I can't eat in moderation

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  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    It's not that you can't, it's that you won't.

    You just have to decide to make your eating habits a priority.

    I'm betting you wouldn't say that to someone with any other addiction.
  • Robin_Anne
    Robin_Anne Posts: 54
    OP, I don't know if you've started to use the Food Diary tool on the website/app but it's helped me to see the full extent of what I've eaten when I've put in a binge (down to every last calorie). I know for myself, it's easy to use tracking methods when I'm doing well but I have to say that my actions have changed since I've been tracking the good, bad, and ugly into the tool.

    Also, the reports have helped me see my huge amounts that I've been eating. I haven't done this last thing in 20 years but since tracking, I've started to measure food out so I can accurately track it. It's crazy how analysis (for me) helps change my actions. I'm used to reading stuff and then doing nothing about it.

    But, for some reason, the interaction with the tool has caused me to change my actions. Some of my moderation with eating came with simply being aware of what I thought a serving was--or more like, I didn't care what a serving was until I had to mark it down/measure it and it caused (so far) me to adjust my future actions.
  • ToniTime2012
    ToniTime2012 Posts: 15 Member
    Dear gottogetinshape,

    You asked a question in a forum that is used for support .

    MFP would not exist if every single person on here had will power - could resist temptation - could take a walk rather than eat 4 slices of bread - could self-talk themselves out of eating....you can stop eating if you really tried...blah blah blah

    I am 23 lbs down. It was very difficult in the beginning. I still get waves of fear that I may plow through a loaf of bread. But now I'm in the zone. I still try to trick myself and will tell myself I won't track my cheat...but I always do because it's all about the numbers. If I have a bad day, I make it up by exercising or cutting down the next day. It's all about the numbers.

    My advice....since you asked...if you are feeling that craving look at the calories and decide if it's worth it as others have mentioned here. Then stop and imagine how good you will feel when you wake up and didn't give in to the craving.

    It will get easier. One day at a time - one long walk at a time - one calorie at a time. Trust the system. It will work. It's all about the numbers.
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
    It's not that you can't, it's that you won't.

    You just have to decide to make your eating habits a priority.

    I'm betting you wouldn't say that to someone with any other addiction.

    Actually I think that would also apply to someone with a drug addiction.

    Addicts are perfectly capable of quitting they just need to make their addiction a priority.

    What would your suggestion to OP be?

    Abstinence? That may work for alcohol, drugs, and gambling but a little difficult when it comes to food now isn't it?
  • jdhoward_101
    jdhoward_101 Posts: 234 Member
    I eat little and often, usually something very low calorie every 1-2 hours. Because i know i'll be eating again soon, it helps me to resist the urge to stuff my face! I found that when i was eating three meals a day, i'd have HOURS until the next meal, so would end up pigging out in an attempt to fill myself up so i didn't snack before the next meal. I'd always end up going horrifically over my daily calorie intake.

    Other than that, it's just good ol' fashioned will power, i'm afraid. Good luck!

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