Anyone else so stressed they can't seem to stay on a diet?
nov2004bride
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Anyone else so stressed they can't seem to stay on a diet?
I keep telling myself that I have to diet and then I get stressed out again and eat. I have to somehow stop using food as my comfort. It doesn't even work Anyone have any advice for me? I need to get it together!!
butterfly20
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you just described me..
i dont know if its stress or what, but i tell myself i need to diet then i think of all the stuff i have to do and a snack seems so nice at that point
maybe keep healthy snacks for when you feel the need to eat? like carrots/celery in the frige, pop some popcorn...
gaby25
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well, I tell myself I am on a diet everyday but I'm really stressed out and I am at home all day right now so all I do is eat, eat, eat!!! someone help me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
nov2004bride
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hmm... I guess I can eat carrots I mean, I must eat carrots and they will be delicious. I have to remind myself that I have 8 months left. Then I can eat like crazy
gaby25
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That's right girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
butterfly20
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we both have 8 months left....
ive been trying to watch what i eat, also i think as i get closer to the day i will get more serious about the weight loss... even 5-10 lbs less makes a difference...
wenndypoo
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I have no advice, just wanted to say I'm right there with you! 36 days to go, I cannot gain an ounce, but I have these uncontrollable urges to eat! AAARRGGHH!!
Kriss2c
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Nah, I don't know what you are talking about........ as I shove a handful of pretzel goldfish into my mouth at 12:42 a.m.
I have been watching what I am eating, I think I need to start watching a little bit more. I have started to excersize a bit more too.
wenndypoo
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I've been watching what I eat too....watching an entire Entemanns cake go in my mouth and right to my butt!!
Why do we get this way? When I hear about those people who get so stressed they can't eat, I actually get jealous!
nov2004bride
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I think what makes it worse is when I eat something bad and then someone says, 'Aren't you getting married soon'? Or something stupid like that
wenndypoo
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That's funny, because if someone asks me 'Aren't you getting married soon?', it actually triggers me to eat more!
Everytime someone asks, 'How many more days Wendy?!', it triggers some kind of weird doughnut eating frenzy!
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As i read all the above posts i feel everyone posted my exact thoughts !!!
I can actually feel my *** spread You know they should make LIW website into a live tv show where you can speak your posts on to the screen at the GYM ....at least i would be more motivated to leave my computer at some point !!!!!!
LIJuneBride
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I wish I had some answers for you. I am in the same boat - planned to lose 5-10 pounds before the wedding, and here I am three days before my first fitting and I gained a couple pounds! I am going to eat smaller portions, less fast food and healthier snacks as much as I can (not eat as much as I can, but when I do eat, be healthy ). Maybe we should all try celery - I just read that it takes more calories to eat celery than the celery contains! That's without peanut butter, of course.
MarcellaBella
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Try and stick to healthy foods.. Plan out your meals and snacks beforehand and leave the wallet at home.. that way, you won't leave yourself open to temptation...
Also, I know how difficult it is to cut out carbs, so instead try and eat them in the morning, that way you can use the carbs as energy that you can burn off all day and still have your carbs.. =)
nov.bride
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Let me tell you........I quit smoking this past September after many years. I was TINY. Now I gained about 20lbs. Everyone says I look better but you know how it is. I think I am starting to equal off. I definetly have some curves now. It's very hard to zip the lip but I am trying Celery it is!
July2004Bride
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Me!!! The more I stress... the more I eat
bethsiar
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OMG this post just MADE my day!!!!!
I thought I was the only bride in the history of earth to actually GAIN during her engagement.
I'm such a stress eater I can't help myself!
I feel so much better to know I'm not alone here.
What is everyones plans to turn it around?
wenndypoo
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Nope Beth, you are not alone!
I find I'm a binge stress eater, and it's always 'junk' food, mainly cake, pastries, etc. Some days I'm fine, other days I have this almost pathological need for hostess cupcakes!
I try to compensate by eating healthy otherwise, drinking lots of water. I also do cardio 5 days a week to maintain my weight.
steph4777
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For me, I have found that calling it a diet doesn't help and stresses me out more. I find it more motivating to call it a lifestyle change to eat better and get more exercise. The word diet implies that the healthier lifestyle is temporary when it should be something we strive for long term.
I know it's easier said than done, but FH and I started at home. We got rid of all the junk food, started planning our meals and reading labels when we went grocery shopping. We don't deprive ourselves from stuff like sweets. I found that I binge on that stuff when I see bc I havn't had it. It's all about moderation.
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Posted by wenndypoo
That's funny, because if someone asks me 'Aren't you getting married soon?', it actually triggers me to eat more!
Everytime someone asks, 'How many more days Wendy?!', it triggers some kind of weird doughnut eating frenzy!
I love Wendy's 99 cent menu. I hear you girls.. the more i stress the more i want to eat and eat and eat! I am definatley jealous of people who don't eat when they stress. I've been trying to go to the gym to cut down on the stress and keep in shape. It seems to help a little except when I'm at work and I get bored and I find myself at the vending machine. Wah!
