So angry .

don't beat yourself up too badly- we all fall off the wagon once in a while.... Just get back on and reinforce why you want to be healthy & happy:) STAY POSITIVE WITH YOURSELF!

Everything in moderation, including moderation-- once in a while, you have to go a little wild.

Everyone has a crazy day now and again. The important thing is just to acknowledge that it happened, and that you can easily pick up where you left off. You can start eating well again today. Don't take it as a failure, and don't be angry at yourself for being human!

If you replace your high sugar cereals with whole fruit and something with more protein, like yoghurt or such, I think the rest of your day might be easier. Same with lunch, but breakfast in your case is really high in carbohydrates.

:flowerforyou: Don't give up, and don't beat yourself up. All this means is that you're human! Fallible, just like the rest of us. We all stumble, but we have to get back up. Remember these lines from the song "The Climb":

These struggles I'm facing
These chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down, but
No, I'm not breaking

I may not know it,
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going

I love that song...so inspirational. Tomorrow's a new day, hon. We all have these dark days....but hey, you can't have rainbows without rain. Hang in there!!! :flowerforyou:

I don't know if this will help you, but, from ALOT of experience I have found that I get that way because my body needs some extra fat to satiate it. As long as I have 1 cup of coffee w/1TBSP heavy cream or liquid whipping cream at my morning and afternoon snack time I kick my cravings butt! It's an extra 100 calories total that I make sure to try and work into my day otherwise I eat like it's going out of style, plus it gives you something to sip on and it takes a while to consume. Good luck!

If you replace your high sugar cereals with whole fruit and something with more protein, like yoghurt or such, I think the rest of your day might be easier. Same with lunch, but breakfast in your case is really high in carbohydrates.

Agreed! I find that that when I have a healthier, more complete breakfast (low on refined sugar, high in protein) I am more full and less prone to cravings than when I have a lower calorie breakfast that is all sugar and carbs (for example, Life cereal, a personal favorite).

Poutine is fries with cheese curds and gravy on them. Tasty, but definitely a once every couple of months/years thing... at least for me!

I've cut my carbs way down (atkins). I eat a couple of eggs for breakfast and mostly protein and salad for lunch. No cravings any more and I'm not too hungry most of the time. My diary is open to all

I'm not quite sure what "eaten terribly" means to you, as you said that phrase but then the cravings you described didn't sound like catastrophic failures. A pack of smarties in a day, as long as you otherwise stay under your calorie goal for the day, is not bad thing at all. I eat a small handful of gummi bears to keep my sugar craving in check without doing too much fat damage. You find what works for you. I also agree with Jessebreanne who said coffee with creamer works for her cravings. Works for me too, and also staves off hunger between breakfast and lunch for me. I have a desk job and when I feel "munchie" due to boredom, I will drink something like tea, to keep my mouth busy and have some flavor (because we all get sick of water sometimes) without doing damage.

Someone else mentioned you're eating basic cereals for breakfast, and if that's the case, you're definitely going to peter out in the afternoon. Try some steel cut oatmeal with some cinnamon and agave syrup (to sweeten) in it. Agave comes in a bottle and pours out like maple syrup, so it blends in much better than trying to add a sugar substitute, and it's got a low glycemic index to keep your blood sugar from spiking.

If what you really mean is you find yourself eating a *whole bag* of packs of Smarties then the thing to keep in mind is that just because you've made a mistake doesn't mean the whole day is blown and now you should just gorge yourself on whatever you want. It's hard not to say "eff it, I've ruined the whole day and now it doesn't matter what I do", but keep in mind that going 200 cals over is way better than going 700 cals over. Every moment can be a fresh start, not just every day!

Make sure you are not vitamin or mineral deficient. Check with your doctor. Most will tell you to take a good multivitamin. I have found that when I am craving something it generally is because I am deficient in something. God luck!

I have the same problem some days. My bad time is about an hour or two before my dinner. If I don't keep myself occupied, I will do a lot of damage in 20 minutes (case in point, I just ate a pop tart and handful of mini-reese's cups - 300 calories in about 15 minutes.) Yes, I will still come in under my calories, but not great food choices. Some days are better than others and I'm not tempted at all, or I'm busy and don't think about it. But some days I just get bored and I eat. I get mad at myself, too, but remember, tomorrow is a new day and a chance for a fresh start. You can do it, too. Just try to make sure you're paying attention and not mindlessly putting stuff in your mouth. Try to get outside for some fresh air or do something to keep your hands busy so they're not reaching for something. Try to break the cycle.

Good luck!