I eat

[kellinator]

I eat because I'm bored.
I eat because I'm stressed.
I eat because I'm tired.
I eat because I'm lonely.
I eat because I'm sad.
I eat because I'm cranky.
I eat because I'm mad.
I eat because I'm drunk.
I eat because I'm depressed.

I eat because I'm always hungry.

Comments

[thatbelle.livejournal.com]

You know....I'm really not a big Oprah fan, but I watched one day recently when she was doing yet another program on weight loss. She had that Bob Greene guy (her trainer?) on talking about his new book. From what I did catch that day, it seemed pretty interesting. They talked about finding out the emotional reasons for eating before ever even trying to diet. Then they talked about gradual changes after that....seems like a pretty good idea....
Anyway....my point was to say that maybe checking into that might be a good idea? {BTW, I fully believe in the theory that when you're pointing 1 finger at someone else you're pointing back 4 at yourself...so I'm telling myself, too.}
And ya' know....just random food for though (no pun intended)....I've been making itty bitty changes in my patterns lately...drinking a lot more water...cutting back on fried stuff...I lost 3.5 lbs in a week. Not a big deal at all...just saying that even little things have helped (and you know about some of the other stuff that DOESNT need to be mentioned here).
Maybe all part of that one step at a time theory? I dunno....hope this is at least a little bit helpful.....

[thorax86.livejournal.com]

I agree with you that small steps make the difference.

I have never had a weight problem, but I did gain 20 pounds when I was super depressed. I had been working in accounting for years and I desperately wanted to change careers. So, I ate everyday like it was an eating contest. The way I lost the weight was simple.

I would have a realistic breakfast first thing in the morning. Then, every time I felt like a snack I would drink water. 9 times out of 10, having the water did away with the craving for a snack. I cut out sweet drinks. I would eat more slowly. Finally, I stopped eating late at night. I lost the 20 pounds in a few weeks.