I'm trying to find what works for me. Eating less calories and moving more --yes. But Dealing with the food addiction / binge eating disorder kinda over rides that. Partly I want that to get better, but I don't want to gain any more weight and want to lose what I just regained. Hard when you start bingeing and can't seem to stop till your sleepy and ready for a nap. A lack of self care here. I'm working on this always.
I saw my primary md this week, we discussed my weight gain, my increased depression and anxiety despite therapy and Prozac , and my binge eating disorder. We talked about solutions. Maybe see a psychiatrist to tweak the meds, continue the talk therapy , continue to find a food plan that will work for me. Maybe not OVER -exercise my 49 year old body as I've done in the past--my joints are complaining.
hmmmm
I saw my GYN doc this week, she suggested I see a weight loss counselor who will hook me up on Medifast--the high protein mixes of bars/soups/puddings/shakes and one meal a day of lean protein and veggies. I kind of rolled my eyes but then thought , maybe completely submitting to a plan where I have little control would help. Following a meal delivery system has worked for me in the past--I lost a good bit of weight on that. hmmmmm
My husband wants me to do Nutrisystem with him in a partnership for mutual support.
My therapist wants me to come up with my idea of a recovery food plan by our next session next week.
HMmmmmm. I'm reading blogs. Rereading my old OA materials. Rereading journals. Looking up what Dr. Oz says who I respect. Reading about some of the other diet thoughts and ideas out there. Rethinking what has worked for me in the past. Researching Meal plans on the internet.
OY!
I know that it all comes down to finding the willingness and desire to want to care for myself and stick to it above how good this will taste or that will make me feel.
Finding the willingness and the "stick to it ness" is the big thing for me.
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PJ, Have you ever tried low carb, higher fat plan? I have terrible cravings and binges when I am eating carbs. I completely lose control. I'm doing Atkins right now and already the cravings have lessened. The fat content helps to keep me satisfied plus I'm losing weight. It doesn't work for everyone but with my insulin resistance it is working well. Maybe you should check it out? Good Luck!
ReplyDeleteNothing worked well for me until I went low carb and OA, then dropped 55 kg, and have been holding at -53 for most of two years. LCHF, MDA Primal, Paleo, Archevore, LObag, Maffetone TWT, Atkins are similar, and vary largely in details. Davis, Wheat Belly is worth a read. Lustig also. Richard Bernstein's Diabetic Solution Diet is also similar. My website has many good links to the low carb net world.
ReplyDeleteclose your eyes...take 4 deep breaths and listen to your own answer...that is where you start....YOUR voice has the best answer...
ReplyDeleteYou can always change and tweek it...What makes you FEEL best NOT moves the scale the best
After years of different diets (best results were with Atkins low-carb, high protein until this sugar addict fell off the wagon) I realized that I wasn't making it on my own. It took my husband retiring from his career and becoming my personal trainer & chef that is finally getting true results. The problem with this is, I really am not doing it on my own. The god thing about this is, I don't have to do it on my own. The bad thing is, I had 6 super-rich, super-high calorie treats last night when I should have only had one. Yes, I hid it from my husband. yes, I have probably gained a few pounds in the past week. And no, I have not truly changed... I'm just 40 pounds (give or take) lighter than I was in mid-July.
ReplyDeleteOnly YOU can truly change you. However, I am all for whatever tools you need to use to get that change rolling in the right direction.
Blessings to you as you struggle to find the right solution.