Posted by femlite on September 19, 2003, at 9:15:45
In reply to Please reply anyone:-) needy, but dont mean to be, posted by galkeepinon on September 18, 2003, at 2:44:10
> LOL
> I would really like to hear people's thoughts on emotional eating?
> I am getting heavier and am not liking it. I know what to do but I don't.
> I am thinking about starting Dr. Phil's weight loss new book with his people on his show as I found myself in 2 of them (sexually abused, and a former model)Hey galkeepinon,
If thyroid med. wont interfere with your other meds. thats the first thing I'd check.
I had a similar scenario. Im on T3. Has helped tremendously.Next I went on Atkins.
I was really strict for about 6 months. I lost 10 pounds the first week. It was coming off so fast I had to slow it down. I was starting to get leg cramps. Potassium is the answer for leg cramps, plus lots of fluids and a slight carb increase.Ive lost 30 pounds total, from 160 to 130 mostly in the first two months.
I am on mantinence phase. My carbs are up to 100 - 150 mg. a day. (some people are more carb sensitve and have to stay around 75 to 100mgs.)
This diet would be difficult for vegitarians and and impossible for vegans.
But if you eat meat, it is really easy to follow.
Atkins is good to start with but he's a purist.
Drs. Michael and Mary Dan Eades, have a number of books out that are broader in scope, alot more room for individual needs and differences.
With the number of low carb products in the grocerey stores it just keeps getting easier.
If you need more info let me know.
Emotional or binge eating can become a way of life. Some people need medical help. But sometimes instead of beating ourselves up about "why" its more helpful to go in a new direction. I think what ever helps you to do that is more important.
If why remains a consuming subject, than research away! (I was always the kid wanting to know why, so I understand ;)
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