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Originally posted by blueGBI
My problem is that I eat when I'm sad. It doesnt matter what it is, if its there I'll eat it. The biggest thing that I've done is eliminate most refined sugars out of my diet. I don't have that much of a problem with refined flour, rice, and pasta. The only thing with refined sugar I'll eat is ice cream. Today I had some cupcakes and I now have a headache since I haven't had cupcakes in about 4 months. I eat alot of veggies and fruits but I don't really eat that much eggs and meat so I'm upping my protein levels by eating eggs at breakfast and lean meats during lunch and dinner.
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Now you know what you MUST work on...
Why are you sad? Do not answer that question to me, just ask yourself that...
Are you sad because you eat, or eat because you are sad?
If you do suffer from depression, then it is possible that your thyroid hormones are off... The Dr. Rose from Starcare.com says "when you think depression, think thyroid..."
The cupcakes you ate, did they contain chocolate? If so, chocolate has caffeine it it, which can cause headaches... The jury is still out on the benefits of caffeine and chocolate in terms of research...
I suggest you limiting you eggs... Eat egg beaters or egg whites--buy an egg separator... NO salt--use salt free spices... Salt is another foodstuff narcotic.
I really suggest to STAY AWAY FROM THE ATKINS UNLESS YOUR DR. MAKES YOU DO IT!!!
If you MUST have a breakfast and some people do, the regimen of breakfast is important. First, have a ton of water--at least huge bottles by your bed and drink that when you wake up, after you brush your teeth and before you eat breakfast.
Then if you MUST eat meat, then choose like fish... Because really, biochemically, you may be craving the oils not the "fat"... The meat producers just have not engineeried lean cuts of breakfast foods--that is just the way it is... These foods are highly processed, too much sugar and salt and are just plain nasty when you determine how they got to your table... I'd say eat them at your own risk--but I do not eat that kind of food--I like Morningstar Veggie Sausages... But Lox is pretty good for a breakfast... Especially with some type of bonafide fruit juice, like OJ or Cranberry (Rasberry) juice...
But your body will NEVER have a lack for water...
Also remember, food culture--the way you eat--is a learned behavior... Some did not teach you properly... Moreover, you probably will need to un learn your poor eating habits and learn new eating habits...
Stay away from those cupcakes unless they are the real vegan style ones--sweet and uncooked made without things that have faces or dairy...