Breaking the Cycle and Feeling More Positive.

[MintTeaMascara]

I've been mindlessly eating a significant amount of sugary sweets the last few days and I feel like I'm sabotaging my health 😩

I've been suffering from chronic constipation which really affects how I feel and the sugar is only going to make things worse but yet I can't stop myself.

The constipation is there whether my diet is good or not and eating the wrong foods only exacerbates the problem. I believe it's a psychosomatic issue and nothing seems to relieve it (senna, lactulose, cosmocol).

I'm stuck in a cycle of eating and not caring about myself because of short term gain (feeling better for a little bit) but it's worsening my health and only adding to me feeling miserable.

I guess to break that cycle I should pay more attention to how I feel, why I'm feeling like that and be okay with how I feel, stop beating myself up and be kinder and more compassionate to myself?

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[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

I'm sorry to hear that, MTM. Maybe this will be helpful helpguide.org/articles/diet...

I hope you've had time to read all the links moreless gave you earlier in the week as they will help you find a way forward. And I hope you'll get involved with the activities here, particularly joining a weekly weigh in on the day of your choice, and using the Daily Diary for meal planning. I'm sure you'll find them both very supportive. Here's a reminder of how to find key activities healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you.

That article really helped.

Regarding previous articles - I've read the one about insulin so far (I figured a Mediterranean diet would be the way forward) and hope to go back and read the rest.

Regarding the weigh-ins - I'm not overweight or have gone through dramatic weight loss (at least not since 18 years ago) so I'd feel out of place.

Thanks again, MintTea

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to MintTeaMascara]

That's great, just make the most of your time here

You may like to join the Maintainers Club, for those who have reached a weight they're happy with and are looking for support to keep them there. You'll find it in Pinned Posts

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you.

I would like to join the weigh-ins just don't know what to expect I guess.

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to MintTeaMascara]

You can expect friendliness and encouragement and support. Just reply to others and encourage them and you'll soon feel part of your chosen team If you're not aiming to lose weight, just maintain, then the Maintainers' Club is the place for you

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to BridgeGirl]

I would like to lose about 9/10lbs and then be able to maintain

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to BridgeGirl]

Thank you for the info

[Iwilldothisthisyear 3kg Restart Feb 2024 Restart June 2023]

Does coffee help to relieve your constipation? I’ve been suffering with a cycle of constipation/ loose stools & bloating & find coffee helps when i’m constipated

[MintTeaMascara Healthy BMI in reply to Iwilldothisthisyear]

No, I don't like coffee but have read that caffeine can make things worse 🤷‍♀️

Eating fresh pineapple nearly everyday worked really well for about 6 months (meant I could pass stools without strain or it being loose) but I seem to have become immune to it now.

I highly recommend trying pineapple if you think you could get into a routine of eating it regularly. I used to buy it pre-prepared, it's not cheap but was worth it imo and you should notice a difference after about three of four days.

[Iwilldothisthisyear 3kg Restart Feb 2024 Restart June 2023 in reply to MintTeaMascara]

Thanks MintTeaMascara xx