I'm struggling to lose weight - problems with binging, any help?
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I just finished a "binge" 5 minutes ago. Broke down & took sleeping pill forgetting they make me extremely hungry. But I kept it LCHF - Cajun ch wings, cheese, & BP tea. 1 carb in tea. So over in fats & cals, but no worries. (I hope).
If you're extremely hungry you aren't binging. You're hungry, so you need to eat. Also, you may feel this way a lot at the beginning, go ahead and eat. If you gain weight, it most likely won't be a lot. The need to eat so much WILL pass, though when is different for everyone. For now maybe try focusing on eating when you're hungry, and eating low carb.0 -
@KnitOrMiss, is there another Jenny's post about her parents? I don't see it anywhere. Just reading from her posting in here i didn't know that she is on Parental control. Her profile says she is 21, i think she can do something about her eating, parents or not.
Most of this info is from conversations Jenny and I have had on her wall or on PM. I'm sorry if I am seeming vague, but I'm not sure how much of her personal information she wants to make public. She's lucky to have a family that cares so much - and just doesn't know how to help! All the info out there is so conflicting... Her parents buy most of the house foods, and she gets what she can on her own, but they are convinced full fat anything is evil and all the normal stuff. She is always on the lookout for videos and info that will help them see the true benefits of the system, so ... if anyone has any?!? Because if she can get them to understand what she wants to do for her own health is truly healthy, I know they'll jump on board to help her all they can....0 -
Someone posted a great video on this board earlier today - think the title is "dumbed down low carb" or something - it's worth a watch and if op can persuade her family to watch it too it might help a little. Good luck x
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Someone posted a great video on this board earlier today - think the title is "dumbed down low carb" or something - it's worth a watch and if op can persuade her family to watch it too it might help a little. Good luck x
I was going to suggest the same. There are some points that he could have made more clear or make more sense, but I agree, for a layperson, that video's pretty great.0 -
There is another video that same guy has relating a tree to the link between metabolic syndrome and various illnesses, if she has health issues, that might help convince them. I followed the video link to Youtube and his Youtube channel.0
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Parents....Op, I'm in a similar situation(starting university in the fall, hormone imbalances, parents who buy and eat all kinds of carbs).
If you can get a few key items it'll help you out:
Coconut oil(check grocery outlet or similar stores where you are for good deals)-helps you stay full and can help you avoid bingeing
Butter-this may be tricky as it *should* be refrigerated, but I've kept it in a small cooler with some ice packs and wrapped in a blanket for about a week with no problems(YMMV)
Pork rinds-these can be stored under a bed, are cheap, and filling
Cream cheese-Yes full fat is best, BUT 1/3 less fat has no more carbs so it's likely more in line with what the family wants and could be kept in the fridge
These next few may not work for you, but may make your parents happier if you can stomach them:
Avocados-widely regarded as healthy, your parents would probably buy them for you(I know you don't like fruits, but these aren't at all "fruity")
Cabbage-again, widely regarded as healthy and you can slather it in some of your butter or coconut oil
Salads-yes yes, veggies aren't your thing. But it may be beneficial to your situation with your family to get a few down you, just drown them in olive oil and mayo(both shelf stable, or if you can get some alone time you could mix them up and put them in an old dressing bottle with some seasonings)
From what I've found, parents won't watch a video they see as condoning unhealthy habits. Asking them to wait for results when they see you doing things they believe are going to kill you is nearly impossible. Let them do them, eat separately from them whenever possible. If they ask why you aren't going to eat dinner with them say that you don't have the calories left for it-then go polish off a bag of porkrinds. Or just not be home for dinner. If you can go for a long walk 3-4 times per week and use it to skip dinner all the better.
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I think of my desire to binge as my inner 3yo. That b!tch has to be told no. We all know what 3yo's turn out like if you give them their own way all the time.0
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You have great advice here. Thing is, it can be done. We are all ex-carb addicts, working on getting our health back. It can be done and it gets easier as you progress.
Parents can be very difficult. It's out of love, we know, but it does complicate things. My mother used to go on and on that I needed to lose weight, that I must do something. What something she didn't say because i was clearly "eating well". When I started LCHF she was very concerned about all the fat (to her mind it would be better to have bariatric surgery, as that would be doctor controlled). But, as I started losing weight, feeling and looking better she became supportive and even changed some of her own habits. So Jenny, your parents love you or they wouldn't nag you. Keep strong, it will get better.
All this to say that I was like you, I don't think I could tell the difference between being hungry and wanting to eat. If there was carby food around I wanted to eat it, if there wasn't I felt deprived. For weeks after starting this WOE my mind turned to the foods that I used to love and it was very difficult, yes. Once I had a nervous breakdown and started crying when shopping because I knew I couldn't buy fruit or I would eat it. I bought a small packet of raspberries and made it last 2 days.
There are plenty of foods that are good for you and will be approved by your mom, try to keep mostly to those and work your way slowly to your macros. If you show her that your resolution is strong, that you've done the research and that science fully supports your choice, it will get easier. Good luck!0 -
sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »Parents....Op, I'm in a similar situation(starting university in the fall, hormone imbalances, parents who buy and eat all kinds of carbs).
If you can get a few key items it'll help you out:
Coconut oil(check grocery outlet or similar stores where you are for good deals)-helps you stay full and can help you avoid bingeing
Butter-this may be tricky as it *should* be refrigerated, but I've kept it in a small cooler with some ice packs and wrapped in a blanket for about a week with no problems(YMMV)
Pork rinds-these can be stored under a bed, are cheap, and filling
Cream cheese-Yes full fat is best, BUT 1/3 less fat has no more carbs so it's likely more in line with what the family wants and could be kept in the fridge
These next few may not work for you, but may make your parents happier if you can stomach them:
Avocados-widely regarded as healthy, your parents would probably buy them for you(I know you don't like fruits, but these aren't at all "fruity")
Cabbage-again, widely regarded as healthy and you can slather it in some of your butter or coconut oil
Salads-yes yes, veggies aren't your thing. But it may be beneficial to your situation with your family to get a few down you, just drown them in olive oil and mayo(both shelf stable, or if you can get some alone time you could mix them up and put them in an old dressing bottle with some seasonings)
From what I've found, parents won't watch a video they see as condoning unhealthy habits. Asking them to wait for results when they see you doing things they believe are going to kill you is nearly impossible. Let them do them, eat separately from them whenever possible. If they ask why you aren't going to eat dinner with them say that you don't have the calories left for it-then go polish off a bag of porkrinds. Or just not be home for dinner. If you can go for a long walk 3-4 times per week and use it to skip dinner all the better.
This is one of the best responses I've seen here!!! Thanks for giving an "on the ground" type of response. I bet this made her day!0 -
Personally, I'm a habit and emotional eater. Even with LCHF, I can over eat if it's the right time of day or I'm bored. What's helped me, and I'm not perfect, it still happens sometimes, has been:
1. Chewing gum
2. Looking at food porn while chewing gum (Just trying to keep it real here.)
3. Reminding myself of my goal and looking at myself in the mirror
4. Finding social media (IG, YouTube, MFP) and engaging in conversation or scrolling through pictures and videos until the feeling has passed.
5. Playing with my cat, or any other activity I feel like doing.
Hopefully some of these can help you too! Best of Luck!0
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