Talk Me Down!

[wannalise 16]

Okay so I am frustrated! I have been super careful about following all the rules and my weight loss has been good, I feel great, I am proud of what I have accomplished so far.

But...the past three days I have had "fat kid hunger." That desire to eat awful things, even when you aren't hungry. I still try to impliment enjoyable foods and I know that is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle, but I feel compulsive. On both ends. I spend tons of time planning what I am going to eat, how I'm gonna exercise. But then I also am on my favorite restaurant

web sites and looking at foods I used to love (my fave Mexican salad that I used to eat a few times per week is almost 2000 calories on its own!)

I need some help becoming focused, but not compulsive. I am trying to develop a HEALTHY relationship with food so this can work long term, but I am so overly obsessed with healthy eating that I am going to burn out. I think about it constantly.

HELP????

[zephra 5]

Have you considered trying to make that favorite food yourself in a healthier way? It might take a few attempts to get it right but it could be done. I guess that depends on if you like to cook though. I wish I had better advice.

[MINI-Me 196]

Anna - it sounds clich?, but it just takes time. I had some of the very same feelings when I was about the same time period out. Just take a deep breath and try to relax. You can have a little of anything you want. You do not need to be compulsive. If you ever need/want to talk, send me a PM and I will give you my cell phone number. I don't have all the answers, but I can share my journey so far. You are doing great!!!

[mb20mom 9]

I just got over doing the exact thing you're talking about. After a year straight of pretty strict dieting/healthy eating, I needed a break. I found myself eating a few chips here and there, then Cookies, cupcakes, candy and so on. For 2-3 weeks I ate anything I wanted and at first it was like, hey, I can eat all this and not gain any weight...but I wasn't losing either. I knew I had to go on carb detox and stop it in order to stop the cravings and it worked. Now I'm back on track and I just follow one simple rule...eat anything I want as long as it's not sugar. Now I'm back to losing and just hit onderland! And the cravings are gone. Last night I had a shredded beef taco, tonight 1/2 a burger. For Snacks I eat mostly nuts. The other day I made a cherry pie for my husband's birthday and didn't even want a slice.

So I think what you're going thru is normal. Our brains remember the fat girls we used to be and those food memories are strong. I say eat what you want and get it out of your system. It gets old real quick and you'll be back on track soon.

[Maddie 9]

It sounds like you already got some pretty good advice. I'm sure this is normal and will happen to all of us from time to time. Hang in there.