i want to puke! :(
PeachesNcreamgal
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I have had a sh!tty month-diet wise and gained 2 kgs! And haven't been spot on with my workouts. The thing is i live in a tropical climate and its summertime here so I can't run so stick to walking. But i feel its not enough. Please give me tips on portion control and how to stop this binge?
P.S I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink. 10 glasses of water.
P.S I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink. 10 glasses of water.
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Just do it? Not sure what we can tell you that will force you to eat less. Log everything. Pre-log when you can and stick to your plan. Eat mindfully, not mindlessly. Fruits and veggies are great! Just remember they have calories too. Protein and grains and nuts and dairy are equally great.0
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Why can't you run? The heat isn't an excuse...
I find pre planning/pre logging meals helps with portion control, even moreso if you can prep your meals in advance so they're ready. If you know you have food ready, you might be less likely to eat more of something else.1 -
2 kg. Pshaw! I can gain that in one hour. You're probably exceeding your macro goal for carbs and that's likely why you continue to binge. How are you doing for reaching your macro goals of protein, and fat?1
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I have a mostly plant based diet so get my proteins only from eggs. I recently quit meat(chicken) because I had a horrible experience. So now the sight of chicken makes me want to throw up. I pre log everything and cook my meals from scratch. All healthy stuff like vegetable and *kitten* but end up binging on sweets and fried snacks0
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The heat is a valid excuse coz its humid here 36°C last time I checked!! I feel like passing out in the evening when I try to run so go in the mornings but I can only walk coz its balmy!!2
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You need to stop the excuses. Stop over eating. Make the fried snacks and sweets fit your calories.
People run marathons in deserts.6 -
JeromeBarry1 wrote: »2 kg. Pshaw! I can gain that in one hour. You're probably exceeding your macro goal for carbs and that's likely why you continue to binge. How are you doing for reaching your macro goals of protein, and fat?
:huh: I regularly exceed my macro goal for carbs and don't binge, ever. I was over in my calories (and carbs) yesterday by quite a bit because I made a conscious choice to enjoy my son's birthday party and *kitten* the calories but it was not a binge.
Every individual is different. MAYBE carbs are a problem for this person, maybe not. The original post doesn't contain enough info to draw that conclusion. You're projecting.5 -
RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »You need to stop the excuses. Stop over eating. Make the fried snacks and sweets fit your calories.
People run marathons in deserts.
You do realise that only ultra marathoners and iron man type of people can do that lol. Run in the deserts i mean. I am not making excuses. I really love running as it keeps my weight in control but i do feel like fainting in this type of weather1 -
PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »You need to stop the excuses. Stop over eating. Make the fried snacks and sweets fit your calories.
People run marathons in deserts.
You do realise that only ultra marathoners and iron man type of people can do that lol. Run in the deserts i mean. I am not making excuses. I really love running as it keeps my weight in control but i do feel like fainting in this type of weather
People run where I am all summer... It gets over 40 C. So stay hydrated, maintain your electrolytes, and fuel your runs.1 -
PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »RuNaRoUnDaFiEld wrote: »You need to stop the excuses. Stop over eating. Make the fried snacks and sweets fit your calories.
People run marathons in deserts.
You do realise that only ultra marathoners and iron man type of people can do that lol. Run in the deserts i mean. I am not making excuses. I really love running as it keeps my weight in control but i do feel like fainting in this type of weather
You've not been on many running forums then, people just run early or late and stay hydrated.2 -
No i admit i am not a veteran runner and have no in-depth knowledge about running. All the information I have is from mfp. That's how i got into running. But do recommend some sites that might be helpful.0
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I also carry a 1 litre water bottle with me to keep hydrated0
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Op doesn't want to run in the heat. Fair enough.Doesn't sound like an excuse to me.
Op you could try running at a time of day when it's less hot. Or try another activity such as swimming? Plus you say you're drinking lots of water;are you also getting enough salt/sodium?1 -
PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »I have had a sh!tty month-diet wise and gained 2 kgs! And haven't been spot on with my workouts. The thing is i live in a tropical climate and its summertime here so I can't run so stick to walking. But i feel its not enough. Please give me tips on portion control and how to stop this binge?
P.S I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink. 10 glasses of water.
#1, seek professional help if you feel that food and weight issues are ruining your life. I wasted 30 years on eating disorder issues, black and white rigid thinking, and guilt and shame. Please don't let this happen to you. (Apologies in advance if this doesn't apply to you, but words like "puke" and "binge" just resonate like that with me because of my own history.)
#2 Be kind and loving with yourself, and forgiving of mistakes.
#3 I also hate moving around in hot sticky weather. Do you have access to a pool or an air conditioned gym?
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PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »I have had a sh!tty month-diet wise and gained 2 kgs! And haven't been spot on with my workouts. The thing is i live in a tropical climate and its summertime here so I can't run so stick to walking. But i feel its not enough. Please give me tips on portion control and how to stop this binge?
P.S I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink. 10 glasses of water.
Pre log your day.
There's plenty of other stuff you can do instead of walking... be creative!
If the bingeing is because you're eating your feelings, maybe you need to figure out other ways of dealing with stuff?0 -
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CoachJen71 wrote: »PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »I have had a sh!tty month-diet wise and gained 2 kgs! And haven't been spot on with my workouts. The thing is i live in a tropical climate and its summertime here so I can't run so stick to walking. But i feel its not enough. Please give me tips on portion control and how to stop this binge?
P.S I eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink. 10 glasses of water.
#1, seek professional help if you feel that food and weight issues are ruining your life. I wasted 30 years on eating disorder issues, black and white rigid thinking, and guilt and shame. Please don't let this happen to you. (Apologies in advance if this doesn't apply to you, but words like "puke" and "binge" just resonate like that with me because of my own history.)
#2 Be kind and loving with yourself, and forgiving of mistakes.
#3 I also hate moving around in hot sticky weather. Do you have access to a pool or an air conditioned gym?
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I live in the high desert. 40 C on the daily during the summer...I run at night. U can make it work if you think running will help you reach your goals. And you can start with walk-jog, if you're new or haven't done it in awhile. Doing too much at once can be frustrating and cause a rage quit!1
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I am not new to running. I have been running since August 2015. Its just the harsh weather sets me back. Maybe some people are right. I am full of excuses lol. But i did attempt to run in the evening but I felt dizzy
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PeachesNcreamgal wrote: »I am not new to running. I have been running since August 2015. Its just the harsh weather sets me back. Maybe some people are right. I am full of excuses lol. But i did attempt to run in the evening but I felt dizzy
Desert heat and tropical heat are very different; I've lived in both. Not saying running isn't possible but you can't really compare the two climates even if the temp is the same. Is there a gym you could join, or a different activity (swimming, rowing?) you could try for the hottest months?1 -
I don't want to join a gym. I have a phobia of it. I was an avid gymmer at 18 quit at 20 and then got fat. I never want to step into a gym again. Why bother when there's free stuff on Youtube? I want to swim but these places are like 45 minutes away from home so not a desirable option.
P.S I ran today for 35 minutes. I thought I would pass out but i somehow managed!0
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