*Bangs Head on Wall*

bfrice1
bfrice1 Posts: 62
edited September 23 in Health and Weight Loss
I'm trying to lose weight. I know I'm trying to lose weight because I spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about losing weight. I sweat myself to pieces when I work out, I plan all of my meals like, for the first time in my life, and I plan my grocery lists, so I have ample evidence that I have started in on a process to lose weight.

So why, why WHY did I eat goldfish at 3 this morning? Yes, I was starving, I admit it. But apparently I just FORGOT about the whole lose weight thing. Now, granted, I can build those 300 f****ing calories into my day, but that's not the point.

I'm the chick that quit smoking cold turkey! I gave up pop for two straight years! I weaned myself off of pancakes, mashed potatoes, and hot buttered rice before I even decided to lose weight!! So why, WHY can't I stop the midnight snacking thing?

Signed, Defeated, Disgusted

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  • MissyFit08
    MissyFit08 Posts: 274 Member
    Hey girl,
    Don't beat yourself up too hard over this. If you planned your whole meal things and caved for some goldfish at 3 am. That's okay if you have just a few pieces. Just a few. If you keep denying yourself what you crave then usually you'll eat far more than what you really wanted. If you usually have a craving in the morning like that maybe drink a lot of water instead, or have 5 pieces of goldfish on the nighttable and wash it down with water. If you absolutely do not want to eat. have a bottle by your bed ready to drink.
    Just because you did this one thing doesn't make everything you did a waste. It's okay! Just start fresh from that point. and be more concious of your decisions and take measures to prevent it next time. You can do it!
  • cnjbarry
    cnjbarry Posts: 91 Member
    I used to do that,snack without even realizing what I was doing.What helped me is I put a note on the top of the animal crackers (my bane!) reminding myself that I had grapes in the fridge lol! I know it sounds silly but It really helped me. dont beat yourself up too much about it
  • twogoots
    twogoots Posts: 96 Member
    I feel your pain. I did this last night and came here to confess. I bought pretzel sticks for my daughter and the little boy I babysit, then I made a low fat sour cream hidden valley ranch dip (I confess I made it for me) and ate the danged tub in two nights. I will try the suggestion of a note on top of the pretzel bag to tell me about my grapes I so diligently worked at dividing them out into little snack sized bags the next late night snack craving. I love grapes so I bet it will cure my middle of the night snake cravings.

    Hang in there, it is hard to break the habits.
  • SallyGirl523
    SallyGirl523 Posts: 14
    Are you getting all of your calories?

    It might be helpful to try pairing a salty or other unhealthy snack with something healthy. Like a serving size of goldfish with a banana. That way, you satisfy your craving without filling up on it. Don't beat yourself up for eating when you're hungry though; if you're actually feeling hungry, that's your body's way of saying its low on fuel, and you certainly don't want to start ignoring that.
  • teasdino
    teasdino Posts: 228 Member
    Babe!
    We all fall. We just get back and start again.
    Dont tear into yourself and allow a slip to become a complete fail. It is what it is...that's all. Boo yah..its over. Embrace that
    you will have days like that and you are in it for the long haul. More like a marathon not a sprint.
    We are all here for you. You can do this !
    jac
  • MissyFit08
    MissyFit08 Posts: 274 Member
    SallyGirl! Fantastic idea! I'll remember that for myself...and the note in the goodies too!
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