Binging... every night
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Healthy_TJ
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Every night without fail, I end up binging. I have been doing this for a month and I am finding myself totally discouraged- I just do not know how to stop. I am beating myself up emotionallly from doing this continually. I just continue to gain weight. What is the best way to stop this behavior. I am not trying to lose weight, just maintain, but I have just continued to gain despite this (from binging).
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Try eating more throughout the day. It could be you're not eating enough.0
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Eat more protein and fiber at breakfast and lunch.0
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You admit to it and confessing is the first step. When I find myself binging I try to remember how was I feeling. Try journaling before, during, after your binge. Were you feeling FLAB it stands for an acronym. F= frustrated, L= lonely, A=anxious/stressed, B=bored. Try to reflect on why you binged. I have the same problem still and I am still a work in progress but I like to accept what Jenny Craig says " we are perfectly imperfect and need to accept our humanity. Don't beat yourself up about it this is something you can and will overcome do not let this derail you. Keep fighting for your happiness. There is a MFP pal that has a great quote that says it best are we eating because of real hunger, we need to reflect on our emotions and see and wait did I just eat, am I really hungry if I ate 10 minutes ago.
This is the quote "If hunger is not the problem, then eating is not the solution. Time for a change, now!"
Try to find another way to let out your emotions. It is easier said then done. I still to this date binge, but not to the extremes I used to. It gets better try and try and never stop trying to better this problem you have of binging. Hope this helps. Best of luck.0 -
Thank you for the comments- How/ What are easy ways to get in more protein? I am always short in protein and over in carbohydrates. I want some cheap and easy ways to get in more protein. Suggestions?0
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Thank you for the comments- How/ What are easy ways to get in more protein? I am always short in protein and over in carbohydrates. I want some cheap and easy ways to get in more protein. Suggestions?0
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I get bored at night and tend to want to eat even though I'm not hungry. I started something new tonight. I've been doing jumping jacks on commercial breaks.0
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I am usually over in protein. I use my crockpot to cook a lot of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Then I shred the meat and eat it with BBQ sauce or taco seasoning or topped with salsa or on a salad.0
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I don't binge eat but I do like to have something late in the evening. Usually a smoothie. But I was thinking there are certain food you can eat a whole lot of without killing your diet. Watermelon and cantaloupe. It will put you over in your sugar but won' t kill your diet. Believe me there is only so much of it you can eat too.0
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I go through that cycle for a few weeks - just eating way too much at night, even the healthy stuff. For me the only thing that works is going to be early! I allow myself a snack after dinner and an herbal tea then that's eat. Even if I'm in bed reading, I need to get there by 10 pm at the latest...earlier if I'm feeling weak!0
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If you know you are going to binge, why not have healthy food prepackaged and ready to eat and eat only what you have prepared in advance.0
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Try shifting your calories so you are able to eat more late at night and stay under your calorie goal. There is no quanitifiable impact of eating later at night or before bed on weight loss.0
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Thank you for the comments- How/ What are easy ways to get in more protein? I am always short in protein and over in carbohydrates. I want some cheap and easy ways to get in more protein. Suggestions?
protein powders (140+ cals) 22-30g per serving
lowfat greek yogurt (110 cals) 26g per serving
fish (110+ cals) 24-28g per serving
egg (70 cals) 6g per serving
meat (200+ cals) 28g+ per serving
beans (200+ cals) 20-30g per serving
oatmeal (140 cals) 6g per serving
nuts/seeds (170+ cals) 8g per serving0 -
I find I have to stay away from any sweet tasting beverages (even if they are sugar free) they definitely bring on the cravings. If I have a decaf coffee (or 2) I don't have the urge to snack. Also it's a great time of year to avoid this......get out in the evening walk, yard work, anything that keeps you active. You win 2 ways, you don't eat and you burn calories.0
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up your calorie intake
stop depriving yourself
eat and dont binge and exercise it off
eat bigger dinner
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My big one is, get out of the house! You sit in the living room watching TV and binge eat right? That's what I did! So change up your trigger, go out the door and take a run, or a swim, play at a park with young relatives, or just walk up and down the aisles at Walmart (don't bring your wallet so you can't get a candy bar). The urge to snack will pass, and you will have a little extra cardio in your day.0
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I'm bingeing right now (9:15 pm): 2 cups fresh organic raspberries and 2 BonBel BabyBel Lite cheese rounds. Decadent tasting but healthy, and I have the calories left to do it. Breakfast was 3 eggs, half an apple, tea. Lunch was a big chef salad with tuna, no turkey or egg. Dinner was 4 oz of London broil, tea, and a KIND low-sugar bar for dessert (dark chocolate, nuts, chia, sea salt).0
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JUST STOP! PUT THE FORK DOWN!!! WALK AWAY!!! thats what i used to tell myself when i was ready to do something i would regret!0
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I did the same thing when I first started this journey. Its only been three months for me, but I have learned alot so far in the process. I work till midnight, and I would go home after eating my calories for the day and I couldn't keep from going in the kitchen eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!! My brother suggested having a cup of tea at night and then instead of staying up watching tv, get some sleep. He said that if I did this for a week or so, the late night cravings would go away..
Guess what? It worked! Now two months down the line and I don't even trip off the cravings anymore...0 -
Thank you for the comments- How/ What are easy ways to get in more protein? I am always short in protein and over in carbohydrates. I want some cheap and easy ways to get in more protein. Suggestions?
Beans are a good source of protein, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, tuna fish, eggs. If you are able you may also consider talking to a therapist. They may be able to help you get to the cause of the binges. Otherwise maybe try saving some calories for later in the day and don't restrict your food choices too much. Sometimes feeling deprived can lead to a loss of control.0 -
I had a post like this up a while ago. Someone commented on it saying 'every time you are about to binge just tell yourself "I don't do that anymore"' So I started doing that. I haven't binged in a week. I don't know how effective it will be. but it seems to be working for me try it out. Maybe it will work for you too!0
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