[black-roses]

I have been for months in denial about how overweight I truly am and about my addiction to using food as coping strategy. Today I went to the doctors and they measured me and did my bmi its 29.4 I am .6 away from being obese. I gained like 5kilos in two weeks just from all the fruit juices, cakes and nikitas. To be honest I wouldn't have even asked about my bmi if it weren't for my sister telling me I was fat and had too much stomach fat and that put me at risk of diabetes. To be honest I wouldn't have noticed or cared by my eyes and standard I was only 5 kilos overweight that just shows how much my mind distorts reality. I think I may have body dysmorphia as my mind always changes how I perceive my body in some moments I am fine others I am obese other times it is normal. I am not sure if I need to see a counsellor about these beliefs and behaviours. What do you guys suggest?

[avlady]

could you go on a health food diet? i am overweight about 20 pounds i need to lose, not being too big, but it shows in my bottom.

[black-roses]

Originally Posted by avlady

could you go on a health food diet? i am overweight about 20 pounds i need to lose, not being too big, but it shows in my bottom.

I'm not sure I have never done a health food diet I've always lose weight rather extravagantly.

[avlady]

hahaha yu need to eat more fruits and vegtibles

[black-roses]

Originally Posted by avlady

hahaha yu need to eat more fruits and vegtibles

I know, I have put on weight with all the fruit juices and cakes.

[CognitoSchiz1989]

I am obese. I am 80+ pounds over weight. I have already lost 12 pounds. My BMI is close to 40 and I find that unacceptable. Fruit juices, though they say fruit are usually so high in sugars they can make you fat. I only drink water, and diet drinks. The highest caloric drink I drink is 10 calories. I try to leave my calorie count for food because obviously it is more filling. You got this! I too believe I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder because even when I was at my fittest I still felt I was an obese cow. You can see this in all my drawings. Now I dream of a day where I can be as "fat" as I was back then. But I am getting there.

[ComfortablyNumb5]

I have a history of eating disorders, one being bulimia where I would binge on large amounts of high fat and sugar foods in one sitting. I never gained more than a few lbs because I threw it up. But food absolutely can be an addiction. Eating these yummy foods releases endorphins in the brain. The feel good chemical. I also have body dysmorphic disorder. My binging/purging has decreased a lot and I started to eat normal and I've gained about 5lbs which puts me on the line between normal and underweight. I'm very uncomfortable with my new weight gain even though I'm healthier. You may want to check out the eating disorders sub forum here too. Good luck and I hope you get in control of your weight gain.

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[treevoice]

I would avoid any extreme crash diets to get your weight down. The most effective way to make long-term changes in your diet and overall health is going to be making smart changes over time. I think the biggest problem in shaming yourself out of eating junk is that it creates this ugly relationship with food where you start first demonizing certain foods and then start demonizing yourself for wanting them. This can create a binge and purge cycle that is anything but healthy and only furthers the dark feelings associated with food and with yourself.

If I might make a suggestion: rather than abruptly stopping eating junk food, start crowding out junk food with good stuff. People who eat high-sugar diets have a literal addiction to sugar which alters the way you perceive foods. Healthy food may taste more bland or bitter than it should for a while. It helps to find things you like (even if they are a little sweet); replace sugary processed fruit juice with fresh fruit or whole-fruit smoothies. Replace sugary cakes with whole-grain breads with a little honey on top. Experiment and find healthier alternatives that you like, and as your sugar levels normalize, you may find yourself liking things you didn't before.

Fast change my produce more immediate results, but slow change is much more realistic and healthy both for your body and your mind. Never punish yourself for slip ups, just keep on keepin on till you make your way into a diet that works for you and your body. Remember, starvation might make you lose weight, but nutrient depletion will open up a whole host of other issues. if food is your obsession, find ways to make that passion work for you rather than against you.