Can't stop overeating!

nutmegoreo

MrsMunsell wrote: »

nutmegoreo wrote: »

MrsMunsell wrote: »

nutmegoreo wrote: »

Sounds like a good plan for you! I am losing on 1600/day at 5'2" and a bit older than you. Make sure you are being very accurate in your counting though. Weighing your food on a scale is the best. It will help ensure that you are actually eating at that allowance. Enjoy your new found extra foods!

Thank you! I did get a biggest loser food scale and it's so easy! I finally know what 1 oz. of cheese actually looks like. I was definitely under estimating my foods weight.

This is so common! I'm glad you are working with it. If your scale has the option, using the gram function versus ounces is more accurate because it is a smaller unit. I was very sad when I saw how small a serving of cheese is. I can eat a big block of it (which might explain why I am here trying to lose weight).

I will definitely use the gram function! I am the saaaaame way with the cheese! I also used to think it was normal to eat as much as my 6 ft. tall husband. If I saw him eating something in my head I thought, "yuuuuuup I'm gonna have some too"

Right? Those tall men :laugh:

WendyLaubach

I also tend to wolf my food, and can thoughtlessly any amount food that's in front of me. The only way I can make this thing work is to budget my meal in advance, adjusting the size of the servings and the number of different foods as necessary to stay within my limit. Then that's all the food that goes on my plate, and no fair getting seconds--because I've learned that my instincts about how much to eat aren't trustworthy. On top of that, it helps to remember to slow down while eating, so I'll have time to realize I'm full. At the end of the meal, I have a restless impulse that there should be more, but if I do something else instead, I'll find in 30 minutes or so that I really don't need anything else after all.

MrsMunsell

Aw man! Larissa and nutmeg are hilarious!!!!!!

I was overwhelmed with all of the positive helpful messages that made me really look at the decisions I was making. I thought I knew what I was doing but was clearly wrong. I've received great advice from top notch people and I will do the work! Here's a big THANK YOU to everyone with positive advice! Couldn't be more grateful .....and yes, ending a sentence is KEY to making a strong point, lol.

MrsMunsell

WendyLaubach wrote: »

I also tend to wolf my food, and can thoughtlessly any amount food that's in front of me. The only way I can make this thing work is to budget my meal in advance, adjusting the size of the servings and the number of different foods as necessary to stay within my limit. Then that's all the food that goes on my plate, and no fair getting seconds--because I've learned that my instincts about how much to eat aren't trustworthy. On top of that, it helps to remember to slow down while eating, so I'll have time to realize I'm full. At the end of the meal, I have a restless impulse that there should be more, but if I do something else instead, I'll find in 30 minutes or so that I really don't need anything else after all.

I like that! Thank you!

kshama2001

PeachyCarol wrote: »

You've had some really good suggestions so far, and I want to give you props for upping your intake!

Something else that also helped me when I first started was slowing down when I was eating. I started out on 1200 calories because I'm short, old, and was sedentary at the time. Making my food last by taking small bites, chewing them thoroughly, and completely emptying my mouth before taking the next bite taught me to be satisfied with less food.

Now, I realize this won't help everyone, but just in case, I thought I'd put it out there.

Yes, eating slowly has been especially useful to help me not overeat foods like pizza and chocolate.

lemurcat12

kshama2001 wrote: »

PeachyCarol wrote: »

You've had some really good suggestions so far, and I want to give you props for upping your intake!

Something else that also helped me when I first started was slowing down when I was eating. I started out on 1200 calories because I'm short, old, and was sedentary at the time. Making my food last by taking small bites, chewing them thoroughly, and completely emptying my mouth before taking the next bite taught me to be satisfied with less food.

Now, I realize this won't help everyone, but just in case, I thought I'd put it out there.

Yes, eating slowly has been especially useful to help me not overeat foods like pizza and chocolate.

I agree with this too, and a related point is that I've found when I measure out food and eat it and wait it's usually enough, even if less than I would have taken if going by how much I thought I wanted. When I was doing 1250 I also found that just tricking my eye by filling up my old plate with vegetables (I actually ate more by volume than I had before) helped too.

That said, I think you are right to increase the calories.

blambo61

I put in 2 lbs loss per week as a goal. That means I need a 1000 cal deficit each day. My maint cals were calculated to be 2500 so the goal cals were set to 1500 a day. I'm 6'1" male and 1500 just doesn't cut it usually. I almost always eat 1800 to 2400 a day. I got tired of it not giving me credit for not meeting the goal calories when i still had descent deficits (e.g. 700 cal deficit), so I changed my goal cals to be the same as maint cals (2500). Now every day I'm under 2500, I count that as a success because I should be loosing something even if it is just a little. I still shoot for the 1000 cal daily deficit but if I need a little more food I'm ok with that as long as I'm under maint cals. I exercise about 2600 cals a week and that helps a lot too (allows me to eat more). Slow and steady, I think, is the way to go. Make it sustainable so you are not tempted to quit. My way of counting cals, I'm never overeating unless I'm above maintenance cals!

Having said all that and usually not getting as high as a 1000 cal daily deficit, I've still managed to loose about 2.5 lbs a week since I started my diet (IF 21:3) 13 weeks ago. I might be underestimating cals I consume, or my maint cals might be higher than 2500, or eating in the short window has an effect of not allowing me to absorb as much of the cals I eat.

I usually eat pizza ever Fri!

MrsMunsell

blambo61 wrote: »

I put in 2 lbs loss per week as a goal. That means I need a 1000 cal deficit each day. My maint cals were calculated to be 2500 so the goal cals were set to 1500 a day. I'm 6'1" male and 1500 just doesn't cut it usually. I almost always eat 1800 to 2400 a day. I got tired of it not giving me credit for not meeting the goal calories when i still had descent deficits (e.g. 700 cal deficit), so I changed my goal cals to be the same as maint cals (2500). Now every day I'm under 2500, I count that as a success because I should be loosing something even if it is just a little. I still shoot for the 1000 cal daily deficit but if I need a little more food I'm ok with that as long as I'm under maint cals. I exercise about 2600 cals a week and that helps a lot too (allows me to eat more). Slow and steady, I think, is the way to go. Make it sustainable so you are not tempted to quit. My way of counting cals, I'm never overeating unless I'm above maintenance cals!

Having said all that and usually not getting as high as a 1000 cal daily deficit, I've still managed to loose about 2.5 lbs a week since I started my diet (IF 21:3) 13 weeks ago. I might be underestimating cals I consume, or my maint cals might be higher than 2500, or eating in the short window has an effect of not allowing me to absorb as much of the cals I eat.

I usually eat pizza ever Fri!

That's interesting, eat less than your maintenance. Smart! A fellow MFP friend calculated potential goals for me and my calorie intakes were even higher than 1700/ day.

I've spent so much time not caring about my calories (which is how I gained 20lbs) that I over complicated everything! Thank you

dhaug44

Broccoli protein bars and I love these healthy choice frozen meals roughly 250 cals depending on the meal eat 1 before lunch and after lunch instead of lunch it will allow you to not get hungry until closer to bed time and have a late dinner

melonaulait

I'm in the same boat as you - I easily over-eat and I tend to eat very fast.

MrsMunsell wrote: »

I will definitely use the gram function! I am the saaaaame way with the cheese! I also used to think it was normal to eat as much as my 6 ft. tall husband. If I saw him eating something in my head I thought, "yuuuuuup I'm gonna have some too"

But this!! This is at least something I do right, haha... My bf often has snacks, like fresh sandwiches, potato chips, family sized chocolate bars, protein shakes and nuts, and he pretty much always asks me if I want some too. But I always say no!! I'm SO proud of myself now that I realized this just by reading your post! (These snacks that he always offers would be extra for me as I'm already reeeeeeally good at hitting my daily calories and then some )

MrsMunsell

dhaug44 wrote: »

Broccoli protein bars and I love these healthy choice frozen meals roughly 250 cals depending on the meal eat 1 before lunch and after lunch instead of lunch it will allow you to not get hungry until closer to bed time and have a late dinner

What?!?! Brocolli protein bars! I definitely need to look those up. I also like the lunch idea too. I generally eat my lunch at the traditional 12pm, so by 5pm when I need to workout I'm really hungry.

MrsMunsell

melonaulait wrote: »

I'm in the same boat as you - I easily over-eat and I tend to eat very fast.

MrsMunsell wrote: »

I will definitely use the gram function! I am the saaaaame way with the cheese! I also used to think it was normal to eat as much as my 6 ft. tall husband. If I saw him eating something in my head I thought, "yuuuuuup I'm gonna have some too"

But this!! This is at least something I do right, haha... My bf often has snacks, like fresh sandwiches, potato chips, family sized chocolate bars, protein shakes and nuts, and he pretty much always asks me if I want some too. But I always say no!! I'm SO proud of myself now that I realized this just by reading your post! (These snacks that he always offers would be extra for me as I'm already reeeeeeally good at hitting my daily calories and then some )

LOL! I was good tonight. He smacked on philly cheese steak hot pockets and Oreos and I said no! I'm sure it's because I upped my calories

htimpaired

MrsMunsell wrote: »

htimpaired wrote: »

Exercise! I work out because I like to eat! (and I like the way it makes me feel).

I do need to incorporate more activity in my day. During my work week I tend to lose focus. Maybe I should drink coffee an hour before I get off from work for a little energy boost?

I use an activity tracker to be mindful of how much I'm moving during my work day. I head straight to the gym after work, because if I go home, I'm not leaving again! Even if I'm dragging, I'm always happy after a workout, and very glad that I made myself do it. I have more energy when I'm exercising regularly, I definetely notice a dip in my energy levels if I take a few days off in a row.