Hungry most of the time (more mental than physical) but feels good not to wake up bloated.
I ate well AND worked out yesterday. I didn't have energy for cardio but I did part of a core workout video. That plus going up and down the stairs doing some chores burned 220 cal (had on my HRM).
Hi ladies...hope no one minds if I join. Today is day one, so far so good. My downfall is nighttime. I work second shift and get home around midnight, usually this is when I lose it. Eating out of habit, not hunger.
I hear you on this. I used to work 2nd and 3rd shifts: I always felt like eating when I got home!! I work 1st now, but still want to eat when I get home even though it's not quite dinner time. . . if I am smart, this is when I work out instead.
Wednesday went well. Too well. I'm scared to eat. I thought I had eaten plenty, maybe even too much, but then counted the calories and they didn't even total 600. I talk myself out of everything I consider eating.
I know I can't go on like this, I'm just having trouble right now. Does anyone else struggle to find the medium between not enough and too much?
Justsharing,
I have a meal plan ready for every day.
If I didn't have that, I would either eat not enough or too much. And I would binge, because I would feel so horribly out of control.
I have a list that tells me what to eat for breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner. I plan carefully to make sure I am satisfied and I try to get enough healthy fat and protein. That plan is pretty flexible. I realized I needed dessert after lunch. Something sweet. So I plan to have an apple for dessert, but sometimes I am not satisfied so I will have half of my snack in addition to the apple.
For me, planning ahead helps a lot.
Day 3 for me! I'm down to 152 from the 156 I was at last week from binging for a week. I feel great. Man how I wish I felt this good when I get around tempting food! I dread and fear these situations now ugh Anyways, hope everyone finishes out the week strong!
Day two is done and done! Feeling good, I had a great day yesterday. I pretty much stayed on plan. I ate something that wasn't planned, and ended up eating less of what was. I re-counted and still stayed within my points! I came home from work and went straight to bed.
I agree with planning ahead, it makes things much easier for me. Plus I'm a freak about lists and organizing so I don't mind, now only if I could be so diligent with working out.
Lizaly, Thank you for sharing your method! I am taking steps in that direction. I am not good with planning whole meals in advance because I rely on what I'm in the mood for a bit too much, so I am starting with planning times to eat and about how many calories I want to take in. So far it has been great today. I took the time to eat both breakfast and lunch and didn't have trouble staying within my goals/limits.
As far as binging, I am not having any urges and have a pretty positive feeling about the rest of the day. Granted, late night is when I have the biggest problem, but I'm feeling pretty motivated. Today will make 11 days binge-free!
Day 2 donee : )
Ate very good today and got all my exercise in plus some extra !!
Every morning after I eat my breakfast I plan out and write down what I'm going to have for dinner, snack, supper and a snack for the evening. I find writing it down and having it there in front of me I'm more likley to stick to it. Good Luck everyonee !
I just realized I haven't had any chocolate since Monday....other than my chocolate protein shakes :-) Go me! Another successful day, already got my meals planned out for tomorrow...good night!
Day 16.
After months where I would rarely ever see a Day 6 and never a Day 8, I should be proud or happy. But I am not. It feels like all I can think about is food. I don't want that. It's just not fair.
I want to have a normal relationship with food. I want to think about what to eat when it's time to eat or when I'm hungry, not before. Not all day long. I don't want to look forward to mealtime. I just want food to be fuel.
duqserb - good going on the no chocolate !! I'm not a big chocolate fan but every once in a while I get a craving for it (usually before TOM haha) and I just can't say no, keep it up !!
Happy - Day 40 ?! Woww !! Way to go I can't wait to see day 4 ! haha
caleighsmommy - Thanks for the encouragement!! I see you are more than 1/2 way to your goal ! That is fantastic!!!
I cannot believe yesterday was day 40... seems surreal actually! have only had a couple rough days and those are TOM based and I made it through... I am feeling really positive right now... and it really helps to hear from you wonderful ladies!!!
Today will make 11 days binge-free!
good going on the no chocolate !! I'm not a big chocolate fan but every once in a while I get a craving for it (usually before TOM haha) and I just can't say no, keep it up !!
