I CAN'T STOP THINKING ABOUT FOOD! How to stop being food obsessed. | Edukale

[@fynnuser]

I start eating when I’m hungry, but once I ate something I can’t stop overeating until I’m so full and bloated

[@bodhisattva2348]

I know the feeling. 😫

[@kimxengdy6889]

I'm like that too!

[@wendytestaburger5300]

Same !

[@gleniyaalashay]

yessss sameee

[@EmbodyYourDivinity]

this used to be me too, I would eat when I wasn't hungry and couldn't stop eating even when I was full.

[@wormgoblin5048]

I'm 14, struggled with anorexia for a while butam now trying to recover (8 months in) . My brain is so food focused and I don't know what to do, I can only think about calories 24/7. I'm finally happy with my body but all I can think of is food, during class, at home waiting till the times that I let myself eat, etc. Other girls don't think about food this much and it drives me crazy, I just want to be thin and happy :/

[@staciapenn5552]

Probably because restrictions lead to feeling like food is scarce so it’s constantly on your mind (I have the same thing). Kind of like during the hunter gatherers time. It’s a survival instinct. Finding a hobby or being with friends really helps to take your mind off of it. I wish you all the luck and health in the world 🌸

[@BALLD-wx1ve]

did u overcome it?

[@kuromimmi]

i’m at that point right now and since your comment was a long time ago, did you recover? do you have tips for me? i hope ur in good health , ily

[@fentontrss]

how are you now??

[@stxrrydayz]

Currently at this point as well. Have you gotten better?

[@yanreing2014]

I love how she talks, so calm. Her eyes alone communicates too

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you!

[@floresemin7433]

Same! That's why I always watch her videos!

[@bodhisattva2348]

So jealous

[@pranavhinduja1182]

I know! I'm ill at the hospital and it's Lucie's videos that help me the most, way better than any doctor or medication! I know a thing or two about nutrition thus it's easy to attest to the quality of her videos of course, even if I didn't though I would've trusted her almost blindly (and there are just like 10-15 people in the world that I'd trust like this!) Her way of presentation and the way you feel you can trust her quite frankly is unparalleled! Elle a du talent cette fille ! Incroyable comment elle inspire confiance en elle hyper vite !

[@Edukalebylucie]

@@pranavhinduja1182 I'm just seeing this now, thank you so much, you have no idea how much this means!!

[@vultirR]

i used to always think about food despite not restricting. i think it was inherited by the habits of my parents. but, what helped was listening to my body and being present in the things that distract me from food (books, school, work, etc). you 100% have the ability to stop thinking about it, you just have to let yourself be distracted.

[@Rosa-vz9ml]

My grades and bond with my family are both so messed up because the only thing i can think about is food and it drives me craaazyy. The weird thing is that i have to gain weight... I hope it will stop some day😌 Thank you for the tips i really appreciate it xx

[@Edukalebylucie]

I'm so sorry for that, hopefully if you eat enough and gain weight it will eventually stop!

[@nuevesniche3145]

When you said give up your food restrictions, the thought immediately stressed me out.

[@Edukalebylucie]

I know it's easier said than done!

[@nuevesniche3145]

@@Edukalebylucie but very possible, I’ve got some work to do.

[@marciavox8105]

I feel like I can either be happy with my body or happy with food. I gain weight when I eat what I want. The only way to keep the pounds off is to restrict what I eat. When my body finally starts to look how I want it to look, my mind feels deprived and I don’t have energy. I don’t desire to be stick thin, but I want to have a flat stomach. How do I reconcile this?

[@Edukalebylucie]

I totally understand the dilemma. It may be a choice you have to make. However, intuitive eating doesn't mean just eating whatever you want when you want, maybe there is a middle ground you can find between restricting and eating whatever you want?

[@marciavox8105]

@@Edukalebylucie My godmother, a personal trainer, recommended planning the splurge days rather than doing them randomly throughout the week. Of course, I need to be in a better place with my body and with food before I do that. I will try to find a middle ground, like you say!

[@a.5907]

I have anorexia, I’m in recovery, don’t restrict, & I have a nutritionist. But despite all this, I can’t stop thinking about food, & in my mind, I’m like “I can’t wait until meal time is again” even when I just ate & im full.

[@Aurvilea]

Hi, it’s been some time. I’m struggling with the same problem right now. Did anything help you, did you solve it somehow? Can you please tell me?

[@Lucyloud663]

Me too

[@deeparnabanerjee2600]

Am obsessed badly 😭I want to leave eating.specially I order junk food at night.having ice cream also ryt now and watching ur vlog and fainally decided no more . I have to stop now

[@Edukalebylucie]

I know how hard it can be but the more you restrict the stronger the urges, make sure your meals are balanced and sufficiently nutritious!

[@debbiedouglass1478]

Thank you so much for this information. I have gotten better as I've gotten older but when stress hits, old habits return. I'll check out your other videos.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you, and good luck!

[@iamme13]

My only problem is that i cant find another comfort zone other than food ; it really hurts me 💔

[@Edukalebylucie]

I know how hard this can be, keep on trying out different things, I'm sure you'll find something that can bring you a bit of comfort, or at least enough entertainment to keep your mind off of food for a while! Why not try to learn a new skill?

[@iamme13]

@@Edukalebylucie yeah iam on my way for trying new things ; i just didn t find something yet ; something strong enough to fulfill the emptiness inside me

[@iamme13]

@@rod7sp No thanks .. I want a healthy advice ...

[@doglovingirl]

Your videos are quite literally changing my life right now! I'm just coming to terms with the fact that I still have some disordered eating patterns! I'm 25 now but restricted food when I was 16/17 and made myself miserable. Since then, I thought I'd completely stopped restricting by letting myself eat whatever I want while still being active and somewhat healthy. But this made me realize that(at 6:47) where you say that wanting to be more careful but then giving in and feeling guilty is my biggest form of restriction!! Your videos are really helping me get out of this all-or-nothing diet mindset and finally try to move toward a more holistic and healthy lifestyle. Thank you for making these!!

[@bbjudyfit]

As a person with ADHD.. i like highly palatable food. And the more i eat it ..the more i crave it. I feel like that's telling an alcoholic to have all the alcohol they want.

[@rosieposie9564]

I stopped watching at the start because some people are still obsessed with food even though they eat whatever they want and are not restricting. Some people need to learn how to restrict.

[@jeneanw.9791]

Recently I started eating a lot more healthy, and it immediately stopped the cravings!!! I was so shocked and happy. So that is another reason why I decided to stick with eating in moderation for the rest of my life.

[@christineyan6008]

This is the best video I watched regarding my cravings. Thank you!

[@theprousteffect9717]

This is an excellent overview of a very complex topic. I really appreciate your honesty regarding intuitive eating - how it isn't simply about eating whatever you want, whenever you want, and how it may not initially work for people with extremely unhealthy eating habits.

[@tryingfaddiets]

I have excessive appetite and I always think about food. My mouth waters when I think about food. I never feel full and satisfied with food.

[@galegrazutis964]

It'sike we are twins that's just how l feel!!!

[@catfancier270]

I think about food too much because my parents did the same thing. Food was something we talked about, my parents cooked and baked from scratch, they yo-yo dieted and we all overate regularly. Trying to get my weight under control this year.

[@scottgregory3888]

Very sensible advice.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you!

[@mychannel8809]

“What is an obsession with food” Misery..

[@kuromimmi]

i have anorexia so i don’t overeat but i think ab food alll the time and can’t do my hobbies anymore it’s time to eat enough so that i don’thave to think ab food all the time

[@princessjoe834]

Thank you so much ! I really needed this

[@Edukalebylucie]

Glad it could help, thanks for watching!

[@TheVeyZ]

In the first few seconds of this vid you've already pegged me. Sometimes I'll just finish a meal, be full, but I'm already thinking about my next meal or snack which I hate.

[@souleo1417]

Do you have any tips for how to stop obsession when you have gut issues? I have fructose malabsorption and reflux so I do have to avoid certain foods or else I'll get negative symptoms but knowing I'm doing it for that reason doesn't help. I still desire to have the foods everyone else is having. Much love ❤️

[@muniaisworthit]

This is me. I have undiagnosed autoimmune disease(or more than one). There are tons of foods that I can't eat and I'm always looking for alternatives.Thinking about how I can the foods that I miss. No dairy,no gluten,no red meat,no sugar and so many other things. It's hard

[@custardbuns9529]

You definitely deserve a ton of subscribers 🙀

[@Edukalebylucie]

Aww thank you so much!🙏

[@julieloweryForyouministry1226]

Thank you! I needed this video.

[@Edukalebylucie]

You're so welcome!

[@demonic_whisper]

I literally zoned out while looking at her eyes!

[@angelesm1546]

I like to watch your videos before sleep, your voice relaxes me 🥰

[@macdonaldchaboka6117]

You are hear because you are struggling with weight loss just like me ,dont worry you'll get it some day

[@EmbodyYourDivinity]

thanks for your great points about how to stop being obsessed on food.

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

I started going on crazy, restrictive diets when I was 13. I was a little chubby, but wanted the perfect body. I started binging on junk food after that. All my life I'm either dieting or binging. Nothing in between. I just wanted to be thin and super healthy. I did a lot of research and now my diet consists of intermittent fasting and a whole food plant based diet. When I follow that, I lose weight and feel great! After awhile the cravings for junk food come. I give in, like I just did tonight by ordering 3 party size bags of potato chips, cheese balls and nacho cheese Doritos. How can I stop obsessing for these bad, unhealthy foods that make me feel so awful and gain weight? I haven't been thin in decades. I keep trying to diet. It's just a merry-go-round of the same behavior, over and over. Ugh!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Strict dieting and restricting can't work long term because it always leads to bingeing. It's better to eat healthy, balanced, yet satisfying and full meals, and the bingeing will happen less and less. Wishing you all the best!

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

@@Edukalebylucie Thanks Lucie! :D

[@jn261]

yep, same here. vicious cycle of binging, fasting, eating "normally", then binging again because it's been hard being good for 3-4 days.. Need to break the chain but each time I tell myself "I'll just fast for a day or two to get rid of the calorie surplus, then I'll just eat normally for good". But the change never happens!

[@TrishasMusic]

Look up intuitive eating - the idea is that if "junk food" is perceived as bad, naughty, off-limits, then it will always hold more power over you; if you give all foods the same moral value and reframe how you think about food (i.e. food with less nutrition value and foods with more nutrition value rather than "good" vs "bad"), and include everything in your diet in moderation, it will be easier to make peace with food

[@PetBunnyDebbie]

@@Edukalebylucie It's been 7 months since I posted this. I was not convinced yet that intuitive eating was my best solution. I tried again several more times to diet. Sure it was a healthy whole food plant based diet, since my goal has always been to become "perfectly" healthy. But per usual the cravings came, then came the junk food binges, then the feelings of guilt, failure and depression. I'm so sick of it. Yesterday I actually bought the book, "Intuitive Eating" 4th edition. I'm reading it now. This morning I had many of my favorite junk foods delivered to my apartment. Didn't plan on it but I binged on potato chips and chocolate candy. But this time I don't feel guilty, depressed or like a failure. This is part of the process of habituation. The chips and chocolate are always going to be here from now on. I trust intuitive eating. I'm done with dieting, finally! I imagine I have a few more binges in me as I bring more formerly "forbidden" foods into my apartment. But that's okay. It's part of the process. Also, I decided that I'm going to work on changing one bad behavior at a time. I'm waiting until hungry to eat. I'm not quite ready to stop eating when my stomach is full. That's okay. Right now I feel sick from all the chips and chocolate. I'm really wanting fruit and veggies now. So when I feel hungry again, I will have those.

[@medaly690]

I think i need rules, the last time i tried, like half a year only eat whatever my family buy or cook and dindt think about it, i dont put any restriction but only gave me hight colesterol and was extremely bloated and gain weight even if i usually do exercise.

[@keyopener1141]

I'm a twelve year old who limits their calories to eight hundred a day. I can't eat dairy,meat, gluten or sugar. How do I stop feeling bad about what I eat?

[@lauralg374]

I can't stop watching your videos...obsession?🤔😂🥰

[@Edukalebylucie]

Aww thank you so much!!

[@Goreset.me_mar]

so awesome vlogs... love watching it... keep sharing and stay connected my friend!!!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thanks!!

[@Taluna16]

You helped me so much thank you I have been restricting way too much food so this makes sense like really makes sense so thank you soo much

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you so much, glad it could be helpful!!

[@Taluna16]

@@Edukalebylucie well you earned it to be helpful,I always thought restricting food can be more easy for your diet people think I’m skinny but I think I have a plumped round belly so I am kind of insecure

[@pranavhinduja1182]

Lucie, I have a weird obsession, I've talked to a dietician in Australia about it, but I'd love to know your opinion! The thing is, everytime I eat, I think of the nutritional value and not about taste, I've had this for around 3 years, prior to this I never thought of it this way, I ate what I felt was right (intuitively) It's difficult to find that again though, I tell my friends that in the past I ate like an Italian and now I eat like an American (if you know what I mean!) Like when I look at cashews, I think of tryptophan not 'cashews' - And then depending on the level of nutrients in foods, I eat, this doesn't feel right in my opinion but it's difficult to break the habit, chocolate in my mind currently is 'caffeine and insomnia' and thus I don't touch it, and a few years ago I told everyone that when I love a lady the way I love white chocolate, I'll marry her (if the lady wanted to marry me too obviously haha) You ever encountered this? As a nutritionist you probably think of food a lot, do you think of this when you decide what to eat? I'd love to know! Merci pour avoir améliorer ma vie avec tes vidéos aussi Lucie

[@white_tulip2189]

Your story is reminding me a little bit about orthorexia.

[@hoarder1919]

Food! You know I just couldn’t stop thinking about it.

[@Ella-fd1bs]

I have a eating disorder I can't stop thinking about food🥺😔

[@Edukalebylucie]

Please don't hesitate to get help, take care!

[@likhayemi]

❤️🤧

[@koraXro]

I recognise myself in this. When I travel I always plan where and what to eat. I know all the places with good food (even after moving away several years ago :( ) I binged over the weekend but now I'm back to normal. What mostly upsets me is that it didn't make me happy (I have some stress from work) and it didn't taste that amazing. Mindful eating seems like a great way to deal with this obsession.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you for sharing! Wishing you all the best

[@cl4ire_]

i literally think about food 24/7, even after i eat, it's so annoying and tiring...i cant even go an hour without thinking about it.

[@سماهرمحمد-د6ض]

Thank you very much this was helpful 💗💗

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@fipicco2477]

Love this video and your channel! Already subscribed 💜 Could you make a video about your makeup routine? I love how natural and cute your makeup is🤩

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you!!

[@avastraub5891]

such good advice

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you!

[@7b-16hiralaljangid8]

Damn it... I can't stop thinking about food.. actually i want to gain weight...my height is 5'8 and weight is 54kg... Because of thinking continuously about food, i can't focus on anything... From morning to evening... I always think about food..., I thought i would try to stop thinking but can't able to control Myself 😅😅

[@EmbodyYourDivinity]

I used to have the same issue, my food obsession prevented me from being present and focusing on anything else

[@emme6950]

this really helped me thank you x

[@beriha3618]

Hi everyone now I am gonna tell you how I got rid of my food obsession and food addiction and lost 4 kilos in a month. First I wanted to try eating 2000 calories and burning 1000 calories a day. I wanted to try this thinking I can lose weight this way. Actually I did a little. I lost 2 kilos in the first week. But then my body stopped losing weight. And then I started to take pills for hypothyroidism because my doctor told me that my body stopped losing weight because of my hypothyroidism. And I kept taking pills for 2 more weeks and I still take them. Meanwhile I lost only less than a kilo. I wasn't losing weight properly but I had realized something. My calorie intake was cut down unintentionally. I didn't restrict my calorie intake deliberately. But I was eating less. And to sum up I actually did the best thing by eating a big amount of clories at first. And by the way when I started to this, I was sometimes eating some snacks throughout the day. But I was still maintaining my calorie intake. The first days I was barely feeling full after eating 2000 calories. Then I started to feel full enough after eating 1500 calories. Then this became 1300 calories. And now I eat 1200 calories a day. And now I don't have food obsesion or food addiction. I don't think about the food all the time. And I think I overcame my problems. And I hope this helps for the ones who need it.

[@anniemargareth7617]

Thank you!! You are really so helpfull for me. I have been on a diet for like 8 years and it was so time consuming and made my life so difficult. You give me support and tools stay slim even without diet.🥰❤️

[@Edukalebylucie]

That really means a lot, thank you so much!!💜

[@christinawahlmuller1142]

Very very interesting!!!! Thanks for sharing! Greetings from Austria 🙏🇦🇹

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thanks for watching!!

[@chala3929]

This video helped so much 💕 Can you do a video on gluten and dairy? What’s your opinions on them? Do you think they are overly demonized?

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you! Turns out my next video is actually on gluten haha as for dairy, I'll do one in the future!

[@KA_65120_]

THANK YOU!!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you for watching!

[@ellaenchantedgoddess268]

I think i need help... I started with ytube... I used to be skinny, still skinny. I ate like bird, here & there picking, never had full meal. It's my character. Then I turned into 40, & covid. I noticed love handle around my belly but still skinny. I learned about OMAD. I did it like 2yr. It complety shed my love handle, never had so flat tummy my whole life. Then started all kind of mal nutritient symptoms. I cured it by taking supplements. Now I see I can't control my eating in that restrict eating window of 2 hour. I think this restricting time feed is over compensates my tummy. Like insanely!

[@rebellefleur4533]

Love your videos so much❣ thank you

[@Edukalebylucie]

So glad, thank you!

[@sonohrina2012]

The only thing I restrict is chocolate because I’m allergic to it I just look at it when I’m getting any treats but I have to convince myself not to get it. Once in a while because sometimes I just really want it. But most of the time I don’t even even notice is there.

[@annaparker2620]

Best advice ever!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Glad you think so, thanks!

[@bulgingbattery2050]

My sister was five foot three, and weighed 500 pounds.

[@DavidWilson-ng1lv]

Awesome video 👍 God bless

[@stefaniesolpuk7002]

how do you feel about specific meal times and snacking?

[@Edukalebylucie]

I think it depends on the situation. If you're in tune with your hunger cues, set times aren't really necessary and you should eat when you're hungry (unless there are obligations, of course.) If not, set time frames to eat within can be a useful tool to let your body relearn to eat + trust hunger/fullness signals

[@katnor4688]

Does this apply for people with health problems? I am prediabetic and have a hormonal disorder and can't stop gaining weight. I feel like the only way I'll get better is restricting my diet.

[@cantbsofia]

ye but i literally eat like one normal meal a day and the rest is pure junk. i used to restrict quite a lot but this “junk diet” has been going on for a month and a half. i have gained 5.1kg and 11cm on my waist. i look pale i’ve missed a period (i never have) my skin is bad, i don’t get circulation to my fingertips and feet. i often stuff my face until i’m sick or sometimes if i’m not sick i would make myself sick on purpose. is this a form of self harm? why can i just not leave this cycle. how was i so good at restricting. why can everything not just be back to normal. this dumb eating disorder has taken my health and my sanity. it’s taken away all my friends. it’s taken away the liberty of not having to worry. it’s taken over everything. at first it was just a silly diet, but i suppose it always starts that way..

[@tash8820]

Well that does certainly not work for me. I only stop craving unhealthy foods and sweets if I stop eating them completely. Same goes for my kids. They ask for way to much sweets and want to have it all the time. The sugar and additives really make you addicted and wants you eat more of it.

[@Edukalebylucie]

Sure, we are all different!

[@tanyagbuckman]

I need help in this area! I'm soooo obsessed ! I do all of the things she said 😭😭😭

[@Edukalebylucie]

Wishing you all the best!!

[@coconutz95]

Thanks now i can stop my friends from eating me

[@maimoonajanbaaz5352]

amazinggggg!!!

[@Edukalebylucie]

Thank you!

[@maimoonajanbaaz5352]

@@Edukalebylucie please , also make a instagram account, for ppl who arent using pinterest. It will also help you grow your channel + (most importantly) ppl will find a new channel to get knowledge and help from! 💖

[@Edukalebylucie]

@@maimoonajanbaaz5352 I want to, just waiting to find the time ;) !

[@SZACULT]

Well yeah I have GERD I HAVE to restrict 😭

[@dweebsha]

any advice on dealing with gluten and dairy food cravings (bread, pizza, ice cream) if i most likely have celiac disease and am definitely lactose intolerant? it's been really really difficult for me

[@sibel7010]

hey! my situation wasn’t completely the same (I was dealing with cravings when transitioning to a vegan diet), but at least for dairy products, there are a lot of pretty good alternatives! When you get a craving, I would just say get a dairy free alternative. Also, if you want a pastry or a cake but most ones at the store are made with dairy, try making your own! You’ll enjoy eating them more because of the work you’ve put into them haha

[@BichitaQ]

I’m cooking even though I don’t plan on eating anything else today :]]

[@aysegulcelik5886]

Even in the clip you show while saying "hanging out with friends" they do be eating food😭😭😭

[@randomghosti.w.7426]

I eat when I’m bored so I’m bored a lot :/

[@badgirlhollywood9741]

I have to lose 100 pounds and I’m so not ready for the emotional journey

[@hadasahmoris2002]

I like your hair

[@erinleal8878]

where did you get your shirt?

[@Edukalebylucie]

Probably zara but a few years ago!

[@kristynamicanova9266]

Do you have Instagram where you share you thought 😁😇

[@migraineman264]

its so me

[@Edukalebylucie]

Don't worry, it's the case for a lot of people! Good luck! :)

[@jacxiwhite7913]

What’s your insta?

[@Edukalebylucie]

It's lucie18nt but I don't really post any nutrition info on there...maybe I should start to?

[@RosesareRed38]

@@Edukalebylucie yes please! Would love to follow your Instagram nutrition page!

[@demonic_whisper]

So, why are you so pretty?🙂

[@ConstantCompanion]

This literally comes from food additives. There is a relatively new phenomena called 'hangry' It's a quick hunger Spike where if you don't get something right now, you turn ugly from sudden blood sugar drop. It literally makes food the center of your life. You're always thinking about it. This comes directly from food additives. The first time I did this, I didn't call it French. Mostly because I learned the bulk of it for my Irish grandmother. But the truth is, the French model is the best. You will lose weight so fast it'll make your head spin. Your health will return. Happiness comes back. Also your sensibilities Insanity. Whatever they're putting the food, is designed to drug you. And it works. Avoid the drugs, and the rest will follow.

[@caramellv8099]

Hey could you please explain more ??

[@scootscoot3874]

ED gang rise up

[@SEUnlimited4444]

None of this advice was usefull for me. I do restrict. Other times I eat what I want and dont restrict. I do regularly eat healthy fresh foods. But can also go indefinitely on nothing but sweets and junk all day long, day after day.Hungry, not hungry, it doesn't matter. The gratification of eating the poor food choice does NOT subside over time, but instead grows. "You'll get tired of e eating sweets after awhile." Is not accurate at all!. It actually becomes habitual to eat poorly. Portion sizes grow overtime as well. Making poor food choices snowball wheather i restrict or not. This isn't bc I've never had(or currently) a regular routine of eating healthy. Surely I'm not alone in this?? I agree with the commenter who pointed out this method is akin to telling an alcoholic trying to get help to drink as much and as often as they want. Dangerous.

[@jcan234]

Just get to the point

[@ISARAD666]

This video just ain't it.. I feel like she doesn't really know how a food obsession feels like. I restricted and also not restricted for long periods of time. We can eat ice cream every single day for years. We're obsessed. You don't understand that. I used to (while not restricting) eat a huge nutella jar every single day for years. We don't get sick of it, a heroin addict is not gonna stop using just because it's available restriction-free, they'll just use more and more.

[@sybillc263]

I don't agree with this advice. I gave myself permission to eat any and all foods. Ended up binge eating and gained 20 pounds in a year. A year later, I still binge. Turns out I have ADHD and hormonal issues. My point is there are other reasons for binge/overeating and food obsessions that have nothing to do with restriction.

[@neobaldurevermore3757]

This is awful advice.