How to stop a binge attack!? Helllppp!!

KristinArredondo

Okay, so you know when that time comes between lunch and dinner, and you need a small snack? I sometimes get a "BINGE ATTACK" is what i call it...and go for the bad stuff! Like today...i scrunged to my pantry and started snacking on my kids goldfish! Ughhh! I eat healthy during all my meals, but when it comes to snack time..i just wanna eat something salty!!! HELP!

ANY ADVICE? TIPS? SUGGESTIONS? THOUGHTS?? HELLPPPP!

chachita7

who says goldfish are bad? measure and have a serving, then log...

I mean that is what I would do, lol

lorac321

Pickles seem to work.
I also like Special K Crackers with Light Cheese. Light popcorn.
At work I've been bringing raw zucinni and sliced peppers. (this is new and I will burn out fast on them)

lorac321

Oh, and mini pretzels.

SergeantSunshine_reused

who says goldfish are bad? measure and have a serving, then log...

I mean that is what I would do, lol

Exactly!

Or some salted peanuts

PinkEarthMama

Get yourself out of the house. Grab a handful of goldfish, a bottle of water, and take yourself for a walk.

NOW.

CrazyDaisysMommy

Pickles seem to work.

Pickles are a great idea! It is pretty hard to binge on those. I definitely turn into a bear when I go too long without eating. For me the danger zone is right when I get home from work and I know that I won't have dinner ready for another hour. A teaspoon of peanutbutter often tames the bear. But now I'm going to try pickles.

edith_t

you're allowed a snack as long as you budget for it in your calories. and if it doesn't fit, eat it whilst taking a walk.

RachelLovesHockey

I agree with PinkEarthMama. Go for a walk or do some kind of exercise for 10-15 minutes. Sometimes people mistake hunger for thirst so go drink a big glass of water or tea or something. Maybe brush your teeth - I think the toothpaste taste in my mouth makes most food taste terrible.

grapenutSF

Get yourself out of the house. Grab a handful of goldfish, a bottle of water, and take yourself for a walk.

NOW.

I like this. Nice balanced compromise. Everything ebbs and flows. Emotions, urges, hunger, you name it.

jnchorn

I agree with pickles and Special K chips. I also like 100 calorie packs. They have yummy things like cocoa almonds and shortbread cookies plus its portion control. Sometimes I like an apple with peanut butter. The peanut butter makes me feel like I am splurging. Keep up on your fluids too. Thirst can mask itself as hunger. Good luck!

committomittxoxo

I know this is so lame.. but drink water. Our bodies often confuse thirst for hunger.. especially when the craving is salt. I tend to munch on edemame which is pretty much foolproof for me. In general, I try to save my sodium intake for the mid-afternoon because I know that is when my body will be asking for it. I also like Progresso’s Light Santa fe Zesty Chicken Soup. I actually try to “spoil” my dinner a bit by munching on something like this first so I don’t go crazy at the dinner table. That’s just me though…

gbelltx

Sometimes I will log in the unhealthy snack before eating then I go back to what I know is healthy..Sometimes Sometimes I just go for it!!

engineman312

goldfish aren't bad for you. try a serving with an apple.

Dumbell_Diva

I did exactly what you did today, between lunch and dinner time, I confess to getting the childrens' peanut butter out and having several spoonfuls of it!!! Ok, so it was that natural, organic stuff with no added salt or other ingredients, but its still full of fat, and I didnt stop at 1 spoonful! Sometimes your body just craves sweet or salty foods, mine today was hormonal. Like you, every meal I cook is healthy, plenty of vegetables, fruit, nothing processed, yet with snacks its all sugary and chocolatey!! Draw a line underneath it, try not to get into the mindset where you think "Ive binged, I may as well carry on now". A walk or change of scenery may help too. Im an emotional eater and have a problem with chocolate, I dont know when to stop and eat 10 choc bars in one go if I got the chance, so my partner takes the chocolate and biscuits to work with him so I wont be tempted!!!

auroranflash

100 Calorie popcorn bags. Fiber, too!

gettinthere

I am having an attack right now!!!!! I have made myself a cup of coffee with a bit of liquid FF French Vanilla sweetener in it....I have gotten myself a big glass of water.....I sure hope this works!!! Thanks for all the encouraging advice out there!!

lublue

What do you all mean by goldfish? Actual goldfish?

ces10

i did thtsame thing today but it consisted of ice cream- chips - pie- thn more chips -thn more ice cream... super ugh!!!!!! My job had some party thing.... im quiting!! loloooo In my case i guess i should of left wrk!!!!!

jbpenfold

FIHC

daynalee30

I nearly laughed out loud when I read this. I did the same thing this afternoon and felt guilty... and it was also my kids goldfish crackers in between lunch and dinner because I wanted something fast and salty too. This and late evenings are my worst times for temptations but even though I feel guilt, it's just goldfish... not gummy worms... so I'll work it off later on the elliptical

Alanakrahenbil

I eat the kids goldfish to!

sizzlinoverthefat

Sometimes I will log in the unhealthy snack before eating then I go back to what I know is healthy..Sometimes Sometimes I just go for it!!

EXACTLY! Log before eating the it em(s) will crub you from adding extra calories you may want to use towards something else:flowerforyou:

harempants

I'm cutting out sugar temporarily, and have been having massive cravings for it. When I do allow myself something sweet (I gave in to a 100 calorie cookie bar the other day) it isn't really satisfying, and just makes me crave more carbs. So today when my sweet tooth started up, I did a mental exercise: I thought of what I could snack on INSTEAD of sweets, like a piece of cheese, or a carrot. At first that didn't sound appetizing, so I knew I probably wasn't actually hungry. Later it popped up again, and the cheese really did sound good, so that is what I had. And it was much more nutritious and long-lasting than the alternative.

I also agree on the pickles--they're low in calories but salty enough to fill that type of craving (or make you stop thinking about sweets!)

A diet book I read gave this tip: never eat your treat by itself. So for example, with the peanut butter--don't just pull out the peanut butter and a spoon. Instead, scoop out a portion of PB onto a plate, cut up an apple or dole out a serving of crackers, and enjoy your snack like it was a little meal. This way you get your PB, but it's more difficult to overindulge.

BrendaLee

What do you all mean by goldfish? Actual goldfish?

Yes, they're delicious!

Crackers. Goldfish crackers.

Cold_Steel

Okay, so you know when that time comes between lunch and dinner, and you need a small snack? I sometimes get a "BINGE ATTACK" is what i call it...and go for the bad stuff! Like today...i scrunged to my pantry and started snacking on my kids goldfish! Ughhh! I eat healthy during all my meals, but when it comes to snack time..i just wanna eat something salty!!! HELP!

ANY ADVICE? TIPS? SUGGESTIONS? THOUGHTS?? HELLPPPP!

Arming someone you love with a taser to stand in the kitchen....

alicepoppyh

I almost had a binge attack today, my favourite food is cheddar cheese, and I so badly wanted some on toast today. Now, I usually hate these people who talk like I'm about to talk, so feel free to ignore me/curse me but this is what I thought:

Is this cheese on toast going to be enjoyable enough to make up for guilt/disappointment/calories/disillusionment that I will feel 2 minutes later? I decided it wasn't. So I had some fruit, and distracted myself with something else.

It's really tough, isn't it? Amazing how much you can rely on food.

Also, others have a valid point, if you really want a little, eat a little, slowly, enjoy the taste, log it on your diary, and if you're over your calorie goal because of it do a quick workout or go for a walk.

Good luck with everything!

KristinArredondo

THANKS EVERYONE!!! Love all the ideas! I think I like the pickle idea...and also the idea about if im going to eat it....take a walk to help burn some of the calories! LOVE IT! Here's another thing i thought about...someone mentioned brushing your teeth...i decided i was going to put up a sign on my Pantry that says...CHEW GUM!!!!!! lol Hopefully all of the above will definately help!

ThinningDownChick

salty stuff makes me want to binge more, I usually will make hot tea, diet hot cocoa, diet apple cidar or eat sugar free popsicles... I've even been known to make a can of chicken broth and eat that like soup. Now granted, this is if I feel I'm going to binge, I think it's important to also have snacks, so make sure that you're including one in the afternoon. The binge mood may just be because you're really hungry!