Emotionally ate today- feel gross...

ErinG6191
ErinG6191 Posts: 33 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Ugh, I had a terrible day, came home, made chocolate chip cookies and went to town. I feel so gross and am really hating myself for it. I am trying to drink tons of water now to see if that helps but I feel like I need a diet overhaul regardless. Anyone have suggestions on where to look to find some clean eating plans? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    You just set yourself up for an unhealthy cycle if every time you have a bad day, you hunt for a new diet plan.
    That is part of the basis of the whole yo-yo dieting ethos.
    I suggest you put it down to experience, maybe work more on the emotional side of things and finding better ways of dealing with that. and carry on.
  • pe4sandra
    pe4sandra Posts: 102 Member
    I have a "terrible" day every once in a while. I just get back on track the next day. In the past I would let a bad day ruine my week. Not anymore! Reset your brain to HEALTHY CHOICES and push forward.
  • Sarah_L_S
    Sarah_L_S Posts: 121
    Hmm, I had one of those days yesterday. I ate a 200g bar of chocolate while watching a dvd. Today, back to healthy stuff. No point dwelling on it, as long as the bad days are rare, you'll be fine. Start fresh tomorrow. Chin up :flowerforyou:
  • ryry_
    ryry_ Posts: 4,966 Member
    I used to binge eat alot, but I have been allowing myself a calorie bank at the end of the day where I can enjoy some junk food guilt free. It has worked great for allowing good food in moderation without going overboard.

    Next time, make those cookies and spread them out over 7 days or something and enjoy 7 times instead of loathe them once.
  • nainai0585
    nainai0585 Posts: 199 Member
    Hmm, I had one of those days yesterday. I ate a 200g bar of chocolate while watching a dvd. Today, back to healthy stuff. No point dwelling on it, as long as the bad days are rare, you'll be fine. Start fresh tomorrow. Chin up :flowerforyou:

    I agree with this statement. I ate a whole bag of Doritos to myself last night before bed, felt terrible, but they where sooooo good. Today, I just jump right back on track, there's no point on dwelling, just do what Dory says - just keep swimming. :)
  • ErinG6191
    ErinG6191 Posts: 33 Member
    Thanks for the support, everyone! I dont do this very often...just made some bad choices and wanted to get it off my chest.

    I guess what I meant when I said "diet overhaul"" was that I was looking to pursue a more clean eating menu and was looking for suggestions. I'd like to eat less processed foods. I know this is a lifestyle change...have been at this since I have my daughter in October, I know there is no quick fix.

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