From Danielle, Age 19 - 11/18/11 - IP#: 128.211.217.xxx Click here to reply Ht. 5'5", Start: 170 lb, Today: 170 lb (BMI %tile: 91), Goal: 145 lb - I have hated the way I looked for so long, but I find it difficult to have to motivation to stick to weight loss. I will start out really well on an exercise and eating plan, but when weight loss doesn't come quickly, I quit. I find myself eating to feel better all. the. time. I hate that I do it, but once I get upset, I immediately think, "hmm, some ice cream, (or other kind of yummy junk food.) would really help me right now." Immediately after I am back to disliking how I look. Does anyone have advice to turn around emotional eating? I have tried for so long, but I don't know a healthy habit to replace it with.. does anyone have a success story to share? I need help, really badly.
Reply from Amanda, Age 22 - 11/21/11 - IP#: 63.135.29.xxx I know exactly how you feel! I've been in a rut now for over about a year. I went from 225 to 155 over a long span of about 3 years. Then, I got too comfortable and gained about 11 of those pounds back (bringing me to 166). I read a quote on a forum today, this 26 year old woman said that when she feels tempted to cheat, she asks herself "Am I going to have another chance to eat this cake in my life (or whatever food is tempting you)?" "Yes." "Am I ever going to be 26 again?" "No." So she figures, being thin, healthy and happy in her young adulthood is more important than sabotaging her efforts by eating horrible foods. I found it really inspirational and I've been practicing it all day, and it really helps you think hard about why you even want it. I know it's not much, but I hope I helped in some small way. You can do this. If I can (ALWAYS being overweight my entire life until recently *1 pound away from "normal weight" than you can! You don't have too much to lose, you can do it! :)
