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Accepting a slowing metabolism

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FordPolo · 19/07/2023 23:37

I love food and have always had a big appetite, despite being a small and low-energy sort of person. I love nothing more than a good binge, and can happily eat a whole packet of biscuits, followed by a couple of chocolate bars and a bag or two of crisps. I know this isn't healthy and I've actually had hypnotherapy for binge eating, but it didn't work.

Luckily I've somehow got away with this and been quite slim, but as I'm getting older the pounds are creeping up. I've gained 2 stone in the last year and am now slightly overweight. Over the last six months I've tried calorie counting, cutting out the junk, increasing my exercise... But whatever I try, I feel so miserable and all I want is a good scoff. I know that I can't carry on eating like this, but how do I accept that I can't binge anymore? It sounds ridiculous but I think I am addicted to sugar and it's really getting me down.

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WeAreTheHeroes · 19/07/2023 23:46

First of all it's nothing to do with a slow metabolism and everything to do with taking in more calories than you expend. As you've got older you've probably become less active but consume the same, probably more if you're not on the go as much as you once were, hence you've put on weight.

Download the NHS weight loss app and track everything you eat and drink for a week - be honest - and that should give you some insight.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/07/2023 23:47

I was like you but started slimming world on line just before Xmas and am over 3 stone down now. You have to find something that works for you and fortunately it does for me. I love food and tbh love it even more now as my tastes have completely changed.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 19/07/2023 23:47

**I don't excercise apart from walking.

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EarringsandLipstick · 20/07/2023 00:33

I think you probably need some counselling or similar as your eating pattern was very disordered and probably you need help resetting that.

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