Addicted to Fast food

Hey everyone. I've struggled with my weight for a few years & although I don't really look like I'm very overweight, I am ( I just carry it pretty well). Anyway, the reason I began gaining weight was because of self-esteem issues stemming from a bad relationship and since then I haven't been able to lose it. I feel really bad about myself sometimes, sometimes I feel good about myself, but lately I've completely fallen off the weight loss "wagon" and have not been to the gym. Also, I can't seem to stop eating fast food/junk food, and this is also making me feel bad. ON TOP of all this, I really don't have anyone to talk to because as supportive as my new boyfriend tries to be, he just doesn't understand like another girl could (though bless his heart he tries). I just wanted to share this with you, and maybe see if anyone else was in a similar situation. This is hard for me to post because I'm generally a very upbeat happy person, but sometimes keep things inside. I need some support, and some friends to try and lose this weight and be healthy once and for all. Thanks

[Janet]

You could try just watching your portion sizes or joining WeightWatchers. Judy and I are doing WW and doing pretty darn good. I would try to eat more veggies so you're fuller and not want to eat at fast food places. That is about the most unhealthy food you can eat.

Now that's it's warmer, I've started just walking a little ways (trying to build up my stamina.)
Maybe that will help you, invite your BF to walk with you.

[DianaB]

When my daughter was in college she swore that there was something in fast food (particularly McDonalds) that made you crave more. She was hooked on the chicken nuggets and even after a year she still craves them. It was really hard for her to stay away from them.

Try to stop eating at the fast food places. If you can't then order a salad and water. Or make sure that you have good healthy choices at home. There are even some foods that you can warm up in the microwave. If you check the calories and fat grams of fast food it will make it easier. Some of the hamburgers have more calories than you need for a whole day!

Good luck and we're here any time you need us. Keep us posted on how things are going. OK?

Thanks a lot guys...I'll let you know how it goes

[Gina]

You have gotten some good ideas..Portion control is what works best for me, fast foods sorry to say you have to limit. To much fat , even though they are trying to regulate the trans fat etc... If you cut back on fast foods, watch your portion intake of regular foods and start walking. That would put you on a good start.. Good luck its hard to lose weight but you have to want to do it and decipline yourself...

[Taurus Babe]

I second portion control...it's hard, and often leaves me hungry...but it's all about burning more calories than you consume to loose weight. Keep it up!