transfer addiction is there any healthy ones :)

(deactivated member)
on 4/1/08 3:25 am - MN

Hi My big addiction was smoking. (18 years) I have been smoke free for over 2 years.

now food has become a big transfer for me. I can see the addiction problem in myself. Is it bad to say "hay I need a new healthy addiction to replace the eating one? any advice ? I have not had surgery yet just trying to learn as much as possible.

Edi P.
on 4/1/08 3:29 am - Zellwood, FL

RNY on 06/06/06

Exercise or just walking is a good transfer. Getting involved in activities or volunteering are good. Me? I prefer to shop, whether I buy or not isn't important, as long as I'm shopping. Oh wait, I had that BEFORE surgery too.

Highest: 349
Lowest: 175
Surgeon's Goal: 189
My Goal: A healtier happier me!!

2014 update...regained but haven't lost faith.

(deactivated member)
on 4/1/08 3:41 am - MN

RNY on 09/02/08

here's the deal When i was smaller .I loved going to the gym.The ellipticle love it! walking out side and yes it helped with stress So i am glad to hear that exercise is an ok thing as long as i dont over do it. You are funny. lol Jill

Lisa B.
on 4/1/08 6:30 am - Independence, KS

RNY on 10/12/07

I'm with you Edi.... I LOVE to shop.. shop for real, window shop, shop for groceries I don't care..... and the walking is good too right?

Hugs ~ Lisa
Well behaved women rarely make history!
305/296/147/150 159 pounds down 3 lbs below goal!
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(deactivated member)
on 4/1/08 2:16 pm - MN

RNY on 09/02/08

Shopping is good. Especially when no kids are with or hubby. free time to just wonder and space out. Wouldn't it be funny to just hop on a tradmill in he middle of the store and go all out. ha ha ha thanks for the thoughts. LOL JILL

NicoleLynn
on 4/1/08 3:32 am - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 12/04/07

One thing that might be healthy is exercise, just be careful you don't overdo it, but it could be used to help deal with stress.

"When you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."

(deactivated member)
on 4/1/08 4:58 am - MN

RNY on 09/02/08

Thank you for the advice! lol Jill

Soshaken
on 4/1/08 3:39 am - Minneapolis, MN

RNY on 08/07/07

Excersise is a good one. Shopping is a dangerous one for me because I'm poor. Meditation is really good because if you can calm your head and figure out why you want something so bad maybe you can realize you don't really need what ever it is. Hope this helps.

Suzie

(deactivated member)
on 4/1/08 5:02 am - MN

RNY on 09/02/08

Yeah the shopping thing could go way bad for me. I'm poor to.

Meditation yeah I was doing that awhile ago and just got out of habit. Thanks for the idea. LOL JILL

(deactivated member)
on 4/1/08 4:12 am - Bloomington, MN

RNY on 06/26/07

I got addicted to knitting shortly after surgery. I've tapered off quite a bit now, but man...I had one heckuva habit! Musta made 50+ dishrags in a couple of weeks. I know it's pretty sedentary - but it still is fairly "safe".

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