WHAT TRIGGERS YOUR BINGES?

alf1163

For me it goes both ways, unfortunately!!! I binge if I am stressed out by family issues or work OR I also binge when I am happy, around family. So I always have to be aware of my feelings and try to control myself. Sooooooooooooo hard!!!!!!!!!!!!

pmkelly409

MY *kitten* BOSS!! He can trigger a chocolate binge in seconds!!


after that it is just boredom....

hmmmm

I think the worst is when I actually see the food. Whenever I visit my moms, all the junk food is on the counter, or the candy dish, so every time I need to use the bathroom I walk by chips, pretzels, granola bars chocolate, and all kinds of boxed baked goods (they get them free). If I am watching tv the candy bowl is on the entertainment center so it kind of draws me in. She doesn't have much cabinet space left in her house or I would try to hide everything. It works in my house, munchies can stay in the cupboard and unless I have a rare craving that's where it stays because I am not constantly reminded of it!

wanderinglight

I'm going to have to start thinking of my sister's place like it's a grocery store, applying the same willpower that I do to walk PAST the junk to get to the healthy stuff.

I don't have a lot of problems bypassing the bad stuff in the store, nor is it hard for me to drive past fast food restaurants, so I don't understand why it is SO hard to walk past it in somebody's house! The same box of cookies which sits on HER shelf vs. the grocery store shelf yet I'm only tempted by it at her place. Why is that??!!

beep

I'm going to have to start thinking of my sister's place like it's a grocery store, applying the same willpower that I do to walk PAST the junk to get to the healthy stuff.

I don't have a lot of problems bypassing the bad stuff in the store, nor is it hard for me to drive past fast food restaurants, so I don't understand why it is SO hard to walk past it in somebody's house! The same box of cookies which sits on HER shelf vs. the grocery store shelf yet I'm only tempted by it at her place. Why is that??!!

That is so funny. Yet, so true. Maybe it's because we don't just go open boxes of cookies on the shelves at the grocery store no matter how tempted.... we know we have to pick it up and carry it to the front and buy it (although there are some that don't bother doing that and dive right in on the shelf.)

wanderinglight

BAH!

No sooner did I post, clearly outlining the fact that I have a hard time staying in control at my sister's place, than I went to my sister's place and totally ate a bunch of crappy food. I'm so uncomfortably full right now.

I went over there to cook her and her family dinner -- which was nice and healthy -- but then we ended up making stovetop s'mores and i just couldn't say no! Then I was nibbling the whole time I was cleaning up -- a few bites of pasta here, a piece of cheese there, a leftover crust of garlic bread. Ugh. I never do that when I'm at my home! I don't know why I do it there.

The only consolation is that I used to eat like this all the time. At least now I'm much more aware of the triggers, and what I need to do to get back on track.

But still.

ANGRY at myself.

:explode:

HisJinxy

Hardest times for me are weekends when my husband's home and of course, the three days of PMS. Then I want cookies. Not just any cookie but the big ones from the bakery with that butter cream frosting.
For the longest time, I ate mindlessly. For no reason, just for something to do I ate. It could be something healthy or junk food. Didn't matter, just there was food there, I was there, so I ate. Now, I am conscious of what I eat. I am making better food choices, but still, I find myself thinking about food all the time. Scares me a bit. I am planning my dinners for the week, what to have for breakfast, what time to have a snack...it seems my life is wrapped around food or something regarding food. Is it just me or does anyone else feel like no matter what else they're doing some thought of a food related topic pops into their mind?

msarro

Dinners at my mom's house. She has this terrible misconception about portions, and gets upset if you don't eat an entire portion. She also likes to cook for a small army. On top of that, its a really stressy environment and in general its a recipe for disaster.

MontanaGirl

Ohhh - good question stress - being tired (who isn't with a full time job and 2 kids) - PMS. That pretty much covers it!! If baby girl is sick during the night or having troubles with her teeth coming in - I'm a gonner the next day. Just because I'm soooo tired and eating basically to stay awake!

Gotta go work now . . . boo hiss

flcaoh

Frustration and stress always triggers a fast food binge. And ice cream and chocolate chip cookie dough, or a combination of the two. I can pretty much control myself around any food substance except Ice Cream and choc chip cookie dough. Those 2 things ARE NOT allowed in my apartment LOL. I have no self control!!!!

yellow_pepper

When I'm stressed or anxious, I need to do something with my hands. The worst thing I do is pick at my skin - a bad habit I've had since I was 13. It's something I struggle with much more than with my weight. Amazingly, I don't have any scars from doing this for half of my life.

These episodes, up to 2 hours at a time, that I spend in front of the mirror - not even thinking about my skin, just thinking of all the things I'm worried about - these are my binges.

I binged on food when I was in high school and freshman year of college, but not anymore. I just don't keep any food in my apartment that would TRIGGER a binge: ice cream, candy, pizza. And the shops and cafes in my neighborhood close around 10pm. So if I feel munchy at about 9:30, I distract myself until 10pm. Then, if I'm actually hungry, I eat vegetables, yogurt or oatmeal - the only food I have at home. I also have beer, wine and sake, but it's extremely rare for me to have alcohol alone. One day, when I have a family, I won't be able to keep my fridge so empty. But for now, this works for me.

I just need to find a way to stop the other behavior... The good news is that I do it a lot less often than I did in high school and college, and never to the point where I feel like I can't show my face... But that wasn't always the case.

plantlady99

stress

beep

I think I'm finding depression triggers mine. Depression and lack of planning and having healthy snacks around. Receiving bad news or major stress makes me sick to my stomach, but doesn't trigger binges, rather it makes me not eat at all.

walnut

For me, it's when I'm supposed to be doing something I don't wanna do. Like right now. Homework, cleaning, yardwork... always, always has been a problem for me.

Oh, and then having overeaten. It starts out as grazing, but gets out of hand once I've figured I messed up already.

honeybee71

I'm pretty sure breathing and being awake is what triggers my binges. Yep that's it!

Really, I think it's smells. Smell chocolate, resist chocolate, resist chocolate, eat 6 lbs of chocolate.

fatsis

Stress Stress and more Stress. And wouldn't you know it, This week is loaded with it. I think my job is taking years off of me.

spartysue

EVERYTHING!! I am emotional eater--stress, happy, sad, whatever. If I deny myself something for too long, I will binge on it-- (pizza, cookies, cake, chips, you name it!) Being around my family (not my kids but my mom & brothers) will set me off....usually starting with alcohol......it's not pretty. So, now my home is free of junk food & unhealthy things. I buy more fruit and keep granola or protein bars on hand for snack-attacks. There is no way I can order a regular pizza a just eat a slice or two. So, I buy the lean cuisine or weight watchers and those help me with my cravings.

wanderinglight

spartysue...msarro...or anyone else that has "extended family" eating issues...what do you do to keep yourself in control when you are at your mom's, brother's, sister's house?

I really love hanging out with my family, I just need to find a way to not look at a visit to their houses as a chance to eat unhealthy stuff.

Liana25

My family ~ I'm not the only family member who needs to shed pounds and they don't cook lightly at family get togethers which are generally stressful anyways. I've decided I'm going to bring my healthy stuff with me next time..:happy: I bet they are going to love seeing me do that too...:laugh:

beep

Stress Stress and more Stress. And wouldn't you know it, This week is loaded with it. I think my job is taking years off of me.

Meaning you're getting younger and younger????!!!!:drinker: :drinker:

Phoenix_Rising

I did a late night binge eating session.
I think my husband triggers mine.
He always eats a bowl of sweet, sugary cereal in our bed between 9:15p-10:30p.
It triggers me to want to eat too, and boy do I ever! :frown:

yellow_pepper

A platter of brownies and cookies in the break area at work.

Food in my fridge. What's my true serving size? Anything I have in the kitchen!

virgo47

stress,boredom,anger and ice cream

may_marie

Stress, travel, my "special lady time" and anytime there is cake. . .so I guess celebrations involving cake?

I just went on a mini-road trip, and. . .it was not a nutritionally sound experience, let's just leave it at that.

viv... you always are some kind of superwomen to me, i always looked up to you as perfect !!!! (not that you are not i just could never have imagine you eating anything but good healthy things .lol
hoooo . thats impossible,, viv is a superwomen and would not eat anything bad.... im sure those nutritionally sound food was things like dark chocolate or oven roasted veggie chips

well my triggers are anything that involves eating outside the home, everything in the house is safe, i mean even though i had a break down, worst thing that could happen is that i take down a tub of low fat yogurt ........i'm too lazy to go to the shop even though its across the street from were i live.
i've come to the point that if we have a day out i bring my lunch instead of eating out.

if i see food ,,,, i want food.......
i'm actualy starting to think that i should board myself into my flat and never get out

may

Lizzie1223

DID SOMEBODY SAY CHOCOLATE? Binges....usually occur when I am home alone :grumble: ...no one is around to see what I am eating....and bored :yawn: ....I am trying to find new hobbies and projects to conquer this one!!

Fitness_Chick

PMS cravings. I get all pissy and I stop caring about how I look and just want something, like a chocolate bar, to make me feel better. My fiance prefers it when I cave in and have one, otherwise, WATCH OUT! lol :laugh:

Amen sista!!!! Only why do I feel like I have PMS 2 out of the 4 weeks of the month??!!:grumble:

I'm the same exact way! I find it's before ovulation then again pre period. Glad to hear I'm not the only one!! Everyone of us is different but sheesh you take out those tougher days and not much of the month left though. lol

I find eating every 3 hours really keeps my moods, energy, motivation & stress level in check...especially during PMS times (I use the word PMS for those times it's 2 times a month that are tough....my easy days are during it!!...I think it throws some off when I say PMS as many use the word for during..ok, more than some of you wanted to know)

Would though love to hear who else deals with this 2 times a month mood deal???! :grumble: So instead of 1 time a month I find I get a binge cringe 2 times but don't cave to it often.

I've found keeping some dark chocolate (not my fav so it's safe!) :laugh: Breaking off a corner piece of a bar or buying a small . 50 cent bar from the Health food store (not using regular chocolate in it helps me not jump head first into a binge) and even if I buy one of those I still make it last over days.

It's been a process for me....didn't happen right off....tried out different methods to put off a binge, saying I can have it later helps alot, I may not even remember I wanted it later, or when later comes, I again say...sheesh I can have it anytime, I'll just have it later. Mind games is what i play with myself...seem to be working :happy:

tjcarle200

YOu know what is weird, that not being able to eat what i want, makes me want to binge sometimes, so when i go to a party or somewhere where i know there will be lots of food, i let myself go : (. Now that i've almost reached my goal i dont know what i'm gunna do to ween myself off my diet : ( Any suggestions? I DO NOT WANT TO GAIN BACK WEIGHT, but i do want to be able to eat a peice of cake or some cookies now and again.