hikergirl - this might sound corny... every time i am alone or want to binge really bad, i am basically telling myself to 'shut up and ignore it'. it was like a light switch went off just after christmas (after my last binge). I have been working sooooo hard every day to lose weight and get healthy. I am paying a personal trainer. I am exercising every day. I am eating healthy. I am growing (i am not planning entire weeks of meals, just the next day, i am not counting every single calorie, i am allowing treats here and there, i am less and less obsessive about food).
i am allowing myself to be happy...content...healthy... not for anyone else... just for me! and not 'just because'... it is because I DESERVE IT!
I have never maintained a weight this long (nearly 8 months within a 5lb window)... I have never felt this sexy either...
So... long story short
1. I exercise about 1 hr every day. (where I aim to burn a min of 600 cal, although I dont track them)
2. I eat approx 2100 cal a day. Heavier on carbs at breakfast, protein at every major meal. Three meals, three snacks
3. I drink a ton of water and tea (like more than 5 ltrs a day)
4. I currently dont have trigger foods in the house and IF i buy some, i eat my 'share' and destroy the balance
5. I try to get min 7.5hr sleep a night (as being over tired is a HUGE trigger for me)
Thank you for the support (and for reading this long winded note!!)