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What am I doing?

Lets review:
Running is going well, work is very busy but I'm learning stuff, diet was going fab yet since last week and the mega stress I just can't control my eating. I'm just eating without thought even when I know I am full I eat. Now I feel fat, full, frumpy and a tad sick. Why am I doing this? There is no reason! Last week I at least had a reason - I was stressed beyond belief (not that that is an excuse) yet this week is calmer (still busy though) and I am eating, I'm even buying food to eat whilst saying to myself ... WHY???
grrrrr

Comments

beanz said…
I am so relieved to know that someone else does do that too - it is really weird isn't it - you can stand outside yourself and watch yourself doing this stupid stuff.

I think I am better when I make a really conscious effort to keep well hydrated. I don't knOW whether it makes me feel full, or makes my brain work better or what. But definitely when I am sitting at my desk and drinking plenty I don't get the munchies. When I am in meetings and don't drink as much I come out and 'need' carbs and choc.
beanz said…
a cross post there AH - so maybe there is something in this water stuff!

Will have to be more methodical about it. I had not spotted a pattern til I started to reply to pix.
RobW said…
I put it down the time of year. Its dark and depressing outside, there is normally a lot of free food on the go as people bring in cakes and sweets. And of course the stress levels are reaching their annual peak.

As Aim High and Beanz have both said drink water, the thirst and hunger feelings are easily confused.

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