Hi New here

[Derameth]

Hi all. Been on this website for a couple weeks, and finally got to this forum.

Ok. I am not addicted to sugar, sweets, carbs, etc etc etc. I don't have anorexia, bulimia, overeating, I dont know what else.

I have a great sense of self and self esteem! I just can't seem to lose weight. Oh I have done that in the past. Lived on 800 calories/day, and worked out like a junkie. I actually became addicted to the workouts.

I have been sober for about 5 years, quit smoking for 10 and started again. And just had knee surgery for repair of both meniscus in the right knee.

I can't get motivated to work out. I know that I have to, for to me the only way to get in shape is to work out. Less calories in than expended.

I guess I wish I had something that could readily be addressed by changing a diet, taking a pill (OH YEAH that would be freakin awesome), or if I could say that I am a sugar freak. No to that and the other things.

I guess I am just sorta venting here. From the threads I have read I notice that most folks have some form of sugar imbalance, or overeating, or binging and purging etc. I guess I am just a fat lazy slob and that is genetic. But I want to change that and believe me when I say I do.

Ok, thanks for listening.

[Derameth]

I think I have found out my problem. It is called Night Eating Disorder/syndrome. Anyone heard of it?

[emily33]

Derameth:

I have heard of nite eating, and I seem to struggle with it also. I get very hungry around 9:00 and that is not a good thing for me. I do allow myself to have a snack, but I save my calories for this and my choice are different then they use to be. Instead of real ice cream, I will have a sugar free ice cream. Instead of a bag of doritos, I will have one portion of baked doritos and put the bag away.

It is really hard for me to control how much i eat, I tend to like to eat until I am stuffed. I dont know why I feel the need to binge, but I do and I am working really hard to control this and figure out a different way. Instead of eating, exercise, read, sometimes I just leave the house to take my mind off of wanting to eat. I am just realizing how obsessed I can be over food. Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Be patient with yourself and get some exercise in and you will start to feel better

[Derameth]

Thanks Emily. I started going back to the Gym last week. Only did 2 days, but that is more than I have for a long time. I try not eating anything past 9, and while I don't splurge or binge, I do eat "good" food.

I personally think my entire system is just on a wacky schedule. I used to go to work at 4am-12:30. and in bed pretty early. Since April, I have been out of work for my knee, and perhaps I have switched cycles because I stay up SOOOOO late and sleep in late.

Thanks for your input. I feel better since I've committed to getting more exercise.

[Live]

I thought you meant eating in your sleep.
I do that.

[emily33]

If there was a way I could eat in my sleep I probably would.

1 point sugar free fudgesicle bars are saving my life, as far as a snack goes. Something else that is saving me is broccoli, I will steam some almost every nite for dinner, and then I will leave it covered up but out on the counter and If I feel the need to snack I lift the lid and grab a couple of bites.

I have this great recipe for Taco soup, if you follow the weight watcher plan it is 2 points for one cup, very yummy and very filling.

1lb of 96/4 hamburger
1 pk of ff ranch (powder)
1 pk of taco seasoning (powder)
1 can of pinto beans
1 can of white kidney beans
1 can of white corn
1 can of stewed tomatoes
1 can of mexican styled stewed tomatoes

Just brown the hamburger/ open all the cans dump them in/ add the two seasoning packets and let it simmer for 10 minutes. It is very thick and yummy

I also enjoy taking a 1/2 cup for one point and putting it on a salad with Original taco sause instead of dressing (0 points). spectacular and very easy to make.

[Nina Kay]

Derameth,
Have you thought of writing down everything that you put in your mouth, whether eating or drinking? You can be very honest when you do this because you are the only one that has to see it. I've done it before and it is such an eye-opener.