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Out of control - frightening - please help!!

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lisalisa · 09/06/2004 14:38

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Bettybloo · 09/06/2004 14:56

I can certainly empathise - can't do up any of my summer clothes! One suggestion that I have found helps is to clean my teeth several times a day - somehow I feel less inclined to put something gooey or salty into a clean fresh mouth. or chew gum - I think it looks revolting and bovine, but it does help stop putting anything else in! As for the evening scoffing - I certainly do if I'm on the sofa wtching telly - but less inclined if i'm in front of the computer - so log on to mumsnet!
I hope that didn't sound too flippant. I think the main thing with weight is when you suddenly reach a point where you think: enough's enough. And it doesn't matter how gradually you do it, even if you cut down by just one snack a day - it's better than doing anything drastic and denying yourself everything. Plan your days meals and treats and try to stick to it, but make sure there are treats. And try and drink loads of water.
HTH - good luck!

pesme · 09/06/2004 14:59

hi, you have my total sympathy. someone asked me the other day when I was due (my baby is 4.5 months old). I just wanted to disappear. the eating this is hard. how are you feeling/ coping with life apart from the weight? I find I eat like this when I am abit depressed or worried. I tend to think oh well everything is crap lets eat some cake and then instantly regret it feel awful and the cycle starts again. It must be hard with 4 children but try and get some time out for yourself - do some exercise if you can summon the energy - it will improve your state of mind. The best way I have found to lose weight in the past is weight watchers. i just borrowed their points book and followed it myself. i went to one meeting and found it too depressing. Most importantly appearance does not matter. Good luck and take care of yourself.

pesme · 09/06/2004 15:00

sorry meant to say eating thing!

Kayleigh · 09/06/2004 15:15

oh lisalisa you have my complete sympathy. Been there done that and still doing it.
Have no advice, as I'm sure you know it all- as do I. It's just putting it into practice that is so damn hard.

What about a slimming club - WW or slimming world ?

sis · 09/06/2004 16:29

Lisalisa, good to see you back. How are things in general? I'm absolutely no use in giving help on losing weight, but I do remember some of your posts from pre baby number four and wonder if the eating is linked to other events in your life. Sorry if I have confused you with someone else but if I am right maybe, finding out the reason for overeating may help. All the best.

Marina · 10/06/2004 13:49

Agree with sis, Lisalisa. Sorry to hear about the munchies but good to see you back. How are things going?

gothicmama · 10/06/2004 13:58

I have been stuckin a similar rut to you I have now joined the slimming thread here which has been a great help to me also I drink water or chew gum instead of eating and I do not buy anything I might pick at - do you feel ok in yourself or are you eating fill a gap elsewhere in you rlive I think I was/ do this

champs · 10/06/2004 16:49

lisalisa-- hi hon, i know the story so well. it does sound abit like you are compulsive eating. I know I may sound alarmist and risk the eyebrow raising police but, are you actually hungry when you eat?
at least you have noticed what is happening!!
I have been there and am trying to do something about it so sympathise and empathise with you. I find some days better that others.
dont mean to sound all mushy but alot of mnetters have helped me alot. They have been there when I feel down giving encouragement and motivation, and a pat on the back when I've done well.

Demented · 10/06/2004 22:52

Lisalisa, I can empathise, I don't really know why but I don't have a very good relationship with food myself. With the help and support of all at MN Mamas I have been able to lose almost two stone and can now get into some size 12s (probably more generous ones though). After I had my first son my weight climbed to 13st 9lbs (I think), lost around 2 stone, then after my second 13st 4lbs. This wouldn't be so bad but I found b/feeding really kept my weight under control so we are talking mostly weight put on after finishing b/feeding. I can remember days of eating mountains of buttered toast and sugary tea reading threads on Mumsnet, my regular evening snack had become 200g bars of dairy milk and/or Pringles, if it was a Friday night this would be washed down with a half to a whole bottle of red wine. Don't really know what to say to encourage you but I came to snaping point, decided that I had got myself into that state, it was my duty to get myself out and in five months I am back within my healthy weight range and people are telling me how well I look etc.

What I really want to say is you can do it and if we can help at MN Mamas mail me on mn.bigmamas(at)virgin(dot)net with your starting weight, target (if any) and we can chart your weight on the spreadsheet and announce your loss every Friday night. As a group we aim to encourage and motivate. If you think this could help please get in touch.

lisalisa · 15/06/2004 16:20

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Demented · 15/06/2004 21:29

lisalisa, how much you weigh would never be announced, you don't even need to tell me. It's just how much you have lost we announce. Obviously though you have to be at a place where you feel ready and able to lose weight and that's the bit I suppose that is different for everyone. All the best.

zebra · 15/06/2004 21:46

Would this old thread help?

gettingthere · 15/06/2004 21:54

lisalisa. the only thing that did it for me was Marks & Spencer! before that I was eating the diet stuff and then eating a meal as well because I was still hungry. M&S diet meals (this is not intended to become an advert) are so good I didn't need to eat and snack afterwards and lost 2 stone (permanently) in 8 months. I know it sounds odd, but I had tried the lot!!!! you'll do it and you will lose the weight because you want to (and thats half the battle!) Good luck

champs · 16/06/2004 16:24

getting there, i do finf m&s cou range very nice too, good range and flavoursome, tesco healthy eating range is also good.

Piffleoffagus · 16/06/2004 16:29

Try going to weight watchers if you can afford it, the support is amazing, because you are answerable to others at a meeting... it truly works, it is a great support system.
Good luck it sounds like you are comforting with food, so it is no good to tell you not to do it...
You can do it...

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