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Isn't that too self-harming? And also not effective in the long run because I will forget my disgust after enough time? I remember something you wrote on the forum that the most effective way to remove a craving/desire for something is to satisfy it deeply. But what happens when that desire is too self-deprecating?

So I am now quite positive that I have food addiction, but still can't believe it a 100%. I had a post a while ago about the same issue (in short I gobbled down on junk food during the weekends). It's now worse cause I moved out and live alone and that gives me waay more freedom cause I won't be judged. I am an athlete and my dream is to be professional so this is of HUUUUGE importance. After starting my journey at 16 (now almost 18) my diet slowly evolved and I take huge pride in that cause none of my peers do the same. Basically I got from eating whatever i wanted to now cutting carbs and sugar (but i still eat fruits). I go heavy on the meat and vegetables and eat dairy and fruits a little bit. In the summer I had 40 consecutive days whitout slip ups. But after I broke that I can't seem to get back. Before these 40 days I had a good period where I didn't eat sugar but ate honey. But my problem isn't only with the fact that i slip up and pig myself out. I also overeat A LOT. But it doesn't show on my body since I am active and train hard (also do IF since 16). All my life I remember being a "hungry boy" and my parents also have told me that. I have this thing where I can be stuffed and I mean full full and still try to eat more (and it can be with any food I like). This tendency is not on every meal but its pretty often. Also important thing is that at 8 months old I was fed less than i should've been and my parents think that is the reason for my hunger (I think this isn't the only reason and that there is deeper rooted issue here). It is a loop because it is almost every weekend that I buy junk food and basically kill myself with it. Its really painful because I don't want to do it but can't seem to stop and it feels so against my being and my core that I am disgusted with myself every time. I know this robs me so much and even despite this issue I still make progress. I feel lost and after analysing my actions I know I haven't learned anything because my behaviour is the SAME. Every time I tell myslef this is the last time that it happens and that I will commit 100% after this but the same thing happens again. I am banging my head again and again and can't get out of this loop. It's painful and it's one of my biggest obstacles. It's like trying to run a marathon with 20kg bag on my back and I know that dropping it will send me flying but can't seem to do it. I really had to swallow my ego and pride to do this @Leo Gura I am asking for your advice and will appreciate any help and advice from other members too

@universe twice - maybe should make some notes on it? @Thought Art will watch it Thank you to the others

@Leo Gura good point. I am doing it to some degree but I will double down on it. But when I asked the question I was thinking about cold approach. I am in summer vacation now and its the perfect time to start cold approaching and make habit out of it. Or maybe just socializing in school is enough? And also in my school we are 11 grade and 12 grade plus 5,6,7 in one building and the rest in other. And its like limited number of girls (also the hot girls aren't much) compared to cold approaching. I don’t know if I am making excuses here but I am not sure if just school is enough.

@Jacob Morres Its a priority so I already set my mind on doing it. So I guess the question changed. I wrote it in the previous post

Already doing it and no there is no chance of me going that way. I actually need the social skills so I may as well do it. I guess my question is: Is sexual attraction relevant to that age?

Well what I mean by too early is that maybe sex and sexual attraction in that age is not as developed yet. And sex is done more for feeling and looking more mature. But I can't tell because it's not that way for me.

I wanted to start it when I was 16 but felt like it was too early. And my brother told me the same. So the question is not whether or not should I do it because I will definitely do it but more like when should I do it. Is 17y too early and should I wait another year or two?

Awesome! Definitely will take one

My question is how someone like me - introverted, more analytical and in his head and not very funny and social can become more interesting, extroverted, funnier and exciting person to hang out and be around with (with both sexes). I don’t ask this because I want to be popular or something like that but because I see the power in it and also I think it will lead to a more exciting and colourful life. I know this is a deep topic but if you can give me the essence of this and maybe examples of actions I can take

If you can redirect me to some resources that can help me with my top values I will be very thankful. I know the LP course will solve that but I am 17y and until I start earning money I won't be able to buy it

@Leo Gura Is there something like "harmless" coating, because my mom tells me we have a pan with such coating

So I am passionate about becoming professional athlete but I know @Leo Gura doesn’t have good opinion about sports (or so I remember). Can someone explain to me?