I could not stop myself from eating
By abmacasinag
@abmacasinag (518)
Philippines
October 24, 2011 2:05am CST
My friends usually tease me that I'm like a balloon, I can loose weight and gain weight easily with just a pop. It's because I'm on a steroids it's part of my medication actually. If my doctor will taper down my dosage I lose weight, if she increases my dosage I gained weight.
Now I'm having a trouble controlling my appetite, I could not stop myself from eating and I'm really gaining weight too fast.
I know I should control my carbs intake and should stop eating rice again.
Help anyone??? what should I do to stop eating. I know it's only mind over matter but still I'm having a hard time.
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8 responses
@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
26 Oct 11
It comes down to will power, mind over matter. In order to loose weight, you should watch your carb count and sugar intake. Go for walks everyday, eat lots of salad and vegetables. Do not think too much about good tasting food. Try and put all the junk food put of your mind. Food id needed to survive, not for run. Keep yourself active and interested in something other then food. I notice that when I am busy doing something I never think about food. It is all up to you, there is no miracle to lose weight.
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
Agree plus discipline. I know I have to focus my mind into it. I will try to avoid meat and carb intake. Will try not to eat rice again have done it before I know I can do it again. Starting today I will not eat rice.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
25 Oct 11
Auds, divert your mind to healthier stuff, when you get the urge to eat. You can just eat grapes, ponkan, mango and other fruits. They won't make you fat.
Me, whenever i have a craving i would buy a peeled pineapple sliced into small bits and eat it to my heart's content. That way, i know it wouldn't be another added fat to my body, but a way to eliminate those cholesterol and toxins.
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
I'm trying Tita D. I have stocked lot of fruits in the fridge. I will not eat rice again. It's just mind over matter right? I have done it before and I'm sure I can do it again. It's just that when my Aunt's came home for a vacation there's just so many family gatherings and of course lot's of yummy foods. I'm starting to hate family gatherings because it makes me fat. Just kidding!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
3 Nov 11
Oh i love family gatherings too, Auds. It gives us a reason to indulge in foods. 
Well, gatherings are done only once in a blue moon, so take the chance of enjoyment specially those foods. 
Just be sure to go back to dieting and lots of vigorous exercise , after that, Auds. 
Well, gatherings are done only once in a blue moon, so take the chance of enjoyment specially those foods.
Just be sure to go back to dieting and lots of vigorous exercise , after that, Auds. 
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
28 Oct 11
Not eating will not help you lose weight. Why are you even on medication, if I may ask..
The important thing is what you eat and how much you eat of it. There is a substitute for rice,potatoes or bread. You have to eat a lot of fiber rich food like fruits and vegetables too- especially pineapple. Exercise a lot too.
The important thing is what you eat and how much you eat of it. There is a substitute for rice,potatoes or bread. You have to eat a lot of fiber rich food like fruits and vegetables too- especially pineapple. Exercise a lot too. @abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
I have SLE, (LUPUS) inherited it from my mother. I will surely avoid rice and bread. Will try to eat more fiber rich foods. Oh I have issues with exercise, I'm just so not into it. But I will try, maybe walking my dog can also be regarded as exercise right?
@butterscotsh (1012)
• Philippines
26 Oct 11
I think it'll help if you'll chew sugar-free gum.
I think that will lessen the urge to eat.
It also helps to drink a lot of water since it makes
you feel heavy.
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
Hmm haven't tried that. I will surely grab a sugar free gum next time I'll go shopping. Thanks for the tip.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
I just got curious why you have to take steroids. Do you have any medical conditions? Well as for your question, eating is really hard to stop I also find it hard not to eat foods that seems so yummy ^^ But you are right it's mind over matter, if you think of some bad effects of it you have to tell yourself not to eat much when foods are just right in front of you ^^
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
I have SLE that's why I have to take steroids. The problem with me is that even if I know that my tummy couldn't take it anymore because I'm so full already I just keeps on eating and eating. Cravings wouldn't stop, sometimes I even have to wake up in the middle of the night just to grab some bite.
I know it's only a discipline and If I have put my mind and heart into it I'm sure I will pass this cravings.
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
aha now I understood, I don't know much about Lupus but my brother had a friend way back that has that and good thing was I guess she has recovered from it already. Yes right you have to discipline yourself, try to drink some water instead of eating something.
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
You're right I need to exercise more. Might as well start by walking my dog every morning.
@fitriadi21 (386)
• Indonesia
24 Oct 11
Seems the problem lies in the intention of you who really want an instan, forcing to you to use steroids. Mu suggetions, stop using the steroid, try to exercise diciplin in yourself fitness, and introduce more physical activity.
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
31 Oct 11
Nobody is forcing me to take steroids, I have no choice but to take it because it's part of my medication. If I will not take it I will die. I'm a diagnosed SLE (LUPUS)
@anusha2128 (886)
• India
24 Oct 11
I think adding fiber rich contents in your diet helps you in overcome more appitite. Because fiber takes time for digestion also feels stomach full even if you have less amount of food. Oats is a best fiber which you can have it on breakfast and evening snacks.I think this may help you friend.. Take care..
@abmacasinag (518)
• Philippines
24 Oct 11
Thanks for the tip, I'm supposed to prepare an apple and cucumber salad and tossed it with lemon juice but unfortunately we ran out of cucumber. Maybe tomorrow I can drop by at the supermarket and grab some cucumber for my salad.
I don't eat oatmeal, I don't know I just don't like it and for some insane reasons my tummy could not accept oatmeal intakes. I just throw up whenever I try eating oatmeal.
Thanks for the tip by the way and have a great day ahead!
