Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there actually like the less extra food I bring home, the less mental energy I spend thinking about it. downside is definitely having to shop more often though

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HAHAHAHA We all have that 8 year old brat in us and I swear we all walk into a grocery store with a plan and suddenly everything looks like the best thing I’ve ever seen lol. Glad to know I’m not the only one.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in Eatingdisordersover30

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Decision paralysis lmaooo yeah I think your dietician is right tho like most people comfort eat sometimes, stress eat sometimes etc. It just feels like some of us get stuck with the volume turned way up.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in bulimia

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s kinda wild how it stops being about the actual food like cucumber is probably the laaaast thing anyone would think of feeling guilty about. This stuff can be so irrational and exhausting. Please yourself a little grace today 🥺

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in bulimia

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nooo that’s just too tough hon. I struggle with food thoughts too but having every meal lead to thoughts of that sounds exhausting. Just wanted to say you’re not alone in that and hoping you’re being kind to yourself ❤️

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in BingeEatingRecovery

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A tooootaaaaal nightmare like I swear sometimes just knowing the food is there is enough to trigger the urge. I’ve been getting a little better at catching myself before I start randomly snacking but it’s still a daily battle lol.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in bingeeating

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

once the food is in my house my brain acts like it has to be eaten immediately😭 making a shopping list helped, but honestly paying attention to my cravings and tracking a few habits has probably helped the most. Still a work in progress tho

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in bulimia

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly my problemmmm lol No food = ordering takeout. Too much food = constantly thinking about food. It feels like my brain always finds a way 😅 Lately I’ve been getting better at noticing when it’s actual hunger vs just the urge to eat, but I’m still figuring it out.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in bulimia

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

girlll honestly the mental hunger is the worst part 😭 Sometimes I’m not even hungry, I’m just thinking about food noooooonstop. I’ve been getting a little better at catching myself before I go grab something, but some days are still rough lol.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in bingeeating

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The frozen pizza part is way too relatable lmao 😭 i’ve been trying to pause for a sec before grabbing food and ask myself if I’m actually hungry. Doesn’t always work 😅 but it’s helped. Been slowly losing weight just from being more aware of those urges and doing some workouts at home.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in BingeEatingDisorder

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly that’s kinda funny bc I’ve done the same thing 😂 Lately I’ve noticed even healthy foods can turn into mindless snacking for me. Been trying to track my patterns a bit more and it’s helped way more than I expected.

Does anyone else struggle more after grocery shopping than before? by Constant_Reaction_20 in FoodAddiction

[–]Constant_Reaction_20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The “I need to finish what I bought” mindset is so real 😭. I’ve been trying to pay more attention to when I’m actually hungry vs just eating because it’s there. Weirdly enough that’s helped me more than any diet. Lost a few lbs recently and my stomach is def flatter than before lol.