and it happened again. surprise surprise.
beachgirl1793
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hey everyone! i'm relatively knew to MFP and just joined this group a few days ago. but for the past 5 days straight, I have binged. It always happens at night time, after dinner, when I'm doing homework/studying/hanging out. I won't say what all I ate, because apparently that serves as a trigger? but I had been doing so well all day and then BAM! I binged once again.
Anyways, I honestly don't even know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just looking for someone to reassure me that it will get better? I've been gaining weight like crazy and really really really need to stop binging to get my weight back in control. any success stories would be much appreciated!
thanks for listening to my little rant haha
Anyways, I honestly don't even know why I'm posting this. I guess I'm just looking for someone to reassure me that it will get better? I've been gaining weight like crazy and really really really need to stop binging to get my weight back in control. any success stories would be much appreciated!
thanks for listening to my little rant haha
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Sorry, I don't know if it will get better. For me, I'm hungry all the time just staying under 2000 cals. Logging consistently has helped me stop a binge once, and has kept me from fogging out when I eat. I'm just paying attention now. Good luck!0
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This is what works for me, no guarantee it will work for anyone else:
Low carb. Very high fat diet.
I stay stocked up on rib eye steak when I can afford it and ground beef when I can't. I have lately even resorted to putting butter in my coffee so I can buy leaner cuts of steak.
I make sure to get around 1200 calories. Sometimes a bit more if I think I need them. Younger, more active people need more than this. Too large of a calorie deficit is asking for a binge.
My diary is open.
If I'm hungry at night I'll have a steak or some ground beef with a side of feta cheese (I have found it is possible for me to binge on cheddar).
That's what is in the house. I don't keep garbage in the house and I don't eat it when someone else brings it in. I no longer consider that crap food.
I almost never get cravings anymore.
Sure, some people binge for psychological reasons, but there are physical triggers. Mine is sweets and high carbs. I even got cravings and very hungry one day when I had spinach and a banana and my carbs ended up around 50 grams. So I keep them around 30 now and try very hard to stay under 40.
The only other issue I have is cashews. I eat them sometimes but I buy a small package because if I bring a can in the house I will eat the whole can.0 -
This is what works for me, no guarantee it will work for anyone else:
Low carb. Very high fat diet.
I stay stocked up on rib eye steak when I can afford it and ground beef when I can't. I have lately even resorted to putting butter in my coffee so I can buy leaner cuts of steak.
I make sure to get around 1200 calories. Sometimes a bit more if I think I need them. Younger, more active people need more than this. Too large of a calorie deficit is asking for a binge.
My diary is open.
If I'm hungry at night I'll have a steak or some ground beef with a side of feta cheese (I have found it is possible for me to binge on cheddar).
That's what is in the house. I don't keep garbage in the house and I don't eat it when someone else brings it in. I no longer consider that crap food.
I almost never get cravings anymore.
Sure, some people binge for psychological reasons, but there are physical triggers. Mine is sweets and high carbs. I even got cravings and very hungry one day when I had spinach and a banana and my carbs ended up around 50 grams. So I keep them around 30 now and try very hard to stay under 40.
The only other issue I have is cashews. I eat them sometimes but I buy a small package because if I bring a can in the house I will eat the whole can.
I find when I keep carbs around 90-120 and then eat a good amount of protein and fat... I avoid binges well. I've also found times I eat higher amounts of carbs and I was fine as long as it was whole grain stuff - popcorn, oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat toast, spaghetti, etc... it was filling. Veggies too - not so much fruit. Seems like I feel better eating eggs and a wrap for breakfast vs a banana and cereal, yknow?
Keeping trigger foods out of the house is the BEST idea. It's not always possible depending on who lives in the same house, but when I've had no trigger foods around even wanting a binge it didn't happen and I was fine after.
Glad those things are working for you!0 -
I've recently read a book about food addition/over eating and found it really eye opening and very empowering.
Eating Less: Say Goodbye to Overeating: Gillian Riley0 -
I am also working on eating a lot more fat and protein (in the form of whole eggs, raw nuts, coconut butter, etc.) and that is helping to keep my binges at bay. I found that when I ate high amount of processed carbs and sweets, I would lose control. Working on being prepared with snacks and high protein options : )0
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I am struggling pretty badly myself. I have been dealing with this for about 14 years and right now I am just depressed after having not binged for 8 days and then binging for the next 4. This is an extremely tough thing to deal with. I almost wish I was a smoker or drinker instead because at least those things you can stop cold turkey, not buy, avoid but with food you have to eat
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I am struggling pretty badly myself. I have been dealing with this for about 14 years and right now I am just depressed after having not binged for 8 days and then binging for the next 4. This is an extremely tough thing to deal with. I almost wish I was a smoker or drinker instead because at least those things you can stop cold turkey, not buy, avoid but with food you have to eat
Yes you have to eat but you don't have to eat binge foods. If you keep your fat/protein/carb ratios good (good for you, I mean, there is no set ratios, you have to find your own) and if you keep your calories high enough to avoid triggering for those reasons there should be an assortment of foods that you simply have no desire to binge on. Eat those foods, cut out the rest.0
