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[China33]

Hi Jenny Craigers,

Just started week 5 and I'm feeling mentally deprived-- definitely not physically hungry. I think what I miss the most is just eating. The act of eating, that is. It's what I'm so used to doing that not doing it...makes me feel strange. I mean, I get to eat tons now, but as soon as I stray from the program, I'm wrought with guilt and somehow, that doesn't seem healthy. I know eating more veggies and fruits are a good thing-- I preach it daily, but some days I just want to sit on my couch and have some chips (okay, it might end up being a bag) and some tasty dip....or having a bit more protein than I have been these last few weeks (I could snack on meat).

I guess an up side to this is that I'm down 4 pounds. It's slower than I hoped for, but I suppose slow is good. Progress...not perfection.

Does anyone feel like this or is this just me? These old habits are hard to break and I need some tips to get my mind set right.

Thanks for any advice!

[TannisC]

I think that this is a very common thing. I know for me, I have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I used to eat to dull my feelings, because I was bored, and just because I love to eat! LOL The feeling of loss I think is a very common one... and something I have always struggled with. The one thing that keeps me going is visualizing if you did go ahead and eat the bag of chips and dip... How would you feel? Physically.. probably pretty yucky right? You would feel bloated and gross. Your body isn't used to that grease and salt anymore, and would let you know about it. At least, mine always does.. Mentally.. you would beat yourself up about it, and feel disappointed in yourself. I always go over the consequences in my head every single time before I eat off plan, and remember that this is a choice.. Everything I put in my mouth is a choice.. It is not always easy, but remember that you are worth it and your health is way more important than filling the "need" to eat junk food. This helps me at least stay on track.. but it is definitely not always easy.

[China33]

I think that this is a very common thing. I know for me, I have a very unhealthy relationship with food. I used to eat to dull my feelings, because I was bored, and just because I love to eat! LOL The feeling of loss I think is a very common one... and something I have always struggled with. The one thing that keeps me going is visualizing if you did go ahead and eat the bag of chips and dip... How would you feel? Physically.. probably pretty yucky right? You would feel bloated and gross. Your body isn't used to that grease and salt anymore, and would let you know about it. At least, mine always does.. Mentally.. you would beat yourself up about it, and feel disappointed in yourself. I always go over the consequences in my head every single time before I eat off plan, and remember that this is a choice.. Everything I put in my mouth is a choice.. It is not always easy, but remember that you are worth it and your health is way more important than filling the "need" to eat junk food. This helps me at least stay on track.. but it is definitely not always easy.

Thanks TannisC! It's good to know that it isn't just me. I need to save your email and read it when I want to eat crap. You are right, I do beat myself up for it EVERY time I eat something that isn't healthy. A splurge here and there isn't awful, but I would imagine my "splurge" would turn into a binge. Hmm, I will have to think about this more and consider the consequences.

Thanks a ton!

[TannisC]

You are very welcome. Glad it helped. Good luck in your journey. You can do it!

[betsy ross]

Hi Jenny Craigers,

Just started week 5 and I'm feeling mentally deprived-- definitely not physically hungry. I think what I miss the most is just eating. The act of eating, that is. It's what I'm so used to doing that not doing it...makes me feel strange. I mean, I get to eat tons now, but as soon as I stray from the program, I'm wrought with guilt and somehow, that doesn't seem healthy. I know eating more veggies and fruits are a good thing-- I preach it daily, but some days I just want to sit on my couch and have some chips (okay, it might end up being a bag) and some tasty dip....or having a bit more protein than I have been these last few weeks (I could snack on meat).

I guess an up side to this is that I'm down 4 pounds. It's slower than I hoped for, but I suppose slow is good. Progress...not perfection.

Does anyone feel like this or is this just me? These old habits are hard to break and I need some tips to get my mind set right.

Thanks for any advice!