Hi ya'll, first time poster on Reddit EVER, and I'm reaching out because I need some advice. I'm 32 (F) and am currently sitting at 215 lbs and 5'5''. I've had 3 children, all boys (one with a disorder), starting 7 years ago. I'm a stay at home mom and I have zero ability to take care of myself as now I am also homeschooling them ten hours per day (THANKS CORONA). My hair is never washed, I never wear makeup nor do I wear non-stained baggy ugly clothes AND obviously being 215lbs I have A LOT of weight to lose. I'm so tired and feel no hope in getting this weight off to be honest. I spend ALL my energy taking care of others 24/7 and can't seem to cope.
I've been trying to lose weight for 5 years and I understand the calorie in, calorie out and I'm successful for a time but then my anxiety just gets a hold of me eventually from being restricted with food and I give up and binge. The constant thought of not being able to eat how much I want of anything I want drives me mad. I know hundreds of great conversion recipes...I know lots of great healthy snacks that can satisfy most cravings. It's not about that. It's about the ANXIETY of being controlled. I've had anxiety issues most of my life and have been on most all of the common medicines for them but I can't find one that will help me with compulsive/stress eating. If I could just get the emotional and anxious eating to stop maybe then I'd be successful on my 1700 calorie diet I was doing well at for a time.
Does anyone else know a way to treat and combat this? I need some help. Thanks for reading.
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