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Originally Posted by pinkdaisy  Hi OD - thanks for your reply. I am most certainly NOT enjoying all the snow we just got - it's pretty when I'm since 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). 
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I would consider trying some of those tips, especially the drinking 2 liters of water a day and chewing your food extra slow (20 chews per bite), and taking a little rest in between bites. Use liquids to fill yourself up a bit and that combined with slowing down while eating will allow you to eat frequently but you won't want to eat as much. Someone else even suggested having a glass of water before your meal which I also think is a great idea.
I'm not sure what is at your home foodwise, but increasing your protein intake as well as eating higher glycemic foods may also help reduce your cravings for food.....as those tend to fill you up longer.
A lot of these ideas make your body think it's eating a lot but at the same time you really won't be, if that makes sense.