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Why can't I stop eating?

26 replies

goshme · 22/09/2006 21:24

I'm desparate to lose weight & during the day can be very controlled but as soon as the 3 dd's have gone to bed I lose all discipline & just cannot stop eating. Please advise how to stop, it is such a comfort to me after a tiring day with the 3 little 'uns

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expatinscotland · 22/09/2006 21:25

Why don't you have a drink instead?

I've got a lovely red here just now.

How do you find time to eat w/three kids?

I have two and forget breakfast most of the time.

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:26

Unfortunately having a red or white just increases my appetite!

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expatinscotland · 22/09/2006 21:27

Try smoking cigarettes.

MrsSpoon · 22/09/2006 21:27

You could try eating cigarettes?

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:29

Blimey Mrs Spoon, sounds a bit drastic, is that wot you do?

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Crackle · 22/09/2006 21:30

Why don't you try cooking something delicious and filling like a veggie curry or big Irish stew. Both of these can be low cal but yummy and you could pick all night.

I love olives and a whole pot is about 150cal. I also like lowfat cheesespread triangles on crisp bread - again you can have loads for very few cals.

Expat, I always find time to eat.

Crackle · 22/09/2006 21:31

Why don't you try cooking something delicious and filling like a veggie curry or big Irish stew. Both of these can be low cal but yummy and you could pick all night.

I love olives and a whole pot is about 150cal. I also like lowfat cheesespread triangles on crisp bread - again you can have loads for very few cals.

Expat, I always find time to eat.

lacrimosa · 22/09/2006 21:32

Self controll?

Crackle · 22/09/2006 21:32

Such good advice, I posted it twice.

MrsSpoon · 22/09/2006 21:34

Well apparently I did when I was a small child. I was found sitting behind the sofa munching my way through a pack. These days I quite like Homous and carrot sticks, although struggle to get through this without a glass of wine.

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:36

lacrimosa, I would love self control but seem to have none, how do you get it??

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Peggotty · 22/09/2006 21:37

Do you equate eating food with relaxing? I'm an 'evening eater' as well!! Food is very easily tied in with my emotions iykwim, so see evening child-free time as relaxing=food. Have to agree with expatinscotland tho - tonight i am on the red wine, and have not felt the urge to eat SO FAR!!!

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:39

I am so jealous as wine just makes me want to eat every thing in sight!!

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expatinscotland · 22/09/2006 21:39

you get it from being so vain you can't deal w/the idea of being overweight.

Peggotty · 22/09/2006 21:40

I think I will eat everything in sight at some point. Don't want food to interfere with the effects of the alcohol yet

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:41

Enjoy Peggotty!!

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Peggotty · 22/09/2006 21:44

Cheers!! Get yourself a glass - it's friday night!!!

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:47

True but is still the hang over & kiddies to deal with 2morro!

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expatinscotland · 22/09/2006 21:47

Here is my secret then, gosh: stop drinking two hours before you go to bed.

Works every time.

Peggotty · 22/09/2006 21:51

And pint of water before bed too.

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goshme · 22/09/2006 21:52

ok, will get a pint glass ready!!

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badkarma · 22/09/2006 21:54

"Nothing tastes as good as being slim feels"

Whatever that means

3andnomore · 23/09/2006 11:44

Have you ever tried SW...you can eat loads , it just have to be certian things...but it really works, you don't feel deprived of food

puff · 23/09/2006 11:48

goshme - what is a typical day's eating for you? Just wondering whether you are eating enough during the day. I used to eat v little and then gorge on rubbish at night because I was so hungry.

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goshme · 23/09/2006 16:57

Puff, that could be my problem too, I don't really have time to eat during the day as am running after 3 little uns! Is it easy to change?

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