Comfort Eating(didn't really think about it till now)

I too crave in the evenings but having lost 9 stone in weight I always make sure I have "supper" calories left for 9pm. Usually have a yogurt and banana. I slip and then I will eat and eat but get back on track the next day.
I also crave when I am bored and not had enough to drink so am probably dehydrated.

Well at least you realised on your own. It was pointed out to me at the pain clinic. They suggested politely if I lost even half a stone being a petite lady it might help improve the walking and the sciatica. After my husband died I only wanted to eat dark chocolate. I struggled to lose on my own so eventually joined a well known group. The ladies and one gentleman were so supportive. Suggesting returning to knitting and even buying me colouring books to occupy my hands in the evening. I have never eaten such health food. I lost a whole stone, a lot when small.
Good luck

I believe I'm what's called an emotional eater. I like the thought of eating and go to the fridge or cupboard to get a little something. I'm not particularly hungry - I just feel like something.
The lymphoma nurse said that I could start trying to lose weight now as before she said it was dangerous - don't know why. For perfection I need to lose about two stone but I seem to be self-sabotaging myself which is silly. I don't want to go through the rest of my life being shaped like a beer barrel. So, I must gird my loins and get serious.

I try to have a healthy diet (Type 2 Diabetic), eat plenty of veg, try to stick to no more than 2 portions of fruit a day. My biggest downfall is cups of coffee, only 2 a day but must have 2 tsps of sugar, nothing else hits the spot, no biscuits though.

Since I was diagnosed with Epilepsy in 2003 I have found it very difficult to lose weight (AEDs can slow metabolism), also my mobility isn't good so walking (which I love) is difficult, Catch 22 situation as my GP described it.

Last year I lost a stone in about a month causing my GP some concern but I re-assured her that I had being doing lots of digging in the garden, put weight back on over the winter & haven't managed to lose it this year.

Just had cheese & biscuits whilst on GN but I did have a healthy stir fry for dinner. Not a particular sweet tooth but love crisps (cheese & onion to share with the cat)

I reach for something each time I need to do some admin. Admin being my least favourite task, would rather clean the oven. Will try to break the habit, not sure how other than perhaps a glass of cold water. The evenings aren't too bad as they aren't admin time .

I'm not sure I'm an emotional eater but do often crave 'rubbish' food. I used to be able to eat a whole jar on Nutella in a week - just spoonfuls of the stuff and always after my daily ice lolly which I kid myself is better than a bar of chocolate I recently downloaded a gastric band app where people have lost a lot of weight via hypnosis. The main point of the guidelines is that you often think you're hungry when actually you're thirsty so drink a glass of water - it does seem to work. If you're still hungry then eat but only eat when you are hungry. My husband would be classed as a bored eater - he sits on a night and snacks on everything from crisps to chocolate and particularly peanut butter simply because he's bored and sat in front of the tv. He lost 4 stones a few years back but has gradually put it back on and I really worry about his health but not sure how to break his habit either.

You are not alone. I am overweight and eat too much. The main problem I have is I don't like salad and only a few vegetables. When I snack I have a weakness for savory food and in particular cheese. I know I eat too much but if I get upset by something I always want cheese or chocolate.

legs55 my cat was very partial to crisps too!

By the way, if you need a garden to dig, I have one sorely in need!

Skinny Popcorn is my go to snack when I go browsing in the kitchen a handful seems to satisfy me.

Oh gosh - I recognise myself in all of these posts. Especially eating a two pack cupcake and a pack of twirls. Every week I determine to be better, eat better and look after myself and weeks and months come and go, I've tried both the best known slimming groups. I start with the best intentions and then I'm even worse! I think someone telling me what I should eat makes me rebell!! I'm sure it's an addiction to sugar. Help!

Leggs you have just reminded me! one of our cats used to pester life out of me when eating cheese n onion crisp ! I love ch/on crips butties....Ive just been T*scos and bought bumper pack (14) of crisps cos cheaper than buying 6 pack...also pack of Thai sweet chilli...Ive already eaten 2 pcks of the Thia chilli ones and! pack of cheese n onion....why did GS ask me to buy some crips...(must admit I had no other treats in for him) (cos I had EATEN them all)!!

I'm not sure if I'm a comfort eater, although if I'm down in the dumps the last thing I worry about is how many calories I'm consuming
I would say my mouth gets bored. I enjoy eating for its' own sake.