why do I substitute shopping for eating when I am on a diet?
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because if you feel deprived or denied of something (food in your case); you want to fill that void with something else, to satisfy another craving.  Both bring you comfort; you're just substituting one for the other.
556957
Because the try to get you to buy and buy while you don't need all the stof the try to sell you\nLook into the kitchen when do you use all the things that are there.
44446
You don't *need* that kind of food to live; you've just gotten used to it.\n\nI'm assuming that you're relatively young, because your metabolism hasn't slowed and let you know that this kind of food WILL make you put on weight.  Aside from the weight issue, these foods will also begin to clog your arteries, no matter what your age, and put you at risk for serious heart problems later in life.\n\nBetter to adopt good habits now and get away from the "junk" foods, than to pay for it later in life. :)
657487
you have to make up your mind to eat healthier and just do it. there is no magic answer, just willpower.
826090
Probably because you've already filled one need, hunger, and you're feeling rather satisfied.  Also, it takes energy to digest.  When you're having sex and are hungry...you're ready for that matter at hand and you're putting all your energy into it.  At least that's my hypothesis.
1089087
i think it's good to eat subway if you're dieting. you don't get cheese so that's good. get wheat bread. and baked chips.
528617
Wished I knew the answer.  I've gone bankrupt shopping.  I have been told by therapist it is due to trying to BUY happiness that you are getting anywhere else.  Good Luck.
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You need to divert your attention.  Start thinking of food as a tool to maintain life rather than something fun to do.  If you can put some restrictions on yourself it will help.  \nFrom now on, each time you want something that isn't healthy or a part of a meal tell yourself you are only allowed to have it if you first walk around the block.  That way it will take your mind off of it.  If you still want it after the walk go ahead and eat it.  Or if you want an even harder fix, figure out how many calories are in the item, then figure out how long you would have to walk or run to burn the calories.  You can then force yourself to do that much exercise before eating the item.  \n\nI know it's hard, but eventually you'll get to a point where it's just not worth it to you to eat the item.  Also, allow yourself a cheat here or there.  Total deprivation never works.
1086806
Whenever your body craves a certain food, it is because you are lacking some vitamin or nutrient.  You are probably needing more calcium in your diet.  Be sure to couple that with Vitamin D as your calcium cannot be absorbed without Vitamin D.
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actually it is bad to not snack by eating a snack between meals it speeds your metabolism because your body must continue to break down food constantly whic means you burn more calories weird but true
1069012
a see food diet,  you see food and eat it. \n\nif you eat anything moderatly then it is ok, but you have to exercise and be active too.\n\njust a diet doesn't work
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You don't have to buy anything - just restrict your diet to fewer calories than you typically consume, and exercise more. There's a calorie calculator at the site below, which gives an estimate of the number of calories you need to maintain your current weight. As long as your intake is lower, you should lose weight :)
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biologically it is prefered to live "ad lib". and this means eat when you get hungry. and drink when you get thirsty
102743
I do the same thing.  The best things I have found is before you eat write down what you are going to eat and why, then redirect your self to something time consuming, comp. chores anything but eating.
965935
I like shopping for myself, but not grocery shopping. Shopping with my family is horrible. I end up buying more than I wanted to.
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do something else other then eating\nget out and do something or make baggies with certain portiaens of food.
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A diet isn't "the amount of food and drink consumed." A diet is an eating routine or habit. A diet can consist of anything, as long as it's habitual. And most people do diet for health (to lose weight, stay trim, reduce heart disease, etc.), perhaps this is the stem of the confusion.