How do you stop yourself?

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  • akrichevsky
    akrichevsky Posts: 1
    brush your teeth! look at a picture that motivates you. a picture of yourself from the past or of an idol...for example...mine is Kim kardashian. I think her body is amazing and I love the curves! that inspires me when im feeling like I want to eat everything in sight!
  • mazmataz
    mazmataz Posts: 331 Member
    I try to make sure that I'm not in there alone! It sounds silly but if my roommates are around...I really don't want them to see me stuffing my face!
  • NikkiSixGuns
    NikkiSixGuns Posts: 630 Member
    One of the biggest problems I have is I eat when I get bored. I know that if I am obsessing over food it is because i am not busy doing something else. Try getting out for moment and refocusing on something else!

    Pretty much... It's not a huge problem, but if I'm eating something and it's not because I'm legitimately hungry, it's 'cause I'm bored.
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
    HAHA. Sometimes I don't.
    Gum and water are my biggest fans.
    Working out helps. When I feel hot, I don't feel like eating...

    I agree the boredom thing is a big issue to cause eating. If that's your issue...stay busy!!!
  • qtgonewild
    qtgonewild Posts: 1,930 Member
    I constantly think of the end result and how bad i want it. drink water. chew gum. daydream of being skinny and fit. lol log on to MFP. read sucess stories.
  • AllyQM
    AllyQM Posts: 6 Member
    I've started picturing huge fat rolls dripping off me. I look at the chocolate ice cream and then I picture rolls of fat dripping off my knees, from under my arms and imagine not being able to walk without my thighs rubbing together. Visualizing the EFFECTS of that gorge out.
  • thesophierose
    thesophierose Posts: 754 Member
    Gum! Gum! Gum!
  • sazrina
    sazrina Posts: 99 Member
    Don't buy the bad stuff, it's so much harder to go out and get it from the shops when you get a craving.
  • MermaidTX
    MermaidTX Posts: 352 Member
    I don't keep anything around that I could go crazy on. And if I do think I really really really have to have some cake or brownie, etc, I have to prep and cook it from scratch. Most of the times I find I don't really want it that bad so I settle for something else (like a teaspoon of nutbutter) if drinking water didn't help.
  • CooperSprings
    CooperSprings Posts: 754 Member
    I work out before I think about food.
    Less likely to spoil the effort I put into working out.
    No one likes to try to no avail.
  • KRB28
    KRB28 Posts: 248 Member
    I don't keep any tempting food in the house, and I make sure I log my food for the day in advance so I just follow my journal :) Oh and and very strong willpower...haha. But I don't deprive myself, if I can fit it into my day I will :)
  • horrorstory
    horrorstory Posts: 125 Member
    This is what happens with me:

    Walk into the kitchen,
    open the fridge,
    open the cupboards,
    think about how much I want *insert food here*
    think about how much I want to lose weight...
    tell myself NOPE and walk the f**k out.
    Like a boss.


    (also I dont buy bad stuff, so if I do end up stuffing my face, its with healthier foods)
  • Turtlesallthewaydown
    Turtlesallthewaydown Posts: 64 Member
    I don't stock food I want to eat in my house. I stock nutritious things that I will eat if hungry. There is a huge difference. For example if I'm going to eat an apple, I'm really hungry. If I'm going to eat chips it's because I want the flavor, or I'm bored, etc. Don't buy food that you desire purely for the fun of eating on a regular basis and reserve those foods for treats. I wanted to binge just now. I have some brussels sprouts, apples, grapes, water... yeah not going to pig out on those things.
    I also interrupt myself. Like "You can go in the kitchen but first the dog needs a walk, there is laundry, vacuuming, dusting, etc" and I just keep going until I don't want to snack anymore. Plus there's nothing 'good to snack on' in my fridge or pantry. Just food for when I need to eat verses food for entertainment or drowning my feelings.
  • orangesapphire
    orangesapphire Posts: 32
    I generally can't stop myself.
    One thing I have found that works is taking a shower at night, when I can fit it in after dinner. With kids, school, dinner prep, etc., this is sometimes impossible. But it does help to feel clean and fresh, with teeth brushed. Then I can more calmly fix myself a big drink with ice cubes (no calorie) or a hot drink if it is fall or winter ... and a healthy snack that takes a long time to eat, like popcorn or a piece of washed fruit, like a peach. I hope this helps. I am pretty lame at stopping myself from binging.
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Take off your clothes and eat in front of the mirror. You should be able to stop soon.

    This works for me, I don't even have to take them off, just envisioning it already helps stop me.
  • RaggedyPond
    RaggedyPond Posts: 1,487 Member
    Sometimes you just got to give in. Just dont make a habit out of it.
  • NaomiJFoster
    NaomiJFoster Posts: 1,450 Member
    I remember that I'm really not in the mood to wash more dishes and wipe up the counter again.
    I have a planned and scheduled snack at 9:00, so I know it is waiting for me, so I know I don't want to ruin that.
    I have very few 'quick-grab' foods other than fruits and yogurt.


    But if I'm actually hungry, I don't see any reason to deprive myself.

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