binge binge binge

ashleeliza
ashleeliza Posts: 93
in Motivation and Support
the last 3 days ive not been able to stop binging, at uni i'm really good with buying/eating healthy foods, i still incorporate a treat into what I eat but when I get home I keep pigging out telling myself i'll go back to normal when I get back to uni,

to those that are prone to binging, what do YOU do to prevent it from happening again and again?

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  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    Clean-clean-clean.
    I pick up any project that engages both my hands and my mind, whether it's a vacuum cleaner or scissors/sewing machine.

    The worst times are when I'm at my work station (as I am now), stuck transcribing dictation, the kitchen only steps away. I can't stop what I'm doing to go far from the kitchen and do something else because I'm on the clock for my salary. Then I have to tough it out and remind myself that I have a goal. (It doesn't always work.)
  • kkimpel
    kkimpel Posts: 303 Member
    It depends on what you call "pigging" but on Thursday I ate an entire Buntilet.. by myself, except for most of the icing.. Why.. Well, when i stopped and thought about it.. here's what leads to a binge for me:
    1. Stress
    2. Not taking time to take a walk .. under stress
    3. Not eating a balanced breakfast.. with protein and whole grain
    4. Stress.. stress and stress..

    Stress is less when I walk walk walk walk.. I know that. So if I do that, and eat balanced meals.. then

    Also, when I am in a binge mood, i give myself permission to eat ALL of the carrots in a bag, or the entire box of blackberries.. all of the cuties on the counter.. Seems to help

    then I put my head on as straight as I can and get back out there to walk again, and say "No more putting work before yourself, Kathy... It's 5:30.. you're gone." Leave work, and walk or hike or run/walk .. Even thought "cleaning" is calorie burning, it does nothing about the binge. It has to be something that takes my mind away.

    If it's too cold to hit a trail, then I go to the gym with a good book on my Kindle.. and even if I don't PUSH myself.. I calm myself.

    For that night time binge.. i take a bath in Lavender or Chamomile Salt..

    That's my advice.. not scientific .. anecdotal You look good, girl!

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