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| Tue, 03-15-2005 - 11:14am |
Hi everyone,I am new here and need lots of help. I am 6'3" and 315lbs. I have a very bad back and can't do alot of exercise.I really need to lose the weight because it is getting very painful just to walk around these days. I am a horrible emotional eater,the pain from my back makes me depressed even more so I just want to eat.It just seems like a never ending cycle.I hate the way I look, since being disabled I have gained about 100lbs in two years.I really want to lose the weight. Does anyone have any advice on how not to binge eat at night? I am about ready to put locks on all my cabinets and give the key to my husband so I won't eat at night. I would love to hear from anyone.
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Hi there – I used to do the same – not only eat because of emotional issues but because I was bored and sitting in front of the TV till midnight…It’s a hard habit to break but if you want something bad enough you’ll do anything. What I did for myself was set a time that I could not eat after. For instance my cut off time for myself is 7 or 8. I do not eat any later than that. Well I try anyways – having a bit of popcorn while watching a movie can’t be that bad! I’ve been told not to eat about 2 hours before you go to bed…If that doesn’t work like if I didn’t eat a big enough lunch or dinner to keep myself full feeling. I will take out the board games and play Connect 4 or Battleship with my boyfriend and before you know it a couple of hours have passed and I’m ready to go to bed! I’ve noticed with myself the only time I’m hungry is when I sit there and think about food. Only time I think about it now is when my stomach starts growling and you can’t ignore it. I’ve been in a couple of car accidents, just recently in January. So I know how it feels to be in pain especially the back (I have herniated disks in my C6 & C7), but carrying the extra weight is doing nothing but hurting you. Trust me I know I'm 26 and I feel like 90 when I get up. And I know deep down that in order for my body to heal itself correctly I need to be fit.
As for the exercising have you looked into something like water aerobics?
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Hi I am also new I don't have any back problems, but I also like to sit infront of the tv and eat. I find it easier to eat dinner and go right in and brush my teeth because I don't want to have brush again before I go to bed I won't eat or drink anything but water. I also try to go to bed early, and get a good nights sleep. Then you wake up refreshed and you can get in an early morning exercise. Good luck on your weight loss keep us posted.
Michelle