Can't stop eating crap!

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  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member

    Just to update everyone, challenge has been accepted and conquered.

    1611 calories from cookies. 3102 total calories consumed.
    Awesome. Now meet your macros with a calorie limit of 1800. Or 1300. You have a big margin for discretionary calories, dude!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like
  • pinkprincess1952
    pinkprincess1952 Posts: 194 Member
    wow I have the same problem... I love junk food and no matter how hard I try and no matter what I tell myself I cant seem to avoid the junk!
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member

    Just to update everyone, challenge has been accepted and conquered.

    1611 calories from cookies. 3102 total calories consumed.
    Awesome. Now meet your macros with a calorie limit of 1800. Or 1300. You have a big margin for discretionary calories, dude!

    You can still meet both calorie and macro goals with sweets. Haagen Daz Gelatos help me meet my fat macros.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member

    Just to update everyone, challenge has been accepted and conquered.

    1611 calories from cookies. 3102 total calories consumed.
    Awesome. Now meet your macros with a calorie limit of 1800. Or 1300. You have a big margin for discretionary calories, dude!

    No problem. I spent 6 months this year with a calorie goal of 1800 or less. When I switch back to cutting I'll do it again, I promise. Keep your eyes open ;)
  • pinkprincess1952
    pinkprincess1952 Posts: 194 Member
    Same boat. I'm an emotional eater and addicted to junk. I try to justify that I should be able to have it once in a while but before I know it I've eaten a whole bag of chips or multiple chocolate bars. Stinks. I try to not have too much of that stuff in my house.


    My husband said I am an emotional eater too... I want the bad food so bad that I fianlly give in and eat it and then feel like crap afterwords :(
  • TheSlorax
    TheSlorax Posts: 2,401 Member
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  • mariechaffins
    mariechaffins Posts: 5
    I find myself eating too much junk at night. It can be controlled because I have done it before and I can do it again. So can YOU! When I am being good figure out my meals ahead of time and I also figure in a snack at night. If I cut snacks out totally thats when I blow it. Something else that has helped me is flavored hot tea. It really has become a treat for me and is comforting. I am currently trying to get back to business. Everyday this week was ok but definitely room for improvment. Here s too better times ahead.
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    you probably can't reach your nutritional goals if 50% of your daily calories are coming from cookies

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    Just to update everyone, challenge has been accepted and conquered.

    1611 calories from cookies. 3102 total calories consumed.
    Knew you could do it, Jonnythan.
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    i hear ya..i also got rid of my fat clothes hoping that would motivate me to stay on track, but it didnt..i have been doing this for almost 3 years, and i have literally gained back half my weight just in the past year and a half or so..i could use the advice too, and feel free to add me if you like..best of luck:drinker:
  • NH_Norma
    NH_Norma Posts: 332 Member
    I used to feel the same way, and have had a couple days since starting this mission I'm on. For me, the key is exercise. I prefer cardio but whatever you do, do it before eating the crap, even if you get through the workout just by telling yourself you're going to eat every calorie back (and if you do, you're no worse off than if you hadn't exercised or eaten the crap). Then it's harder to overconsume as you remember how hard you worked to earn those cookies, ice cream, etc.

    The poster that said find your WHY is also right. I'm doing so much better now than any weight loss attempt in past years, and it is because I know exactly what my WHY is, and I can very clearly see myself meeting the goal behind the why.

    Good luck! Add me if you want. :)
  • foleyshirley
    foleyshirley Posts: 1,043 Member
    you probably can't reach your nutritional goals if 50% of your daily calories are coming from cookies

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    Or as Barney would say, "Challenge accepted!". :)
  • CMB1979
    CMB1979 Posts: 588 Member
    I have been on medication for my depression for 12 months

    I was on anxiety meds (multiple different ones) for several years at my heaviest. The best thing I did for myself was to get off the meds. Check with your doctor about changing meds if you think they may be causing you to crave certain things. Also, a side effect of antidepressants, ironically, is more severe depression (in some).
  • redladywitch
    redladywitch Posts: 799 Member
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1105036-article-on-flexible-dieting-by-armi-legge?page=1#posts-17068746

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1122891-9-reasons-fat-loss-is-always-slower-than-you-d-like

    +1
  • SheGlistensasSheSings
    SheGlistensasSheSings Posts: 278 Member
    I don't know about the get the crap out of the house thing cause when I can't sleep I end up eating unsatisfying if "healthy" food which I'd like to have in the house otherwise. For example I am having anxiety, couldn't sleep, and just mircowaved and ate somewhat compulsively a bag of frozen broccoli along with some fresh carrots(they were yummy broccoli not). For all those calories I could have enjoyed a treat!
    And maybe found something that would better help me sleep.
    So I get confused myself....

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