How can I control my eating when I have impulse control issues?

Often when we want to gain control our eating habits can have a detrimental effect not to mention or mental health. There are lots of cases of people wanting to gain control therefore start to gain great control over their eating habits. Often this results in eating disorders. We can control these impulses through positive self talk telling ourselves when a negative thought comes flooding in we can say I am in control this does not define me. Meditative practice can also be a great way of dealing with control and getting back into a positive head space. Remember that you are enough and this does not define you.

Eat more vegetables, approximately 50% of your meals l meal's portion, vegetable has low calorie and high fibre, it can help you fill full for a long time. Get some healthy snack, by healthy snack I mean fruits and eat then if you're hungry in between meals. Hope my advice help, meow~ >w

Have you ever told yourself 'I will just have a little', then you have a little more and a little more? Add that food to the list of things you cannot have just a little of. Know that if you try to tell yourself 'I will have just a little', then you are lying to yourself. Be aware of these things, its the first step to taking control. That's about as far as I have gotten on the matter personally.

With Impulsive control issues it is hard to make sure you do everything in moderation. If it's about eating, there usually is a deeper feeling as to why they can't stop. Everyone has their own reasons and feelings so don't compare to other people but look at yourself. This might not always be the easiest thing to do, that's why here at 7cups we have listeners who can sometimes help you understand your own feelings and thoughts. A possible solution to uncontrollable eating can be as simple as making sure there is no food to over eat, always buy just what is necessary and plan ahead for what you are going to need and when. If you don't control the amount of food in your home, it is possible to find something you enjoy doing that will distract you from food and from overeating.

You could try to drink something. Drink a glass of water or a cup of tea instead everytime you feel the impulse to eat.

Ask yourself before you eat anything: Will this make me healthier? Will this enhance chances of loving longer?

Before anyone answers that, you first have to understand that you do have the power inside of you to control your behavior. Commonly people forget this, and this is where the fail. You have to be able to tell yourself you have to do what is right for you and you WILL do what is right for you because you CAN.

Plan specific meals and meal times. Place snacks in bowls instead of eating out of the bag. Mindfulness.

Sometimes you might feel out of control or unable to stop when you eat. This may be because you feel deprived or restricted. Perhaps you should think about how you feel when you eat, and consider whether you are actually eating a normal amount of food. If you are struggling with bingeing, perhaps you could talk to a specialist or someone who is more experienced.

Firstly, seek professional help. 7 Cups can only do so much, and professional help will be much more effective. To answer the question, try and eat slightly smaller meals each day. Take out one small thing, or a small amount of something of your meal and not eat it. And then each day, take something else out. Eventually, you will get to a place where you are eating meals that are more “reasonable”.