I have just stopped smoking and drinking alcohol but now i cant stop eating junk food?
March 19th, 2011
smoking and drinking beer was a favourite pastime of mine , ive given up for health and financial reasons , but now im overeating junkfood , i wanna quit this and start eating small healthy low fat meals again and start an exercise programme, but im finding it difficult due to food cravings and boredom,
any tips please to get me motivated ??????
What kind of junk food?
If you mean you're sitting around eating chips all day, just substitute your snacking binges and replace them with 5-6 healthy meals a day.
Good sources of protein such as chicken, turkey, and pork (while some more fatty than others), complex carbohydrates such as brown rice and pasta, and nutrient dense fruits and vegetables typically make for a better, tastier meal anyway. Plus, if you get into new foods you can learn to cook new recipes and find a new hobby.
I eat turkey sandwiches with whole wheat, strawberries mixed with pineappe, spaghetti, stroganoff, watermelon slices, rice, pork tenderloin, etc. and I still lose weight and have effective workouts. Just keep your meals in moderation, and just cut of the junk completely.
Also, completely cut out sodas. you can still have tasty drinks without them. Fruit smoothies, iced tea, juices, lemonade (without tons of sugar), etc.
I too have just smoked smoking (health reasons) and drinking alcohol (health and other reasons). and I too can't stop eating junk food, its partly boredom and lack of something to do with my hands. I've bought a treadmill and have found that it's utterly addictive. I can run anytime of the day or night and can eat as much junk food as I like cos i'm not putting on weight. I'm gradually finding that the craving for junk food is decreasing. I know that the treadmill is directly responsible for my uplifted spirits and increased energy, as every time I stop running for various reasons, my appetite increases dramatically and my mood goes down. I know that they are quite expensive but you can pick them up on sale or 2nd hand. I would highly recommend buying one. I promise you won't regret it. x
junk food especially in the form of sugar and processed flour products elevates your mood.
so you are just trading addictions.
you don't have to eat low fat meals.
if you eat an adkins type diet which is high fat and low carb you will feel satisfied.
if you eat low fat then you will have to eat lots of carbs to get enough calories or you will feel hungry all the time.
watch a 3min animated video on how carbs stimulate your appetite.
substitute the junk food for fruit, and low fat snacks, maybe buy a push bike and go cycling or go swimming, visit your local gym and see what classes they have
good luck and well done for stopping smoking and drinking
oral fixation. i ate a bunch to help me quit
smoking is indeed the WORST habit, followed by drinking and then followed by junk food…it is tough..but smoking is the most difficult in my experience..so you got that one finished at least..it will be BEST to start a whole new diet and excersise programme…this will get your state of mind ready to FULLY QUIT these bad habits..as eating junk food contains very little nutrients for the body as well as chemcals that make you addicted to the taste of them.
The MOST important thing is to eat naturally..without medicines, chemicals, "starving" your self etc.
first, it would be best for you to eat as healthy as possible..this will also help you considerably to lose weight gradually and naturally..
eat fresh fruits, vegetables, drink plenty of WATER..avoid all cokes, caffeines, smoking, alchohol etc. as these also add weight as well as they contain chemicals which disturb your natural bio rythmns as well as brain chemistry. try not to eat too much meat, and the meat you should eat should be "lean meat" such as steamed chicken and rice, or steamed fish with rice..and vegetables,, this should be your staple diet rice and vegetables with fruits..AVOID "JUNK FOOD" and "Fast Food" as this type of food is very unhealthy, lacking in vitamins really and has plenty of fattening molecules which make one gain weight and is very bad for overall health.
if you snack,, try fruits with yogurt or fruit yogurt and nuts.. nuts are very healthy for your body .and contain proteins.
go for walks every evening or morning or whenever you get time each day for 1 hour or 2 hours..make this somewhere you enjoy walking even if you have to drive a bit to there..and make this a daily routine..you will enjoy it once you get into it ..and it makes you feel great after..just walking for 1 hour or 2 hours.
if you do this..every day for one month ..you should lose around 10 pounds (.714 stone) per month until you get to your natural healthy weight.. look up on the internet for an idea of what your weight for your height should be ..and when you get to this weight,,your body will look very nice and you will feel very good.
10 pounds (.714 stone ) each month in 3 months you should lose 30 pounds (2 stones, 2 pounds)..for sure…but no junk food and dont drink alcohol or smoke, dont eat junk..just healthy food with vitamins and walking 1 hour or 2 hours every day..and drink plenty of water..this is guaranteed way to lose weight naturally and for good, if you stick to this, which you should,,as it makes you feel so much more positive due to the vitamins and lack of chemicals making you feel depressed…
btw, forgot to mention,,just in case you dont know how to really make healthy meals..buy a "food steamer" at your local deparment store..they are very cheap and work very well..as well as buy a "rice cooker" which is also very cheap..eating rice is a great way to get your necessary carbs "healthy carbs" to lose weight and has lots of natural energy inside. you can buy asian rice at most large supermarkets or if you have a local oriental market..they sale quality asian rice.. thai or indian rice is good "jasmine rice".. buy corn or canola oil to sprinkle on vegetables or rice before steaming to add to taste as well as you can buy several nice spices like "cumin" or "Curry powders", etc.just sprinkle on the vegetables before steaming to give nice taste.
drink "Green Tea" as this is very healthy and helps burn extra fat faster…you can buy quality green tea at most oriental shops or large supermarkets as well
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