How can I get rid of this addiction i have for food?!


Question: How can I get rid of this addiction i have for food.?
ok well i'm 17 and i can't stop eating. Like i have these cravings that I just can't control. sometimes i'll be like i'm not going to eat i'm not going to feed these cravings, but then when i have them its like my mind changes and everything seems ok. I think I'm addicted to food. i just don't know what do to. is there something wrong with my brain to just think it's ok when i have a craving.? My family tells me i need to have will power, but i don't have any and i don't know how to get it. I keep gaining weight. what should i do.? (i'm 170 and have gained 20 pounds in the past 2 years, which seems like a lot for me. and even when i was 150, that was considered fat compared to everyone else. finding jeans then and now is like hell)Health Question & Answer


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Hi, sounds like you know you have a problem and want some help with it. I am glad you are addressing this issue. Best to start now rather than wait until you have heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. happening.
I seriously suggest you look into overeaters anonymous and weight watchers. My friend goes to both and she has lost over 30 lbs so far and learning all about portion sizes, eating a balanced, healthy diet, and has more energy than she has had in years. And she has been able to learn what the real issues behind her cravings are, and learned to deal with stress and other feelings in a more constructive manner (working out as opposed to eating chips, etc.). She is in a great group and really enjoys the meetings and in a much better place in her life! If she can do it, so can you!
Please go here for overeaters anon:
http://www.oa.org/index.htm
and here for weight watchers:
http://www.weightwatchers.com/index.aspx

p.s. How healthy is your diet.? Sometimes cravings happen because you are eating empty calories and not enough nutritious foods. also, have you had your thyroid checked or anything checked to make sure that you do not have a medical condition making you have your cravings.? I didn't want to assume that you had already had those things checked out. Best of health to you!'NamaHealth Question & Answer

If you like movies And enjoy sitting down with some nice food and watching it on the couch instead why dont you join a Drama group.?

Take up a hobby anything to cycling, yoga, swimming, walking whatever you woulld prefer.

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the reason ppl feel that they are addicted to food is not because they cant stop. Its because ppl eat when they are bored. they eat just to have fun. Busy yourself whith something else....THIS IS VERY HELPFUL : try inventing a game or sport in room...for example i invented squennis..its a mix between squash and tennis..i just got a random ball and bounce it around the room (with a racket ofcourse)

rules:

its only allowed to bounce on the floor once for every time it hits the wall...have fun..but remember try to invent ur own active game for the most affective results..there is also shoe golf, desk ball and more..if u want mail me if u want more games and their rulesHealth Question & Answer



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