Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Weight loss chat

A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

I can't stop eating, and i need help.

5 replies

WinterBones · 26/02/2025 17:41

Sounds dramatic.. but there it is. just recently my snacking habit has been getting out of hand, its like i've lost all will power to not eat.

Firstly, i have ADHD, and impulse control is a massive issue. Second, i can suppress appetite with Coffee, but drinking it after 2pm isn't really that good for you so i don't tend to. 3rd i'm physically disabled, in stupid pain and take meds that need taking with food in your stomach to avoid stomach issues. (Naproxen) 4th i have kids and adults in the house that have eating disorders due to Autism so cooking meals is hard when i have 3 sensory avoidant eaters to cater for.

I used to rely on Intermittent Fasting, as the discipline/rules around it would control my eating...but i would fast from 7pm to 1pm the following day, only because i need to take those painkiller in the morning, i can't do that.. so it shortens the fasting window to 14 hours and means i'm eating 3 meals again, which is meaning i'm mentally finding it hard to set the rules of the fasting and avoiding snacking.

Its driving me nuts, i need to lose weight :/ I'm about 22st and lightest for many years was 19st.. my disability makes any kind of exercise hard as i need mobility aids/wheelchair to get around, so its not like i can go hit the gym or just go for a walk... i used to swim, but the local pool is now shut, and i have fatigue that means swimming uses too many spoons and takes me out for a couple of days.

How the hell am i meant to do this? I need genuine advice here, not condemnation.

OP posts:
AnnaQuayInTheUk · 26/02/2025 17:44

If you can afford it, try MJ. It will suppress your appetite. If you go over to the WLI board you will see a thread for people with more than 10 stone to lose. Good luck

Dollydaydream100 · 26/02/2025 17:46

Mounjaro!

WinterBones · 27/02/2025 09:39

i cant afford it, only way i'm getting near anything like that is on prescription via a dr, and i'm fairly sure its not offered in my area.

OP posts:
LunaLove1 · 27/02/2025 09:42

Stop fasting and get into a proper habit of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Work out your calorie deficit and don’t worry about exercise at this stage as it’s about what youre eating. You can’t out train a bad diet anyway.

LittleGreenDragons · 27/02/2025 09:46

I'm struggling too due to pain and medications. The only way round it is to find a snack that is both healthy and satisfying. A chopped up apple takes longer to eat than one you bite into and therefore seems more satisfying. Chopped carrot sticks is another. As is a huge glass of water. I've not tried it yet but maybe a protein shake or protein yoghurt?

Instead of stopping snacking, change the snacks.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page