Grazer

[nursie026 36]

I'm diagnosing myself as a grazer..my snacking is out of control.. I'm embarrassed to even have my diary open on mfp. Anybody have sever snacking issues after surgery.. If so, how did you beat it?? Because the distracting myself with a walk etc.. Isn't working.

[music1618 879]

I would say I can be a grazer as well, but for me it seems to be when I am bored or that time of the month.

I realized this about two months ago. I was always eating things I should not and not sticking to what I know is right. I finally went to the store and picked up things that were low calories, but would satisfy me. I seem to love crunchy things now. So I got low cal crunchy things. I was mainly grazing while at work. I drive around all night for work and I would stop some where to use the restroom and end up spending 10 on junk. So it was about having self control and disapline. However also knowing that sometimes your brain needs the food you know you should not have. By denying it all the time I become obsessed and then over do it.

Since you are already doing a food log try to keep notes about your feelings. You might discover what I did - which was I grazed more during a busy work night than any other time.

[marymcg62 23]

I have the same problem, I just can't figure out why I get this way. I was like this before I had my surgery in Jan. In the beginning I had no problem, now I feel like I'm hungry all the time, I don't eat things that I shouldn't, but I have no desire to eat any Protein, I only eat yogurt, Soup, pita chips, & cheese, tuna salad & Fatima. That's it, I drink diet iced tea or Special K Protein Drink. I'm not really loosing any weight just a pound or 2 here. I've gained a pound & I get scared eat life & loose the pound again, I'm so terrified I'm going to gain it all back ( I've lost 115 since January) I guess this doesn't help you much, but just so you know your not alone Peace, Mary

[nursie026 36]

I have the same problem' date=' I just can't figure out why I get this way. I was like this before I had my surgery in Jan. In the beginning I had no problem, now I feel like I'm hungry all the time, I don't eat things that I shouldn't, but I have no desire to eat any Protein, I only eat yogurt, Soup, pita chips,& cheese, tuna salad & Fatima. That's it, I drink diet iced tea or Special K Protein Drink. I'm not really loosing any weight just a pound or 2 here. I've gained a pound & I get scared eat life & loose the pound again, I'm so terrified I'm going to gain it all back ( I've lost 115 since January) I guess this doesn't help you much, but just so you know your not alone Peace, Mary[/quote']

Thank you Mary. We can beat this.. I go over my calories daily, but work extra hard in walking to try and burn it off. It's by the grace of God I've come this far. I believe some how, some way the snacking will eventually taper.. And Ill go back to wanting to eat healthy and forget these bad habits. It's a daily struggle, but I never want to be fat again.. I've lost 109lbs. I've got to keep going. Prayers needed.

[Nel 189]

I'm also a grazer. I eat yogurt all the time....but the chez-its are the worst. I like almonds too. I have to say though...I've lost 91 pounds. My surgery was April 1st.....so I must not be doing too bad. I think I'll hit 100 by six months *surely*. I'm also not a dumper...and I've been testing that. Morbid curiosity, I guess. I've had Cookies and m&ms. Yes, I realize I'm triggering bad behavior. I've only eaten 3 m&ms at a time. Moderation.

[wonderwoman75 118]

I have the same problem' date=' I just can't figure out why I get this way. I was like this before I had my surgery in Jan. In the beginning I had no problem, now I feel like I'm hungry all the time, I don't eat things that I shouldn't, but I have no desire to eat any Protein, I only eat yogurt, Soup, pita chips,& cheese, tuna salad & Fatima. That's it, I drink diet iced tea or Special K Protein drink. I'm not really loosing any weight just a pound or 2 here. I've gained a pound & I get scared eat life & loose the pound again, I'm so terrified I'm going to gain it all back ( I've lost 115 since January) I guess this doesn't help you much, but just so you know your not alone Peace, Mary[/quote']

I feel the same way. I have lost 103 lbs and have the snackys all the time. It really sucks. I have just brought in fruits and veggies.