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10-31-14, 01:05 AM | |
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How to not overeat or stress eat or eat when tired fatigued fatigue lacking sleep?
This is one part of my life I have not mastered. When I get really stressed or fatigued or sleep deprived (I have a crazy schedule), I always reach for unhealthy food-salty, savory, especially sweets. And, I can eat quickly, really quickly, so I can inhale stuff.
Any and all tips appreciated, especially from people that are like me but have overcome it. I probably should get the Judith Beck The Beck Diet Solution Book and Workbook. http://forum.videofitness.com/showthread.php?t=203591 Are these the two to get? Can anyone share a couple of things you learned from the book/workbook? http://www.amazon.com/The-Beck-Diet-...4744165&sr=1-2 http://www.amazon.com/Beck-Diet-Solu...4745243&sr=1-3 Originally Posted by lreidgreen: I have been doing an online weight loss program that is basically adding one habit every two weeks. Take 25 min to eat a meal, stop at 85% full, drink water with every meal, eat protein with every meal, eat veggies at every meal, etc. Other than the first two, I had the protein veggie, water thing down before I started the program. We are at the last habit: Before eating anything count to 10 and ask yourself "why am I eating this" This is the crux for me because I eat when I am stressed, bored etc. The program has challenges which that sound similar to the assignments you describe in the Beck book. I never did them though. I occasionally posted to the group Facebook page for support but haven't been tracking my weight or anything like that. I am not sure this program was worth what I paid for it but it did get me thinking about my eating habits. |
10-31-14, 05:57 AM | ||
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10-31-14, 08:08 AM | ||
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As far as eating quickly, I suggest trying to take 20 minutes to eat a meal. When I was working on it I actually set the timer/stopwatch on my cell phone and monitored it while I was eating. I need to get back to that as well. I have been keeping a food journal for the past few weeks as part of an online nutrition and coaching program I started with a trainer. It is amazing how writing something down then reviewing it regularly really makes you think about what you put in your mouth. The week before last I was on the road and had some things I shouldn't have and looking back at my journal I said "yikes" I really need to get a handle on that. Having to submit it helps me stay accountable. Amazingly my sugar cravings have almost completely disappeared. |
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10-31-14, 08:36 AM | |
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Napping helps me, there really is no substitute for sleep! Check yourself before you wreck yourself, I tell myself! If sleepy just try to get some shut eye!
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10-31-14, 08:52 AM | |
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As part of my hormone replacement treatment, (night sweats wake me up), my doctor has prescribed something to help me sleep through the night.
It's not that I never HAVE the night sweats, but I sleep through them. Getting enough good sleep and regulating my food intake are the two factors that have helped me feel normal again and get back on track, fitness-wise. Not everyone has that specific problem, but I mention it because I really hadn't understood how disruptive the lack of sleep had been to the rest of my life. |
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fat loss, fatigue, insomnia, overeating, sleep, stress |
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