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| I use my son as my motivation. Every time I don't want to work out or I want to eat junk I make the right choices for him. I want to be a good role model and I want to be fit and healthy so that I can run around with him. I want to be around (and healthy!) to see my grandchildren.
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HAALADANCES
3/8/06 4:40 A
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Hey there,
There are some great articles in the Resource Center about emotional eaters. Basically, emotional eaters eat to make ourselves feel happy when we're stressed or sad, or to entertain ourselves when we get bored.
Basically, eating for purposes other than simply quenching your hunger or thirst.
The trick is to find other things to do to make yourself be happy, and other ways to entertain yourself so you aren't bored.
Here's some things off the top of my head (some of them aren't particularly active, but they'll at least wean you off the food): reading a good book, taking a walk around the neighborhood or park, taking an arts/music/dance class, play a video game, visit a museum, go shopping, take a yoga or other fitness class, get together with friends, do a crossword or other mind-game puzzle.
Hope this is helpful!
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| Well if your doctor doesn't listen to you the way you should and help you. You should schedule an appointment with another doctor that can help you with your concerns.
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QUEENFAERIE
3/8/06 3:25 A
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LOL I had to look up Lexapro to see what it was. I used to take Paxil but it wasnt working, I was recently (last week) switched to Remeron and I have gained 8 lbs from it. I talked to my doctor about it and she didnt switch medications. I hope she realises that if i gain weight I guarantee I will not be less depressed than I already am!
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| I completely understand what you are going through I was around 120 when I got pregnant but I gained like 50 lbs because of all the water on me and after we came home I had depression real bad but I never went to see anyone about it. I was up to 220 when I decided I couldn't stand the sight of myself. So, I decided to start eating better and I went to see my doctor two years later and he gave me Lexapro it has done wonders for my diet I have lost 30 lbs just being on it and I have lost 10 before without it so now I am going to join a gym and can't wait to get down before pre pregnancy it has been way too long since I have seen single digit numbers in pants but now I am 14 can fit in a 12 but they don't look right just yet my biggest size was a 20. Looking back now I can't believe I let myself go like that for so long to feel good about myself again.
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QUEENFAERIE
2/27/06 12:02 P
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| Thats a good idea. I never thought to write down how I was feeling! I think I will start doing that today.
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I used to be more of an emotional eater. I still have moments where I eat to stuff away feelings I don't especially want to be feeling.
Anger is a big one.
I called it "boredom" but in restropsect I think it was more accurately "lonely and sad."
Can you try to pinpoint your emotions at the time you eat? Maybe jot the time and reason? Then maybe you can see when you are reating from hunger and when you are eating to avoid coping with somethin else.
VeganMom
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QUEENFAERIE
2/27/06 4:12 A
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Thank you for the advice!
Last year I started a program for Medical Pharmacy Assistant, its a mix of medical office assistant and pharmacy technician. Last week was my last week of school, I only have a practicum left to do. In September I am applying to take a Nursing course, there is a 2 year waiting list!
I dont know what the definition of an emotional eater is, I eat when I am bored mostly. I have friends tell me just to have water when I feel like eating when I am bored but the truth is I like to eat! LOL
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AUNT_BEE_1945
2/27/06 4:01 A
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I allowed emotional eating to cause me to gaining up to over 400 pounds.. down to 335
Talk to your doctor, if you can. You are a beautiful young women. You deserve to feel good about your self.
You deserve to look good, turn head..get some education if you need to do so. Where you can get a good job, not have to depend on a man.
That way you can make better choices because you will feel good about your self and your accomplishments.
Best wishes...
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QUEENFAERIE
2/27/06 3:28 A
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| I am 25, I have a 3 year old son. Prior to my pregnancy I weighed 129, I went to the gym 6 days a week, never ate junk food or food that wasnt good for me. Even during my pregnancy I rode my bike everyday, went for walks everyday and I ate right. After my son was born I only gained 15 lbs of baby fat, and I had no problems with that. But when my son was about 4 months old I put my back out. I gained weight. I got depressed, gained some more, ended up being between 180 and 190lbs. When me and my ex broke up the weight was seemingly melting off, I was back down to between 140 and 150lbs. That was fine with me, and then I started dating my current boyfriend and it seems that relationships make me gain weight. I am at 170lbs right now and climbing. I have no motivation to go to the gym, or stop eating junk. Does anyone have any ideas on how to regain this motivation? Its hard for me to think of ways to get it back!
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