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Today I seem to be a bottomless pit and nothing satisfies, I just want ... I don't know what I want. I even picture various pure evil junk foods, trying to determine what I want, and none of them ring my bell. Then I think, do I want to exercise, am I actually dehydrated and need Water, do I want to shop. Then I dig deeper and try to suss out what deeper needs might be going unmet, or anxieties, and I only find my usual worries and frets, nothing new or out of the ordinary. I've eaten chicken garam masala and a snickers bar and it isn't even 10:30 am yet!!!! I could just eat and eat I feel, but what do I want? Salt sounds good, grilled cheese, a massage, kissing, sleeping.< /p>

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No donuts! LOL Maybe you just want to relax and allow yourself to want, without indulging yourself. We deserve the pampering. Hang in there and treasure who you are. ;)

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It's hard to say what it is you want, but I would try one of your usual non-food treats first, like reading a good book, listening to your favorite songs, or watching a funny movie. If that doesn't work, maybe treating yourself to a manicure, pedicure, or massage?? Shopping for something that you may need anyway to replace something you can't wear any more? How about planning a vacation or even a mini weekend trip? Having something to plan or look forward to always helps me.

If all else fails and you still find it's food you want, then maybe you are just bored with your usual meals and need a change. There are a lot of delicious low carb recipes online, you can google for these.

:)

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Wow Globetrotter, that sounds EXACTLY like me most days. . . so I just drink Water, diet coke, and coffee. . . ugh. . how I know that terrible feeling. . . then there are days where it's like "yuck I hate food and I still just do the coffee, water and coke. . . someone asked me what I would like for my b/day meal. . I told them whatever, cause I no longer have favorite foods or care about anything like meals. . . today is a "I hate food day". . . I brought a pear along and a MRE for lunch (just in case) but will probably take it back home. . . I don't even have TOM's anymore since 33 years old (51 now) so I know it's not that. . .

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@Kelly - thank you! That such awesome advice! I'm going to give myself a facial tonight. @Thin - since 33?!?!???! That's so young! I made some pepperoni chips in the microwave and that seemed to help some and am now sucking down a lot of tea.

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yup at 33 years old I that puppy removed! Too many fibroids and bad pap smear results. But i've never looked back. . . don't miss it at all. . . yup good old pepperoni, cheese and tea. . . love tea with lemon. . .

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