Can't stop eating junk food
martinasloyan379
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I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
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Do you log it? You can pretty much eat whatever you want as long as you are in a deficit. Eating lean meats, vegetables, fruit is a really good idea but......................... it's all about the deficit.0
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Yes I log it but I've no motivation recently to keep it in deficit . Today I was over it by nearly 2000 calories. Sometimes I'm so motivated and other times I'm the complete opposite . I'm an emotional eater too .0
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http://jamesclear.com/junk-food-science
Is a pretty good article on why we go after junk food and binge eat it also and it might help with the emotional eating you talked about.0 -
broseidonkingofbrocean wrote: »http://jamesclear.com/junk-food-science
Is a pretty good article on why we go after junk food and binge eat it also and it might help with the emotional eating you talked about.
Great article! You won't find much support for it here.....0 -
broseidonkingofbrocean wrote: »http://jamesclear.com/junk-food-science
Is a pretty good article on why we go after junk food and binge eat it also and it might help with the emotional eating you talked about.
Great article! You won't find much support for it here.....
Why not?0 -
Are you being super restrictive with your calories or limiting food groups? Sometimes it's easier to adhere to a diet when we can fit in treats here or there. For example-I am in a slightly aggressive deficit at the moment, but I also plan for a higher calorie day over the weekend that brings me up to a more moderate deficit for the entire week. I plan it out and look forward to it, so I can stick to my goal during the week. In a moderate or small deficit I find ways to make my favorite snacks work:chocolate, popcorn, etc.0
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martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
A lot of people have similar struggles when they try to take too restrictive of an approach with their diet, they end up going overboard when they can't take it anymore. Many people (myself included) have better success when they eat the foods they enjoy in moderation as part of a primarily nutrient dense diet. Rather than cutting out all sweets and other foods that you crave, have you tried working them into your diet in small amounts? A piece of dark chocolate, a slice of pizza, a serving of ice cream?
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martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
Yeah. Stop eating it...0 -
broseidonkingofbrocean wrote: »http://jamesclear.com/junk-food-science
Is a pretty good article on why we go after junk food and binge eat it also and it might help with the emotional eating you talked about.
Thanks so much such an interesting article !!0 -
arditarose wrote: »Are you being super restrictive with your calories or limiting food groups? Sometimes it's easier to adhere to a diet when we can fit in treats here or there. For example-I am in a slightly aggressive deficit at the moment, but I also plan for a higher calorie day over the weekend that brings me up to a more moderate deficit for the entire week. I plan it out and look forward to it, so I can stick to my goal during the week. In a moderate or small deficit I find ways to make my favorite snacks work:chocolate, popcorn, etc.
Yes I am being super restrictive and didn't realise it was the root of my problems ! Thanks so much that's a great idea !!0 -
WinoGelato wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
A lot of people have similar struggles when they try to take too restrictive of an approach with their diet, they end up going overboard when they can't take it anymore. Many people (myself included) have better success when they eat the foods they enjoy in moderation as part of a primarily nutrient dense diet. Rather than cutting out all sweets and other foods that you crave, have you tried working them into your diet in small amounts? A piece of dark chocolate, a slice of pizza, a serving of ice cream?
That's a good idea !I was being super restrictive and then going over board . I will try to incorporate small amounts instead :-)0 -
martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
Yeah. Stop eating it...
Easier said than done
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martinasloyan379 wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
Yeah. Stop eating it...
Easier said than done
What's the point of saying this? Excuses are the reason that many people dont lose weight. It isnt that they cant, it is that they dont really want to.0 -
martinasloyan379 wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
Yeah. Stop eating it...
Easier said than done
What's the point of saying this? Excuses are the reason that many people dont lose weight. It isnt that they cant, it is that they dont really want to.
I do want to but I feel like I can't0 -
martinasloyan379 wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
Yeah. Stop eating it...
Easier said than done
What's the point of saying this? Excuses are the reason that many people dont lose weight. It isnt that they cant, it is that they dont really want to.
I do want to but I feel like I can't
No one is going to motivate you if you do not want to change. If you see it as a diet, where you will restrict everything for X days, then expect to go back to whatever you have been doing, it is pointless. Either you see a reason to change how you eat (and this means also figuring out how to fit treats in there) or you do not.0 -
martinasloyan379 wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
Yeah. Stop eating it...
Easier said than done
What's the point of saying this? Excuses are the reason that many people dont lose weight. It isnt that they cant, it is that they dont really want to.
I do want to but I feel like I can't
No one is going to motivate you if you do not want to change. If you see it as a diet, where you will restrict everything for X days, then expect to go back to whatever you have been doing, it is pointless. Either you see a reason to change how you eat (and this means also figuring out how to fit treats in there) or you do not.
Yes I do want to . That's a good way of looking at it .0 -
martinasloyan379 wrote: »I do want to but I feel like I can't
Whether or not it's possible is not in question. It is not only possible but also very achievable. The only thing in the way is you. You can't just say you want it; you have to be willing to put in the effort and make sacrifices. If you want to lose weight but don't want to change your habits, then, quite simply, you don't want to lose weight.martinasloyan379 wrote:Today I was over it by nearly 2000 calories.
That just shouts out loud that you aren't trying. While it is possible that you set yourself a goal that is too restrictive, you shouldn't be that far over even an incredibly unrealistic goal. You need to force some self-discipline into the situation.- Take your calorie goals seriously, and try to take pride in building up a streak of meeting them.
- Eliminate un-portioned eating. Don't give yourself access to a bag of snacks to idly eat. Portion out your serving, and stick to it.
- Drink water - high sodium diets leave you thirsty and it is very easy for that thirsty feeling to come across as hunger. Water fills you up, and proper hydration is actually integral to losing your initial water weight.
- Channel the emotional discomfort you were using as an excuse to eat into other activities. It doesn't even have to be exercise; just a simple hobby to keep yourself occupied.
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fancyskunk wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I do want to but I feel like I can't
Whether or not it's possible is not in question. It is not only possible but also very achievable. The only thing in the way is you. You can't just say you want it; you have to be willing to put in the effort and make sacrifices. If you want to lose weight but don't want to change your habits, then, quite simply, you don't want to lose weight.martinasloyan379 wrote:Today I was over it by nearly 2000 calories.
That just shouts out loud that you aren't trying. While it is possible that you set yourself a goal that is too restrictive, you shouldn't be that far over even an incredibly unrealistic goal. You need to force some self-discipline into the situation.- Take your calorie goals seriously, and try to take pride in building up a streak of meeting them.
- Eliminate un-portioned eating. Don't give yourself access to a bag of snacks to idly eat. Portion out your serving, and stick to it.
- Drink water - high sodium diets leave you thirsty and it is very easy for that thirsty feeling to come across as hunger. Water fills you up, and proper hydration is actually integral to losing your initial water weight.
- Channel the emotional discomfort you were using as an excuse to eat into other activities. It doesn't even have to be exercise; just a simple hobby to keep yourself occupied.
Thank you so much . I do need to try a lot harder !! Thanks for your tips0 -
I'd say it's mind over matter. Certain foods you can just tell yourself "I don't eat that anymore" and move on, others you need to make provision for within your calories if they are things you'd crave and binge on otherwise, but generally you have a habit you need to break. Have better choices on hand and you'll be less tempted to reach for something quick.0
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WaterBunnie wrote: »I'd say it's mind over matter. Certain foods you can just tell yourself "I don't eat that anymore" and move on, others you need to make provision for within your calories if they are things you'd crave and binge on otherwise, but generally you have a habit you need to break. Have better choices on hand and you'll be less tempted to reach for something quick.
Thank you so much!
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Firstly you can stop eating junk food if you really wanted to, your dilemma is that you don't really want to. I get what you're going through here, you really should just stop buying it if it's your binge eating trigger, but for some reason not buying these things is a bit of a challenge as well. But you're either going to have to do as suggested and fit it into your calories (the best option in my opinion, moderation, not restriction) or not buy it at all and avoid all temptation at home. If you don't have the motivation to remain in a deficit, then you won't remain in a deficit because nobody else will be able to do it for you. I'd recommend buying these types of food in single serving packets, one at a time. So you've always got something you really want available, but only one. Fit something in everyday. But whatever you do, stop using words like 'can't' because you're just further telling yourself you're going to fail.0
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Just stop buying it and never go grocery shopping when you're hungry. Every time you want sweets, have a piece of fresh fruit.0
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combatbunny wrote: »Just stop buying it and never go grocery shopping when you're hungry. Every time you want sweets, have a piece of fresh fruit.
Good idea ! I usually steer away from it when doing a weekly shop but I can get so fed up I'll just drive solely to the shop to get junk food. Fresh fruits a good idea though thanks
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Firstly you can stop eating junk food if you really wanted to, your dilemma is that you don't really want to. I get what you're going through here, you really should just stop buying it if it's your binge eating trigger, but for some reason not buying these things is a bit of a challenge as well. But you're either going to have to do as suggested and fit it into your calories (the best option in my opinion, moderation, not restriction) or not buy it at all and avoid all temptation at home. If you don't have the motivation to remain in a deficit, then you won't remain in a deficit because nobody else will be able to do it for you. I'd recommend buying these types of food in single serving packets, one at a time. So you've always got something you really want available, but only one. Fit something in everyday. But whatever you do, stop using words like 'can't' because you're just further telling yourself you're going to fail.
Thanks so much . That is my biggest problem I think I can't do it . Thanks for your advice . I feel like I can now0 -
broseidonkingofbrocean wrote: »http://jamesclear.com/junk-food-science
Is a pretty good article on why we go after junk food and binge eat it also and it might help with the emotional eating you talked about.
Great article! You won't find much support for it here.....
Why not?
Lot of people on here don't believe in the term junk foods or "bad" foods.0 -
Honestly I eat something sweet almost everyday, whether it's some gummy bears or some hard candy, a piece of chocolate or a piece of cake. If I tell myself No, I can't have it then I want it. Why? because we all want what we can't have. So just fit it in. Buy smaller servings. Have some, drink some water and walk away for at least 15 minutes. Most of the time your cravings will subside by then.0
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WinoGelato wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
A lot of people have similar struggles when they try to take too restrictive of an approach with their diet, they end up going overboard when they can't take it anymore. Many people (myself included) have better success when they eat the foods they enjoy in moderation as part of a primarily nutrient dense diet. Rather than cutting out all sweets and other foods that you crave, have you tried working them into your diet in small amounts? A piece of dark chocolate, a slice of pizza, a serving of ice cream?
This 100% my first time around I cut out most of the foods I love, lost 40 pounds then gained it all back. Now if it fits, I eat it.
Just like later today I am having a rice krispy treat or some cadbury eggs (thanks to my MFP friends
). And I can't effffing wait lol 0 -
Honestly I eat something sweet almost everyday, whether it's some gummy bears or some hard candy, a piece of chocolate or a piece of cake. If I tell myself No, I can't have it then I want it. Why? because we all want what we can't have. So just fit it in. Buy smaller servings. Have some, drink some water and walk away for at least 15 minutes. Most of the time your cravings will subside by then.
Thanks so much for your positivity :-) I feel inspired :-)0 -
xXxWhitneyxXx wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »martinasloyan379 wrote: »I'm good for two weeks at most eating healthy and then I give up . I eat so much sweet stuff and junk food and I'm back to square one again. Any suggestions for me ?
A lot of people have similar struggles when they try to take too restrictive of an approach with their diet, they end up going overboard when they can't take it anymore. Many people (myself included) have better success when they eat the foods they enjoy in moderation as part of a primarily nutrient dense diet. Rather than cutting out all sweets and other foods that you crave, have you tried working them into your diet in small amounts? A piece of dark chocolate, a slice of pizza, a serving of ice cream?
This 100% my first time around I cut out most of the foods I love, lost 40 pounds then gained it all back. Now if it fits, I eat it.
Just like later today I am having a rice krispy treat or some cadbury eggs (thanks to my MFP friends ). And I can't effffing wait lol
Thanks so much ! I look forward to incorporating my treats now :-)
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Eat so much junk food at one time that it makes you feel like you're going to puke. Then keep eating. That's the only way I could stop eating it. I used to love reese cups until I ate a whole BJ's size bag at once and threw up. Now I can only stand to eat one once in a blue moon. I feel your pain!0
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