Can't stop eating! Please HELP!

Dauntlessness

What kind of food are you eating? Normally potluck/celebration foods are fairly high in calories. Its all about decadence.
I bring that up because if you have high sugar/high calorie/high fat foods it makes "your hunger" have a roller coaster effect. You get that high feeling from all the calories and then you bottom out a little while later and your body wants more even if it doesn't need it.
Anytime I have a high calorie meal or overeat I am starving within the next few hours or even the next day sometimes. The only way to get control of it again is to simply eat better food, more often and portion control. If your hungry, eat any green vegetables, Jillian says those are "free food" hehe.

ArroganceInStep

Hello all!
I am really looking for motivation. Over the last week, my family had a few celebrations and what was planned to be 1 cheat day had turned out into a week long feast. Dinner out 1 day, Baby's first birthday the next day, friends over next few days and baby shower potluck at work, PLUS tons of leftovers that are calling my name. I cannot stop eating. I am trying to up my water intake, ignore the food, but it seems almost impossible. I feels so gross and big. I have tons more weight to loose, and started out slowly but steadily and was doing great, exercising every day, eating right and I really do not want this to ruin what I have accomplished so far. So, I am looking for tips on how to stop this, since its getting harder and harder every day. Its like my head says I thing and I do a complete opposite.:). Thanks in advance.

First step is to stop saying you can't stop eating. You can, you just have to figure out how to do it.

Lifestyle changes are difficult, even moreso when you try to tackle it all at once. Don't think about the total amount of weight you have to lose, or how long you have to keep within a certain calorie range. Break it down into smaller more manageable chunks. How much weight are you going to try to lose THIS week? How are you going to stay in your calories THIS meal? And if you don't meet your goal...let it go. You have your entire life to get it right, don't kill yourself because you were lax one week.

That's not to say that you shouldn't push yourself to meet your goals, just that the negativity of saying you can't coupled with the immensity of trying to get it all done at once can be overwhelming.

SoulNeedsBeauty

TIP TO REDUCE WEIGHT
First turn your head to the right and then turn it to the left. Repeat this exercise everytime you are offered something to eat.

i cant agree more. this says it all.. just dont eat. be there, but dont eat

polarcubby

Hello all!
I am really looking for motivation. Over the last week, my family had a few celebrations and what was planned to be 1 cheat day had turned out into a week long feast. Dinner out 1 day, Baby's first birthday the next day, friends over next few days and baby shower potluck at work, PLUS tons of leftovers that are calling my name. I cannot stop eating. I am trying to up my water intake, ignore the food, but it seems almost impossible. I feels so gross and big. I have tons more weight to loose, and started out slowly but steadily and was doing great, exercising every day, eating right and I really do not want this to ruin what I have accomplished so far. So, I am looking for tips on how to stop this, since its getting harder and harder every day. Its like my head says I thing and I do a complete opposite.:). Thanks in advance.

Get rid of the leftovers. Package them up and start giving them away. Treat friends or family or even bring them to work as a surprise little feast for co-workers. I know at my office if there's free food it will disappear in a flash! It might not be an ideal solution but all the tempting food will be gone and you'll be forced to cook something from scratch and you can cook something healthy.
Don't beat yourself up. You'll eat even more if you get depressed about how much you've been eating. Forget the past week, you'll have these challenges during and after weight loss. Just focus on getting back on track. Try lowering your portions, eating very slowly (it helps if you start with something you crave and stretch out the meal until you feel full).

Pinacleo

First thing first: Give away or throw out the leftovers. It's just asking to be tempted. Never bring anything into the house that can be sabotage.

Next really focus on why you want to be thin how much you want it. Is it truly worth the temporary enjoyment of food? Will that make you feel better about yourself or will it riddle you with guilt? Only YOU have the power to change you. It's not a matter of wanting it. It's wanting it bad enough.

Fill up on good stuff first. A huge salad. A piece of fruit. A cup of yogurt.

Experiment making diet versions of your favorite foods. It's amazing how much you can get the same tastes and satisfaction with a fraction of the calories.

Limit your carbs to 100g a day. You will stop craving the starchy foods but still have that satisfaction.

Don't give up on yourself!! Don't let friends, family or anyone else who doesn't understand your struggle get in the way of your progress. Get back on the wagon and keep moving forward. Nothing worth attaining is painless.

YOU CAN DO IT!

carriann2012

Put an end to it now!!! and dont' look back but know there will be more challenges ahead, more potlucks, birthdays, etc. You will need to decide if you can say NO or use portion control. Load up on the veggies, stay away from the breads, cakes, etc. Drink tons of water before going to any of these events. Maybe do more exercise that day if you plan on having that slice of cake. Don't give up!! I have fallen of the wagon many times...lol :laugh: Good Luck!! :bigsmile:

cofakid

wow so many different bits of advice... i think theres a few ways u can approach it, but u have to find that thing that makes u say NO MORE being big!

i was dieting, went off track, and binged lots, as soon as i jumped on the scale and saw 1 kg more than the last time i went NO! Im not undoing my work, no i need to jump back on in.

Yeah, u want that yummy food, but u have to remind yourself that yummy food got you into this mess in the first place! you have to stand up and really say no i dont want to be this big anymore, and really mean it!

you REALLY want to loose the weight well then you just have to make yourself do it! You just have to do it, say no to the nice food. u dont have to starve or eat only veggies, but keep that nice food as an ocassional treat not as all ur food in one day.

well thats my 2cents. GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT! MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Dianaka

WOW! Thank You All so much for all your advice! I certainly did not expect it! I think as soon as I put it in writing and shared it with you all, something clicked and I feel I have a better control of things! My food diary was not perfect today, but it is on its way to get better! You are all right and all your tips are greatly appreciated and will be put to use now! Again, Thanks a lot for motivation and support!

babymegelo

Hi i cant stop eating either but we are strong n we can do this so lets do it

Lisa_222

Don't tell yourself you can't have something. Just think that you'll have it at a later date. Get all trigger foods out of your sight. Keep a cooked or raw, whichever you like bowl of vegges out for munching. Cucumbers and tomatoes are almost zero calories and are quite filling. Keep busy. Plan your day, don't leave gaps. After a couple days, you'll be back on track.

tigersword

I would suggest going very cow-carb, high protein for 3 or 4 days. That's the only thing that broke my binging cycles. It shuts down the insulin roller coaster and gets you back in control.

Considering protein can spike insulin just as much as carbs can, and eating any food causes an insulin response, I'm going to say insulin had nothing to do with it.

MossVegas

I used to think that you shouldnt waste food, i was brought up with "eat your dinner dont waste it, there are kids starving in africa" (which is true and sad but a whole different story). Till one day someone said to me that if you eat something that is no nutritional value for you and is superfluous to what your body needs to survive, then it is just as much WASTED going onto YOUR WAIST as it is going in to the bin.
One way of you will feel healthier and build greatly on your confience and will power and one way you will feel worse and be no closer to your goals or being the 'you' you want to be.
So ask yourself do you want to WASTE it or WAIST it? Either way its a waste!
This is my new STOP! THINK! tactic!
Also agree with starting to talk to yourself out loud. Little voice in head says hmm feel like a cookie.... say out loud. "No thanks im eating healthy now!" and walk away as quickly as possible!
I feel your struggle with will power i seriously lack it too. but like i said this is my new motto so im doing it with you! WE CAN DO IT!

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londongirl2012

I have the same issues and am trying to stop eating too much and lose weight.