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Hey, yawl,
I struggle with my weight. I lost a ton of it a couple of years back, but I have put about 70 pounds back on. I am an emotional eater and I started this blog about it. It helps me get stuff out of my system and where I can step back and look at it.
Here's the link in case anybody is interested in this subject.
[URL="http://survivingovereating.blogspot.com/"]Why I Overeat and What I am Doing About it[/URL]
XOXOXOX
Landon
WOW, Landon that was great! I have gained weight over the past 4 years and joined Weight Watchers this year and dropped out and gained some more back. I'm one who needs to work out and diet, I can't just do one or the other I have to do both. Your blog really gave me some good tips about eating. I believe I eat when I'm bored or eat when it is time to eat not just because I'm hungry. I admire your courage in starting up this blog! You have spirit, self esteem girlfriend I wish I had as much as you do! You go girl!! xoxoxo
OIC....I have recently gained weight...I was always underweight; I never liked food, I would actually forget to eat; After my surgeries and hitting fourty, I have slowly gained weight; at first it was cool, now not so much. My family just makes fun of me; they have always struggled w/ their weight and always got mad at me cuz I never did...now that I am I get no support just smirked at. After reading your blog Landon, I know I am not an emotional eater, but I have a problem w/ my metabolisum and I never developed healthy eating habits...ie I usually skip breakfast and eat late at night. (Before that was because I forgot to eat...now it's just habit) My hubby cooks so well and I enjoy my meals...as you might have read I am baking. So this is cool, thanks Landon.
Oh, BarbySue, how precious you are!! I think you don't realize that about yourself!
I eat when I am bored, stress, worried...So, I am trying to ask myself what is going on when I head for my kitchen. I am hoping that if I can do something productive towards whatever those emotions are instead of eating, those anxieties will lesson. I have problems in my life I need to address and actually DO something about. Eating doesn't help me resolve those issues.
Anaisa, it is my pleasure!! I am glad you are not an emotional eater. Are you on meds for your metabolism issues? Yes, eating late at night is a biggie for putting on weight. I try to not eat at least 3 hours before I go to bed.
No on no meds; even my doc kinda just look at me and say eh it's normal over 40 to gain weight. Although I had very bad eating habits (emotional unresolved reasons as well...), I was always active....even while eating; After my surgeries, I wasn't so active...but unfortunetly kept my bad habits. Although, I am trying to be active ie my falling issue...I am having more difficult times w/ my weight....I never made my family feel uncomfortable w/ their issues...NEVER teased and supported them. But my mom laughs and teased me, my sister does the Ladies society thingy...OMG....you um...never mind....Now, I struggle w/ eating at the proper times and healthy foods. I want to do a cleanse or detox but no nothing about it nor do I want to do anything major. I can see grabbing something to eat because of bordem or sad etc....mine is just different but w/ the same results.
You are so sweet! No I don't think that much of myself which probably explains a lot of the issues I have.
But heading to the kitchen, the fridge everytime and asking myself what I'm really looking for is a great idea. I never thought of it that way, but that is excellent! If I'm not I ought to pop on here and see what everyone is up to, or you know me...go organize a closet! LOL!
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Originally Posted by Landon
Your blog is amazing!!!!
I am sorry that your family isn't helping you with this. What is the Ladies Society thing? I don't understand that part.
Thank you, Paige, that means a lot to me!!
It's from Anne of Green Gables...those high snooty women who feel that it's their duty to say something but then stop talking so one really can't respond....
You are welcome!! Keep up the good job!!! I combat over eating or emotional eating with crocheting lol
Oh, dear, Anaisa, that sounds really unpleasant!
BarbySue, I am trying to work on my crafts, make jewellery, sew, clean my apartment, anything but eat!! Even walks!! Or journal, I journal almost every day, that has helped me tons over the years to get to the bottom of what is bothering me.
I knew a few people like that. So very annoying!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Anaisa
Paige, I could not agree more!!
Lol needless to say I only talk to them on very rare occasions and usually only on Facebook lol
Ha ha....yeah I just recently got the courage to cut them out of my life....I guess my issues made me have an eating disorder and it took years for me to admit to it....but I am almost over them....which is a big surprise to me because I thought I would always be chained by the hip....thanks for listening....
Sometimes we have to take drastic measures for our own sanity to remain or even become intact.
I have to thank ya'all for talking about all of this. I know it is probably hard to delve in to a lot of this but it makes me feel not so alone in my woes. We have never met, we come from various parts of the country, and from various walks of life, but we have so many of the same issues. It is a shame that we have these problems to begin with but at least we have each other. Thanks again for opening up and trusting each other enough to talk about things.
Being vulnerable is scary, at least to me. I am very cautious who I open up around. There are lots of Internet Trolls out there. I don't think they know how to crochet, so that is a good thing!!
I feel safe here. Although starting this blog is a little scary, I hope to connect more with others like me. If trolls show up, I can bounce them.
Thanks for sharing! Weight is something I deal with ongoing. I will take a look at your blog! :0)
Yes Landon, it's very hard to open up...especially if still dealing or of the issue is new....thanks again; It helped me remember somethings and deal w/ the openly instead of hidding under the covers....thanks
I am glad to help out!!