Hit a brick wall today :(
daisiepops
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Hello,
I am in need of some encouragement and support. I have been doing really well on a low calorie diet and exercise regime for the past 3 weeks or so. I have been SO determined and focused but today I am actually having such strong cravings for some 'junky' food! I just want some grease like chips or a burger! I haven't had any but I can't stop thinking about it. Sorry for TMI but I think it may be because I am due on my period soon?? Do any other ladies feel this way at that time of the month. It's driving me mad I refuse to give in but it is all that is on my mind!
Help! How can I get focused again? x x x
I am in need of some encouragement and support. I have been doing really well on a low calorie diet and exercise regime for the past 3 weeks or so. I have been SO determined and focused but today I am actually having such strong cravings for some 'junky' food! I just want some grease like chips or a burger! I haven't had any but I can't stop thinking about it. Sorry for TMI but I think it may be because I am due on my period soon?? Do any other ladies feel this way at that time of the month. It's driving me mad I refuse to give in but it is all that is on my mind!
Help! How can I get focused again? x x x
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Oh yeah. Totally.
Can you fit a burger into your day, even if you go over a bit? Sometimes it's worth it to plan for it, do it, get it over with.0 -
We've all been there. I always remember that one meal isn't going to change things. Eating healthy for one day won't make you fit and eating one "cheat" meal isn't going to ruin all your hard work. I say indulge and get it over with too! Don't be so hard on yourself.
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Eat some but count the calories. If I ignore strong cravings I end up binge eating later.0
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Your body is telling you something... Have a burger, and this time you will be able to go 4 weeks with out it..0
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Eat "good" or "clean" or "healthy" (whatever those words mean to you) 80% of the time. Fit yummy, portion-controlled treats into your calorie goal. Deprivation can lead to binges.
Read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-Sexypants0 -
Thanks guys,
I think I may have a walk with my girls and if the craving doesn't pass I will treat myself to a packet of crisps on the way home I am doing cardio later so I don't want to feel sluggish! Going to set myself a mini goal to be good this week push myself hard during workouts and then I think I will have a cheat day at the weekend and go out for a meal! x x x 0 -
Maybe your calorie deficit is too aggressive. How much are you trying to lose a week? How much are you trying to lose overall?0
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whats wrong with eating burger and chips every so often?0
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Thanks guys,
I think I may have a walk with my girls and if the craving doesn't pass I will treat myself to a packet of crisps on the way home I am doing cardio later so I don't want to feel sluggish! Going to set myself a mini goal to be good this week push myself hard during workouts and then I think I will have a cheat day at the weekend and go out for a meal! x x x
See, if I wanted a burger and tried to fix it with chips, I'd still be dreaming about a burger and probably end up eating all kinds of stuff for a few days to get over the burger craving, then I'd eat the burger, then I'd get annoyed with myself for eating that naughty, naughty burger... Then I'd get ice cream because I've already made a mess of myself...
Oh wait. Those are my demons, not yours
Carry on! 0 -
Why not make a homemade burger? I prefer homemade burgers to anything I would get in a fast food joint or a restaurant. Use lean ground chicken or turkey. It will be lower in calories and will still help your craving...unless you're craving a burger from a specific restaurant.0
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Thanks again for replies!
Lol at rockmama72 thats EXACTLY what I can see myself doing! Loving the idea of a homemade burger I think that is the answer to my craving without feeling like I am totally cheating! I know people will say I am doing it wrong but at the minute I am trying not to go over 1000 calories a day. I feel like I need to detox and just strip back to the bare basics, I am eating chicken, broccoli, peas, carrots, soups, and cereal. I have been doing fab and not been hungry and really full of energy because I am really stocking up on the veggies! But it's just today because I am due on and I didn't get the best sleep last night. After January I am going to start eating more each day. Thanks for the support and understanding! x x x0 -
I know people will say I am doing it wrong but at the minute I am trying not to go over 1000 calories a day. I feel like I need to detox and just strip back to the bare basics,
yes, you're doing it wrong... this is what happens when you starve yourself... you start craving food you 'cant' have....
do yourself a favour and eat at a reasonable deficit and enjoy your life!0 -
This is 100% true and it works for me.Eat some but count the calories. If I ignore strong cravings I end up binge eating later.
But I must confess I mainly quoted because of Femshep.
Anyway.
Portion control is the key, as you probably read 9000 times. You can't avoid junk food forever and only eat 1000 clean calories for the rest of your life. Sooner or later you will have to learn moderation, so why not start today? 0 -
I know people will say I am doing it wrong but at the minute I am trying not to go over 1000 calories a day. I feel like I need to detox and just strip back to the bare basics,
yes, you're doing it wrong... this is what happens when you starve yourself... you start craving food you 'cant' have....
do yourself a favour and eat at a reasonable deficit and enjoy your life!
^This. 1000 calories a day is too low, and there is nothing "toxic" in your body that you need to detox from.0 -
I know people will say I am doing it wrong but at the minute I am trying not to go over 1000 calories a day. I feel like I need to detox and just strip back to the bare basics,
yes, you're doing it wrong... this is what happens when you starve yourself... you start craving food you 'cant' have....
do yourself a favour and eat at a reasonable deficit and enjoy your life!
^This. 1000 calories a day is too low, and there is nothing "toxic" in your body that you need to detox from.
Yep.
If you continue down this road it's just going to get worse.0 -
I know I am eating too few calories but I have got myself into a bit of an unhealthy cycle, I am so afraid of what I eat now. I am obsessing over everything, I had a slice of my partners white toast last night and literally kept on stressing over it. It scares me because I was like this in my late teens and looking back I was so so skinny and not in an attractive way I much prefer curves! I know it sounds pathetic but I have gone from not giving a damn about what I eat to caring way too much about ingredients. I had a couple of biscuits on Saturday and in my head I swore I had put weight on overnight! I know it s so so so stupid! I am an educated woman and I know deep down that it is complete nonsense I just really don't want to fail at this but I also don't want to get into a very nasty trap with food
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But I must confess I mainly quoted because of Femshep.
Female Shepard kicks *kitten*
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I know I am eating too few calories but I have got myself into a bit of an unhealthy cycle, I am so afraid of what I eat now. I am obsessing over everything, I had a slice of my partners white toast last night and literally kept on stressing over it. It scares me because I was like this in my late teens and looking back I was so so skinny and not in an attractive way I much prefer curves! I know it sounds pathetic but I have gone from not giving a damn about what I eat to caring way too much about ingredients. I had a couple of biscuits on Saturday and in my head I swore I had put weight on overnight! I know it s so so so stupid! I am an educated woman and I know deep down that it is complete nonsense I just really don't want to fail at this but I also don't want to get into a very nasty trap with food x x x x
By forcing yourself to adhere to unhealthy and unsustainable goals, you are making this harder on yourself.
Listen, we all have days where we freak out a little. I totally get that. But by arbitrarily picking a random number (1,000) and making yourself stick to it despite the fact that you are clearly feeling deprived, you are going to set yourself up for obsession and, eventually, failure.
Food is not the enemy. You do not "detox" by not eating. You are only hurting yourself and demonstrating bad habits for your family.0 -
I know I am eating too few calories but I have got myself into a bit of an unhealthy cycle, I am so afraid of what I eat now. I am obsessing over everything, I had a slice of my partners white toast last night and literally kept on stressing over it. It scares me because I was like this in my late teens and looking back I was so so skinny and not in an attractive way I much prefer curves! I know it sounds pathetic but I have gone from not giving a damn about what I eat to caring way too much about ingredients. I had a couple of biscuits on Saturday and in my head I swore I had put weight on overnight! I know it s so so so stupid! I am an educated woman and I know deep down that it is complete nonsense I just really don't want to fail at this but I also don't want to get into a very nasty trap with food x x x x
It's good you can recognize the discrepancy between what is rational, and what is not.
However, this post is a little unsettling. Did you have an ED, or disordered eating in the past? I see you're getting married, as well.
These are two stressful things that seem to be combining into the current stressful cycle you're putting yourself through.
Do you exercise at all? Anything you can do to funnel your stress elsewhere? Bumping up your calories to a healthy extent, or letting yourself have things you've restricted, can become much easier if you have another coping mechanism ready (like running, lifting, writing, etc.).0 -
I know the feeling, last week I went out for lunch with work colleagues and spent ages pouring over the menu to find something 'healthy', in the end I 'caved' and went with a chicken burger with the rest of the girls - who don't even need to consider their weight.
I stressed about it for a couple of days thinking I had let myself down, and when the weigh in came around, I had still lost my 2.5lbs goal for the week.
Just goes to show, as long as you keep up with what you're doing everyday, and keep the exercise routine, you're allowed to give into little cravings now again. As so many people keep saying, we need to build up a routine that we can stick by once the weights off! But trust me, I'm finding it as hard as you at certain times.0 -
I know the feeling, last week I went out for lunch with work colleagues and spent ages pouring over the menu to find something 'healthy', in the end I 'caved' and went with a chicken burger with the rest of the girls - who don't even need to consider their weight.
I stressed about it for a couple of days thinking I had let myself down, and when the weigh in came around, I had still lost my 2.5lbs goal for the week.
Just goes to show, as long as you keep up with what you're doing everyday, and keep the exercise routine, you're allowed to give into little cravings now again. As so many people keep saying, we need to build up a routine that we can stick by once the weights off! But trust me, I'm finding it as hard as you at certain times.
Nicely done! :drinker:0 -
I know I am eating too few calories but I have got myself into a bit of an unhealthy cycle, I am so afraid of what I eat now. I am obsessing over everything, I had a slice of my partners white toast last night and literally kept on stressing over it. It scares me because I was like this in my late teens and looking back I was so so skinny and not in an attractive way I much prefer curves! I know it sounds pathetic but I have gone from not giving a damn about what I eat to caring way too much about ingredients. I had a couple of biscuits on Saturday and in my head I swore I had put weight on overnight! I know it s so so so stupid! I am an educated woman and I know deep down that it is complete nonsense I just really don't want to fail at this but I also don't want to get into a very nasty trap with food x x x x
Think about the example this sets for your daughters. Do you want them to grow into women who worry (for no reason) about eating a cookie now and then or do you want them to enjoy balance with their food?
Set a good example for them by eating a variety of foods - lean protein, veggies, fruit, whole grains AND the occasional burger, cookies, ice cream etc. There is no reason to avoid foods. You should limit yourself to what you can fit in your calorie goal and macros, but you don't need to cut out anything entirely. You are only setting yourself (and your daughters because they are learning from you) for disaster.
Find a moderate calorie deficit. Stick to it. Balance your choices. Stop obsessing over "good" and "bad" foods. Relax a little and enjoy your food. I promise you can find a lot of success this way - and it will be much easier to sustain.0 -
Hello,
I am in need of some encouragement and support. I have been doing really well on a low calorie diet and exercise regime for the past 3 weeks or so. I have been SO determined and focused but today I am actually having such strong cravings for some 'junky' food! I just want some grease like chips or a burger! I haven't had any but I can't stop thinking about it. Sorry for TMI but I think it may be because I am due on my period soon?? Do any other ladies feel this way at that time of the month. It's driving me mad I refuse to give in but it is all that is on my mind!
Help! How can I get focused again? x x x
If you want some chips have some chips.......It's not going to kill you if it's not a regular thing....but with that I have to say how bad do you want it. Willpower is an amazing thing.0 -
There's three options
1) indulge yourself, you've been working hard and can make it up over the week
2) substitute your craving with a healthy option, hamburger vs veggie burger, milkshake vs smoothie, deep fried fries vs over roasted sweet potato wedges
3) go workout and treat yourself to some workout gear for staying on track0 -
Please let me point out that my daughter has a very healthy relationship with food and I never show her my worries or anxieties. Its not like I ma not eating or constantly reading labels in front of her that doesn't happen. II love cooking and my daughter often helps out, it's only lately that I have been dieting and so when my daughter and partner have mash potatoes with butter I just have extra veggies. I do understand what people are saying but I would never allow my daughters to restrict their food intake and I obviously know that I need to stop this obsessing which at the minute is only in my head.
I feel better for writing it on here. FirstSip: Thank you so much for your understanding, I do get that I am being totally irrational, I have had issues in the past with ED and I think that because this is the first time I have tried to lose weight since gaining a lot the old habits have suddenly come back. The difference is this time I do have my little family around me and so know I would never get into a situation like that again. Yes I do think that stress is just contributing to this behavior, we are getting married and selling the house along with a few other things. I have been exercising every day and this really does help. I am going to start eating carbs again with my meals, Like somebody else has said its not about 'good' and 'bad' foods and I think I need to keep thinking that! Thanks for everybody who has replied I love this site x x 0 -
Yes,I did ,what you could do to stop your craving is have a fruit or get out for a walk ,dont just throw the whole 3 weeks of great job you have done,just think of good feeling you are having eating healthy and working out.Remind yourself why you have started this journey?Why is it important to you?I have failed as well but what i have done this time is wrote the letter to myself why i wanted to change the way of living.And every time I crave for something or I'm feeling down I open the letter and read it,the letter tells me clearly if i do fail I have betrayed myself and i have failed in what i have promised to myself.You look good in this picture and I'm sure with what are you doing now you will soon look astonishing,keep doing the great work 0
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There's three options
1) indulge yourself, you've been working hard and can make it up over the week
2) substitute your craving with a healthy option, hamburger vs veggie burger, milkshake vs smoothie, deep fried fries vs over roasted sweet potato wedges
3) go workout and treat yourself to some workout gear for staying on track
Thank you, yes I am going to have some homemade wedges and breaded chicken with salad for my Dinner tonight, for me that will feel like a treat and also will ensure I am getting more calories. I also intend to treat myself to some new workout gear this week x x x 0 -
I hope it didn't hurt hitting a brick wall today.Hello,
I am in need of some encouragement and support. I have been doing really well on a low calorie diet and exercise regime for the past 3 weeks or so. I have been SO determined and focused but today I am actually having such strong cravings for some 'junky' food! I just want some grease like chips or a burger! I haven't had any but I can't stop thinking about it. Sorry for TMI but I think it may be because I am due on my period soon?? Do any other ladies feel this way at that time of the month. It's driving me mad I refuse to give in but it is all that is on my mind!
Help! How can I get focused again? x x x
Just kidding. :bigsmile:
I do that sometimes, even though I am very peri menopause and don't have that TOM very often anymore. However, I recall that happening when I did.
Might I suggest that you have the food you want as long as it fits into your calorie goal for that day? It might not be a bad thing to have a small burger or some fries. It might stop you from bingeing later on.0 -
Please let me point out that my daughter has a very healthy relationship with food and I never show her my worries or anxieties. Its not like I ma not eating or constantly reading labels in front of her that doesn't happen. II love cooking and my daughter often helps out, it's only lately that I have been dieting and so when my daughter and partner have mash potatoes with butter I just have extra veggies. I do understand what people are saying but I would never allow my daughters to restrict their food intake and I obviously know that I need to stop this obsessing which at the minute is only in my head.
presumably then you dont eat with your children? you cant only eat 1000 calories and not have anyone notice if you eat 3 meals together!
have you thought about talking to a doctor, getting some help with the disordered thoughts?0
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