How to curb emotional eating and drinking?

[Anomoly10]

Hi I would like advice from folks on how to change my habits.

I have a birthday around the corner and this has me thinking about the need to make positive changes. I have struggled with eating and drinking as a "coping" strategy for excessive stress..I am realizing I am doing myself no favors when I see myself gaining more and more weight, waking up sick or hungover. I tell myself I will stop but I tend to repeat these self-destructive patterns. I had abuse in my past and I have a feeling this is why I am reaching to food and other substances for comfort. This is isolating me further from other people, my potential etc. Any advice on changing bad habits like this would be appreciated.

[pj411985]

You are doing the right thing by admitting that you have a tendency to over-eat or drinking beyound the standard limit. Also, I applaud you for reaching out for help. Losing weight or maintaining weight is combination of self-control, eat healthy to moderation, work-out (stat with something small as cardio exercise or walking,) The key word is moderation. Do you usually surround yourself with people/friends who like to drink for fun? Try no to hang out with them too often, if possible. Do you turn to food for comfort when you have a bad day or stress? Instead turn to food, use your craving for exercercise, such as take a walk around your neighbor or buy a work-out video to do your exercise, Don't bring/allow any junk food in to the house. Start eating with lots of veg and fruits with less meat. Also, find a supported group to attend like AA meeting where you can meet other people who have also have the same problem.

[pj411985]

I wish you well. Have faith in yourself; you CAN do this, girl. Good luck.

[cjwright79]

I don't know man, I'd say that food is one of that more reliable things in your life, even if you become overweight. You can always trim down later.

[JoTree]

Therapy.