How do you deal with binges?

yoltwag
yoltwag Posts: 114 Member
in Motivation and Support
I was up late studying last night, and let it slip a little. I binged on a packet of these rice crackers nibbles. I find it really hard to control myself around snacky sized things. Yes, I am on a 1200cal diet, but I didn't eat them because of being 'hungry'.

Anyway, do you cut back on your calories for the rest of the week, or accept you had a bad day, move on and start fresh?

I feel as though this mental affects of the binge are worse than the physical affects! Makes me feel like I've screwed up everything.

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  • MoniYum
    MoniYum Posts: 10
    I accept I made a bad choice, but I am quick to move on... You're so right that it's the mental thing that gets us the most! Beating myself up mentally puts me in a downward spiral quicker than anything, and next thing you know I'm running for some chocolate comfort.

    That's why I say put it behind you as quick as you can and treat tomorrow like a fresh start.

    May tomorrow be a better day for you! I'm routing for you.
  • kelli_panzera
    kelli_panzera Posts: 171
    I guess it's kind of funny for me...I was really beating myself up every time I did that, but then I read in a magazine a few weeks ago that you need to consider it "treating" and not "cheating". Cheating implies that you've done something bad, and you beat yourself up about it. Restricting yourself too much sort of turns into a vicious cycle where you're doing good, then you binge, then you feel bad and try to get back on track but can't forgive yourself. Take it with a grain of salt and recognize it for what it is...for me personally, 1200 calories was never enough and my body wouldn't drop weight at that level. Treat yourself with a little compassion! Good luck : )
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I personally would not see a packet of rice cake nibbles as a binge, unless we are talking like 100 of the things.
    But I simply ensure I get in a good workout the next day, and eat as normal, which is a far greater amount than 1200 calories.
    I would be binge eating daily on 1200 calories, that is for sure, lol.
  • AwesomeGuy37
    AwesomeGuy37 Posts: 436 Member

    Anyway, do you cut back on your calories for the rest of the week, or accept you had a bad day, move on and start fresh?

    Loaded question

    Nope, no cutbacks.
    Nope, not a bad day.
    Nope, nothing to start fresh...
    Life doesn't have a reset button.

    I would start trying to find out why you binge. If there is something deeper, try to get help with dealing with those issues from a professional. If you are just hungry, really hungry, then you are not eating enough proteins and fats to balance out your hunger pangs. If you are craving foods, then it might be good to get them out of the house until you are not addicted to them anymore.
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  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    I stay up late to study too.. Trust me, RICE CAKES ARE NOT FOODS YOU CAN BINGE ON. Deep breaths and move forward.
  • GertrudeHorse
    GertrudeHorse Posts: 646 Member
    If you stop restricting following a binge then it will help you break the cycle. If you restrict or engage in compensatory behaviour your urge to binge will reappear with gusto.
  • nattieb21
    nattieb21 Posts: 3 Member
    I can definitely relate. Yesterday was awful because I completely lost control. I ate onion rings, a burger, and fries from red robin. Then we went out for dessert and I practically smothered my frozen yogurt with reese's peanut butter cups, graham crackers, m&m's, and twix bars. Came home and ate a ton of cashews and a whole pack of sour patch kids. I don't even know what the hell happened, I just lost it. Woke up at 3am with severe heartburn, which is always fun.

    It was hard accepting the binge today. I wanted to smack myself because I basically ruined all the progress I made the past week. This isn't the first time, and it definitely won't be the last. I ate within my calories today and pushed myself on the stationary bike because I wanted to try and "undo" my binge (sigh). Anyway, I'm proud I didn't overeat today. I have to keep reminding myself to take it one day at a time. That way it doesn't seem as overwhelming. I know for a fact I'll reach my goal, I just don't know when. And that's okay.

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