Feeling overwhelmed by food

[Fatmumslim01]

Bit of an odd title I wasn't sure how to word it!

I'm just over 5 months into MJ, currently on 6.25mg. 35 pound down, 35 to go. BMI currently 34 so still obese

I don't know if anyone else has found this but recently I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with food, like it makes me a bit anxious. Especially having to choose something eg lunch in a sandwich shop or cafe etc. It's like I'm overwhelmed by choice and it's a bit scary. I think it's because MJ is changing my brain so I don't want the food I used to have but I'm struggling to know what I do want. I'm also aware this is a very privileged position to be in!

For example today I was in pret getting lunch and choosing was overwhelming, I nearly walked out and left it but it's not healthy to skip meals. All the baguettes and sandwiches looked huge (although they aren't that's just the MJ changing my brain) and it took me ages to decide as I was almost scared that if I had a baguette I would have about 3 bites and be full 🙄. So I eventually chose a salad but even then could only manage half

Before MJ I probably would have got a baguette, crisps and probably a cake aswell hence why I need the MJ 😂

Can anyone relate to this overwhelming feeling?

100%. I stare and stare at food trying to work out what to have. I try to bring food from home now so that I don't have to make a decision, or always get the same thing. It's boring but it does help

Yes!! It’s because as you say not clear what you can manage to eat. I now just choose the healthiest choice. Usually a salad with protein

Glad it's not just me! It's like food all looks massive portions even though they aren't!

I’m the opposite, I’m so much more relaxed about it and if I’m out and about I’m happier to have something less healthy/calorie high and I know that I am able to control my eating now. If I’m home I have soup or salad for lunch but I’m not scared to have a McDonalds or anything in the go.

If you are only managing to eat half a salad though, your dose is far too high.

Im the opposite in that I really know what I now like and want to eat. I can pass all the bacon rolls and unheathy stuff easily, totally not notice the crisps, chocolate etc and pick up the tuna salad wrap and an apple.