Recovering After Sabatoge?

sparrow0716
sparrow0716 Posts: 28
in Motivation and Support
Hey all! I need some help recovering after a 2000 calorie junk-food binge last night. It's not something I do often (about once a month), but each time I feel worse and worse about doing it! First I was only going to eat the quesadilla, then I was only going to eat the corn dog, then I was only going to eat a milkshake and hushpuppies, then I was only going to eat Oreos!! I started small and even took of breading on a lot of things, but eating all of this (at once) really threw me for a loop. This is how I used to eat, so part of me thinks I can still eat this way, but afterwards I was left headachey, dizzy, crashy, and upset. The physical and mental effects on me were horrible, and I can't figure out why I keep doing this to myself. Again it doesn't happen a lot... every so often... but each time, I regret it. So why do I go back for more?

Today I'm starting anew and getting back on track with my diet and exercise. But I want to know how all of you recover from a day of over-eating. What are your tips and tricks? Do you exercise more? Do you drink more water? Do you reassure yourself that it's going to be okay because it's only one night?

I'm struggling right now with the mental aspect - feeling fat and bloated and unattractive makes me want to do the whole thing over again, but I know I can't/shouldn't. But I can't keep beating myself up like this every time I go on a one-night rager. I have to accept it's going to happen every once in a while. Thoughts?

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  • littlebee26
    littlebee26 Posts: 116
    It is going to happen once in a while if you say its going to happen once in a while. Sometimes you just need to give yourself a mental kick in the butt, rehash your thoughts and start again with a different attitude. Forgive yourself for your past binges and move on. This is happening because you are finding some way to justify it in your mind. You need to expect better from yourself. I you need a treat/cheat meal once in a while, allow yourself that meal. But there really is no excuse for binging.
  • spade117
    spade117 Posts: 2,466 Member
    2000 calories is not that much.
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    2000 calories is not that much.

    It is when it's nothing but junk.


    OP willpower is what you need or you will keep doing it. Some have it, others dont.
  • ShellK71
    ShellK71 Posts: 33
    first of all you don't need to "start over" at anything. You had a hiccup. a weak moment. You are human. it happens. You just need to get back on track. I have stopped eating fast food. the other day my kids and I were out at lunch time and I had a cheeseburger and some fries that I shared with my youngest. I felt horrible. Sick to my stomach and just felt gross. Hey lesson learned. Figure out what triggers these binges or else factor them in and realize that maybe at this time this is your splurge since it's occassional. Don't beat your self up over this.

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