Junk Food

[crispyfry]

I have been a junkie for all my life, although I am working to stop my vices I still can't control it, it's like a cigarette or drinker.

My body is looking for junk food which is a very bad thing.

Need some advice.

Thanks

 

[rossignol]

Plan your day to fill your time with things for your hands to do or a distraction from eating. Put carrots in your fridge so you have something crunchy to snack on instead of junk food.

Why do you eat junk food? What does it do for you?

Praying for you...

 

[RuthD]

I don't keep junk food at home. When I want some chips or nachos, etc. I go out and buy one small bag. I am praying for you.

 

[Everythingbuthegirl]

I can relate to everything you said crispy And I'm not sure what to do either. Praying for both of us.

 

[crispyfry]

I would sense that I am gradually decrease my intake of junk foods to fruits and biscuits. But I still struggle and I cheated myself, but I eat in small portions which is kinda okay.

 

[Ronnie63]

Always keep in mind Eat For Purpose, Not Pleasure.

 

[Keeganner]

In my opinion junk food should be avoided to have a better life. But if you still feel that you could not be able to remain away from it then you could eat occasionally. And perhaps you could be able to maintain your weight and overall health as well.

 

[princesspeach5280]

I used to have the same problem. I stopped eating so much junk food after we moved. Is there maybe a situation going on that causes you to want to eat?

 

[elephunky]

The problem with junkfood is its filled with things that are meant to make you keep coming back for more. Sugar, for example, has been referred to in a lot of health articles as a drug for your brain. Its true. I have a serious addiction to sugar and the only way I am going to beat the addiction is to cut it out completely which is what I am trying to do now.

It is difficult, the brain goes nuts and tells you to eat the foods you are trying to cut out but thats just like if a drug addict suddenly stops using their drug of choice. The brain goes nuts and they feel like they have got to have it.

Its tough but I have done it before and I can do it again. As soon as I try to introduce a little bit of sugar I fall off the wagon in a big way.

PS - I am not referring to fruit which has natural sugar in natural quantities.

 

[elephunky]

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[orton776]

the brain goes nuts and tells you to eat the foods you are trying to cut out but thats just like if a drug addict suddenly stops using their drug of choice. The brain goes nuts and they feel like they have got to have it.

 

[Malt]

Well!!!According to me that some people like the junk foods for enjoy and
taste.If you want to keep good fitness and health then you should be
avoid the junk foods.Because these foods are not good for keep the
good health...

 

[joyfulbunny]

buy vegan junkfoods, im sure they have it their. or dont stuck anyjunkfood in your home. its not good.

 

[AliceBerrick]

Eating junk food is like an addiction, it ruins your health make you fat and you face more health issues like asthma stomach and other diseases. I really like healthy lifestyle for you I suggest avoiding eating this junk food, try vegetables and fruits they have great taste and really good for your health.

 

[Kurama]

I find it odd that we're perfectly alright when the government taxes cigarrettes and alcohol, bans marijuana...but then there's a huge uproar when high calorie snacks are made smaller.

Fast food is one of the greatest evils in western society. It is an industry built upon poor quality, environmental suffering and bad health. The stuff companies put into their burgers and fries...we do not know how bad it is. Then there are ''diet drinks'', which are actually even more harmful than high calorie drinks. The ''diet drinks'' are filled with aspartame, which actually causes weight gain due to a disruption in the natural metabolic process (it may also cause cancer).

However do not think I am defending sodas, they make up the majority of caloric consumption in the States.

 

[quartzy]

How about this, if you enjoy chocolate then do not buy any but have some chocolate drink in the house, the one that you have to make with heated milk. That way you will have to think before you drink it.

As for sweet cakes etc. you could not buy any, no buscuits and no cakes, but indulge in a scone instead. Or a fruit bun. That way you are still getting the sweetness but in very small amounts.

For fat foods like fry ups, make them more healthy like grilling bacon and sausage, and using low fat spray olive oil for cooking the others.

For crisps and stuff, do not buy them and get some crackers in the house, with a little butter spread they are just as good but healthier.

Whatever the junk just try and begin on the healthier option first and see how that goes, in time you could endeavour to get even healthier than the original healthier option. Baby steps.

 

[placebo99]

My advice would be to cut back on the junk food very slowly. Compulsive eating is a hard thing to kick, and trying to quit cold turkey will most likely lead to discouragement and relapse.

The best thing to do is to cut back on the sugar intake. Simple carbohydrates are honestly the worst thing for the health, but they're the thing most people struggle with. I would try replacing sugar with fat / protein where possible.

Also, don't believe the rubbish the media tells you about saturated fat: it is actually good for you! Use butter instead of margarine, cream instead of milk, coconut oil instead of vegetable oil. These options are more satisfying and haven't got as many additives as their low-fat alternatives.

The last thing I'd say to you is not to be too hard on yourself. Junk food isn't great but if you manage to eat it in moderation and in small portions then it isn't going to do you any harm.

Hope this helps!

 

[HonestTruth]

Always eat three well balanced meals a day and those junk food cravings will disappear.