Been a member 7 years...starting over again

Meggie, it's too funny that I'm sitting here right now eating my protein shake "ice cream" as I read this.

Im drinking a protein shake right now.  It's killing me!  LOL  I'm so used to just snacking, literally, every hour.  As soon as my pouch drains...I'm hungry again.  And it has been worst since I lost my job a year ago.

Lets see today I've had,

-Fruit smoothie from home with fresh fruits
-Sausage and egg with a little bit of potatoe mixed in (had made burritos for hubby but skipped the torilla).
-Half of a turkey/chicken sandwich on wheat bread
-4 slider sized hamburger patties with ketchup
-one handful of fritos
-The other half of mysandwich
-and one Fruit juice ice pop.

Now I'm drinking a protein drink cuz I'm hungry.

I know that seems like a lot that I've eaten today, but that's not nearly half of what i eat on a daily basis.  I'm just always hungry.  And yes when i do graze, OMG...it's chips and a cookie here, ramen noodles.  All carbs.  And you're right, because tonight I was so busy with school work I ate those hamburger patties only they were only about 2 inch wide, but it kept me full pretty much all night.  I did end up eating about half o fmy other half of sandwich, but then I threw it away cuz I realized I wasn't really hungry, I was just used to eating.

I keep grilled chicken breasts and London Broil (steak) in the fridge so i can grab them whenever I'm really hungry.  The SOLID protein keeps  me full longer.  When the head hunger hits, set the kitchen timer for 30 minutes, drink a BIG glass of water, tea or crystal light and tell yourself if you really still want it, you can have it then.  Most times the feeling goes away.

Congratulations on the sobriety.  That in itself is worth the pat on the back.  You are making a good step in the right direction with your food choices.  You may want to think about posting on the accountable post.  I started doing that because I found myself eating fast food a lot lately.  I have noticed from others that it is okay if you mess up and don't stick to your plans, get back up the next day and try again.  I have found it VERY helpful to plan my food out, even if I wait until that morning when I get to work to plan it. 

Are you getting your non-caffeine fluids in?  If not, make sure that you are sipping throughout the day.  Liquids can also fill you up.

It is going to be hard work right now, but some of it will start to come natural with time.  I can tell you, OH has saved me from a lot of my emotional snacking.  When I am stressed, I have started reading posts, and even offering support.  That helps me to keep my mind off of the food.

You should not snack, that is true... BUT... until you get used to doing that, try to keep healthy snacks around.  Fruit and veggies are a good thing to have on hand. 

You can do this.... We are always here to offer support and encouragement. 

-Kim T

You can do it.  Hang in there and follow all the rules your dr. originally taught you.  You've gotten some great advice on here. 

Karla

I'm right there with you. I have gotten in the habit of too many carbs and I need to do something about it NOW. Especially breakfast - I don't have time to cook breakfast in the morning and most quick things are full of carbs. I've slipped back into the "fast food" breakfasts. I need to eat more veggies, and I like them. I don't know what is wrong with me.

I wish I had a personal chef! I just hate cooking for just me and it's easier to eat quick carby things.

Good luck - to all of us!

Welcome back to the board!  Congrats on both working on getting back on track and on the 230 days sober!  That is quite an accomplishment.

I won't repeat what Meggie said, but she's right on target.  Last year when I was trying to get my head back into weight loss I kept having to remind myself that being a little hungry for a little while wouldn't actually hurt me.  Seriously, I would have long drawn out conversations with myself about how a little hunger really wouldn't kill me.  It took a few weeks, but by constantly reminding myself I was able to push through some of the hunger and I started losing again.

I don't have any advice about how to help your daughter, but I admire you for wanting to help her before it gets out of control.

Debbi