From Mandy, Age 18 - 06/08/09 - IP#: 74.233.142.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'7", Start: 195 lb, Today: 197 lb (BMI %tile: 95), Goal: 135 lb - I was wondering why the 18+ is so dead and i came over here to see that this is where its happening, like ally said in her post! so i hope u dont mind, but i figured i would come over here to get some tips! so long story short, i started a diet a couple weeks ago and completly failed like two days later. it seems like im hungry all the time, even not too long after i eat, and it takes a lot for me to be full. so i actually lost like a pound or two cuz my diet actually lasted like 5 days, but since i stopped i put it back on and then some. i dont want to get to 200lbs., but i need to figure something out to control myself or get enough willpower/motivation because if i dont i will hit 200 by next week! ive always been bigger but my appetite is getting crazy and causing me to gain a lot! im so frustrated,what do i do?!
Reply From Ally, Age 21 - 06/08/09 - IP#: 76.201.75.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Wow. Sounds like the story of my life lol. Believe me, I completely get where you're coming from. It's amazing how telling yourself you're going to lose weight can make you so ravenously hungry, isn't it? Well, it looks like you and I have almost identical stats in terms of our weight and what we want to get down to, so I'll try and speak from my own experience.
I don't know what type of eater you are, but I'm an emotional snacker (self-titled lol). I eat when I'm happy, sad, mad, etc. and I also tend to graze instead of sitting down to eat a proper meal like I should. So as you can tell, I tend to eat A LOT!! There's nothing that makes me feel better than having a good book in one hand and food in the other, but there's nothing that makes me feel worse than how terrible I feel after I've consumed that food. One thing you need to start doing, and it's tough, believe me, is to try... (view more)Wow. Sounds like the story of my life lol. Believe me, I completely get where you're coming from. It's amazing how telling yourself you're going to lose weight can make you so ravenously hungry, isn't it? Well, it looks like you and I have almost identical stats in terms of our weight and what we want to get down to, so I'll try and speak from my own experience.
I don't know what type of eater you are, but I'm an emotional snacker (self-titled lol). I eat when I'm happy, sad, mad, etc. and I also tend to graze instead of sitting down to eat a proper meal like I should. So as you can tell, I tend to eat A LOT!! There's nothing that makes me feel better than having a good book in one hand and food in the other, but there's nothing that makes me feel worse than how terrible I feel after I've consumed that food. One thing you need to start doing, and it's tough, believe me, is to try and remember all of those times you've felt bad/ugly/fat/whatever - ie: trying on clothes in a store, feeling your jeans cut into your stomach, etc. and hold on to those when the craving hits hardest. Just doing this may help you realize that the food lasts for only a moment - those feelings will last much longer.
Another thing you should try and do is set some very specific ground rules for yourself. Don't just say, oh, I need to go on a diet and eat healthy, etc. What you need to do is say, I will not eat after a certain time of the evening, I will only drink water as a beverage to cleanse my system, I will get a certain amount of fruits and veggies into my daily diet, and so on. That way, you're holding yourself accountable to yourself. And say you don't want to do that indefinitely, try giving yourself one or two rules a week at a time. That way, you'll have an end in sight and you'll be more likely to stick with it.
Believe me, I've been on this dieting thing for 3, almost 4 years longer than you and it most certainly does not get easier with time. It's a mentality issue most people who are trying to lose weight have to overcome and it's by no means easy. Granted, I'm not a stick thin person who can say, look at me, I can do it and so can you!! In fact, I have no idea if I can do it, but I'm going to tell myself (and keep telling myself) I can until it becomes a reality and I've done it. That's all you can do - just take it one day at a time. If you ever want or need a support buddy, feel free to let me know on this board and I'll give you my e-mail address. Good luck!! (view less)
From Erica, Age 16 - 06/16/08 - IP#: 75.168.159.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'4", Start: 148.9 lb, Current: 158 lb, Goal: 115 lb - I can't stop binge eating. It's like I eat even when I'm bored...and it's a problem.....PLEAsE GIVE ME ADVICE IF YOU SUFFERED FROM IT AND KNOW HOW TO STOP:)
Reply From Claire, Age 19 - 06/16/08 - IP#: 64.131.205.xxx show message replied to go to original board
I tend to eat when I'm bored too...but I've stopped now, seriously because that's how the pounds get on! just avoid the kitchen altogther. Eat small meals throughout the day...that way you won't eat for no reason other times. Just think about how you feel AFTER a binge...you know that yucky, terrible feeling afterwards? think about that feeling BEFORE you pick a food up for no reason and you won't binge anymore. It sounds easy but I know it's hard. You just have to change your mindset on the whole thing...control your mind, tell your brain that food isn't life. It can't control you but YOU can control it! good luckk....and anytime you feel like stuffing your face cause your bored, put the TV on and read a book or go for a walk or DRINK WATER or CHEW GUM. That helps, trust me! good luckk~
From Kelly, Age 16 - 01/05/06 - IP#: 24.125.69.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5"9, Wt. 377 - Hi guys. First post. iv recently decided to loose weight.My dad introduced me to this site last night because hes really been trying to help me loose weight. Well i guess im overweight thats why im here and i would like somebody to talk to about it. My dad keeps telling me that i should get more active but its really tough for me because of my weight. Does any other girl on here have big thighs like me. Its really tough to walk very far and i loose breath easily and if there is a way to meby work on those first I would like to. My dad recomended a weightloss buddy so if anybody wants to be than email me at kellycoolwhip@yahoo.com or just post on here. I really think i need help because i dont want to gain over 400 becuase thats a really big number and i dont want to end up like that. The day that I can run up my drive way and back without being out of breath is my goal so if anybody wants to help than email me.
Reply From shan, Age 19 - 01/05/06 - IP#: 132.216.220.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Its not true. you really can lose weight, but you really have to be ready to do it. I'm sure you've tried dieting before and it didn't work. It's a major lifestyle change and it won't be easy. I suggest getting help from a dietician or a psycologist. You have to figure out why you overeat. No diet will work because your problem isn't what you eat but that you're out of control with food. If you're like me you proboboly eat when you're still full and you like to eat a lot when no one is watching you. I strongly suggest you talk to a professional, but if you want some tips, try writing down everytime you eat and if you think you ate more then everyone else. You have to realise and admit you overeat. Watch your skinny friends eat and you'll see the they actually enjoy the food and stop when they're full. Don't go on any strict diet because you might end up gaining weight from restricting... (view more)Its not true. you really can lose weight, but you really have to be ready to do it. I'm sure you've tried dieting before and it didn't work. It's a major lifestyle change and it won't be easy. I suggest getting help from a dietician or a psycologist. You have to figure out why you overeat. No diet will work because your problem isn't what you eat but that you're out of control with food. If you're like me you proboboly eat when you're still full and you like to eat a lot when no one is watching you. I strongly suggest you talk to a professional, but if you want some tips, try writing down everytime you eat and if you think you ate more then everyone else. You have to realise and admit you overeat. Watch your skinny friends eat and you'll see the they actually enjoy the food and stop when they're full. Don't go on any strict diet because you might end up gaining weight from restricting food then binging. You have to work on your relationship with food. You probobly already know you fix your emotions with food....sort of like a drug addiction. It's time to face life and be ready to feel and face those emotions without turning to food to help you. Try for one day keeping a diary on you at all times and write down everything. Every single feeling, everything you're about to eat and what you're craving and how you feel and how others made you feel and EVERYTHING. Just get to know yourself.
You can lose weight no doubt...GUARANTEED. Many people have done it and you WILL do it too. (view less)
From Ray Ray, Age 12 - 05/23/03 - IP#: 66.24.81.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
I'm not quite sure what to do. I was looking up diets on the internet and came across a site about eating disorders. For some reason I decided to look. I read the syptoms of the 3 disorders (bulima, anorexia and binge eating) and I think I have the binge eating disorder. I dont know what to do!!! Please help me!!! ~Ray~Ray~
Reply From Liz, Age 18 - 05/24/03 - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx show message replied to go to original board
Ray ray, almost all people who are overweight have this disorder, that is why they are overweight. Its just that society hasnt recognisied it yet, and wont because they still believe that people are fat because they are weak willed etc. It simply means that you use food to comfort yourself, and I do it too. This is what you have to look at to really solve why you are overweight. Maybe you could talk to your parents or someone about it. Maybe they can help you.
From Liz, Age 18 - 01/24/03 - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'9", Today: 193 lb (BMI %tile: 92), Goal: 160 lb - from my other post: im 5'9 193 pounds i want to be at least 160. I cant stay on a diet! Do you think its to hard to try to lose 2 lb a week? I really want to just lose 2lb a week until i reach like 160, 170 cause i really need to lose it, then lose 1lb. I seriously cant stay on diets. Why is it so hard? Any advice greatly appreciated thanx
Reply From shnookum, Age 18 - 01/24/03 - IP#: 216.12.206.xxx show message replied to go to original board
its hard because we find comfort in foods, and it becomes habit to reach for the fridge everytime you have a ba day or just hungry or something. if you live by yourself or with someone else, empty your house of stuff thats not in your diet and stock it with stuff that is. that way the temptation is less. goodluck.
From Liz, Age 18 - 01/24/03 - IP#: 144.136.144.xxx hide message replied to go to original board
Ht. 5'9", Today: 193 lb (BMI %tile: 92), Goal: 160 lb - from my other post: im 5'9 193 pounds i want to be at least 160. I cant stay on a diet! Do you think its to hard to try to lose 2 lb a week? I really want to just lose 2lb a week until i reach like 160, 170 cause i really need to lose it, then lose 1lb. I seriously cant stay on diets. Why is it so hard? Any advice greatly appreciated thanx
Reply From shnookum, Age 18 - 01/24/03 - IP#: 216.12.206.xxx show message replied to go to original board
its hard because we find comfort in foods, and it becomes habit to reach for the fridge everytime you have a ba day or just hungry or something. if you live by yourself or with someone else, empty your house of stuff thats not in your diet and stock it with stuff that is. that way the temptation is less. goodluck.
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