I ate 3,000 calories today, and...

KimJohn2013

This is brillaint, awesome :laugh: :laugh:

AmandaAnne307

Sounds like you've successfully justified your binge eating ... in your own mind. LOL.

Actually, I wouldn't call this a binge at all. Binge eating is characterized by eating a lot in a short amount of time (I did do that), usually with a feeling of being out of control. There was nothing uncontrolled about the way I ate; I chose and enjoyed every bite. With a true binge, the person eats past the point of feeling full, because they simply cannot stop eating. Most people who binge end up feeling very overfull and nauseated. I never ate past feeling full. I've got a big appetite :happy:

I think the word "binge" is thrown around way too casually. Eating a lot, or eating unhealthy, is not necessarily a binge. Bingeing is more of a mental thing in my opinion. But if you want to characterize a day of relaxing and enjoying some treats a "binge," be my guest :flowerforyou:

So right - twice in one post! Thanks for the great words...

wblau1991

I totally agree with your message. Daily caloric intake ins't really as important as weekly caloric intake and you explained it quite nicely. The only thing I would suggest is to be careful with your insulin levels. Eating that much sugar will hurt your body. Sometimes we need to realize we're not just looking at numbers/calories. Stay safe OP.

jetinder

I totally agree with your sentiments! Losing 2 or 3 kg's in a week for me mean that I can enjoy my time at the weekends with the family and I've still a net loss at the end of the week. It doesn't take long to lose it again in my case.

I mean, being able to share on of those huge ice creams with the kids is just the best (TGI's today, hence me being in a positive mood). Before my current lifestyle change I never ate desserts. So there are upsides to everything.

Evilmuffin666

I love it..... It reminds me of a saying...

Just think of all those ppl who skipped Dessert on the last dinner before the Titanic sank!

Tomorrow I am going to Amsterdam to Hard Rock Cafe for chicken wings....... I have known for a week now........ Cant wait. And it is NOT a binge. Who the hell takes a two hour Train ride to binge!

Mslibb

Love it!! I scarfed 2800+ calories today and I don't feel guilty either

a) I needed to get some cravings out of my system.
b) This is why I try to eat healthier most of the time - so I can splurge when I feel the need.
c) On average, I'm still doing better than I was before I started this!

Cool post - love you, love your work!

meeper123

Not sure gluteny is something to celebrate but glad your happy i just dont like that too full feeling myself

zenalasca

I wish I could stop worrying so much about having the occasional (or weekly/twice weekly) binge but the moment I do, I want to eat again. It seems like my whole weight loss is built on being hungry... haha

Rilzy

I have failed at dieting about six times. Seventh time the charm right? Five of those times I just fell back into bad habits because I wasn't committed or I wasn't seeing results as fast as I'd like... silly right? However, on one occasion I made a conscious decision to stop because I didn't like what it was doing mentally to me. I had begun obsessing so much about calories and going over my daily limit that the guilt was very extreme. The breaking point was after I had, I swear I'm not making this up... 10 wholewheat crackers and two slices of Sargento cheese and I cried for about an hour because I'd gone over my limit. CRACKERS and CHEESE. The next day I went to KFC and had a two piece combo (the guilt was intense but I was determined to exorcize it someway of the other) and didn't look back. In the moments after I finished crying from having the crackers and cheese I was desperately afraid that I was on the verge of having an eating disorder so I made the decision to stop everything.

Fast forward three years later and admittedly two other failed attempts at losing these 30 pounds, my biggest goal (even bigger than losing weight) is to develop a healthy relationship with exercise AND food. So far I've included bits and pieces of what I like every day ... I have chocolate most days, I've just learnt the art of putting back half of it. Also, on Saturdays I eat the way I normally would but I make an effort to probably cut out the half of a litre bottle of Coca Cola. Today I will most likely go over my daily limit by 600 - 700 calories but I don't care. I am still under my weekly goal, I have met all my gym goals for the week. It is important to not be TOO restrictive because that's a part of being healthy as well.

Rilzy

I wish I could stop worrying so much about having the occasional (or weekly/twice weekly) binge but the moment I do, I want to eat again. It seems like my whole weight loss is built on being hungry... haha

The thing is though. Going out and having KFC per usual, Burger King per usual, Nandos per usual... Haagen Dazs per usual once or twice per week, have extra butter on your popcorn isn't a binge. It is eating in a slightly more relaxed fashion.
I sometimes try to make sure I have an uber healthy filling snack prepared for if I end up feeling hungry after having fast food instead of a more filling lunch. That works instead of trying to have another complete meal.

thistimereally

Saving for future!

frances_bacon

Just came across your post, bless your heart, what a fantastic attitude

GrandmaDoris

I agree totally. If you deprive yourself too much, you will eventually either go on a binge, or you will get discouraged and stop.

adidas072

I have the same philosophy and lost 75 lbs in 5 months.

I keep telling myself it's not the day to day battles it's the long term war you have to win!

Don't deprive yourself of some of life's guilty pleasures but enjoy them in moderation!

And don't make a daily habit of eating 3K calories thats how I got big

itsjustdawn

Finally! Someone with common sense actually posted about this! Thank you!

I dig your profile pic

Melissa22G

Bravo OP! Bravo!

alliemum3

it just doesn't get better than Chuck :laugh:

2013sk

Love this post!!!!

munchkin0518

I need to remember this.

KC7997

Love this post.

Needed this post (especially today).

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

oceanblue6

great post!

misstammy123

thank you. I needed this post. you have helped calm me and put things in perspective.

Kifissia

Awesome post. :drinker:

Ditto ekoth09!
I speak for myself only- my fear (yes, it's a FEAR not a concern) is that once I start going over 400 a day, I will do it two days in a row, then three, then it will spiral downwards from there. I will go back to my 'What the hell!' and 'Why not?!' attitude.

This where MFP has helped me the most, reading the Community Boards posts, like yours, reading the NSV of different people, seeing other people's success stories has helped me incorporate your healthy attitude, great recipes (thank you PB2!), inspiring stories and life style changes.

daltondaylon

Absolutely love this!!!

wideeyedla

YES!!!! Every Saturday I eat a Gotta Have It sized Mud Pie Mojo from Cold Stone Creamery, all 1,300 calories worth. I do this without an ounce of guilt. I do it with glee, because I really love it. I also do it because it is one of the few sweet treats my system can tolerate without triggering a fibro flare. The rest of the week, I am really, really careful about what I eat. My food plan is a prescription.

So here is to looking at the big picture, and enjoying once in a while

Mamalea32

Thanks for your perspective. I am currently recovering from bulimia and I know that your statements are right and I need to keep those ideas at the forefront of my mind as I plan my days' meals.

sdwight

Your point well taken, we are too critical of ourselves. Point well taken.

lorrainewright66

this made me laugh and you are so right!!!! :laugh:

Joniboloney

Dear OP,
I think I just fell in love with you. No, seriously. THAT was an awesomely EPIC post!!

:flowerforyou:

Ditto! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

PepePants

Great post! Thanks. I feel good about my chocolate breakfast...