Off the rails

[miamia]

Gone a little off track, this happens to me sometimes. Eating when I am not hungry, actually punishing myself. I then feel disappointed in myself and go way down hill for days. In the past I have picked myself up after a few days, such a difficult cycle of love and hate.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Have a look at this miamia, it might help to put things back into perspective for you

healthunlocked.com/nhsweigh...

[prawncess in reply to moreless]

wow, took a look. very helpful. thanks

[albinohedgehog in reply to moreless]

Thanks have saved that video to watch later. Xx

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

It is sometimes like you are on a see-saw, life is all up or all down.

Need to balance things out a bit...don't be too restrictive on the diet, allow the odd calculated treat. Don't be too tough on yourself, especially if you manage to stay the same weight or only lose half a pound - you are training yourself to adapt to a new way of life, and it is not a race. Slow but steady will still get you there.

Every positive choice to eat something healthy, every decision to take the stairs, to walk instead of drive, to book a swim or cycle ride....all of these moments must be congratulated so you can work on that feel good factor. Be kind to yourself and forgive the odd lapse.

[albinohedgehog]

Food issues are hard to deal with. When you eat when you're not hungry, is it due to a situation or an emotion? Sometimes just saying to yourself 'I feel really rubbish right now and it's giving me the urge to overeat' is enough to let you take control. Sometimes not, depends on the strength of the urge I think.

Sometimes it helps to think every meal is a new chance to get it right, and a new start. That way you don't have to go days punishing yourself with food.

I get it though it is hard.

Xx

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Hi miamia

Please try not to be too hard on yourself. No one is perfect and we all slip up occasionally. You'll always find kindness and support here, no one should judge you. Good luck and all the best!

Sazkia x ♥