Food addiction ???

[vlp1968 83]

Hi all,

I am wondering where people stand on the idea of being a food addict. I have other addiction issues, and consider food to be just another one. I completly stay away from refined carbs and high fat foods. My feeling is I will have to abstain for the rest of my life. I am no good at doing things in moderation. Do others feel the same way? I am curious to read people's feedback. Thanks!

[lovinlife4eva 0]

I definatley struggle with this. I dont have any other addictions but I lose control with food. However if I tell myself I cant have something then I want it sooo badly and I obsess over it.

I posted about this a few weeks ago and I got alot of advice to visit overeaters annon. I have started that process, but I still dont know how things will go.

I think alot of people who struggle with weight struggle with food addiction, many just cant admit it. Its good that you are self-aware enough to do so. Good Luck!!

[Laylas grandma 2]

I too am a food addict. Once I start I cant stop, sometimes till Im just sick. Thats one reason Ive never been a Breakfast eater because I know as soon as I start eating its an all day craving episode.

Ive also felt like I just dont have what ever it is that others have in their stomach to make me feel full. I have a husband and three grown sons and I can eat as much as or more than any of them.

Thats why Im so thankful for my band. Now, when I get up in the morning and I eat an instant pack of oatmeal and an egg white Im full til about 10am. Then I eat a little bit of fat free tuna salad and Im good til lunch, which at my job usually doesnt come til about 2:00. My point is for once in my life I feel in control of my addiction.