[BiffTannen]

I'm addicted to fast food like I eat out everyday and honestly I'm putting on a lot of weight which is making me depressed I don't know what to do or what causes it might be the lonely feeling I get and it's an outlet for my boredom or depression I just can't eat healthy! Anyone struggled with this what did you do to overcome it???

[emgreen]

I'm addicted to pizza. I'll sometimes order two in a week even though I know there are about 300 calories in a slice & the fat gives me wicked acid reflux at night (I don't have a gallbladder). So, yes; I guess I have somewhat of a food addiction where that's concerned.

I know when I stopped smoking, one thing I focused on was the money I saved. Aside from the weight you're gaining, focus on all the money you're spending by eating out. When I quit smoking I figure I saved about $150 a month. I saved that money & used it as a down payment on a new car. Perhaps you could take a similar approach to eating out. Add to that, the effect eating out has on your health...the fat in fast food (& pizza) is one road to a heart attack. The beginning of beating any addiction is realizing there's a problem. You've made that start. Good luck.

The best of luck, Hon....I'm not gana bore you with my story. Suffice to say, I get it...I'm paying the price for not looking after my health in earlier years. I get this, way more than I care to n if you feel it's a problem then don't suffer alone. Get help, support, advice, join a club. Any and all support can only be of help....I know we are here, but I hope you can get help "out there" too! Having a good doc n good people in your corner really helps x

[ComfortablyNumb5]

My bf and I were going out almost every single day when we should of been smart and went grocery shopping. I also have an ED and struggle with cravings and binging. What helped me slow down was a low carb diet. After a few days, once all the sugar gets out of your system, your cravings are totally gone. Plus you get to eat all the meat and natural fats you want. A good fatty steak whenever you wanted! It got rid of cravings and I also had to go grocery shopping as most fast food places aren’t low carb. We’ve saved tons of money and sanity so far!

[eskielover]

The money saving aspect hits home here. It was always so easy to hit fast food rather than cook when I worked. Only thing that kept weight off was playing racquetball with the other engineer guys at lunch rather than eating then....quit the fast foods & saved money.....spent on my new home.