I cant say no

tequila09

Hey guys, im really struggling right now. Im definitely not in a good place at the moment.. Like the title says I just cant say no to myself lately. Ive been drinking a lot, eating a lot and letting myself not work out. I want to change but obviously not bad enough. Every night I say ill go to the gym tomorrow and today is the last day ill be like this and nothing changes. I dont/wont change. I guess im just posting this in hopes that im not alone I feel like im surrounded by people that have the health and fitnesd bug and I just cant. Ugh

sunseeker100

me too, you're definately not alone! I went back to the gym on Tuesday then yesterday pulled a muscle/trapped nerve? in my back and I've been in agony since.....so, after a day of work I felt so sorry for myself I went to the supermarket and bought ice cream, cookies, chocolate...came home and stood in the kitchen whilst I stuffed 5 cookies in my mouth, then had tea, then had ice cream then had chocolate not good! felt so good whilst eating and comforting, but after and now I feel really fat, bloated and my work trousers are almost too small. I have to make a break from this and manage more than one day on track. we need to just keep going, one day at a time. sounds so easy doesn't it ....

tequila09

me too, you're definately not alone! I went back to the gym on Tuesday then yesterday pulled a muscle/trapped nerve in my back and I've been in agony since.....so, after a day of work I felt so sorry for myself I went to the supermarket and bought ice cream, cookies, chocolate...came home and stood in the kitchen whilst I stuffed 5 cookies in my mouth, then had tea, then had ice cream then had chocolate not good! felt so good whilst eating and comforting, but after and now I feel really fat, bloated and my work trousers are almost too small. I have to make a break from this and manage more than one day on track. we need to just keep going, one day at a time. sounds so easy doesn't it ....

Thank you for responding! Definitely been there myself. One day at a time is right but lately I've been ruining every single day. I managed to pull myself out of bed today early so im about to head to the gym. Baby steps! Hope you have a good day!

Shadowcub

One day at a time, one meal at a time, one craving at a time..... That's all I can handle.

My problem is I can (and literally HAVE) binge on salad. (4 family-sized bowls at Olive Garden anyone?) So it's not really possible for me to not have food on hand I can binge on, because that'd mean I didn't have food on hand at ALL! So I do my best to try and distract myself, do something, ANYTHING (besides eating) to distract myself for 10 or 15 minutes. After that, if I still want it, I let myself have it and write it in my log.

So far (*knock* on wood) I haven't had to write down anything that was TOO bad.

blondageh

I haven't worked out all week. I even log my exercise and never DO IT! What a liar I am. I do go back and delete it, but I feel terrible about not doing it. Honestly, I have been so HOT after getting off of work, I do not want to do anything. I do not want to step outside of the house for anything, not even to go swimming! Central Texas heat will do that. I am hoping my body will adjust to the higher temps 96-100 with humidity soon because this heat aint going anywhere. I was doing SO good too. Just cannot do it. Morning workouts are completely out, I have my 2 yr old to get up and to school and I am always late any how.

blondageh

One day at a time, one meal at a time, one craving at a time..... That's all I can handle.

My problem is I can (and literally HAVE) binge on salad. (4 family-sized bowls at Olive Garden anyone?)

That is easy to do! Their salad is awesome!

tequila09

@shadowcub

Olive garden is so good! I have also binged on salad from there and not to mention those breadsticks!! You're totally right about taking it one day at a time. I made it to the gym today but my food intake was absolutely awful. I can binge on anything as well. My worst problemnis throwing away so much money on fast food because I can hide it from my boyfriend. I've logged my intake but even then the number doesnt even faze me at all

@blondageh

Yuck heat and humidity is awful!! Im really lucky to live in san diego though I still am ridiculously lazy about working out. Im happy I went to the gym though I only worked out for 30 minutes. Im going to go tomorrow hopefully. Im trying to get my boyfriend to go with me in the morning or I really will not get out of bed.


I think my biggest problem is ive also turned to alcohol lately with my depression as well as eating sooo much. One day at a time..

Butterfly2022MD

I binge on fast food because I can eat it in my car and no one sees me, or I do it at night when every one is asleep.

cmdoiy

Sorry I'm late on responding, but you're definitely not alone. I feel myself backsliding into my old, terrible habits. I've been eating really poorly these past few days, and I've taken to not logging everything because I'm embarrassed to write it down. I skipped the gym today. I feel so full that I feel like throwing up. I haven't gone back to eating fast food in the car, but that isn't too far off if I continue on this path.

Feel free to add me and maybe we can help one another out.

Suzmp85

My pattern seems to be like this. I have one bad week where I have multiple binges throughout the bad week, and the following week I am so determined to get back on track, I end up having a good week without binging. Then it goes back and forth and can't seem to break that cycle. My thing is logging my binges. I keep my diary open to my MFP friends because they are so trustworthy and supportive--but still feel afraid someone will judge. I thought about keeping my diary entries private, but then could also set me up for more binges because I would feel like I'd hiding all the time. Keeping a semi open diary can be helpful to stay more accountable..I also learned on my behalf that long term weight loss is not going to happen until I beat this addiction. i have improved a great deal since having this addiction for 2 years. I used to binge every other day and on average for the most part..have 3-5 binges per a month. I guess my advice is--take it slow. Take it day by day. If you have a binge, forgive yourself. Log them to keep track, lean on your friends if you need too. Just because you slip and binge, does not mean you have lost the fight. Never give up.