Lightbulb moment - how do I use it to my advantage?

[fabwoman]

I have lost 10lbs so far but need to lose another 28-30lbs. I am sat here feeling hungry and realised it is not hunger for food but an emotional hunger. If I ate something I am not sure how I would feel. Probably annoyed I am letting food control me again, embarrassed and ashamed at how pathetic I am. I would feel I am fighting against a non-existant enemy and only hurting myself and not the people I think I am. It then becomes a battle as I can't tell if I am really hungry or not and then give in and feel shit but if I don't I get upset like I am not in control of my own life again.

well done . 10lbs very good. If you are really really hungry you need to eat but ask yourself is it hunger or am i just bored, should you be hungry? what have you had to eat and how long ago. Have a coffee or a cup of tea and get busy with something , dont give in to cravings if thats all they are . 10lb off so far keep up the good work. you can do it .

I had my pudding and enjoyed it. I feel less hungry so maybe it was a bit of both. I have had a difficult few days and my period started today and is painful so have been feeling a bit emotional .

have a look at on eating by susie orbach. It's about exactly this.

It's a very easy read and very short.

Thank you, I will.

I have added it to my shopping list.

If you feel like this again try a glass of water and a few slices of ham. It helps with the hunger and won't ruin your diet. It works for me.
Well done on your weight loss.

I feel rubbish. Had an early dinner. Then have been eating again and feel full as in I couldn't actually get anymore food in my body. Not a nice feeling.