I'm obsessed

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I'm obsessed
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Fri, 05-20-2005 - 1:23pm

I was just going to post this and then saw a bit about this same thing in Shawna's Journal thread - weird.

Let me first start off by saying that in no way am I thinking about cheating or going off plan at all. But my problem is - my mind is constantly consumed with being on plan! OMG - it's like it's giving me anxiety and the only thing I can think about. Planning out what I am going to eat, reading labels, comparing low fat to reducing carbs, how much of a portion can I have, if I eat this earlier in the day, will I have enough room to eat something else later in the day, did I make the best choice, should I have eaten something different, if I go out somewhere is there going to be food choices that I can eat, if not what do I do - the list goes on and on and on....

Where does it end??????

There is not 30 seconds in my mind where I am not thinking about weightloss. I haven't even mentioned the constant thought about exercising, actual weight loss and how clothes are fitting and what doesn't fit now and what will fit soon. Ugh!

I almost feel like my brain is going to explode!

What do you do to keep your mind off of this whole battle?

Kerry
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Registered: 04-19-2005
Fri, 05-20-2005 - 1:43pm

I think we all go through it. For example, I am constantly online (whenever I can on) looking up info on weight loss, fat loss, exercise, weight lifting, calories burned during exercise, other people's experience, etc, etc, etc.

I take so long at the supermarket now because everything I pick up I have to read and compare to other things. And, that's even when I do have a list of what I need/want. LOL! I try hard to stick to my list of things "I know" are good for me and what I want. But, I still do the label reading thing. Even with items I know I'm not buying.

I personally need to plan ahead and think ahead or else I am doomed to fail. I always plan my meals ahead. Even days ahead. And, when I know I am going to a certain restaurant, I will actually go online (if they have a website) and look up the types of foods they have that are healthy so I'm not thrown off guard when we get there. LOL! I'm nuts with it all!

If I knew a way to not think about it all so much I would surely tell you. But, I'm in the same boat. Maybe in time it will all just come naturally and we won't have to think so much/so hard. I started a month ago and was really crazy with it all then. But, now it's not as bad as it was. Good luck!

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Registered: 01-14-2005
Fri, 05-20-2005 - 2:50pm

Hi

As far as I am concerned when you are on a change of lifestyle

plan you have to become obsessed and completely focused on it in order to change your

eating pattern for life. The more you are knowledgeable and aware , the less likely you

will stray. I am like that. I have not strayed from my plan yet. In the future your

knowledge and experience will help you keep the weight off. Anyway that is my opinion.

Claudette

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Registered: 02-22-2005
Fri, 05-20-2005 - 5:00pm
It does get a little easier with time but I do spend a lot of time thinking about it. I've spent so much time thinking negatively about my weight that it is time for positive thoughts about how I want to live. So, I guess it is a good obsession? Something that helps me is keeping my kitchen stocked with healthy foods and snacks. It make planning meals simpler and choices easier. Good luck to you. LK
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Fri, 05-20-2005 - 5:46pm

For me, any obsession - whether healthy and positive or not - is bad for me. I find that the more stress and pressure I have about losing weight, the harder I fall if I go "off plan". For me, I just have to remember to focus on how healthy and happy I feel now that I'm taking proper care of myself. I have other interests and hobbies, reading and writing, working from home, meditation and yoga, listening to music, etc. When I work out, I make sure not to distract myself - I focus on how my body feels and then if my mind is wandering, I try to focus on productive things like work and different business ideas...

I'm not sure if there's anything I can suggest to you, except maybe to try taking up meditation, reading a good book, taking a bubble bath, anything to destress and calm down. Yes this is your life, yes this is your health, yes it's serious and important, but it shouldn't consume you...

Rebecca

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Registered: 05-17-2004
Fri, 05-20-2005 - 7:13pm

Before I read other responses, I wanted to put in my feelings about this.


I know exactly what you mean.

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Fear

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Registered: 06-13-2004
Fri, 05-20-2005 - 9:17pm

hey kerry,

here's a hug.
I was feeling that obsessed panicy thing last week a lot. This week is better, I bought a little notebook to write a foodlog but have been using it as a journal.

maybe a journal of your food thoughts would help get them out of your head. My notebook is so tiny it fits in my pocket. I have been writing about what I want and how I didn't like this and that and dont't eat it!! don't eat it! blah blah blah but at least these thoughts are not riding in my brain all day long.

Also I had a friend who was super anxious about food too so she made this crazy month long food plan with all the amounts and percentages calculated in advance, weekly shopping lists, and even a list of emergency situation food choices for when she ate out. she buys everything on the weekend and gets it ready for the week, and basically feels calmed following her own plan.

I tried it but am too very sloth to do it so perfectly! but, could help in feeling more prepared, and in control for a long period of time.

happy weekend!! kristy

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Sat, 05-21-2005 - 10:42am
Girl---Im obsessed when eating good or eating bad.
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Sat, 05-21-2005 - 11:08am

I thought I posted a reply yesterday,but I must have closed my browser before it went through.I can so relate though and I don't like it one bit.I think though that for anyone to be successful in weightloss,we need to obsess over it a bit.I don't think I'd be able to lose the weight if I weren't obsessive,because then I'd eat what I want,when I want and I'd end up either heavier then my heaviest weight,or darn near close.I hope that this isn't something I'll have to deal with for the rest of my life,but as long as I keep making healthy choices,I guess I don't mind it :o) Just try to think of it as a good thing,taking care of your body will make you healthy...and the weightloss is certainly an added perk!

Bren

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Sat, 05-21-2005 - 12:22pm

Oh my gosh, I can so relate (obviously a lot of us can lol).

 
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Sat, 05-21-2005 - 8:47pm
I agree with these ladies.
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