Ate all my calories and more before 10Am!
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I can't say that I've lost my motivation over the years but I think it's due to logging consistently, no matter what and constantly changing things around. I do a lot of group-x classes and that helps tremendously because the community of folks in my classes keep me accountable. I also give myself a new challenge and a small change every 30 days. For example, this month I want to lose an additional 2% body fat but continue to build muscle. I also changed my nutritional plan, swapped my normal breakfast for lunch and replaced my breakfast with a protein shake. Maybe you just need to make a few small changes and find a group of people to light that fire again. If you did it once, you can do it again. As far as eating a ton of calories... log it, look at it, suck it up and move on. What's done is done. Commit to challenging yourself to do better tomorrow and the next day and the day after that. Were you actually just having a hungry morning? were you distracted? were you bored? Figure it out and then take action to fix it
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did you prelog?? dont beat yourself up over it just eat a good dinner / snacks for the rest of the day and prelog your day tomorrow0
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MajesticBlondee25 wrote: »People here shouldn't be shaming you.. It doesn't help the problem. What did you eat the night before ? Did you go to bed very very hungry? I have had similar things happen to me in the past if say I ran 10 miles and then went to bed with no food.. Maybe look into eating something filling before sleep and make sure you do not starve yourself to " make up for it" since that will make this a cycle.
What are you talking about?
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vivmom2014 wrote: »MajesticBlondee25 wrote: »People here shouldn't be shaming you.. It doesn't help the problem. What did you eat the night before ? Did you go to bed very very hungry? I have had similar things happen to me in the past if say I ran 10 miles and then went to bed with no food.. Maybe look into eating something filling before sleep and make sure you do not starve yourself to " make up for it" since that will make this a cycle.
What are you talking about?
Yes, I don't get it. I see lots of people commiserating and offering strategies that have worked for them. I don't see any shaming.0 -
Yep, I've done it, too. Only when I seriously underate the previous day, though. If I missed a meal or snack and somehow am hundreds of calories under in the evening, even if I don't crave something, finding something I'll enjoy reduces the risk of losing control the next day. Like others said, go light the rest of the day. You probably won't be that hungry anyway. Have an awesome kick *kitten* workout. Start fresh tomorrow and be sure you get enough to stay in control.0
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I could so do that easily!!!! Start again tomorrow!!! You will be fine!!! We do want it bad but we are going to have that kind of day!!!0
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I've definitely been there and done that so many times. I know how hard it is, but you have to take some steps back and think about things on a larger scale. What's most important is that you're working your way forward. Imagine that you're walking down a road with lots of obstacles. There may be times when you stop or even get off track. But every time you get back on track you're heading in the right direction. If you got lost on a hike and then got back on the trail, it wouldn't make sense to beat yourself up. You just keep going and learn from it. Reflect on what got you off track and move on. Sorry if that was super cheesy, but images really really help me when I get into a slump and need to get moving again.
I'm actually getting back on track again today after three days of eating terrible (I didn't log my food unfortunately but I know it was well, well over what it should have been each day). It can always be done. It's always an option. And you'll get stronger and more aware each time. Aside from mentally getting yourself back into it, another tip is to get excited about trying new meals or meal prep. If you feel like you're depriving yourself you're going to get frustrated and cave. And if you don't have a plan then it's easy to justify going off track because it's in the moment and you only regret it later. Back to my silly metaphor: if you go on a hike without a map and get lost, the problem was there before you even began. You were doing the best you could given the circumstances but without a map there are going to be many more slip-ups.
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You will be just fine...in fact this may be a good thing, you cannot learn without making mistakes,
In order to fix a problem 1st you have to know what caused it. And one more good thing, if you are going to binge, 1st thing in the morning is better than late at night, you still have all day to try to burn some of it off..
Ask yourself what made you eat this way so early in the day? was it true HUNGER or something else? Boredom, feeling deprived from a diet that seems too restrictive, depression (not clinical, just the blues).. once you figure out your triggers you can take measures to correct them..
If the problem was Hunger, find a food that you actually like, something full of fiber to keep you feeling full but still within a reasonable calorie count. Eat AS SOON AS POSSIBLE when you 1st get out of bed.
If the problem is feeling deprived, eat just a small portion of a forbidden food at least once per week, and on that day add a little more exercise, this will keep your mouth happy without totally blowing an entire day.
And finally if the problem is boredom or slight depression, just find something to keep your mind off of your food cravings. If you are already having a food craving the worst thing you can do is watch TV where every other commercial is about some food that you love and cannot have.
Believe it or not exercise is a great appetite suppressant, Get up and get busy, get on the treadmill, do a few sit ups or leg lifts, something about exercise just seems to make food cravings go away, if you just can't motivate yourself to exercise, there is always housework to be done, laundry to get caught up, you can take a walk, call a friend on the phone, jump on an internet chat room, read a book,,, anything that takes your mind out of that "I JUST WANT TO EAT" mode
I say this because I have the same struggle, Mine is at night though (much worse) cause if I give in i gorge myself then go to bed. I know I am not really hungry i just WANT TO EAT... I am learning to fight it though, it is a process.. just take it 1 step at a time0 -
It's funny that some people think eating 2100 calories in three hours is hard to do. It's really not.
As for your question - go about your day as usual and forget about it. There's nothing you can do about it now. It's not as if you'll gain any weight unless you spend the rest of the day eating a lot of calories. Even then, it probably won't make a difference in the long run.0 -
Sugar is so dangerous. I guarantee when you have some, you'll want more later.0
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MizzMaamI1 wrote: »I had two coffees. 2 eggs cooked with butter , three hash browns cooked in oven. A cinnamon bum topped with cream cheese icing. Whole package of tofu Pam fried with butter and garlic powder. Bam calories done.
I try to pre log my diary but I almost always go off track. 7 months ago I was doing great I lost almost 80 lbs and I felt on top of the world. Unstoppable. Slowly I ate more, treated myself more aND lost all motivation. In the back of my mind I knew I was setting myself up for failure but it wasn't as strong as my urge to eat.
I can't seem to get over this emotional clutch that I have on food. This is turning into a rant now. Ugh.
You have to figure out a way that works for you but that keeps you CONSISTENT! Diets fail because the consistency is not there. Also ask yourself how bad you want to achieve your goals and how bad you want to maintain your goal weight! This thought process should somewhat help you. We all know that small meals throughout day is clear. If you pick filling foods that are high in protein and fat as part of your meals throughout the day, you might not be as hungry, also don't completely sacrifice everything you enjoy in eating. Just make sure you keep your unhealthy choices in moderation. I'm no expert and I'm not claiming to be, but I find these suggestions may be helpful. Good luck! PM me if you have any additional questions or concerns and I can help you the best that I can.0 -
OpinionatedCyborg wrote: »Sugar is so dangerous. I guarantee when you have some, you'll want more later.
Can't we say that for food in general? I ate breakfast, but I found myself wanting food later. I ate some lunch and a couple hours later, I wanted a snack.0 -
OpinionatedCyborg wrote: »Sugar is so dangerous. I guarantee when you have some, you'll want more later.
No.
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Breakfast is a dangerous meal but an important one, It kind of sets the tone for the day. If you like smoothies there are lots of good recipes out there that will give you lots more nutrients with a WHOLE LOT less calories than traditional breakfast meals and best of all you can make them ahead and they are cold and ready to go next morning.0
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I enjoy going to bed hungry. I consider it a success because for many years I did not know what it was to be hungry as I ate constantly... At least for me, I enjoy going to bed hungry knowing I will be lighter in the AM...0
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One suggestion for the future would be eating more fiber, as I find that fills me up at breakfast.
We all don't have the same appetite. I think the only time I've done that is when I've gone out to eat at a restaurant. Aside from those occasional instances, I'd have to make a conscious effort to actually eat that much within that time frame, and I'd be extremely full. This is despite the fact that my maintenance calories for the day are higher than that.LyndseyLovesToLift wrote: »It's funny that some people think eating 2100 calories in three hours is hard to do. It's really not.0 -
nutmegoreo wrote: »Honestly, I had been doing great for a while and then got off track for a long time. I wasn't really convinced that it was time to refocus when I decided to just start by logging everything. The good, the bad, the ugly. It all went into my diary. As I was logging, I began looking for patterns of hunger and fullness, good sleep, poor sleep, energy levels, feelings during workouts. It all began to make sense. I didn't want to give up things I enjoyed, so I started looking for ways to fit in things I enjoy while meeting my nutritional needs. I also stopped being so critical of myself and the choices I made.
Start by logging it all and just watch the patterns, without the judgment. You are being very hard on yourself. You can do it. My thoughts, of course. Do what's right for you.
This is such good advice, clear & concise: I just had to quote it so it would show up again.
Log, notice patterns, then experiment with things like meal composition and timing to see what keeps you satiated and happy. You don't need to reach for a giant calorie deficit, either - a smaller deficit (smaller loss rate) that's more achievable may be more effective for you in the long run.
You can do this.0 -
"I literally ate like 2100 calories between 6AM & 930AM." I don't think I could do that unintentionally. Log in this and the rest of the day. Go forward being a tad more careful. Mark it up to experience. You may have to re-evaluate your wants and goals. Good luck with the rest of your day and tomorrow.
I can think of some times I could've done that unintentionally esp if I was super stressed or something. (Not saying that we can't have different views on this obviously. Just saying that personally I could def accidently eat that much when I had first started counting calories/before I lost weight.)
OP: don't worry about it. You can't do anything about the past. Unfortunately. But you can go on and not be down on yourself because of the past.0 -
This.juggernaut1974 wrote: »MizzMaamI1 wrote: »What's wrong with me? I guess I don't want this bad enough because I can't get back into the mindset. I know what I need to do but I'm just not able to apply it.
I literally ate like 2100 calories between 6AM & 930AM.
Eat a light lunch and dinner, get a little extra exercise in today, and move on to tomorrow.
You can't undo the past. Just make better choices in the future."I literally ate like 2100 calories between 6AM & 930AM." I don't think I could do that unintentionally. Log in this and the rest of the day. Go forward being a tad more careful. Mark it up to experience. You may have to re-evaluate your wants and goals. Good luck with the rest of your day and tomorrow.
And this.0 -
It's all good. Some days are just like that. I usually Prelog so I don't go over....BUT, Sundays are still a nice extra treat day so I can make it through the rest of the week. Looking forward to a day of something extra(like take-out) seems to work for me
You are doing fine....one day isn't going to put 10 pounds on ya0 -
MajesticBlondee25 wrote: »People here shouldn't be shaming you..
and where did you see shaming? i see lots of experienced posters saying ' yeah it happens and heres what i do to deal with it'
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Are you SURE you logged it correctly??? It's not like you ate dozen cinnamon buns and a dozen eggs
It seems awfully high :-/0 -
I'm sure that cinnamon bun with cream cheese icing was 1200 cal by itself. Lol add a couple coffees with cream and sugar.. Another 400.
It adds up easy.
The sugar isn't the issue so much as the fat/butter serious calories packed into a small package.
Good luck getting refocused!
This week has been a challenge for a lot of people I'm hearing. I had a hard time Monday, managed to only go over by 200 cals to 2200 for the day, but I felt like I wanted to eat a cow!0 -
I'm sure that cinnamon bun with cream cheese icing was 1200 cal by itself. Lol add a couple coffees with cream and sugar.. Another 400.
It adds up easy.
The sugar isn't the issue so much as the fat/butter serious calories packed into a small package.
Good luck getting refocused!
This week has been a challenge for a lot of people I'm hearing. I had a hard time Monday, managed to only go over by 200 cals to 2200 for the day, but I felt like I wanted to eat a cow!
Isn.t it funny how some days you feel like you could eat shingles off the roof, and other days you just aren't in the mood to eat at all.. They say that those days that you just can't get enough it is your body trying to tell you that there is some nutrient or mineral you are needing... I just wish the body could be more clear on what that is so I could eat it and get it over with0 -
MizzMaamI1 wrote: »What's wrong with me? I guess I don't want this bad enough because I can't get back into the mindset. I know what I need to do but I'm just not able to apply it.
I literally ate like 2100 calories between 6AM & 930AM.
You CAN, you are just choosing not to at the moment.
Why not? Figure that out and you can start to move in the right direction.
How long ago did you have the baby? Could you be dealing with some PPD or depression?
In general, do you have vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins in your diet? Those are the things that will keep you full/satisfied without tons of calories. Start your day out with something healthy and filling and you much less likely to want to binge on random calorific items before lunch.0 -
Eat normally the rest of the day instead of eating more because your day is blown.
Resume your normal plan tomorrow.
Ask yourself WHY you wanted to devour everything in sight this morning. Are you running an excessive deficit (set to 2lbs a week and trying to survive on 1200Cal a day)? Is it TOM, or medical issue, or similarly, related?
***I would seriously consider switching to eating at maintenance or at maintenance -250 till I was confident that I was able to avoid binging*** And I would definitely look through my logs and think back as to what is triggering me.
Of course, pre-logging what you eat is always helpful.
At a good 800Cal, it is unlikely, for most of us, that a day which includes a cinnamon bun with icing sugar is going to end up a deficit day! This does not mean that you can never have a cinnamon bun ever again... but it does mean that just like having a tub of Haagen Dazs, it is probably an exceptional day that sees you eating one, as opposed to the rule! The same applies to a ton of stuff that falls under the treats category!
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Been there.... done that. Try to eat a light lunch and dinner. do some exercise and start again tomorrow.0
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Try this suggestion that I am personally using...When eating out, just eat half of your plate. You won't feel that guilty if you eat junk food, and you'll soon be applying it to all types of meals. Keep motivated.0
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Forgive yourself and realize that each day is a new beginning. So you didn't do so great today, that doesn't mean you can't do better tomorrow. I am logging everything, the good and the bad, and making adjustments accordingly. Like my favorite coffee is a large iced mocha with cream and 3 splenda from Dunkin' Donuts. I logged it, saw the calories and fat, etc., and switched to a large iced coffee with cream, saw the calories and fat and now I'm happy with a large iced coffee with milk and splenda. I had to do it in increments, but seeing it in black and white helped, especially the first time it said I completed my entry under my calorie goal. Don't give up on yourself, you can do it. Oh, and eating something filling like greek yogurt or oatmeal helps me too.0
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I've been there and lost my motivation after losing 80 lbs and gained 65 back. While part of it was medication related I still put all the extra calories and comfort foods in my mouth.
It was easy for me to get back on track after I quit taking the medication. But I got my emotions together while I was still on it and started eating better.
I agree with some of the other the posters and maybe look into what happened this morning? We all screw up and overeat once in awhile. And I don't think it has anything to do with how bad you do or don't want it. I certainly didn't want to gain weight back and never lost my motivation to keep losing weight. Maybe the low carb lifestyle isn't for you. I could never maintain that, I love my ice cream too much. A lot of people have a great day, a lot of people use moderation of all food, it's all a matter of finding what works for you and something you can maintain after you reach your goal weight.
Good luck0
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