Can't stop eating

[eyeballpaula56]

I am 12 stone and 5'7 with a BMI of 26ish so technically overweight but not so much that I could get medical assistance.

I have such a greedy, ridiculous attitude around food. I just crave beige, convenience food always. Today I had 2 sausages in a wrap, bread with cheese, loads of crisps, constant picking at crackers and nuts. Had a relatively balanced tea with one veg but only because it was a Gousto meal!

Everyday I promise myself I will change my habits for my health more than aesthetics but when it comes down to it and I'm hungry I just don't want fruit and yogurt or any of that. I want carbs and stodge.

I buy fruit for the dc but never eat it. I sit at night feeling disgusted at what I've eaten but that feeling only comes when I'm full and satisfied from eating junk!

I'm worried about my health but really can't fathom how people eat healthily and nutritiously everyday. I need a massive overhaul and don't know where to begin, doesn't help that I'm a rubbish cook.

Does anyone have any tips?

A way I heard that made sense was that your body has a minimum protein requirement, so it'll just keep asking for food until it's met.

A few tweaks to diet is all that's needed really.

5ft 8 and 12 stone 10, been losing and gaining the same 10 pounds. My downfall is sugar, I like healthy meals but consume 100s of extra calories because of sugar.

Looking at what you eat @eyeballpaula56 I'm surprised you don't weigh more than 12st to be honest (do you exercise a lot?).
I don't eat half of what you get through and weigh considerably more so in a way you are quite lucky!

@eyeballpaula56 have you considered coaching? I can recommend a fab online coach.

Nope don't exercise although I'm always on my feet rushing around after children and cleaning up etc.
My job however is very sedentary.

@eyeballpaula56 I was a carb addict although never overweight as I do a lot of exercise. It left me feeling lethargic and wanting more.

I got one of those nutribullet things so often have a smoothie (veg, fruit and protein stuff) instead of carb overload. I feel so much healthier.

No they don’t. Believe me, they don’t.

In that case you must have an amazing metabolism!!
I am super jealous but wish you the best regaining control of your eating.

No advice I'm afraid, but solidarity. I am a very similar height and weight, so technically overweight but only slightly. Currently trying not to go and buy chocolate.

Yes of course - this bread and these pizza bases are fantastic - every bit as good as the regular stuff. I keep mine in the freezer so there's no waste as they are a bit pricey. I use for toast, sandwiches, french toast, croque monsieur etc

https://srslylowcarb.com/products/low-carb-bread?variant=31160501567591&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&tw_source=google&tw_adid=667080449712&tw_campaign=19786020447&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2fm-8cn9igMV7aNmAh1PPjHQEAQYASABEgISHfD_BwE

@BunnyLake please see reply above re low carb bread and pizza bases.

Stop trying to fix your diet and start by addressing the real reasons you overeat. Eating is a mindset, it’s not willpower. Look up Hannah Watkins coaching.

@MushroomBrioche Thanks. I’m actually already subscribed to their email but found their bread etc to be a bit expensive compared to normal products. Would you say it was worth the extra expense?