Posted by Wildflower on January 9, 2004, at 12:44:22
In reply to Diet and exercise, posted by Dinah on January 4, 2004, at 12:05:36
> But why do I sabotage myself with food I don't even want?
Could it be stress eating? There's a whole bunch of information that on the web. It causes you to eat when you not hungry and also to eat foods that you may not like just for the sugar (comfort) fix.
> And perhaps to substitute healthy for unhealthy alternatives when it doesn't make that much difference.
One of the easiest changes is switching to diet drinks. Integrate them slowly. I created a diet/regular cocktail of regular Coke and Diet Coke (50/50) until I was totally on Diet. (Yes, I'm a bit strange) There are also many Crystal Light drinks that are quite yummy!
> My goals aren't high. I'm not expecting to give up pasta or white bread completely. Just to quit doing the totally self destructive things...Next time you crave sweets or carbs, try drinking a very large glass of water. It may stop you from eating that candy bar.
> (I wouldn't mind losing weight either. I don't carry excess weight well.)
There are a ton of exercise videos out - nearly one for every taste. Treat yourself to one and watch the scale drop.
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