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Originally Posted by Obesity Discussion

Welcome! How are you enjoying all the snow you just got?

As far as food addictions go, we have numerous suggestions that have been made here that seem to work for many. Here are a few.

I personally think the most important ones are to drink at least a gallon (2 liters) of water a day, chew your food extra slow....20 bites or so per mouthful, and to take longer in between bites. Also drinking a glass of water before every meal will help crave your desire to eat, as does writing everything down so you can visually see how much you're eating.

Hi OD - thanks for your reply. I am most certainly NOT enjoying all the snow we just got - it's pretty when I'm inside looking out, but not when I'm cleaning off my car in the morning!
Thanks for the tips on tackling my food addiction and fooling my appetite. I guess my biggest challenge is not WANTING these foods in the first place - because right now, I will eat them whether I'm hungry or not (and then feel physically and emotionally uncomfortable afterwards). I actually catch myself thinking about food throughout my work day. I will feel a wave of excitement when I think about the yummy food that is waiting for me at home. And when there isn't anything at home, I find myself making a pit-stop at the grocery store on the way home. It's a BIG problem right now (no pun intended).