Why do we eat

Why do we eat what we eat, when we eat it?? I have been struggling with myself for a few days now and today I am trying to set myself straight. Why do we eat out of lonliness, sadness, boredom etc?? I guess some or most us feel food fills that void, makes us happy, gives us something to do. Today as I looked in the mirror I actually gave myself a pep talk. I said you need to be strong... you need to learn if it's not good for you it's not going in your mouth.... I have come too far and been through too much to turn back to my old ways now. I am pre op and I am struggling to lose these last 30 lbs out of the 100 lbs I am suppose to lose before I can have surgery. It's not easy as most of us know.... Next time think before you put that food in your mouth.. before you take a bite of that donut or that candy bar... think, Am I really hungry? Do I really need this?? Is this good for me? Is it of any nutritional value to me?? If you answered No to any or all of those questions then put it down... throw it away... find something constructive to do... just like I did before I came to write this post... I was going into the kitchen and I stopped and said I'm not hungry.. I'm bored...Let me go post a message I know I'm not the only one struggling and I hope this helps someone today...I know it helped me.

Hmm-I have been trying to figure out why I eat. I think I often eat because I like the taste of the food. But I am pretty darn sure habit comes into play and eating out of boredom. I don't usually eat from anxiety or anger. You have lost 70 pounds already! that is great!! Good luck with your process-it's woth it in the end.

All the questions you posed - are the reasons why we eat. Also because IT IS THERE... candy bar is there, or that sweet - just calling to us. Also (for me at least)..was because I DIDN"T CARE. If I felt lonely, or sad or angry and the food was there..I didn't care if I ate it. I was only hurting myself - nothing else mattered. For now - things are lonely, and sad..I felt I haven't done much with my life but having done this process I feel I will not sabotage how far I've come. Though I hurt - I care not to destroy what I've done and how far I've come. I come here to help give support to those starting in the process because I've been there, and to hear the stories that help me in mine. If it wasn't for this site and health tips I get in my email box I probably would have slipped up big time or could have gotten in the "I don't care" mood again. So I'm glad to be here. Thanks for letting me vent.

Hola Ruth! How are you doing? Good to see you again. I'm moving to Orlando at the end of August!! I'm so excited Hope all is well! Becky

Hi Rachel...I ate out of pure boredom, because it was there! I used to eat "good" during the day but when I came home, it was over. I ruined what good efforts I made during the day. I also was always a late night snacker and was a hard habit to break. Since I was a kid I would eat cereal at night, or a PB&J sandwich. Even now, after WLS, I want that late night snack, so I eat a orange, or some peaches with cottage cheese, a SF popsicle/fudgsicle. I applaud you on your pre-op weight loss. You are doing so good! Keep on truckin' girl! Hugs... Becky

Prior to WLS I think I was a stress eater. I needed the "sugar" boost and before long it took more and more carbs to give me a lift. I know I experienced insulin resistance and sooner or later would have been a Type II diabetic. I eat now because I know I must........and sometimes it is very difficult because I have very little appetite. The small amounts I do eat.....I enjoy much more than the larger amounts I used to eat. LuvitsunnyvB~lo/goal

I actually didn't realize until recently how much of an emotional eater I am. I've been going through a rough time the last week or so and find myself wanting to snack constantly. I had to make a conscious effort not to. It just goes to show you that surgery doesn't fix it all. We have to use it as a tool, but it will always be a struggle. I am very grateful for my tool and want to use it wisely. Angie 228/155/135