orangesandapple
New member
So, I just joined this community because I really need the motivation and help. I moved to a big city for my job in January, and since then I've met a lot of people and have been enjoying life on my own.
A little bit about me before I continue:
I'm a 23-yr-old girl who works at a busy law firm. I had originally lived with my parents after college, but moved out here due to work. When I was living with my family I would run outside and generally have no problem maintaining my weight (even though homemade dinners are very common).
Back to now. Since being on my own, I haven't had anyone to come home to after work (no pets allowed in my apt building), so I usually end up throwing on my PJs and watching tv. I work out at the gym for about an hour after work (treadmill 5k and some weights), but when I get home I just eat and eat and eat until I feel so guilty and just go to bed. I know I could stop myself, but there's NOTHING for me to do besides watch tv or read. I generally don't go out after work because I'm all sweaty from working out and don't want to shower/get ready for only a few hours of socializing. I usually eat cereal or pb&J or occaisionally a homemade meal (grocery money is kind of an issue).
On weekends I go out at night, but when I wake up I wake up to eat. I roll out of bed, make myself a bowl of cereal, and instead of being done, I pour myself another. Any maybe another or perhaps two pieces of toast. I'm not even hungry when I do these things. I'm guessing that it's because of boredom. I go out during the day - to the park, for walks, etc - but whenever I come back, I just plop in front of the tv and looking forward to noshing again.
When I was at home I was 157. In eight months I've gained 12 pounds. It makes me sad, but I don't know how else to occupy my time. I'm involved: I'm part of a book club, I jog regularly, I see friends. But when I come home tired I just want to veg out and eat. Even if I'm not hungry or if I'm already full.
Anyone else have the same circumstances?
A little bit about me before I continue:
I'm a 23-yr-old girl who works at a busy law firm. I had originally lived with my parents after college, but moved out here due to work. When I was living with my family I would run outside and generally have no problem maintaining my weight (even though homemade dinners are very common).
Back to now. Since being on my own, I haven't had anyone to come home to after work (no pets allowed in my apt building), so I usually end up throwing on my PJs and watching tv. I work out at the gym for about an hour after work (treadmill 5k and some weights), but when I get home I just eat and eat and eat until I feel so guilty and just go to bed. I know I could stop myself, but there's NOTHING for me to do besides watch tv or read. I generally don't go out after work because I'm all sweaty from working out and don't want to shower/get ready for only a few hours of socializing. I usually eat cereal or pb&J or occaisionally a homemade meal (grocery money is kind of an issue).
On weekends I go out at night, but when I wake up I wake up to eat. I roll out of bed, make myself a bowl of cereal, and instead of being done, I pour myself another. Any maybe another or perhaps two pieces of toast. I'm not even hungry when I do these things. I'm guessing that it's because of boredom. I go out during the day - to the park, for walks, etc - but whenever I come back, I just plop in front of the tv and looking forward to noshing again.
When I was at home I was 157. In eight months I've gained 12 pounds. It makes me sad, but I don't know how else to occupy my time. I'm involved: I'm part of a book club, I jog regularly, I see friends. But when I come home tired I just want to veg out and eat. Even if I'm not hungry or if I'm already full.
Anyone else have the same circumstances?