COMFORT EATING

Here are posts from kids, who say they eat because they are sad, bored, stressed, lonely, depressed, angry, nervous, frustrated, or even when they feel happy. Some say they feel they are 'addicted' to foods. Here are three articles on comfort eating - 1, 2, 3 - and four videos:
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From *A Success Story*, Age 18 - 01/19/04 - IP#: 4.7.44.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hi everyone. Ive been coming to this site for awhile, but never really posted anything, just read and got inspiration from all the encouraging posts. Well I've been struggling with weight loss for many years and now I am at size 2. (I'm 5'2) Im proud of myself but I still feel like I need to loose more. I used to be size 8. All I ever heard was "eat right, exercise more" but I didn't have time to exercise everyday and its hard to always eat right. So I posted pictures of skinny models on my walls to push me to stop eating junk and eating more healthy. Whenever I would go to the fridge, I would see a thin body and then feel guilty and not eat. I found that most of the time, I didn't even need to eat, that I was just eating b/c I felt bored or b/c I had a craving. Now I watch every bite that goes into my mouth even though I have many slip ups, esp lately. But I justed wanted to share my story and everyone you can do it.
Reply from Claudia, Age 14 - 01/19/04  - IP#: 24.67.253.xxx
Reply from Elizabeth, Age 17 - 01/19/04  - IP#: 12.75.207.xxx

From chelsea, Age 14 - 01/18/04 - IP#: 66.167.147.xxx  Click here to reply  
Well y'all I'm getting back on track. I gained back a lil bit of what i lost last week. I'm going to get to my goal of 157 now. I will get there. I promise myself. lol. I donno what happened i geuss stress from exams got the better of me. well i wish y'all the best of luck for attaining ur goals, and God knows that i need it this week so i don't slip back into my old habbits again. :)~~Chelsea~~

From Amber, Age 18 - 01/15/04 - IP#: 4.62.229.xxx  Click here to reply  
I was doing so good but last night I was really sad and I ate an entire bag of popcorn - extra butter! And today every one of my classes had a party so I ate a lot of stuff I shouldn't have eaten. I just didn't want everyone to know that I am on a diet. I am a little upset now. GRRRRRRRRR! I am going to go walk like 1,000,000 miles now. Bye.
Reply from Liz, Age 18 - 01/16/04  - IP#: 144.136.154.xxx
Reply from Quisha, Age 17 - 01/15/04  - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx

From NEEDS HELP BAD, Age 15 - 01/14/04 - IP#: 209.86.97.xxx  Click here to reply  
im 15, 5'5 and 173 lbs. I would like to weigh 150 lbs by May 2004 and weigh 125 lbs by August 1, 2004....so that is 23 lbs in 4 months and then 25 lbs in the next 2 months...is this possiable for someone with an addiction to sweets? I NEED HELP! PLEASE, THIS IS MY LAST CHANCE TO BE SKINNY IN AUGUST FOR A PERSONAL REASON...HELP

From Cindy, Age 17 - 01/12/04 - IP#: 163.179.140.xxx  Click here to reply  
I need support because I had lost 40 pounds and gained all back plus I gained 12 additional pounds!!! So embrassing!!! I went from 140 lbs. to 100 lbs. I was so happy, then I got so depressed at the beginning of this school year. With Advanced Placement classes and losing friends. But what really depressed me was that some guy that I had liked (and still like) didn't talk to me or anything. But he did look at me!!!!!!!!!! :) So anyways I wondering if any of y'all are 17 and weigh about 90 or 97 lbs. because thats how much I what to weigh (is this healthy???) e-mail: cindym05@msn.com/ Thank you for you're help. :)
Reply from Amanda, Age 17 - 01/13/04  - IP#: 66.94.208.xxx
Reply from Rachel, Age 13 - 01/13/04  - IP#: 24.31.201.xxx

From Kelli, Age 17 - 01/01/04 - IP#: 4.7.44.xxx  Click here to reply  
I have a problem. My best friend "Sara" is overweight and has been gaining quite a lot over the past few months. I know I shouldn't be minding other people's business, but her being my best friend, I feel partially responsible and protective of her. Her parents are complete junkies, her mom being overweight and not caring at all and her dad frequently away on business. Lately she doesn't want to go jogging with me or do anything outdoorsy. Yesterday we went shopping and when she found that she no longer could find clothes at Abercrombie, she went down to the food court and stuffed herself. I don't know how to approach her at all, Im not dumb to think that she doesn't know about her weight, but I dont know how to open up the subject and try to get her motivated to loose so as to be healthy and be able to do more active things. Her self confidence has also gone down, we go to a high... (view more)
Reply from Linda, Age 16 - 01/01/04  - IP#: 205.188.209.xxx
Reply from Becca, Age 14 - 01/01/04  - IP#: 24.194.253.xxx
Reply from dave, Age 12 - 01/01/04  - IP#: 24.129.117.xxx

From MAG, Age 15 - 12/28/03 - IP#: 216.78.44.xxx  Click here to reply  
Today: 210 lb - HELLO MY NAME IS MAG AND I AM ONLY 15 AND WEIGHT 210 I AM STILL GAINING WEIGHT AND NEED HELP ON HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT. INSTEAD OF EATING TO LIVE, I LIVE TO EAT. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE ON HOW I CAN LOSE WEIGHT REPLY BACK TO ME ASP. PLESE REPLY I'M KEEP GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER! I REALLY WANT TO BE ABLE TO WEAR A TWO PEICE BATHING SUIT THIS SUMMER, INSTEAD OF A ONE PEACE BATHING SUIT WITH A BIGG T-SHIRT OVER IT. AND FELL SECURE.

From lizzi, Age 16 - 12/27/03 - IP#: 217.227.82.xxx  Click here to reply  
Start: 180 lb - hi, before last summer i dieted and went from 180 to 130. it was great to wear a bikini and so. boys were looking after me at the beach. but after summer i stopped dieting and gained all back and some more. i'm so fat now! disgusting. my belly is so fat i wouldn't wear a bikini anymore. im so frustrated. i really want to be thinner but when i look at me in the mirror i just go down and eat something from the fridge. my clothes are too tight. how can a get back to dieting?
Reply from mag, Age 14 - 12/27/03  - IP#: 216.78.39.xxx
Reply from anne, Age 16 - 12/27/03  - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx

From stef, Age 12 - 12/23/03 - IP#: 12.221.74.xxx  Click here to reply  
theres nothing i can do 2 exercise! its 2 cold 2 exercise outside theres no snow an i got no videos or nething i can do! an its getting me down cuz i eat L O A D S wen im bored!
Reply from anne, Age 16 - 12/24/03  - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx
Reply from stef, Age 12 - 12/24/03  - IP#: 12.221.74.xxx
Reply from anne, Age 16 - 12/23/03  - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx
Reply from tag, Age 12 - 12/23/03  - IP#: 151.201.119.xxx

From annie, Age 16 - 12/23/03 - IP#: 217.227.90.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ht. 5'5", Start: 160 lb, Today: 195 lb (BMI %tile: 98) - hi i don't know what to do i really like to stuff my face with pizza and burgers it's tasting sooo good but i'm gaining weight like mad. during summer i weighed 160 now i'm at 195 it's getting more every week. i'm only 5'5. what can i do? i cant stop eating it's just so good and i like the feeling of a full belly.
Reply from clifford, Age 15 - 12/23/03  - IP#: 67.40.165.xxx
Reply from Kari, Age 16 - 12/23/03  - IP#: 4.7.44.xxx
Reply from anne, Age 16 - 12/23/03  - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx

From sarah, Age 15 - 12/22/03 - IP#: 81.249.96.xxx  Click here to reply  
i need help. i'm on Xmas break and i usually put weight back on on breaks. and i really don't want to this time. I usually eat a lot etween meals and since i'm at home i dwell on my problems so i eat... and i'm going to spend a lousy Xmas... help
Reply from anne, Age 16 - 12/22/03  - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx

From Amber, Age 16 - 12/19/03 - IP#: 68.66.61.xxx  Click here to reply  
Ok here is my story !! See i am 16 and i just had a baby . I want to loose the 57 pounds i gain during my pregnacy! I know i messed and I am raising my baby to the best of my ability. I am homeschooled so it is a little easier to eat and stuff. I need something easy to do cause raising a baby takes alot of my time plus school work. I started to emotional eat in about 4 th grade I don't know why really. But please if you know of anything please email me i don't want my baby boy to grow up with a mom who is overweight and can't do things with him . Thank you for all your help i have been looking for a place to write how i feel and now that i found a place it kinda makes me feel like i am at home. Thank you all. Amber
Reply from anne, Age 16 - 12/19/03  - IP#: 216.66.108.xxx

From Sad One .. Again!, Age 13 - 12/16/03 - IP#: 64.12.96.xxx  Click here to reply  
Today: 240 lb, Goal: 140 lb - Hey! everyone has always been great on here! and yall really did determine me over the summer i lost like 6lbs in 2-3days! it was a miracle! and now i am from 210 ta like 235 240! i am sooo sad and depressed about it, I also got achne and stretch marks and have let my grades in school go from straigh A's to Straught F's! I just dunno what got into me i just kept missing school laying around in stuff! I mean I will admit this hen istay hjome from school or are just home alone i eat WAY LESS! which i thought was weirs, but I guess not much is on my mind and i am nutral or sommin! I been thiinking about Homeschooling alot, I am in the 8th grade, and I wanan get homeschooled the rest of this yr, and then start highschool looking good! I mean I wass get homeschooled and improve my self.. no achne make stretch marks not ivisble, and loose 100 lbs! I think i can do it, but if i get... (view more)
Reply from Ashley, Age 15 - 12/03/04  - IP#: 206.81.148.xxx
Reply from Krista, Age 14 - 12/18/03  - IP#: 198.81.26.xxx
Reply from ashley, Age 14 - 12/17/03  - IP#: 68.10.219.xxx
Reply from Veronica, Age 17 - 12/16/03  - IP#: 67.67.115.xxx
Reply from Cherry, Age 15 - 12/16/03  - IP#: 209.179.168.xxx
Reply from Molly, Age 18 - 12/16/03  - IP#: 82.33.41.xxx

From Melissa, Age 14 - 12/15/03 - IP#: 24.107.14.xxx  Click here to reply  
A promise made is a promise broken. I didnt do that well again today. I was really upset and scarfed down some breakfast and skip lunch since i was crying too mush to eat. I got home and still felt really bad so i ate and ate then had some disgusting low-fat pizza and didnt finish it so i ate alot of crackers. i keep messing up... i dont think i'm going to do very well...
Reply from Molly, Age 18 - 12/16/03  - IP#: 82.33.41.xxx
Reply from Claudia, Age 14 - 12/15/03  - IP#: 24.67.253.xxx
Reply from Nicole, Age 13 - 12/15/03  - IP#: 24.71.223.xxx

From Melissa, Age 14 - 12/14/03 - IP#: 24.107.14.xxx  Click here to reply  
No idea why-but i ate so much food today but for some reason i dont feel that bad about it. I dunno-too many other things were going on for em to care that much. I'm so happy though-we actually captured Saddam Hussein-my dad was at reserves and they were all really happy and excited. I'm really hoping for everything to work out well for other soldiers and their families like it did for my dad and my family. Tomorrow i promise to get back on track with my diet though....

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