binges

I'm definitely still battling it. I'm trying to control it by allowing myself to indulge on occasion and trying not to get carried away. I can't imagine a life entirely devoid of, say, mac and cheese, and I don't think I want to (however, i want to want to, lol). I think you can deprive yourself for awhile but eventually it catches up. You're better off allowing yourself a little bit to curb the craving then getting back on track after.

I'm watching this, because I havent reached my goal yet, but half way ther and, now and again have the same thing.
My "guide" through this has suggested taking a pen and paper and start writing down, when you feel like binging, what has happened recently, who was there, what you were thinking, just everything, it doesnt need to make sense to anyone or be correct grammer, just get it all down. Once its all down you can begin to recognise what emotion or event has made you feel like over eating - it takes practice, and each time isnt always the same reasons, but its helped me... I know it sounds a barmy - but its worked for me and anything is worth a try!
I'll be watching this post to see what others can advise, 'anything that helps!

All food can be part of a healthy lifestyle. If you want something, plan to have a small portion of it. If it's something like mac and cheese (or whatever), and you think you can't stop at just one portion, have someone else around who will help eat it or THROW IT AWAY. That's right, pull out your portion, and dump the rest in the garbage can. Throw something gross on top of it (cat littler is a great option) and tie up the trash and take it out so you won't smell it after you're done. I've had to do this in my life. Seriously. No starving children in Africa died because I threw away most of a $1 box of mac & cheese. When you get comfortable with being able to throw food away, you will worry less about binges and such because you will know that you don't HAVE to eat it all, and you can keep your portions under control.

I also share food with others instead of throwing it away when possible. With money being tight, most people see throwing food away as blasphemous. I see it as saving on future medical costs I would incur had I eaten it.

been there done that! I reached my goal in July 2010......after I lost the weight I started adding more carbs back to my diet and that started it all over again. The more carbs I eat the more I want! :sad: I have days that I do really well, and days that are just horrible!

SO, I am starting over fresh from the start like I did when I first got on MFP......I am ordering shakeology and going to start a new workout, to try to get back in the healty mindset that I was in with p90x!

Maintenance is much harder than losing!, I just have to remind myself that this is not a "Diet" but a lifestyle change. It is okay to have small portions of the foods I want, but I cant let it go beyond that, (thats the hard part)!

Winter is super hard for me, because I hate cold weather.....I swear I was a bear in my former life because I hybernate in the winter!

I'm glad you have said this - maintaining is so much harder than losing! I can't figure it out!

some days i have absolute no control at all! i dont know how to help this problem. i could start off the day doing wonderful but then at some point i break down and just go crazy....

Thank you sooo much to everyone who responded. I've recently been having trouble with food & hearing all of your input comforts me & gives me hope! Good luck to all of you!!

I am going through this right now. I just started maintaining last week, and ended up "celebrating" by eating everything that wasn't nailed down. It's like my brain thought WOOHOO, WE'RE DONE HERE! And my appetite flared up to accommodate.

The thing that got me back on track today was that even after 4 days of pigging out and slacking on exercise my body changed. My arms aren't as firm, my stomach pooches out, and my energy level is not the same. My self confidence has taken a small hit.

Pay attention to the little changes, and try to remember why you're doing this and the difference it makes in your psyche and self esteem. Also, don't check out on MFP, logging in daily is crucial, even if just to say hi.

Keep me posted, I know how you feel-

Huge binge on Saturday at work. I was stressed out, work was slower than normal, I haven't slept well in weeks. All things that lead to my binges.

I have been very good and will allow myself to have everything in moderation and still come under my calories. But I ate like a beast saturday. I am embarassed to admit that. But old habits die so very hard.

the notion of a "diet" is a horrific misconception. If you want to keep in shape, you have to "change your diet" not "go on a diet." Keep vigilant, avoid eating food that is bad for you but savour everything you eat... conscious eating

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I have found if there is something I want to splurge on I exercise & work off the calories BEFORE I put them on. Then I dont feel guilty eating or drinking them, plus I am less likely to indulge myself in more than whay is necessary!