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I am really not sure what my triggers are.  Can someone give me some tips in figuring them out?

I DO know that if I go to a gas station with a mini-market in it, I will go in and buy candy, so I only go to ones that pump for me, so I don't even get out of the car.  Also, if I want to stop and buy a coffee, I go through the drive-thru so I am not tempted by the sight of all those donuts and other fattening things.

I always start out on Monday with the best of intentions.  This past Monday was the first Monday I made it ALL the way through without eating something bad.  I also made it through yesterday.  Here's to hoping the rest of today goes well!!

 
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Have you identified your food triggers, your emotional triggers? How do you cope with them?

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Um. When I feel stressed or bored, I want to eat ice cream or nuts or cheese popcorn..

Usually I would cope by just going to get them and eat away. and then feel like the most disgusting ugly fat blob in the world. This is a HUGE problem for me , I hate myself more and more everyday I cant believe I stumbled acrossed this board, I see im not the only one :)

The way I am trying to cope with it , is to move around, I usually grab my dog and play with her..or walk her..but its easier said than done im usually so tired after work I just cook eat clean and then plop on the couch with my animals and my hubby and law and order...:p

Dennie,

It seems to me that your triggers may be sugary foods.  (It takes one to know one--LOL)

Triggers usually leave you feeling with big cravings for more.  If I eat chocolate I can't eat just one--I have to have the whole 1lb box.  If i have a doughnut, I have to finish the dozen and I still want more--nothing like that with peas or broccoli.  LOL!!!

In a sense, I'm a sugar addict--so I stay away from it.  And I stay away from foods that may not be considered sweets, but may have a high sugar content anyway like some sauces and juice drinks, etc.  Most foods with high sugar content trigger my cravings and push me to a binge. 

When you come to OA you start to listen to yourself a little bit more and you start to identify these foods.  I think you actually have already started.  Awareness is a big step in dealing with compulsive overeating.  It seems that you've taken that step.  Good for you and also congratulations in having the courage to come on the board and ask for help.  This is also a major step.  I think you're on your way.

Keep coming back, sweetie!!!

P

~Patricia~
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Nope, you're not alone.  That's the beauty of OA, that we've all faced similar situations and can really relate to other compulsive overeaters.  I've often hated myself after a binge and thought of myself as the most disgusting thing on earth LOL--and by the way, I hate the way my body feels after a binge, but that wouldn't stop me!

I can also relate to being exhausted after work and sitting in front of the tube (I also love Law & Order!!!). 

Please feel free to come to the board when you're feeling sad, down--or happy and up.  It helps me to get feedback from other people who share my behaviors.  I know what it's like and can lend you an ear or a shoulder.  It also inspires me to hear when someone is doing well because it's something that I can strive for. 

So please keep coming back--we REALLY, care.

Hugs,

P. 

~Patricia~
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