I was discussing my surgery with a WLS nurse the other day and she was telling me that it is quite common for people to develop new addictions to replace their food addictions. Some people turn to unhealthy addictions: drugs, sex, etc.. I want to get some ideas of new areas to focus my attention (other than fitness). I don't think I will ever be addicted to exercize (although I suffer through what I need to). So what have all of you turned to????

I would have to say doing artwork is my new addiction. Before, I'd get home and sit in front of the TV all day but now I feel more productive. I still need to get in the habit of walking when I get home but I'm always too tired.

I wouldnt mind my new addicition being sex,but the poor hubby works 50+ hours a week, i might just kill him :-( Why would that be bad if you were in a safe and healthy relationship? :boxing_smiley:

I'm squarely in the money-burning camp, and have been for as long as I can remember. Ugh.

I've also become totally obsessed with food, which is new. I'm hoping that will subside once I get into a new normal eating routine. (I'm just one month post-op.)

I've been toying with the idea of getting a Wii and getting rid of my home internet connection. I waste so much time websurfing! (Guess that's another addiction to add to the list, right??)

I have been giving gardening alot of thought lately, but I don't want to plant flowers, I want to plant vegetables. I am hesitant though, because people around me keep telling me I am obsessed with food, and now I am thinking planting vegetables is gonna make them right. I think I have been told this so many times I am starting to believe it >.<

I haven't found one yet and I think that is what is making me depressed. Before food was my comfort, took that out and now I am a little lost!!

I have been giving gardening alot of thought lately, but I don't want to plant flowers, I want to plant vegetables. I am hesitant though, because people around me keep telling me I am obsessed with food, and now I am thinking planting vegetables is gonna make them right. I think I have been told this so many times I am starting to believe it >.<

Well atleast you are eating healthy foods. I think a veggie garden is a great idea! We grow a small one every year. Tomatos cucumbers (try watermelon every year but no luck) i think this year i might branch out and put some green peppers, squash try a few other things if nothing else it will help keep the grocery bill down.

I haven't found one yet and I think that is what is making me depressed. Before food was my comfort, took that out and now I am a little lost!!

I'm kind of in the same boat. Although, healthy cooking is rewarding in and of itself; I'd like to find a hobby beside cooking.