Do you not think that your body is constantly craving food because it is not getting something it needs? When I eat a lot of carbs, I'm literally hungry all the time. There is no limit. But when I eat protein and fat and take supplements like Iron and Magnesium, I am rarely hungry. I'm constantly surprised by the weight loss talk here about how you have no control or will power. Extreme weight gain is a physical problem not a mental problem.

Also, you might look into Metformin which is great for evening out your blood sugar so that if you do eat sugar, you won't get that shaky hungry feeling (at least, that I do). It's a relatively safe medicine that is over the counter in most countries.

Second the gastric sleeve.

Anonymous wrote:I have totally let myself go. In my mid 50’s and Gained 100lbs. Have no will power. And now, I have had a very likely covid exposure. Assuming I survive, I need to take control back. I can handle the exercise, but I have seriously addictive relationship with food.

Can anyone recommend a weight loss center, a doctor or something? If I live, I must drastically change. I have a child and I am terrified I won’t survive covid.

Why don’t you worry about that once you come thru the other end? Sounds kinda stupid thing to worry if you don’t know if you can make it out alive.

Good point

I also don't have suggestions, OP, but am in the same boat after gaining 50 lbs in the first 6 months of last year (I'm very short, so very negative effect). Years ago when I was only slightly overweight, I tried an internal medicine doctor focused on weight loss, a weight loss center (that prescribed me pills that did nothing for me, but freaked me out so I only went for a month or two), and an eating program (Jenny Craig/Nutrisystem/Medifast) on which I lost weight but found it hard to resume eating regular food.

I believe I, too, suffer from a food addiction, mainly sugar. I just switched from tracking everything in My Fitness Pal to the Fitbit app so am very aware of what I'm eating. I don't drink alcohol, soda, or juice, and don't eat out. Due to my height and age (50s) my caloric intake should be about 1100-1200 calories, less if I want to lose, and I find it hard to maintain that while working and parenting two young children. I just started listening to the Weight Loss for Busy Physicians podcast (am only on episode 4) for motivation. In the past when I've lost weight, the key has been accountability to someone. I'd love to hire a diet coach, like the doctor in the podcast, but think that would likely be out of my financial reach. Being accountable to myself clearly hasn't worked.

I had the gastric sleeve. It completely changed my life for the better. I'm no longer on any medications. I have so much energy and feel in control of my eating.

OP, consider weight loss surgery.

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Anonymous wrote:You need CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for binge eating.

How do you know she's a binge eater?

DP but “seriously addictive relationship with food” paired with 100 lbs overweight are strong indicators.

OP I suggest the podcast Weight Loss for Busy Physicians to get you started.

Binge eating is a very particular form of overeating that involves ingesting thousands of calories in a short time, usually in secret. Nothing about OP's post suggests binge eating.

You can gain 100 pounds simply by adding sugar sodas, junk food, pizza and "cafeteria" style food to your diet. I gained 70 pounds in six months while nursing. No eating binges. Just hungry and not watching what I ate.

OP said she has an addictive relationship with food, not that she doesn’t watch what she eats. I believe her that she knows what her problem is.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for binge eating.

How do you know she's a binge eater?

DP but “seriously addictive relationship with food” paired with 100 lbs overweight are strong indicators.

OP I suggest the podcast Weight Loss for Busy Physicians to get you started.

Binge eating is a very particular form of overeating that involves ingesting thousands of calories in a short time, usually in secret. Nothing about OP's post suggests binge eating.

You can gain 100 pounds simply by adding sugar sodas, junk food, pizza and "cafeteria" style food to your diet. I gained 70 pounds in six months while nursing. No eating binges. Just hungry and not watching what I ate.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You need CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for binge eating.

How do you know she's a binge eater?

DP but “seriously addictive relationship with food” paired with 100 lbs overweight are strong indicators.

OP I suggest the podcast Weight Loss for Busy Physicians to get you started.

Anonymous wrote:You need CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for binge eating.

How do you know she's a binge eater?

You need CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) for binge eating.

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I can't recommend any specific doctor or center but I am doing this on my own with success. Down 45 pounds so far. I do a LOT of exercise and do a moderate diet but in a shorter eating window (usually 6ish hours a day). I can connect with you to offer support if you'd like!

I have totally let myself go. In my mid 50’s and Gained 100lbs. Have no will power. And now, I have had a very likely covid exposure. Assuming I survive, I need to take control back. I can handle the exercise, but I have seriously addictive relationship with food.

Can anyone recommend a weight loss center, a doctor or something? If I live, I must drastically change. I have a child and I am terrified I won’t survive covid.