I saw someone on here say - if it was that scientifically good wouldn’t we be prescribed it?? True that... you have so much to go through please don’t worry about the biscuits when your walking and eating healthy meals good to know there’s other women out there comfort eating when the wine is taken away! Lol best of luck to you xxx

[Hidden in reply to Elizabeth86]

You're 100% right Elizabeth, when you stop and think about what we are going through, what we give up and the minefield of what we can and cannot eat, not forgetting how unattractive the whole process makes us feel then I think we are more than entitled to a biscuit or two 😃 xxx

[Franco81]

Hi Laura

I’m afraid I don’t have an answer for you but I have been exactly the same recently! I eat healthy meals, increased my protein, cut down on carbs but I have made up for it in unhealthy snacks! It’s become a bit of a bad habit but I think I’ve turned to this instead of alcohol and caffeine (not that I was an alcoholic! But going through such a challenging process makes me feel I deserve a treat!). I’m just in my tww of my second cycle.

I’m also not overweight but am feeling a few pounds creeping on and I don’t feel as healthy as I’d like.

My advice would be to let yourself have the odd treat and don’t feel guilty about it but if (like me) you don’t feel quite in control of it any more and you’re a little worried then maybe allow yourself one or two treat days a week but find s healthier option the other days? I find I enjoy it more if I don’t feel the guilt too. This being said, I’m not quite there myself yet but I’m sure we can both do it if we put our minds to it!!

Good luck xx

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Thanks so much - it's nice to know I'm not alone. I know what I need to do I just have to get my head round it. I am definitely over compensating from the lack of prosecco and wine in my life - ha! xxx

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Ohh Laura I miss my wine too soooo much😔😔not had a sip for ages, last sip in 1930 lol.. ...just sick and tired of what to eat and what not to eat...wish our dreams were fulfilled easily...but as they say there is nothing called as free lunch..huh...wish you super luck hun ..we all will get there eventually..love you all ladies for staying super strong.💕xx

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Thanks Niki, I feel you're pain but I know we will get there, we just have to. Wishing you lots of luck and happiness and maybe one day a very large glass of 🍷 xxx

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Thanks Laura xx

[Franco81 in reply to Hidden]

Oh my god, me too!! I miss wine! But I’ve decided if this cycle doesn’t work I’m going to carry on with the no alcohol/caffeine and get myself sorted with the snacking for three months to give us the best possible chance for our third try. It’s gonna be so hard but I’m just gonna have to remind myself what this means x

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It's just nice to know not everyone is perfect and I don't have to feel as guilty. Biscuits are all finished now so fruit from now on whether I like it or not 😂 xxx

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I got 2 packets yesterday ..intend to finish them by tomm🤣🤣 I try to eat 80 :20 ratio..eating just healthy food depresses me so 80% healthy and 20%😌

[Leo2017]

Trust me you’re not alone - I’ve tried my best to be so good but this process really takes it out of you!! You give up/put on hold so much - I don’t think a few treats are going to make any difference!!

I certainly hope not as I devoured a whole load of daily milk yesterday!! 🤔😂 xxx

[Hidden in reply to Leo2017]

I love your response, here's to the odd bar of chocolate (and then some) we bloody deserve it 😂😂 xxx