AAPJ

This ^^^^^!!!!

Food, Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling, Sex, Smoking, Even dysfunctional controlling behavior. They are all symptoms.

I have said before but will say again. IMO food issues are perhaps the hardest to overcome because unlike most of the other addictions on the list one can't just stop eating.

I hope anyone who happens to read this post has a great addiction free day.

Sunflowerlife

HI Purplrks-
Yes, I have gone to several face to face meetings and 2 online meetings and just got a sponsor last week. I find it very helpful and wish I could go more often. I think it's worth checking out

Are you hungry when you are eating after your shift? I know that sometimes our bodies confuse tired with hungry. I used to never eat past 6 pm and now that I am working, I find I am hungry after work which can be as late as 9:30 pm. But I don't think it's real hunger.
I'm not sure how that works when you are working 2nd shift- is this a typical time for your body to be eating? Could you pack a meal for right after or right before you shift ends so you aren't eating when you leave work? How about a ready to drink protein shake? Sometimes I find if I fill up on protein first, my urge to eat unhealthy foods minimizes or goes away.
Hope you can find something that works for you.

Sunflowerlife

They really are the hardest. I didn't even use AA to get sober but here I am unable to stop eating sugar on my own. It's brutal.
I do believe there are emotional and spiritual issues behind food addiction but I also believe the physical part of it is very real. Some people eat junk because they are coping but others, like myself, have true food addiction which means our brains can't process sugar the way other people's brains can (like how we also can't process alcohol in the same way.) And on top of that, we are addicted- our brain is addicted because of the amount of sugar it has received over time. Studies are showing that sugar changes the pathways in the brain just like nicotine and alcohol does. Our body is looking for that dopamine hit it's used to getting.

So it's really a two part problem, just like alcohol. We must tackle the food and how we deal with the world on the inside.
So, so challenging but it is worth it.

Sunflowerlife

Really missing Weev- has anyone heard from her? I know she was going on a retreat but I didn't realize it was this long.

PeacefulWater12

I very much agree, of all my addictions food is definitely the hardest. I think is because we basically have to "moderate".

I also find my food triggers change. Sometimes my body is fine with a food, then it suddenly becomes sensitive to it. So it takes constant reviewing of my Food Plan.

venuscat

Oh.....I did NOT know that....I was going to call her....do you think I should? I am not really up for taking today.....but how long was she going for...

Sunflower79

Good morning!!!

I’m back. Hope you all have been doing well. I’m starting a new eating program today that will kickstart fat burning mode. I’m committing to 30 days so I would like to post here to keep accountable.
I agree with all of you. Food addiction is the hardest for me to kick. My three issues are alcohol, food, and shopping. I’ve dealt with alcohol so now it’s on to food.
I am committing to posting here when I get a craving so be prepared 😄

PeacefulWater12

Good to see you.

My hand is up to shopping addiction too!

venuscat

I am not doing well for those of you who don't know.
I am in the greatest pain of my life....how does anything hurt worse than losing your parents? Than being with your dad while he died? Than losing my beautiful Venus? How is it possible to feel this much pain?

My husband is gone guys. I can't go into more now. I have talked lots about it already.

And gone as in left, not dead, not yet anyway.

PeacefulWater12

Thinking of you and sending comfort. Love Lee xx

PeacefulWater12

Closing on a nice day on my Food Plan.

PeacefulWater12

Checking in for a calm healthy day.

Sunflowerlife

Good morning!
Alarm went off at 4:45. I turned it off and reset it to 5:30.
Then I decided to just get the heck up!

Not going to let this week be like last week or the week before.
The chaos stops here.
The self love starts here.

I refuse to waste time being unhappy, depressed, and seeking comfort in foods that cause me suffering.
I commit to 24 hours of abstinence from my trigger foods. I know this week is going to be hard but it will be worth it.

PeacefulWater12

Go for it. You can do this.

Sunflowerlife

Sunflower79

Oh my gosh. I don’t know much about your circumstances but to have your husband just disappear!! I’m so sorry for your pain 💕

Sunflower79

So I binged yesterday. Today is a new day 1. I will be kind to myself today.

Sunflowerlife

Monday is a great day for fresh starts! You can do this...WE can do this! Treat yourself with the love today and if you need help, ask for it!

PeacefulWater12

Closing on target with my Food Plan. Enjoyed the day.

PeacefulWater12

Checking for a day of peace and enjoying my safe Food Plan.