Just ate 10 mini muffins - Hate myself

geeky1

I don't know why I bought them, I guess I thought I could have one each day or something. Stupid me.

I feel like crap and just want to cry.

shreddingit

dont buy any stuff like that!...dont cry:sad: ...be stricter tomorrow

melodyg

I ate 1.5 sugar cookies with yummy frosting AND 2 huge truffles today... if that helps you feel better at all...

i agree that it is tough for me to have that kind of thing around.

Tomorrow's a new day! You can do this!

stevemcknight

I've fallen into that trap so many times. Back when I was eating carbs - I would buy those 100 calorie packs of crap. The first weak moment I had - BOOM 12 empty 100 calorie wrappers on the table. (then, what the hell, I already blew it, why not go get a huge family size bag of chips or whatever.... UGH!)

RocketsGirl75

you can't beat yourself up for things that you can't change. just know that you can change what you do from here. we all have our weak times and you dust yourself off and go on. you can do it!! :happy:

geeky1

Will this ever get easier? Will I ever just stop doing binging? The rest of humanity seem to be able to eat only when they are hungry. I am defective

Christine1110

Just consider it a lesson learned. I don't buy that stuff....because I can't control myself.
Don't beat yourself up over it. I know when I buy junk....I really plan to eat it....so I don't buy it!

menchi

I think it does get easier, but these days of weakness never leave. You have to be on your guard, know when to treat yourself, and learn to do it so that you are proud of yourself for being in control rather than letting the weakness control you. That said, it takes practice. So take this as a practice run and learn about yourself. Tomorrow is a new day and it's yours to control.

jessimacar

haha, "only eat when they're hungry".

we're all here for the same reason.. be proud that you know you made a mistake, and can try to learn from it.. I know that before I joined this site and really started to take account for the things that I eat, I wouldn't have thought twice about eating 10 mini muffins. I wouldn't have cared. Now I know how bad that is, and while I try not to beat myself up for making mistakes, I know the consequences, and am better prepared to make up for it!

I'm sure it'll get easier. Just keep trying. Maybe next time you'll be able to stop at 6, then 3, then 1! One day eating healthy won't be a decision and a struggle, it'll be natural and simple. Until then, keep working at it!

You can do this.

rainonurparade3

I was tempted into eating two subway cookies today - you're not alone!

knewbill72

3 BIG chocalate chip cookies today!! I haven't even started yet. We are all imperfect and will have our moments of weekness. The goal is to have more good days then bad. Forget about today...it's over. Tomorrow is another opportunity to do better!!

shalynna89

I ate a half of bag of Twizzler bites today! Not the small bag the BIG bag!! So I know how you're feeling. I agree with others, to not buy things that are unhealthy or going to make you eat all of them in a day. I caved and bought the licorice yesterday and am so regreting it. But now I realize I can't do it and it'll be the last time it happens. I also am just about to start working out too and that helps me feel better. When you get cravings just try to buy healthy snacks and drink lots of water. One of my favorite things is frozen yoplait light yogurt. I've tricked myself into thinking its icecream!! Tomorrow is a new day and you can start over and try to do better. I think we all have days where we slip, but usually those are the days we learn from and make us motivated to do better.

robynrae_1

We all have those types of moments. For me I have a HUGE problem with baked goods being in the house. I know that I am not hungry but I am unable to stop myself.

I have learned to not bake unless it is for something or someone. I have also learned that if I do buy myself something, I only buy one serving. You can't eat what you don't have. Also if you do start to eat something sugary and want to stop, eat a pickle I don't know why but it helps me.

mdward79

I've fallen into that trap so many times. Back when I was eating carbs - I would buy those 100 calorie packs of crap. The first weak moment I had - BOOM 12 empty 100 calorie wrappers on the table. (then, what the hell, I already blew it, why not go get a huge family size bag of chips or whatever.... UGH!)

I had to go cold turkey when I started. I have no self control so I didn't and still haven't allowed myself to have any of my weaknesses. The biggest one being chocolate. Also cookies, cupcakes, etc. It is best to stay away until you are strong enough to have self control.

BreeWilder

Everybody has these moments. But now you know. You can't buy that stuff. Not until you are fully in control. And maybe even then. Throw the rest away. Pour soap on them so you won't eat them. Drink a glass of water, brush your teeth and decide that tomorrow it WILL be different.

downtome

I planned to eat a few pieces from a delite pizza from Papa Murphys, had more than I wanted to but still managed to stay under my calories. I feel like crap for eating it though like I did a really bad thing! We all have our moments. Trial and error and we will keep falling down, the main thing is, that we continue to get back up!

MelliCheer

The secret to not eating crap is to not buy it. Banish it from your house.

I found the best way for me to choose good "snacks" was to have them ready to go at all times in the fridge, in my purse etc.

If it's EASIER to grab the good stuff then you won't have the "it's too hard" excuse. This works a treat for crunchy tasty vegetables and hummus dip. Just make sure to pre portion the hummus.

Lastly, don't beat yourself up. We're all human and make mistakes

geeky1

Thanks everyone. I don't feel so bad knowing that you all have similar experiences.

janesmith1

You should probably join the Binge Eating Thread here at mfp

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/135792-support-for-binge-eating-disorder?page=13#posts-2315134

33nessy

ive done things like that too! just count it as a stuff up today and do better tomorrow. we cant change the past but we can do something about the future!

LauraMcGanity

You are definitely not alone.

I just can't buy anything in packs at the moment. Weightwatchers multi-packs of crisps?
Cheap, yes, but not when I'll eat all 6 packets in one go.

And some people are able to keep a big bar of chocolate in the fridge and snap off one square a day...I would NEVER be able to do that, I'd eat the lot.

So for now (and probably forever more) I will only buy fruit and veg in bulk, and anything sweet/fatty/crispy/crunchy etc I shall continue to buy one at a time, it's the only way.

kendf60

My confession for today, popcorn at the movies with a lot of extra butter! I do great at the grocery store, but when I go to the movies, I can rarely resist the popcorn with extra butter. Fortunately we don't go very often.

sars_68

We've all done it! Mine was pizza and wine on Saturday.

Just have to put it down to experience and try to be less tempted next time.

Hugs :flowerforyou:

zilla

I ate 250g of carob honeycomb, a bowl of cocopops and 8 cookies today. So don't worry. I feel bad too, but the thing to remember is that you souldn't feel bad because you'll get in the habit of punishing yourself with food. Bad.

Hugs from afar.

rainonurparade3

Isn't it crazy how before we changed our ways, our 'mistakes' were TOTALLY different from now!

Example: I was a bit disappointed in myself for eating those two subway cookies today (macadamia and oat + raisin, yum hehe) HOWEVER when I look at my eating habits a month ago, I'd eat a tub of icecream, pizza, 2x blocks of chocolate and a bottle of coke and it'd only be then when I was laying in bed feeling sick that I'd feel disappointed in myself!!!

In these situations it pays to take a look at where we came from yeah?

Elli0tt

I have always felt that some form of a reward system helps, with everything in life actually. I weighed myself today and lost 6lbs since my last weigh in, I worked my @$$ off for it but hey I've lost 13 lbs in the 1 or 2 weeks I have started here. After training tonight I weighed myself and with no shame at all I've allowed myself some soda (I guess u can say thats my weakness) which I'm currently enjoying. I'm eating small healthy meals everyday, training harder everyday, and I feel great. It's also getting easier. Among people, friends, family, and co workers I'm very much respected because they feel the "I'll do it or I'll die trying" presence in me.

My high school weight lifting coach (Former Olympic medalist) once told me, believing or not believing in what your doing can make or break you. We were talking about all these theories and programs that are supposed to make you bigger/stronger/better than this way or that way, but thats what it boils down too, belief in what YOU are doing.

In just this little amount of time this very diet has increased the quality of my life, and a lot of you are looking at it like you are not experiencing that increase in the quality of your life because you haven't reach your 'goal weight'. I talked to a woman on here just the other day, she told me she allows herself a slice of bread with natural peanut butter once in awhile and she said "It's like heaven"...A slice of multi grain bread, with all natural peanut butter? If thats not being grateful that I don't know what is. When things get tough while dieting. Don't be miserable, be proud you have taken control, and use that motivation to redefine yourself as the one strong enough to stand up against all odds.

People will think - Thats the woman who's WILL cannot be broken, or thats a man that goes and gets what he wants. People sense DRIVE AND DETERMINATION, it's like they can smell it.

Enjoy the little pleasures, and be proud of powering through the tough spots

Come on folks!

Pebble321

Don't hate yourself, you just made a bad choice today, but that's done now. The only way to go is forward and you can do better tomorrow!
Like everyone else, I'm better if I don't have treats in the house, or if I do, I put them in the freezer so I have to think about it for a while before I eat them.
You certainly aren't defective, just like me and lots of other people who are used to "treating" ourselves with food and now paying the price for it.
Good luck for a better day tomorrow
from Ruby who has eaten half a packet of cookies today!

believetoachieve

The rest of humanity seem to be able to eat only when they are hungry. I am defective

I assure you, it only seems that way!! This site is filled with people who (like yourself!) are struggling too! I am constantly eating, whether I'm hungry or not, and controlling that has been my biggest hurdle so far! It doesn't happen overnight, or even over a week or month. Last week I went over my calories by 800+, lol! Setbacks happen, keep going! :flowerforyou:

geeky1

Isn't it crazy how before we changed our ways, our 'mistakes' were TOTALLY different from now!

Example: I was a bit disappointed in myself for eating those two subway cookies today (macadamia and oat + raisin, yum hehe) HOWEVER when I look at my eating habits a month ago, I'd eat a tub of icecream, pizza, 2x blocks of chocolate and a bottle of coke and it'd only be then when I was laying in bed feeling sick that I'd feel disappointed in myself!!!

In these situations it pays to take a look at where we came from yeah?

Tou brought tears to my eyes, as though you were in my head. Thank you for being here. I needed that.

shalynna89

Isn't it crazy how before we changed our ways, our 'mistakes' were TOTALLY different from now!

Example: I was a bit disappointed in myself for eating those two subway cookies today (macadamia and oat + raisin, yum hehe) HOWEVER when I look at my eating habits a month ago, I'd eat a tub of icecream, pizza, 2x blocks of chocolate and a bottle of coke and it'd only be then when I was laying in bed feeling sick that I'd feel disappointed in myself!!!

In these situations it pays to take a look at where we came from yeah?

I so agree with you!! I would do the same thing and now I freak out about if I have any little thing thats considered bad! I don't have much self control when it comes to sweet still, so my husband who can eat anything and everything he wants and still doesn't gain weight, had to get a safe to lock his sweets away from me!! It's kinda pathetic, but at the sametime it works and I don't end up eatting boxes full of brownies and swiss cake rolls in a day. I also agree with some people who have said to have a cheat day. I usually do on friday or saturday and then its back to eatting healthy. This way you at least get a little reward for all your hard work during the week.

myofibril

I'm not gonna try and reinvent the wheel here.

Read this:

http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/how-dieters-fail-diets.html

I know I have mentioned "A Guide to Flexible Dieting" a number of times before (and no, I'm not on commission for Lyle McDonald!) but it bears repeating. It is a great book.