Skyra
12-21-2009, 01:32 PM
Thanks luckymommy -- I did resist. :) Granted, the chocolates are still here and will be until I get home, but the urges aren't as strong now. Resisting once helps me realize I can resist it again.
Chicks in Control - Binge Emergency
luckymommy
12-24-2009, 10:41 PM
Well folks, here I am again. I wanna binge. I REALLY want to binge bad. The problem was that I ran out of my calories rather early on and usually, I plan ahead and have plenty of calories in the evening, since that is the time of day I eat the most. Well, today I didn't do what I usually do and I REALLY want to have something. I don't want to even have something all that sinful....it's something I have anyway, but I know if I have it, I'll end up having something else and something else and something else. The weird thing is that I worked out a TON today so I think that there's something about burning all those calories that stimulated my appetite. I don't believe in eating my workouts....so I'm trying not to. Do you know how sick I am? I was thinking of dropping what I"m doing and not posting this at all and just eating. I am going to go and do something else. Not sure what yet. I'm also going to ask my husband to watch me like a hawk to make sure I don't do anything. Ok, I'm going to have some gum! Thanks for listening.
VeeDeValentine
12-25-2009, 06:56 AM
Good luck Luckymommy! When I have an incredible urge to binge I force myself to stay away from the kitchen and take out my watercolours ^_^ Ususally it distracts me long enough for the craving to go~
Um... In the frige there is a block of stilton.
Now I know it's not chocolate, or anything that people might be more inclined to binge on...but it's really...really good stilton. And i want to open it SO BADLY, just to have a tiny slice.
The only thing is, I'll have one slice, and then another, and then another. And I swear that it will ALL be gone in a flash.
So i'm going to stay on my laptop, and distract myself until the craving goes away D:
Um... In the frige there is a block of stilton.
Now I know it's not chocolate, or anything that people might be more inclined to binge on...but it's really...really good stilton. And i want to open it SO BADLY, just to have a tiny slice.
The only thing is, I'll have one slice, and then another, and then another. And I swear that it will ALL be gone in a flash.
So i'm going to stay on my laptop, and distract myself until the craving goes away D:
luckymommy
12-25-2009, 06:31 PM
I hope you made it ok today VeedeValentine. I made it last night, but today, I got on the scale and I'm stuck again. Another plateau. I really don't like those! ;) Well, today I've already had a lot of calories and it's only 3:30 p.m. It's not too many yet, but I am going to really struggle tonight. I might have to post again! I think I"m the most frequent poster here! ;)
YiaYia
12-26-2009, 01:41 PM
Hello all! I am new to this but I wanted to share some things to help you. I am sorry this is so long, but I feel that it is important to share what I know with you.
My name is Susanne, and I have had to start modifying the foods I eat to lose weight that I gained from being on steroids and also from having a broken leg with a non-weight bearing cast for over 12 weeks. My starting weight was 186.6 lbs, I am currently around 166 and my goal is 130-135. I am not going to worry about the number on the scale, but how I look and feel. Weighing for me is only so I can see my progress. I have only had to lose excess weight when I have been placed on steroids for long term treatments, and after the birth of my children, but these tips contributed to my success.
First off, let me say that you may feel like you should be able to control your eating and that you should have greater self-discipline to stick to your diet. But, it’s not that simple. It’s not your fault! There are many strong physiological and psychological triggers that may be contributing to your binge eating episodes. Discovering what your triggers are is the first step to overcoming them.
You should also understand that there are changes in brain chemistry that increase appetite and food cravings. Serotonin levels decrease and neuropeptide Y levels increase—both of these changes increase your appetite dramatically. This may be why binge eating is so common after periods of restrictive eating.
Also, as women we tend to think, "Oh, I ate a cookie, so I have "blown" my diet! I may as well eat the entire box and start over later.
When you let a diet dictate what and how much you should or should not be eating, you lose touch with your internal cues that normally regulate hunger and satiety. This can lead to overeating in the future because you can’t tell when your body is physically full.
Binge eating when food is finally available is also a contributor. After all, your body doesn’t trust that food will be available again later. So, it desperately tries to hoard as much food NOW as it possibly can. If you think of binging at night, try to keep your house free of those tempting items. Buy something healthier to snack on. I am not suggesting that you buy fruits that you don't want, but if you are craving chocolate, try the Snackwells Devils Food cookies instead. Find suitable substitutes that work for you. You need to allow yourself a little "guilty" pleasure every now and then. You can do this.
Losing weight should not about fast weight loss, but healthy weight loss and maintenance. It is a lifestyle change. Don't think of it as dieting. Find a healthy balance of the right foods and then figure out what you need to maintain your current weight, then reduce your intake to smaller portions. This way you lose the weight and you don't feel deprived. I am following a 1200 cal ADA diet and it is working great. DO NOT measure your weight loss against someone else’s. Everyone loses weight at a different pace. Also, do not look at those anorexic models in the magazines, that are often air-brushed and compare yourself to them. That is NOT a realistic goal as perfection is impossible unless you are God.
Keep a diary of EVERYTHING you put in your mouth. Read labels so that you know what you are actually taking in. BE HONEST! If you binge ate, write down what you were doing at the time you started i.e. were you watching TV? if so, you may see a habit of doing this every time you watch TV. Maybe the food ads are tempting you, or people are eating on the show/movie you are watching. Again, once you find your triggers, you can help fight them.
You may need to have someone be your accountability person. Do not pick someone who will sugar coat your failures, but don't pick someone who will brow beat you either. You need someone who is supportive but can be firm with you. Try to call that person prior to eating things you shouldn't have. It is NOT healthy when food becomes our main source of relief when we are feeling stressed, depressed, and overwhelmed; and our eating becomes out of control as we desperately attempt to stuff down all our negative emotions and/or numb all our uncomfortable feelings. Consider all the negative unhealthy effects that may result. If you already have someone who is commenting or ridiculing you on what you are eating, then you may not be able to benefit from an accountability partner. For some of you, your parents may have always commented negatively about your food choices. If so, that could have been the start of the path of eating destruction you have taken.
If so, you may still have those feelings of inadequacy, and you may need some counseling if you can't get past it. This is NOT a sign of weakness. To ask for help is a sign of strength.
One of the most significant negative health effect that results from overeating is extreme guilt, self-loathing, disgust, anxiety, and depression that may come after the overeating episode. Many times these feelings are so extreme that you become paralyzed from doing anything (i.e. you can’t study, work, play). You may also isolate yourself from family, friends, and romantic partners--the very people you need most to feel better.
Make realistic goals for yourself, and then when you achieve each milestone, reward yourself. Yes, the weight loss is a reward in and of itself, but you need motivation too. Lets say that you go for a whole week without binging, then treat yourself to something like a manicure.
If you have others in your area that are also working to lose weight, try to make a lunch or dinner date as a group. Instead of going out to eat, each person can take turns fixing healthy meals. This not only reduces temptations, but is alot cheaper. Talk about your successes and struggles (DO NOT call them failures!) To label any break you have had from your endeavor to lose weight as a failure, is to place a negative emotion on it and therefore possibly sabotaging you into thinking that you cannot do it. I do not know how many of you are religious, but I will tell you that Satan wants you to fail! You are better than that. You are a child of God and He loves you and wants you to succeed!
When weighing yourself, remember... the number may fluctuate depending on several things, like when you weigh (try to weigh the same time each time), if you have recently gone to the bathroom or not, the amount of clothes you are wearing (if you can weigh nude, this is the best), if you recently ate, etc. Try to only weigh yourself once a week, this keeps you from getting discouraged if it looks like you have gained a pound or two.
Love yourself! Remember, you are worth the effort, you have value and you are a wonderfully made, unique and beautiful person. You are loved. I will be praying for each of you and if there is anything I can do, please ask.
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Love to all,
Susanne
My name is Susanne, and I have had to start modifying the foods I eat to lose weight that I gained from being on steroids and also from having a broken leg with a non-weight bearing cast for over 12 weeks. My starting weight was 186.6 lbs, I am currently around 166 and my goal is 130-135. I am not going to worry about the number on the scale, but how I look and feel. Weighing for me is only so I can see my progress. I have only had to lose excess weight when I have been placed on steroids for long term treatments, and after the birth of my children, but these tips contributed to my success.
First off, let me say that you may feel like you should be able to control your eating and that you should have greater self-discipline to stick to your diet. But, it’s not that simple. It’s not your fault! There are many strong physiological and psychological triggers that may be contributing to your binge eating episodes. Discovering what your triggers are is the first step to overcoming them.
You should also understand that there are changes in brain chemistry that increase appetite and food cravings. Serotonin levels decrease and neuropeptide Y levels increase—both of these changes increase your appetite dramatically. This may be why binge eating is so common after periods of restrictive eating.
Also, as women we tend to think, "Oh, I ate a cookie, so I have "blown" my diet! I may as well eat the entire box and start over later.
When you let a diet dictate what and how much you should or should not be eating, you lose touch with your internal cues that normally regulate hunger and satiety. This can lead to overeating in the future because you can’t tell when your body is physically full.
Binge eating when food is finally available is also a contributor. After all, your body doesn’t trust that food will be available again later. So, it desperately tries to hoard as much food NOW as it possibly can. If you think of binging at night, try to keep your house free of those tempting items. Buy something healthier to snack on. I am not suggesting that you buy fruits that you don't want, but if you are craving chocolate, try the Snackwells Devils Food cookies instead. Find suitable substitutes that work for you. You need to allow yourself a little "guilty" pleasure every now and then. You can do this.
Losing weight should not about fast weight loss, but healthy weight loss and maintenance. It is a lifestyle change. Don't think of it as dieting. Find a healthy balance of the right foods and then figure out what you need to maintain your current weight, then reduce your intake to smaller portions. This way you lose the weight and you don't feel deprived. I am following a 1200 cal ADA diet and it is working great. DO NOT measure your weight loss against someone else’s. Everyone loses weight at a different pace. Also, do not look at those anorexic models in the magazines, that are often air-brushed and compare yourself to them. That is NOT a realistic goal as perfection is impossible unless you are God.
Keep a diary of EVERYTHING you put in your mouth. Read labels so that you know what you are actually taking in. BE HONEST! If you binge ate, write down what you were doing at the time you started i.e. were you watching TV? if so, you may see a habit of doing this every time you watch TV. Maybe the food ads are tempting you, or people are eating on the show/movie you are watching. Again, once you find your triggers, you can help fight them.
You may need to have someone be your accountability person. Do not pick someone who will sugar coat your failures, but don't pick someone who will brow beat you either. You need someone who is supportive but can be firm with you. Try to call that person prior to eating things you shouldn't have. It is NOT healthy when food becomes our main source of relief when we are feeling stressed, depressed, and overwhelmed; and our eating becomes out of control as we desperately attempt to stuff down all our negative emotions and/or numb all our uncomfortable feelings. Consider all the negative unhealthy effects that may result. If you already have someone who is commenting or ridiculing you on what you are eating, then you may not be able to benefit from an accountability partner. For some of you, your parents may have always commented negatively about your food choices. If so, that could have been the start of the path of eating destruction you have taken.
If so, you may still have those feelings of inadequacy, and you may need some counseling if you can't get past it. This is NOT a sign of weakness. To ask for help is a sign of strength.
One of the most significant negative health effect that results from overeating is extreme guilt, self-loathing, disgust, anxiety, and depression that may come after the overeating episode. Many times these feelings are so extreme that you become paralyzed from doing anything (i.e. you can’t study, work, play). You may also isolate yourself from family, friends, and romantic partners--the very people you need most to feel better.
Make realistic goals for yourself, and then when you achieve each milestone, reward yourself. Yes, the weight loss is a reward in and of itself, but you need motivation too. Lets say that you go for a whole week without binging, then treat yourself to something like a manicure.
If you have others in your area that are also working to lose weight, try to make a lunch or dinner date as a group. Instead of going out to eat, each person can take turns fixing healthy meals. This not only reduces temptations, but is alot cheaper. Talk about your successes and struggles (DO NOT call them failures!) To label any break you have had from your endeavor to lose weight as a failure, is to place a negative emotion on it and therefore possibly sabotaging you into thinking that you cannot do it. I do not know how many of you are religious, but I will tell you that Satan wants you to fail! You are better than that. You are a child of God and He loves you and wants you to succeed!
When weighing yourself, remember... the number may fluctuate depending on several things, like when you weigh (try to weigh the same time each time), if you have recently gone to the bathroom or not, the amount of clothes you are wearing (if you can weigh nude, this is the best), if you recently ate, etc. Try to only weigh yourself once a week, this keeps you from getting discouraged if it looks like you have gained a pound or two.
Love yourself! Remember, you are worth the effort, you have value and you are a wonderfully made, unique and beautiful person. You are loved. I will be praying for each of you and if there is anything I can do, please ask.
To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did. When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Love to all,
Susanne
chloekinsicle
06-10-2010, 05:24 PM
I dug looking for this thread... BUMP
pink1gloss
06-12-2010, 01:33 AM
okay I just about binged on a whole package of knorr creamy chicken noodles! I grabbed the carrots instead and put a little of dressing for dipping on the side. Im to my limit of calories for the day and I made myself a big glass of water to drink after and I WILL not step foot back in the kitchen. Im glad I came here 1st instead of making them stupid noodles..they still sound good but I will not let food get to my head again. I want what I want, not what my brain thinks and is use to. *Pickz water up*"cheers to the future ahead" :)
pink1gloss
06-12-2010, 05:43 PM
so much for my good attitude, I landed up binging and also eating ice cream! No worries, I will try again and know how bad I felt doing that. I had to admit it..I feel so guilty.
chloekinsicle
06-13-2010, 01:52 AM
:hug: It will get easier! From my past experience(before I fell back into bad habits), the longer you go without bingeing the easier it gets. Just pick yourself up, dust off, and keep going!
motivated chickie
06-13-2010, 04:04 AM
I want to binge, but instead I'm reading this thread and drinking a glass of milk.
I wanted to say how grateful I am that I am not alone in my battle against binge eating.
:)
I wanted to say how grateful I am that I am not alone in my battle against binge eating.
:)
Blondie160
05-24-2011, 02:30 PM
I am really close to jumping in my car and visiting mcdonalds drive thru.... Hmmmm breeeeaath!!