COMFORT EATING

Here are posts from kids, who say they eat because they are sad, bored, stressed, lonely, depressed, angry, nervous, frustrated, or even when they feel happy. Some say they feel they are 'addicted' to foods. Here are three articles on comfort eating - 1, 2, 3 - and four videos:

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From Ashley, Age 15 - 03/29/05 - IP#: 67.1.228.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hi everyone. How is your weight loss going. Well let me tell you mine hasn't been so great because I have just been giving up. But you know I am just so tired of it!!!!!!! I hate my life because I am unhappy with the way I look and feel. Every day for the past 3 years I have told myself I am going to lose weight and have I got anywhere? No!!! I just get so upset about being fat that it just want to eat more and that is bad. Anyways I really want to do it this time. I know I have said this before but this time I want it to be for REAL! I am writing this because I found another awsome website for teens to visit and become a member of just like this one. It is called toneteen.net / It has all sorts of charts and calculators to help you. I think it is really cool and the best part is I can keep daily track of how I am doing and they even have a food diary and exercise chart for you to type in what you do each day. I just wanted to share this information with you and I wish you all luck and suscess because it is what I am hoping for. I really want to do this!!!
Reply from kathryn, Age 17 - 03/30/05  - IP#: 84.160.172.xxx
Reply from Jaimie, Age 14 - 03/29/05  - IP#: 4.11.192.xxx

From Jaimie, Age 14 - 03/29/05 - IP#: 4.11.204.xxx  Click here to reply  
hi, this is my 1st time writing in here...and well i have read some of the storys here and thought might as well share my problem. umm well i am about 10lbs over weight, and i gained those in less then 2 months. I am currently trying to lose those once more. i cut-off junk food, but i can't stick 2 my promise, because im constantly craving it. I don't know how 2 avoid them, and also when ever im sad or confused i tend 2 eat. for example when i pass the mirror and see my excess fat and then i see the gurls around me and how skiny they are, i wish to be like them and start eating..and i, once again don't know how i cna stop that. i try excersizing but after a day or two i stop..i hate running and prefer speniding hours sitting on my comp chair....can anyone give me adivse or help me?
Reply from Jaimie, Age 14 - 03/30/05  - IP#: 4.11.192.xxx
Reply from anne, Age 18 - 03/30/05  - IP#: 216.66.102.xxx

From Sam, Age 14 - 03/29/05 - IP#: 64.229.254.xxx  Click here to reply  
Help I feel so fat. I have an extra like 30 pounds on my stomache and it usualy stickso ut from under my shirt and most of my pants don't fit. I feel really depressed and eat a lto of food. Easter didn't help I ate a heck of a lot of chocolate and am even now gettign fatter and even my old pants that used to fit aren't fitting. I need help.
Reply from ally, Age 14 - 04/02/05  - IP#: 64.12.116.xxx
Reply from Rina, Age 15 - 03/29/05  - IP#: 205.188.116.xxx

From sarah, Age 16 - 03/28/05 - IP#: 81.77.254.xxx  Click here to reply  
ive put on at least 3 lbs recently and i can see my weight creeping back up, its making me depressed so ive got to do something about it. im going to try and find things to keep me busy becasue i constantly eat even when im not hungry. i can do it once so i can do it again! does anyone have any advice on how you can stop yourself eating even when ur not hungry? ive tried gum and that didnt work :( please help! xxx
Reply from alikazam, Age 15 - 03/28/05  - IP#: 69.40.221.xxx

From Amy, Age 14 - 03/23/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx  Click here to reply  
hey- i need some major help!! i have been a yo yo dieter ever since 7th grade!! i have been over weight my whole life and now i weigh 175lbs- i have tried all the diets and i'm a failior- sometimes i just want to die- !! but then i no it's depression- when my mom has her friends over i go straight to my room and don't come out till they r gone- on the weekends i eat to comfort myself- i have a lot of stress and i think that is what is holding my back! i need a loosing weight buddy!! please give my advice! i NEED HELP!! thanks
Reply from Ivy, Age 21 - 03/24/05  - IP#: 69.69.25.xxx
Reply from Gabriella, Age 14 - 03/23/05  - IP#: 64.252.185.xxx
Reply from Jessica, Age 14 - 03/23/05  - IP#: 198.81.26.xxx
Reply from amy, Age 14 - 03/23/05  - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx

From Kendra, Age 19 - 03/22/05 - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx  Click here to reply  
I posted this in response to one of the posts, but I want you all to read this...because I'm sure many of you feel this way: "I have had days where I finish like a WHOLE cheesecake. And why did I do that? BECAUSE I was depressed about a guy!!! On top of that, my friends started acting all weird so I felt worse. The result? I gained 10lbs in 2 months of being sad. I guess my advice to you is...don't let ppl around you mess up your goals. I feel for you, I truly do. I hate screwing up my healthy eating plans. Anyway, tomorrow's another day...and keep what I said in mind. I hope the 10lbs thing scared you...cuz gosh...the weight gain is 10X worse than whatever my friends can do. " ~*Kendra*~
Reply from mk, Age 15 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 70.57.134.xxx
Reply from Kendra, Age 19 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx

From L!nd$3y, Age 13 - 03/22/05 - IP#: 4.3.128.xxx  Click here to reply  
I did bad today. B= reese's puffs, apple, milk L=stuffed pretzel S=10 cheeze its, like 20 chips, a cheesecake pudding thing D=suddenly salad I started pigging out cuz I just got depressed about my friend issues. Sometimes i feel like i feel like i dont fit in with the crowd.....
Reply from Kendra, Age 19 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx

From L!nd$3y, Age 13 - 03/22/05 - IP#: 4.3.128.xxx  Click here to reply  
I want to date, but I don't want to stop eating yummy food! Could someone help? I don't know what to do, but I can't give up chips and chocolate.
Reply from Hayley, Age 15 - 03/23/05  - IP#: 64.163.212.xxx
Reply from mk, Age 15 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 70.57.134.xxx
Reply from L!nd$ey, Age 13 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 4.3.128.xxx

From Anonymous, Age 17 - 03/21/05 - IP#: 4.16.182.xxx  Click here to reply  
I have a major weight problem. Im 5'4 and weight 290. I started gaining weight when i was 8 and didn't really much like to think about it. Kids at school would comment on how fat i was or how HUGE i was. I think most of my eating disorder came from when i was a child. When I was younger, my mom worked nights, so during the day she would be asleep. On weekends she would be out partying or gambling (which i totally dislike), so as you can tell i didn't really spend much time with her...(Click here to see rest of message).
Reply from matt, Age 15 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 165.247.211.xxx
Reply from brigid, Age 13 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 4.227.252.xxx
Reply from 2 helen, Age 15 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 217.42.227.xxx
Reply from anti -chocolate lola, Age 15 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 217.42.227.xxx
Reply from Helen, Age 18 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 69.194.69.xxx

From katie, Age 14 - 03/16/05 - IP#: 67.149.144.xxx  Click here to reply  
oh my gosh I really cant go on a diet! I've tried so hard but I cant do I love food too much to give it up!! I'm really in love with food though lol I'll be sitting in call THINKING about FOOD that is bad and I'll I do is eat and eat and eat. I am 5'6 140 pounds I really want to weigh 115 Because im tried of being so fat! does any one have any tips for me on how to stay on a diet? or a good diet
Reply from Hannah, Age 13 - 03/24/05  - IP#: 72.11.31.xxx
Reply from Amanda, Age 14 - 03/16/05  - IP#: 68.114.65.xxx
Reply from L!nd$eY, Age 13 - 03/16/05  - IP#: 67.5.204.xxx
Reply from Hayley, Age 15 - 03/16/05  - IP#: 64.172.59.xxx
Reply from helen, Age 15 - 03/16/05  - IP#: 68.158.35.xxx
Reply from katie, Age 14 - 03/16/05  - IP#: 67.149.144.xxx

From Ariel, Age 14 - 03/15/05 - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx  Click here to reply  
hey guys i am 14 years old and i want to lose weight!! but for me i love to eat and i cant lay off the jubk food i try so hard and i do wrk out but its just what i am eat... please if any one has any ideas plez let me know!!! thanks and good luck to all!!
Reply from helen, Age 15 - 03/15/05  - IP#: 68.158.35.xxx

From Matt, Age 14 - 03/09/05 - IP#: 217.33.82.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hi, I'm Matt, 14 on Sunday 13th March, and, over the past few years since my parents divorce, and with intense bulling in school, I have piled on weight gradually. I currently weigh in at 15stone 3lbs.I have started to take action today, with the aid of my friends, "A Diet Diary" where I write my thoughts and food intake, oh and of course, a pocket sized book that shows ALL FOOd and calorie levels.I'm eating a calorie controled diet, where I vow not to eat over 600kcals a day, and today, after several apples and water, I have little to no hunger!Is this it? Am I losing weight?Hmmm... I wonder. Can't wait to weigh.But at 12am last night, had mad 200kcal binge on milk. Eeek. But, have around 100 calorie points left for today. Only a few more hours.I hate exercise. But I think I could get into it easy enough.Help me, pleaseThanksMatt  (Note: 1 stone (st) equals 14 pounds.)
Reply from anne, Age 18 - 03/10/05  - IP#: 216.66.102.xxx
Reply from jenn, Age 12 - 03/09/05  - IP#: 69.177.171.xxx
Reply from *Ray*Ray*, Age 14 - 03/09/05  - IP#: 69.204.106.xxx
Reply from Lauren, Age 15 - 03/09/05  - IP#: 82.3.32.xxx
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From Kendra, Age 19 - 03/09/05 - IP#: 24.84.212.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hi guys! A little about me: Before I met my boyfriend, I lost about 15lbs ! I continued to lose weight while going out with him, but once he broke up with me, I gained 10lbs within a month. Now, every night, I still binge and cry...and I can't stop. I"m determined to make some lifestyle changes, though...but I'm in need of support. I wish to only lose the 10lbs, but I feel so hopeless. I've tried to diet many times, only to binge again. I feel so empty and unwanted all the time. I've looked around the site, and I think you guys are absolutely wonderful for helping eachother out! HOpe i can be part of this too. So how much have you guys lost so far, and what are your winning tips? When I lost weight in the past, I drank LOTS of water...thats my best advice!
Reply from anne, Age 18 - 03/09/05  - IP#: 216.66.102.xxx
Reply from jenn, Age 12 - 03/09/05  - IP#: 69.177.171.xxx

From Erin, Age 13 - 03/06/05 - IP#: 68.36.231.xxx  Click here to reply  
hey i know that this is the reason we are here but, I HATE BEING OVERWEIGHT. I KNOW Y I AM 2 BECAUSE I CANT STOP EATING!!!!!!! Today i ate 2 whole bags of chips and one of those Ritz Chese packets. I dont know how to stop. I am 13,5'4" and now weigh 198. I get teased everyday and i think that makes me gain weight even more. Even this one girl who is 5'2" and has gained a lot of weight over the past few monthes who was big to begin with she is like 150 and is not even close to me. If u can believe it i used to weigh less then her. I have some good friends and they keep telling me how fat Jessica is getting but it doesn't make me feel any better. It actually hurts me more. So if someone could be so nice to give me weight loss tips for the stomach and face, and a way to help me stop eating so much. Please,post something!! THANKS
Reply from erika, Age 14 - 03/22/05  - IP#: 152.163.100.xxx
Reply from anne, Age 18 - 03/07/05  - IP#: 216.66.102.xxx

From melina, Age 14 - 03/06/05 - IP#: 206.148.160.xxx  Click here to reply  
i already ate 2000 calories and i just cant stop eating i think were ordering pizza tonight so that will be 1000 more calories what should i do i want to be skinny so i could wear a bakini in the summer. i know this is totally of the topic but does any 1 heard of the all american rejects? they were a really great rock band and i was just wondering if any 1 knows if they split up cuz you dont hear any songs of theirs on the radio. if you know please let me know thanks
Reply from Chelsea, Age 13 - 03/06/05  - IP#: 70.240.231.xxx
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