Help! I’ve had a nearly three week binge

remmus102

Hey, so I’ve been eating at least 2000+ cals a day since the middle of October because of Halloween and stress and I also just took a two week break off of running. I weighed myself a week ago and I had gained about 5 lbs and I’m too afraid to weight myself again this week. I want to break my addiction to sugar and crap that I now have from this long binge. I know the holidays are coming up, but how do I get back on dieting track?? Cold turkey? ( pun intended) or slowly and steadily?

gmc685

Hey!
First of all, don’t beat yourself up for going off the path. Life is not a straight line and neither is fitness! Start up tomorrow by cooking something healthy and moving your body just a bit. For the first day or so be less conscious of the calories and more conscious of the nutrition. It’s not a race, it’s a marathon, and you’ve got to put little steps together to make your path! You can totally do this! Good luck

ghudson92

Don't worry, it happens to us all sometimes. I did the same thing recently and I took myself to a pretty dark place. What worked for me was to start honestly logging my food, even when I ate to excess, seeing those numbers gave me the kick up the bum to get going again. I then aimed to reduce my calories by a 100 a day each week until I was back to where I was meant to be. The gradual transition has enabled me to relearn the good habits I was practicing previously without too much pressure (I suffer from the all or nothing attitude so I have to be really mindful about what I am doing with eating and exercise). You can, and will, get back to it, you just have to decide you want to

cmriverside

I agree with logging all of it. Then you can be realistic and not in denial.

Just start.

Step away from the Snickers.

Yesterday I had a lot of bad news - it just kept coming! I ate nearly 4000 calories, when my goal is 1700. It happens. Today I'm feeling centered and on track.

Just start.

Go_Deskercise

It doesn't matter how many times you fall... All that matters is that you get back up!

Jthanmyfitnesspal

This time of year is the hardest. Weather is cold and everyone offers each other junk food. Keep calm and get back on track. Guilt is counterproductive. Find something new and fun to do for exercise. I, for example, am going to join a spinning class.

midlomel1971

Just try your best. I've had the same kind of two weeks. Eating a lot, not working out as much. It's a tough time of the year. I'm going to stagger through the holidays, stay away from the scale and get back on board in January. I'm not going to go crazy, but I'm not going to beat myself up about it either.

asviles

Remember these simple words. "I am in complete control of my choices at all times." When you reach for the snacks, make sure that it is a premeditated decision. Don't deny yourself, just try to work it into your calorie goals. The rest of it will work itself out from there. Do not pretend like you did not choose the treats, instead just be louder in your own mind when you do it. You know what the right decision is, just recognize that it is always a decision, no one can make you do it but you. "I am in complete control of my choices at all times."

pogiguy05

What is done is done and dont look back. Always look forward. Posting it here means you are aware so now you need to do what you have to, to get back on track.

Like when you trip and either fall down or catch yourself before you fall down. Do you keep tripping over and over? Nope you pick yourself up, hope no one seen you ;-) and keep on going.

Fitnessmom82

Keep moving forward! Tomorrow is a new day. It may feel as miserable as first starting, but you will be moving forward. And you will feel so much better about yourself. Even if it's not a "perfect" eating day, a step in the right direction will do wonders for your self esteem and you'll be back on course in no time. You can do this!

karennolan100

gmc685 wrote: »

Hey!
First of all, don’t beat yourself up for going off the path. Life is not a straight line and neither is fitness! Start up tomorrow by cooking something healthy and moving your body just a bit. For the first day or so be less conscious of the calories and more conscious of the nutrition. It’s not a race, it’s a marathon, and you’ve got to put little steps together to make your path! You can totally do this! Good luck

karennolan100

Great advice. Change your mindset and healthy eating will follow. If you did it before you can do it again.

curiousgp

Step up and get back on track - every day is a new day.....every hours is a new hour.