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06-04-2006, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: California
Posts: 147
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centrestage88, the same thing just happened to me. I had a great week where I was satisfied with what amounted to very little food...followed by a big binge, and now even though I'm not bingeing, I am definitely eating more at each meal.
I don't know what causes this. I think maybe sometimes when we're "not bingeing", we are actually secretly restricting and are just sort of in denial about it. So when we DO eat (like a binge), we can't "re-set" ourselves to eating those very small quantities again--because our bodies don't want us to starve.
Does that make sense? It's one of the possibilities I've been entertaining since last Thursday's big binge.
I know it's hard.
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06-04-2006, 02:38 PM
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#32
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Leah
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 334
S/C/G: 200/ticker/147
Height: 5'7''
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YUK I'm sat on my bed and there are about 10 rolls of fat hanging out of my trousers! God knows why because i haven't really had too much to eat and it's not TOM either...oh the confusion!!
Hey Ellis, keep up the good work in this thread, you are doing a great job! I'm so glad i have somewhere to just let out all my feelings... who else will listen to me whine about my rolls of fat and chocolate obsession?! hehehe
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06-04-2006, 03:46 PM
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#33
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 237
S/C/G: 194/192/145
Height: 5'3
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Hey all!
I have a question. Does anyone know of any type of chocolate treat, or salty food like chips or something or a mimmick of that treat that tastes really good and satifies your craving without the guilt of 700 calories?
Thanks!
Kristen
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06-04-2006, 08:38 PM
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Eating for two!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 6,018
S/C/G: 324 highest known/on hold/150
Height: 5' 5"
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Hey all...I haven't been posting here much since I discovered the area. I was actually kind of embarassed by the amount of bingeing going on in my life--silly, huh? Especially when the people here are likely the only ones who understand!
Anyway, I'm MUCH more in control now. This has been a VERY good week for me. On Thursday, I went to my TOPS meeting for the first time in a month, and I was down 1 pound. 1 pound in a month? At least it wasn't a gain, but I KNOW I can do better!
My worst time EVER is right after my TOPS meeting. I have this mentality that I have a whoooole week to work off whatever I eat that night, so why not eat whatever I want? I always treat myself and my boyfriend to Subway for dinner that night since I don't get home from my meeting till about 8:30pm, so I don't feel like cooking. Subway is fine occasionally--I also get cookies with my sub instead of chips, so you'd think that would be plenty enough for a treat, right?
Wrong. I planned a binge before I even got to my meeting. I stopped at a gas station and bought junk to eat in the car on my way home after the meeting. So yeah, in the 30-minute drive home, I had a king-size Reese's fast break candy bar, a big iced honey bun, and a cheese danish thing. And, sadly enough, when I'd eaten all of that, I was still feeling around in the bag because I'd thought I'd also bought a Hershey's cookies n cream bar. And then, of course, I still went home and ate my 12" sub, 2 cookies, and diet soda as if nothing had happened.
That's been my only major binge since last Monday (Memorial Day). I haven't been to McDonald's in over 2 weeks, I don't think. For me, that is AWESOME (pat myself on the back) I've been keeping track of everything I eat (minus Thursday night's binge) in my Fitday account. We ordered pizza from Pizza Hut on Friday night. They had a deal for 2 medium pizzas, so Jeff got a medium with pepperoni, and I got mine with pineapple (stuffed crust). Well, I had 2 slices that night, 2 slices this morning, and guess what--there are still 4 slices in the box! I am so proud--I normally would have eaten the entire pizza by the end of Saturday night. I really feel like I'm finally gaining back some control. And in keeping close track of my calories, I'm hoping to prove to myself that I CAN, in fact, lose weight even while eating Pizza Hut and such. I only went over 2000 calories twice all week (Thursday's binge and Friday I had 2400).
We went to Walmart tonight, and Jeff bought some swim trunks. We picked up an application for pool passes for our apartment building's pool. I had mentioned to Jeff I'd like to go walking in the evenings, and he hasn't seemed too fond of that idea. Apparently, though, he would like to go swimming, and he even mentioned ot me today that we could go at 7pm for an hour every night--that way, it wouldn't be too crowded, and it wouldn't be too sunny (the pool is shaded by that time), and he noted it would be even better exercise than just walking for 20 minutes or so. What a good boy
Kristen--I don't blame you for not leaving the house. I remember finals time all too clearly, and I know I spent plenty of time studying and cracking down for exams and whatnot. Daylight and fresh air were luxuries
Oh, and chocolatey treats that don't cost too much (as in calories)...I like sugar-free, fat-free instant pudding made with skim milk or low-cal frozen fudgesicles (the ones in my freezer have only 40 calories each, and I think there are some that have even fewer calories than that). I'm not huge on chocolate (unless it's surrounding peanut butter ), so that's all the tips I have in the way of chocolate. As for salty, I have discovered rice crackers. There's less than 10 calories per cracker, and they're about the same size as a Ritz. I eat them with hummus (especially garlic and onion hummus--mmmm). Or how about some baked tortilla chips with salsa?
Sorry for the novel--now that I'm all caught up, I promise my posts will be shorter
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06-05-2006, 09:01 AM
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New Beginning, New ME!
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 182
S/C/G: 162/133/125
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Kristen: the new 100 calorie Pack Snacksters by Hersheys and Reeses are good. they have m&ms chocolate chips chocolate cereals all mixed and only 100 cal per pack for the Hersheys and the Reeses has peanut butter chips reeses pieces and peanut and chocolate flavored cereals...they are really really good and took care of my cravings...and there are also Cheez Its in 100 cal packs for that salty craving. And Jills salsa and chips (baked chips) is a good choice too especially if the chips are baked. Just watch those portions
Jill: it is so great that you are regaining control!! way to go....now I am so very glad that SOMEONE finally is like me and likes pineapple pizza!! I thought I was wierd...I LOVE LOVE LOVE PIzza huts Fit and Delicious ham and pineapple pizza! it is ham, tomatoes, cheese, and pineapples on a thin crust. it is SOOOOOO SOOOO good. and half the calories of a regular pizza believe me i know because I have every nutritional chart to every resturant that I am within 50 miles of in my fitness workbook. and the fit and delicious pizzas are awesome and only half the guilt
I sucked yesterday there was nothing that went through my system that was healthy. No water, No veggies, No fruit..I ate snack cakes, trail mix, candy, pizza rolls, chips, ice cream, popcicles, more snack cakes, more candy, you get the picture...not a huge Stuff myself binge but a binge none the less because a binge to me is when i simply don't care what I eat. I lose that guilt factor when food starts entering me and that IS my definition of a binge.
Today will be a test. First day EVER that BOTH kids will be at school all day I am only 30 minutes in and already having kid withdrawals! they are my babies and up till now only one of them were gone from 7:30-3:00 but today BOTH are gone I feel like crying sooo bad right now and i feel silly because My Allycats eyes were so happy and her smile so huge when she got on that bus and waved bye to me!!! I am stressed out because I think "Omg what if she doesn't eat her lunch and gets really hungry and they won't let her eat. what if she needs me. what if she hurts herself. what if she gets there and is scared. what if what if what if" she is not yet 5 and i sent her 20 minutes away to school by hersel(well her big brother was right beside her but still...)! AHHHHHHH I feel so awful...I am her mommy she is supposed to stay with ME that is my JOB I am a MOMMY!! who can I mommy without her!! haha OK ok enough of that....Momma having a hard time letting go here...the same thing happened when Jonathan started Kindergarten. I will be fine, I will enjoy this quiet peaceful day. I will remember that those teachers are trained and know how to handle kids my baby's age. BUT SHES MY BABYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK enough. thanks for reading this if you did.....thanks for letting a mommy with withdrawals use this to Vent today
Now lets all go together and buy new cages for our binge and munchy monsters
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06-05-2006, 01:32 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 1,390
S/C/G: 307/172/153.5 (half of SW)
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Kristen Have you tried fudgecicles? I personally haven't, because I'd eat the whole box, but I've heard quite a few people mention them (like Jill). I eat the weight watchers chocolate bars, they are only 100 or so calories. The portions are tiny, but I've gotten used to that. And also chocolate protein bars. As for the salty, try lower fat popcorn. Or a small serving of mashed potatoes and add lots of salt. That usually kicks my salt craving. And soy chips are salty, but they are an acquired taste, but they are low fat and healthier than the regular chips.
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06-05-2006, 01:36 PM
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#37
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 15,006
Height: 5'-2"
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Quote:
Originally Posted by leah_0600
Hey Ellis, keep up the good work in this thread, you are doing a great job! I'm so glad i have somewhere to just let out all my feelings... who else will listen to me whine about my rolls of fat and chocolate obsession?! hehehe
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Thank you so much, Leah. This isn't always a fun "job". I just want everyone to be happy. I'm glad you're comfortable here.
Kristen, I'm so glad you're feeling a little better.
LeaLee and Jill gave you great snack suggestions. I buy those little packs of M&Ms, and also the little cans of Pringles. I think they're 260 calories. Beats eating a big can. And I'll have a chocolate bar once in awhile, and break it into little pieces. It's hard not to buy six, but it can be done.
Centrestage, have you thought about why you binged? Were you overtired? Stressed? I hope today is better for you.
Jill, it sounds like you're really doing well! And the swimming is a great idea!!
LeaLee, big hugs, sweetie. I know that feeling all too well. I remember my daughter's first day of kindergarten. (she's almost 17 now) I took her into the classroom with the other moms and their kids, and was all ready to get teary eyed when the teacher BARKED at us, "Okay! All of you parents can leave now!!" She was such a B.
I was so angry that I'd been deprived of my crying session!!
Give it a few days and you'll be just fine. You're going to enjoy that time to yourself.
Mel, how are you doing, hon? How's the countdown going?
I've eaten really well today, but I am DYING for some chocolate. Just dying...
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06-05-2006, 01:37 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Canada
Posts: 15,006
Height: 5'-2"
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Hi, Harpo! I missed your post.
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06-05-2006, 01:45 PM
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New Beginning, New ME!
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 182
S/C/G: 162/133/125
Height: 5'4"
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Hey again...yes i am enjoying the time alone but not doing what i thought i would be. I figured I would go crazy and be on the computer all day playing games on pogo.com but nope I cleaned the utility room, did laundry, hand washed dishes(thats what i thought the dishwasher was for but i was bored), cleaned my stove, made Koolaid and Tea, cleaned my bedroom, then made myself lunch. Just finished eating and checking in here before I get busy cleanin the rest of the kitchen.
Its still about 2 hours before they get back. Ally was in preschool already but that was only 3 hours a day, this is all day, just like a regular school day. She loves school so im not worried about her, I just guess I wasn't as ready for her to leave as I thought I was...But yea the time alone is gonna be great...at least the house will be clean
I am off to enjoy a fudge bar as an afternoon snack....maybe even on the swing outside If I can stop sneezing long enough!!
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06-05-2006, 02:14 PM
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#40
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ireland
Posts: 15
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Ok, here goes.
I am so very very very sorry for my hideously ridiculously cruel stupid pointless post. I have been afraid to come back for the past two days to see people's responses and having read again what I wrote I am disgusted with myself.
I am a 16 year old girl with no life experience to speak of and I'm obviously not as mature as I had thought. I reacted badly to a few posts without even considering what I was doing.
To everyone who I offended or even irritated I am sincerely sorry.
Especially Ellis who has given me such encouragement since I joined the site.
I abused this site and its objective.
Again I really do apologise and I wish everyone good luck with their food struggles and I hope you all come through it.
Maria
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06-05-2006, 02:22 PM
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New Beginning, New ME!
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 182
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Maria Thank you it shows real character in you that you can apologize...I was not offended by any means...I only share my life experiences because eating disorder or not most women will have kids and will have to deal with the things I do. any apologies made to me is very appreciated thank you so much.
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06-05-2006, 03:28 PM
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Senior Member
Thread Starter
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Location: Canada
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Maria, you may be "only" 16, but I think you're very mature to apologize so beautifully. That shows great wisdom on your part. We all have moments we regret, but apologizing is the finest thing anyone can do. Thank you.
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06-05-2006, 05:30 PM
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New Beginning, New ME!
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 182
S/C/G: 162/133/125
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Ok I made it through the day and I feel so happy...its odd..usually this time of day I am stressed out and my nerves and patience are both stretched to their limits but with all day to myself I am So unbelievably happy to have my great kids!
Eating has been great today
Kids are having snacks now and soon they will go to vacation Bible school.
have a great afternoon night and early morning everyone
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06-05-2006, 06:10 PM
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#44
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 1,390
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I can confess a binge that NO ONE has yet to ~ I've been bingeing on buffalo. Weird, huh? Buffalo burritos to be exact. My sister brought me a HUGE bowl of ground buffalo (which is delicious by the way) and I've been eating on it for the past couple of days. Finally, I said enough is enough and I threw it to my outside cats. So no more buffalo. And then I drive by our town's resident buffaloes, and then I feel guilty for eating their cousins.
I'm way behind on confessing, so I can't even remember what else I have been eating. I know I've been eating quite a few of XL Hershey bars (that Dillons still REFUSES to take them off sale for $1). I'm going to sue them for having them on sale. The Cheeseburger Bill doesn't include supermarkets, does it?
I have some chocolate chip cookie dough in my icebox, but I doubt my cats will eat that.
I've been lazy too. I'm recommitting tomorrow (for the 100th time already).
What REALLY sucks about this whole weight loss journey is that it gets HARDER as you get closer to goal. The scale is less forgiving and you have to eat even less and exercise even more. Why didn't anyone tell me? I should have reserved some resolve.
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06-05-2006, 06:31 PM
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#45
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Senior Member
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Binging on buffalo. heh heh heh
LeaLee, you're doing great, hon. Please send your excess resolve to Harpo and I.
I've had a lousy day. I didn't eat enough in the morning. When I got home from seeing my psychi, I ate a bowl of popcorn w/butter, then six rice crispy squares, and then two little cans of Pringles. Oh, and some rice with garlic sauce. And then dinner. And two popsicles.
I'm going to bed before I do anymore damage.
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