Help! I'm obsessed!

Does anyone have any help for me? I feel like I'm obsessed, even addicted, to this site. I mean, it's been helpful for me and all, but I find it's taking away from time I should be doing housework and playing with the kids. I want to continue to use this site and lose my last 4 pounds (then maintain it, lol) but I can no longer let it get in the way of my family responsibilities.

I'm logging everything as I eat it, then analyzing it, then checking the posts and responding as I feel the need, then re-analyzing, it goes on & on. I'm logging throughout the day to make sure I'm not overdoing it on carbs/fat etc but like I said it's getting in life's way. Any hints, folks?

It may wear off after about two weeks. I was obsessed for about a week and a half, now I only check the forums when I log my food, and I log my food in bigger chunks instead of signing on every time I eat something.

you arent addicted to the site as much as you are the people. You have formed friendships on here and thats good. Try exchanging email address with some of the people, that helps. I too am addicted! :)
Its the thought of being able to maybe help someone get thru a tough day, or boost someone up. IT makes you feel better about yourself and makes you want to work harder to reach your goals. It is a great feeling when someone says thanks,took your advice! The people on here are wonderful and make you feel good about you. I have decided that I will try to just get on here when Im logging my food, check the forums then for about 5 mins or so. You can receive an email when someone responds to you or even tag a post so you can go back to it and read whenever. Its an addiction of being there for someone and having someone there for you when you need it. Not a bad addiction but trust me- my house is a disaster! Smile because you have friends, smile because you make others smile. You are a great person Suzigirl, dont think you should stop posting just try to give yourself computer hours.
LOTS of Love baby!

There is something very addicting about people who are on the same path you are-you don't feel alone. You against the scale, so to speak. It's alot easier to take advice from everyone here than people who aren't having the same experiences.

I'm borderline obsessed right now too-mostly because this is the most success I've had PAINLESSLY with a 'diet'. I've got the calorie thing down, now I'm tweaking my percentages of protein and carbs to see if I can make improvements here and there. Does that sound at all like where you're at?

The posts have been really helpful to me too-these people rock.

^_^

its so funny. You gain a confidence about yourself here. Erik- you guys created something great (I tell you all the time) this website does give you control of your fight against fat. Its awesome. No matter if you have 10lbs to lose or 100 lbs to lose, we are all fighting and wanting the same thing. A BETTER US! God bless you all!

Thanks, you guys! You're awesome! You made me cry!

Slappy, I'm going to take your advice. I'm going to write down my food intake then log it ONCE, check the posts and reply as I feel the need. I really do love all the support I get, and give, from everyone. I've never had so much success since I joined my gym and found this site. I love you all!

You'll hear from me again this evening; the rest of the day is for my children and my household. God Bless!

good for you suzi! Im logging breakfast now- kids are playing together and its time to start cleaning. have an awesome day guys!

Yikes! Maybe we need a warning label? Luckily, I think, this is a healthy addiction =)

slappy hit the nail on the head - the support on these forums is incredible, and it's so wonderful how kind and helpful everyone is here, whether it's someone looking for advice or just needing a lift on a bad day. Ya'll rock!

Eriks right! Im always right! LOL! Just kidding! I needed a lift yesterday and it felt like everyone noticed "wheres slappy??" This isnt right! Im always here! I felt like I was letting people down by dropping off the face of caloriecount world! Erik I think you personally for this site and bringing all these people (FRIENDS) into my life!

I agree with everyone....I'm addicted to it too. I'll take all my breaks and lunch time at work just to be on the forum. It's inspiring to hear all your successes and efforts, etc. It keeps me motivated.

"Hi My name's CheatinGirl, and I'm a forum addict"

Join me in with the addicted group! When are the meetings?

There are constant meetings... 24/7 ... right here on the forum!!!

My weekends feel weird because I'm not checking every half hour to see how you all are doing.

I'm a C-C addict too.

I'm addicted, too.  I'm just finishing my second week and I'm so psyched.    I've been sooooo good and it's starting to show.  The forums are great but I NEED to see those green and blue lines go down.  I haven't started exercising in earnest but if I would spend less time reading the forums I'd have plenty of time for my treadmill.  Thanks for all the support.

 

 

 

 

this sight is how I deal with my food cravings.  It get me back in focus.

yup, I felt a little addicted too.  But I've never felt better.  I don't have the highs and lows with my effort with wt loss this time.  I don't log on as often and I don't even try to respond to every post.  the site has grown too much and it would take 24/7 to do it.

There are so many great people on this site.  I have received so much support and I have enjoyed giving support when I can. 

Thanks Erik and gang for developing this site.  It is fantastic!

Karen

I am finding that when I most want to eat, if I log on here it gets me through the cravings. If a few chores have to get pushed to the side for a time, I am ok with that as this site is a huge help to get past the tough spots. Reading the posts, even if I don't reply, is helping me more than I ever imagined it could. I think the need may reduce the stronger we get, but for now it is a life saver.

I'm addicted too, but it's tapered off a little.  I used to be uncomfortable until I had logged what I ate on here- like, I'd be watching a movie, eat a snack, and then actually leave the living room to log the food because I couldn't concentrate.  Now that I've been on it for 3 weeks, I'm beginning to trust myself more, and use CC time as a reward when I get my other things done :)

hi, i come on to the site maybe every day but at night when every thing is done. you will find a way to work this into your daily program....

Addicted to this site no... Addicted to the help and stories  yes...

Good luck to you.....

Lynn

Hmmm, log onto the site as a reward when I get everything else done?  What an awesome idea, wish I'd thought of it myself!  Now that I'm trusting myself a bit more on what I'm eating and how much, it'll easier to record things later in the day.  Thanks for the support, folks!

Besides, then I can record all the housework I did during the day, and feel good about that, along with playing with my son!

Have a great day, everyone; talk to you LATER!

addicted -- oh no -- i definately fit into that catergory.  I should be writing a paper right now.  yikes!! I can't walk away from the computer because I need to be working on it but I am stuck to this site.  But hey -- 11 pounds down and if addiction is what it takes so be it

I do try to log all of my food for breakfast and lunch when I first get up in the morning so I know where I will be so I can plan dinner.