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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

Hi, Harpo! I missed your post.

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.