Will this work?

Never quite sure if this kind of thing will work for me. But I've taken a recent quiz and it says I'm a social dieter...hmmm. No brainer....I'm a social kind of gal! I am also VERY COMPETITIVE! So I think this is a great fit!

Exercise has a love<>hate relationaship with me. I hate to start it, but once I've started and when I'm done I LOVE IT. Very strange.

Food is another issue. I'm an emotional eater, meaning if I have an emotion...any emotion...I eat. I eat when I'm happy. I eat when I'm sad. I eat when I'm bored. I eat when I'm busy. I eat when I'm angry and elated....and tired....and wide awake. Portion size used to be an issue, but I think I have that under control now...at least partially.

I have migraines and discovered cheese (aged yellow cheeses particularly) and chocolate are triggers. So I have cut them out almost exclusively. (sigh). White flour/breaks is my next habit to break. Sweets are a hot and cold thing for me....sometimes I can't get enough, other times, I can go for months and not eat any. I'm not fond of cold food...so salad is a chore. But I eat it if I have to. I travel EXTENSIVELY for my job. So restaurants are my nemesis. I try and pack my food, but sometimes even though I have packed it...I don't want to eat it. (sigh). Comfort food is my deal. Hot, soft, salty....mmmmm.

I'm not a big fan of cheat meals because I've discovered a cheat meal becomes a cheat day...becomes a cheat week...becomes Oh the Heck with IT month.

So, deep breath and try try again. :)

Shannon

08/11/2014 3:30AM

I haven't looked into the Paleo diet, I'm not really into "fad" type of eating. Weight Watchers worked well for me if I stayed on track. Nothing off limits, just moderation.

Chris

08/10/2014 12:11PM

This all sounds quite familiar! Almost everything you've said reflects my same problems. Travel! I traveled a lot over the past 2 months and now my weight is out of control, out of my usual average. Its always above average but usually fluctuates around a magic number. Now its beyond belief. We can do this! I was recently informed that sugar is actually a big problem due to it blocking a hormone that is suppose to tell us were full. So, the more sugar we eat the more hungry we stay. Before I left for my last trip, I cut my sugar intake significantly and I was doing well. This will be my plan moving forward. I don't plan to travel for about 4-6 weeks so hopefully I can get a good grasp on changing my eating habits. GOOD LUCK! And I think you have the best idea "try try again" If you don't keep trying, it could be a whole lot worse.

I'm traveling a lot in the next month. This week its Pensacola for two days. Then the next week its Charlotte, NC. Then home for a week then off to Naples, FL....and I just got off a 7 day Caribbean cruise! Lord Have Mercy! Glad to see I'm not alone!

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