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Anyone else that did not suffer from emotional eating or food addiction?

I see a lot of suggestions about changing the relationship to food, not eating out of comfort, getting control of sugar, etc.

But I NEVER had these sorts of issues.

It cannot always be a mental battle that causes obesity ...

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42 minutes ago, Tealael said:

Anyone else that did not suffer from emotional eating or food addiction?

I see a lot of suggestions about changing the relationship to food, not eating out of comfort, getting control of sugar, etc.

But I NEVER had these sorts of issues.

It cannot always be a mental battle that causes obesity ...

It's not always stress/emotional eating or addictions that make you obese. People gain weight when they eat more calories than they burn through activity. This imbalance is the greatest contributor to weight gain.

Other factors:

  • poor nutrition education/misinformation
  • Your location : Lack of access to healthy food choices
  • Genetics/family history
  • medical conditions
  • medications
  • life style and habits
  • lack of activity/mobility issues
  • Aggressive food marketing and availability of poor quality food.

Even if you don't have the food addiction or stress/emotional eating. You still have to make changes to whatever got you to the point of having surgery.

https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes.html

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/obesity/conditioninfo/cause

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It's not always stress/emotional eating or addictions that make you obese. People gain weight when they eat more calories than they burn through activity. This imbalance is the greatest contributor to weight gain.
Other factors:
  • poor nutrition education/misinformation
  • Your location : Lack of access to healthy food choices
  • Genetics/family history
  • medical conditions
  • medications
  • life style and habits
  • lack of activity/mobility issues
  • Aggressive food marketing and availability of poor quality food.
Even if you don't have the food addiction or stress/emotional eating. You still have to make changes to whatever got you to the point of having surgery.
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/adult/causes.html
https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/obesity/conditioninfo/cause


Thanks ! Im going to check out what the CDC link says now

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1 hour ago, Tealael said:

Anyone else that did not suffer from emotional eating or food addiction?

I see a lot of suggestions about changing the relationship to food, not eating out of comfort, getting control of sugar, etc.

But I NEVER had these sorts of issues.

It cannot always be a mental battle that causes obesity ...

I'm not an emotional eater, nor do I have a food addiction

I know why I'm obese:

  • I make poor food choices, fried chicken vs. grilled chicken, stopping at the drive through vs. going home and eating a Lean Cuisine.
  • Portion sizes are too large (compounded by the unhealthy choices)
  • Bored eating

So I do need to make changes, but I agree, I don't need to "redefine my relationship w food"

I need to

  • Make a conscience decision to eat healthy, and prioritize my long term goals (being a healthy weight) over the short term pleasure
  • This surgery will help with Portion Control
  • If I really want to snack, make sure it is a low cal choice, pickles, carrots etc

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Yes, I did, and knew the direct link between feeling negative emotions and eating junk food. That's why it's been such a struggle for me. My therapist said that what they don't tell you about going to rehab is what it's actually like once you take away the tools of addiction. It's...not fun, I assure you.

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Yes, I did, and knew the direct link between feeling negative emotions and eating junk food. That's why it's been such a struggle for me. My therapist said that what they don't tell you about going to rehab is what it's actually like once you take away the tools of addiction. It's...not fun, I assure you.


My heart goes out to everyone that have to deal with it.

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7 minutes ago, abefroman329 said:

Yes, I did, and knew the direct link between feeling negative emotions and eating junk food. That's why it's been such a struggle for me. My therapist said that what they don't tell you about going to rehab is what it's actually like once you take away the tools of addiction. It's...not fun, I assure you.

Sorry of your struggle with this.

The original poster is looking for people that don't have to deal with the Stress/emotional and addictive eating.

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Sometimes it's just shitty genetics.

If you don't believe this....look at dog breeds.

There are damned few obese sight hounds in this world. Most Labradors would eat themselves to death if given unlimited food.

Terriers and huskies generally (but not always) can self-regulate a free-feeding arrangement and maintain healthy weight.

Try this with dachshunds, bassets, cockers, or pugs...and they'll be round little foot stools in months.

Any vet will tell you that some dog breeds are much more prone to obesity, and others are almost universally fit.

Sometimes it really is just the luck of the draw.

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2 hours ago, jenn1 said:

Sorry of your struggle with this.

The original poster is looking for people that don't have to deal with the Stress/emotional and addictive eating.

And yet OP still found my post worthwhile...

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Sometimes it's just shitty genetics.
If you don't believe this....look at dog breeds.
There are damned few obese sight hounds in this world. Most Labradors would eat themselves to death if given unlimited food.< br> Terriers and huskies generally (but not always) can self-regulate a free-feeding arrangement and maintain healthy weight.
Try this with dachshunds, bassets, cockers, or pugs...and they'll be round little foot stools in months.
Any vet will tell you that some dog breeds are much more prone to obesity, and others are almost universally fit.
Sometimes it really is just the luck of the draw.




Sorry of your struggle with this.
The original poster is looking for people that don't have to deal with the Stress/emotional and addictive eating.

I wonder where I fall on the canine continuum?

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2 minutes ago, Tealael said:


I wonder where I fall on the canine continuum?

Pit bull.

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