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I can’t stop having treats

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Chattycatt · 05/11/2025 21:33

Not sure if this is the right thread but here it goes.

I had a baby 12 months ago and in the first 6 months postpartum I was so determined to lose weight and get fit again, I did lose all the weight (13.5kg) and felt amazing.

This happened though when my husband was home full time. He’s recently gone back to work and my daughter is now on the move and I’m finding it more exhausting than when she was a baby . I don’t have any childcare support - at all. Except for my husband when he’s home in the evenings and weekends.

The past month I’ve found myself constantly wanting to eat treats. Every single day I feel exhausted and want to binge. I generally feel like my emotional needs aren’t met at all, I have so much I want to talk about but nobody to talk to about it. Is this why I’m eating so much? I’m trying to figure out what’s caused this awful shift. Right now I couldn’t care less what I look like weight wise, when only a few months ago I was so focused.

Yesterday I had an almond croissant, two chocolate cookies and a chocolate bar. On top of my 3 meals. The other day before my period was due I ate 9 chocolate Tim tams in one day.

OP posts:
LondonGirrrrl · 06/11/2025 01:41

Do you keep these things in your house?

Chattycatt · 06/11/2025 08:02

LondonGirrrrl · 06/11/2025 01:41

Do you keep these things in your house?

I pick them up when I go for walks with the baby

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TheLemonOtter · 09/12/2025 18:05

I wonder if you are low in iron, magnesium, or maybe just calories? Could you try taking some supplements, and maybe eat a little more protein and complex carbs? Plus try and sleep more, hard with a baby! And if you can, get out to some mother and toddler groups for some company!

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