I am still over eating at times, but having switched what I eat to more vegetables / fruits - I am still steadily losing weight. Very, very slowly - but 18 pounds since last year this time, and I am feeling it. Stairs don't make me huff as much, and it is much easier to bike into town. I am still quite overweight, but I want to live a long time, and getting my diet under control is a must.

Why am I so Hungry? | Paleo Leap

This article explains quite well how eating more vegetables actually is far less calories.

Recently I have taken a lot of time off psych central. I am thinking of you all - especially you Shattered Sanity. You wouldn't be posting here alone so much if I hadn't upset Lucy, and try as I might, I cannot reforge that bridge. Sorry Buddy!

Anyway, we struggle with overeating and binging - but for me, I started small changes of adding veggies at least in bigger portions to a meal. I hope, hope, hope you all can benefit from this idea, and eat huge bowls of salads and good raw veggies, or a veggie meal in any way you like it. Heck, start with fried battered veggies. Anything to begin incorporating this healthier alternative -that lets us eat large amounts without the regrets.

I have to thank my husband for the changes to my diet. I fussed with him for a few years because he refused to eat as I thought he should. But what I learned is, food should taste good to me. I don't have to just eat whatever I cook, even if it is bad - and if I have had enough - STOP. (I don't mean during binges - I mean during regular times). I don't have to always clean my plate, and I don't have to eat leftovers that were yucky.

Learning these things helped me to learn that food should be enjoyed. I have learned how to shop for just the meals I will eat that week, instead of shopping for every contingency - I don't need fully stocked shelves - just the foods I enjoy, along with basic staples (and herbs, and seasonings - lots of those).

I still don't know when I will be back on psych central regularly - there is too much internal work I am doing right now, and I am trying to keep my head balanced, and not get crazy obsessed about anything. But I really love psych central, and especially a few people I feel very strongly for. Your troubles I feel, and mentally uplift you. Hugs - Hearts and Warm Wishes! <3