Nutella strikes again..

CptJinxx

Two weeks ago I bought a 350 g jar of nutella and I finished it in one sitting so I decided not to buy it again.

Today I've found myself buying another 350 g jar and I was done with it as soon as I got home. Some with bread.. and the rest straight out of the jar.

Now what the **** is going on and how do I stop this, seriously? Probably some serious problems that need real attention? lol, wow.

Wuggums

Been there, ate that :drinker:

Seriously, I have the same issue with bingeing on things that I know are bad for me. If I go into the grocery store in the right mindset, I can avoid buying those trigger foods. Other times, I tell myself "it'll be different this time - you'll be able to control yourself" and I buy the trigger foods anyways. Needless to say, it is never different and I'm often horrible at controlling myself. I've gotten into the habit lately of immediately tossing the offending food into the trash as soon as I get out of the food fog long enough to realize what I'm doing. Yes, I've wasted a lot of food and a lot of money this way in recent months, but it is beginning to work...

Best of luck! Nutella is a hard habit to break!!

Sabine_Stroehm

I've said it before in response to your posts: you have a scary relationship with food.

rml_16

Stop buying it.

CptJinxx

I've said it before in response to your posts: you have a scary relationship with food.

Yet you never came with a suggestion/help/advice/thought in any of your comments..?

sjp_511

Plan your meals and snacks for the week, create a shopping list, eat a healthy filling meal, then grocery shop on a full stomach and avoid the aisle with Nutella.



ETA: take the time to organize your shopping list to where the items are found in the store. An unorganized shopping list equates to more time spent in the store and a higher likelihood of impulse purchases.

1princesswarrior

Try to avoid that aisle in the grocery store. That's what I've had to do with trigger foods until I learned to control myself. I actually went shopping with a second person and sent them down that aisle for other stuff I needed. Then I didn't buy it. And I will exercise when I'm having cravings and know that I can't fit what I've craving into my daily allowance. If you can't find a solution you may need to talk to someone about this. Good luck.

Sreneesa

Honestly, the only thing you can do is what I did years ago with a few staples in my house; DO NOT KEEP THEM IN THE HOUSE.

The only thing that will work if you allow it to.

and

Control. Gotta get some self-control in your life.

The only advice that works if you work with it.

Susie0307

Nutella on a pop cake was one of my "go to" snacks when losing. Once I met my goal, I don't want it anymore! Binge foods just have to stay out of the house. For me, it's certain cookies and chips. "JUST SAY NO", don't buy it knowing it's a potential binge food. Stay tough.

Sabine_Stroehm

I've said it before in response to your posts: you have a scary relationship with food.

Yet you never came with a suggestion/help/advice/thought in any of your comments..?

I have. Several times, actually. I've actually suggested you stop using MFP for a while. Stop counting, stop obsessing. Ive asked if you have an ED. I've asked if you worry that you have an ED....

Commander_Keen

OP
He dosn't have to.. go see a professional
Bring with you liquid soap... after you had a teaspoon or two, proceed to pure liquid soap all over Nutella. yes its a waste of money but it will stop you from eating it.
-- Shop at a different store.
-- For a few bucks more, order food online.. some places will deliver your food to your door step.

ZeldaMarooner7

I HAVE...THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM.
We have a jar, half empty on the shelf. I haven't taken a bite of it since I've been on my diet. Either have a family member hide it, never buy it again, or chew gum when you crave it.

Gum can satisfy any sweet craving.

erickirb

at 5'9" 142, which is quite light (less than me at 5'6" and I am by no means overweight) I think your body was telling you it was starving, so you craved the high cal food and ate it.

So I say congrats on getting some much needed calories in your diet. Do I think there are healthier ways, Yes, but this is better than not getting them.

leahconfere

This thread makes me glad I'm allergic to chocolate.

gmhaggie06

bro, the "don't keep any tempting food inside the house" thing, works until you actually have to leave the house. You need to fix what in you makes you unable to stop yourself from downing a complete jar of nutella. I get it, I weigh 385 pounds, I've gained 150 pounds in the last 4 years, I used to not keep any sweets in the house, but when I left the house to a restaurant or a mall or whatever, I'd pig out on everything. You're going to live in a world of readily available nutella, you need to fix yourself to where you can enjoy it in moderation.

tibby531

maybe try buying just ONE of the little nutella to-go packs in the check out/impulse aisle? they even come with little breadsticks, or something to eat it with. but that way, you can get your fix, finish all the nutella you have (go ahead and even lick the compartment clean)... and not be eating an entire jar??

I've done things like that to trick my brain into thinking it's getting what it wants when it's really only getting what I give it.

best of luck!

moment_to_arise

regret nothing! nutella is delicious.

although, what i like to do with things like that, is if i could easily finish the whole thing in one sitting (cough cough ben & jerry's full pint cough cough) i will allow myself 1 big heaping spoonful a day, and ENJOY every little lick possible. that way you get to enjoy its deliciousness every day, but you aren't binging!

W0rthless_Her0

You dirty little boy.....I think you just made the naughty list.

SmileCozYouCan

Ahahaha again! xD Well I love nutella so I haven't got anything to say.

SailorKnightWing

Buy one Nutella & Go! pack from the checkout aisle instead. You get your Nutella in a smaller container so even if you eat the whole thing, it's still not as much.

The_Fat_Friend

This is how they should really sell Nutella

ksuetorres

I think certain foods are juiced to increase the craving, much as cigarette manufacturers juice up their product. That said, it doesn't remove personal responsibility from the equation. You and only you are responsible for what goes into your mouth.

If you know Nutella is your irresistible craving, you have to change something. Ideally, you would figure out what's going on in your head (do you have an eating disorder?) and learn to deal with and overcome the craving. If you need professional help, pick up the phone right now!

Or you could budget a couple of tablespoons into your calorie count every day (that's what I do with peanut butter LOL). That seems to require more control than you presently have.

Does logic work for you? A jar of Nutella contains about 4,000 calories -- what is that, two days worth? And in those 4,000 calories, there is barely any nutrition. So you're going to be really hungry in a little while, your blood sugar is going to skyrocket then plunge precipitously, your body isn't getting any useful fuel, and your teeth are rotting. What's really scary -- You would have to run 40 miles to burn those calories (at 100 calories per mile). That's a marathon and a half. And it's unlikely you could even do that (see useful fuel comment above).

Another solution would be to just not buy the stupid stuff. Again, seems to require more control than you presently have.

Most of all you have to decide what's important to you -- the momentary pleasure of the jar of Nutella (followed by guilt and remorse) or your health.

Any of these require you to do some hard work. But you can do it!!!!

Sabine_Stroehm

I think certain foods are juiced to increase the craving, much as cigarette manufacturers juice up their product. That said, it doesn't remove personal responsibility from the equation. You and only you are responsible for what goes into your mouth.

If you know Nutella is your irresistible craving, you have to change something. Ideally, you would figure out what's going on in your head (do you have an eating disorder?) and learn to deal with and overcome the craving. If you need professional help, pick up the phone right now!

Or you could budget a couple of tablespoons into your calorie count every day (that's what I do with peanut butter LOL). That seems to require more control than you presently have.

Does logic work for you? A jar of Nutella contains about 4,000 calories -- what is that, two days worth? And in those 4,000 calories, there is barely any nutrition. So you're going to be really hungry in a little while, your blood sugar is going to skyrocket then plunge precipitously, your body isn't getting any useful fuel, and your teeth are rotting. What's really scary -- You would have to run 40 miles to burn those calories (at 100 calories per mile). That's a marathon and a half. And it's unlikely you could even do that (see useful fuel comment above).

Another solution would be to just not buy the stupid stuff. Again, seems to require more control than you presently have.

Most of all you have to decide what's important to you -- the momentary pleasure of the jar of Nutella (followed by guilt and remorse) or your health.

Any of these require you to do some hard work. But you can do it!!!!

The OP is an underweight young man.

gabbygirl78

This is how they should really sell Nutella

NOM NOM NOM NOM

CptJinxx

I've said it before in response to your posts: you have a scary relationship with food.

Yet you never came with a suggestion/help/advice/thought in any of your comments..?

I have. Several times, actually. I've actually suggested you stop using MFP for a while. Stop counting, stop obsessing. Ive asked if you have an ED. I've asked if you worry that you have an ED....

If I stop tracking calories, who knows I might end up putting myself at a total unnecessary surplus of calories?
From what I know, regarding muscle gains, which I'm after, the human body can only handle so much muscle growth at a time and any extra calories will turn into fat.
And If we're to worry about the body getting enough nutrients from the extra calories.. well, I currently try to get as much vitamins and minerals as possible, by having a couple of servings of fruit and vegetables every day besides taking a mutlivitamin.

So what is exactly the point of not counting or obsessing about calorie tracking, especially if it's with someone who lacks self control over certain foods?

As for the eating disorders point, I wouldn't really know, as I've never come to even think of them.. so I can't really tell if I have this kind of thing.

And i definitely appreciate your help, sorry if I was just a little stressed out.