Struggling today. I just want junk!

Have you tried fitting the foods you're craving into your calorie goal?

My motto is moderation, not deprivation.

Also, why are those foods not good for you? Do you have a food sensitivity or allergy to them? If not, no foods are inherently bad for you. Practicing moderation of said foods may be what you need. I find sustainability successful.

bunnye20 wrote: »

I'm having a hard time today because I'm craving everything that isn't good for me! I just want to eat out of stress and I know I shouldn't! Although I haven't a succumb to the craving I just don't trust myself right now! Ugh sucks

I understand. I found myself in the line at a fast food drive through today. I was wanting that supersize meal like to old days when I drowned my stress in food. I was next to order when I realized what I was doing and why I was. I drove away! It was a sweet victory! Now what I was stressed about is still there. I came home worked out and prayed. Tonight I'm still sad about what caused the stress, bottom line I can't change what is going on, but I don't have the guilt I would have, by eating that food ,which would have depressed me more. I know people will say, don't label food as bad, and just make room in your daily calories, which I am all for, but I will NOT allow myself to eat those foods for the reason I wanted to today. That's the difference for me and that my friend is HUGE growth for me. I hope you find it too! Good luck.

julie2038 wrote: »

bunnye20 wrote: »

I'm having a hard time today because I'm craving everything that isn't good for me! I just want to eat out of stress and I know I shouldn't! Although I haven't a succumb to the craving I just don't trust myself right now! Ugh sucks

I understand. I found myself in the line at a fast food drive through today. I was wanting that supersize meal like to old days when I drowned my stress in food. I was next to order when I realized what I was doing and why I was. I drove away! It was a sweet victory! Now what I was stressed about is still there. I came home worked out and prayed. Tonight I'm still sad about what caused the stress, bottom line I can't change what is going on, but I don't have the guilt I would have, by eating that food ,which would have depressed me more. I know people will say, don't label food as bad, and just make room in your daily calories, which I am all for, but I will NOT allow myself to eat those foods for the reason I wanted to today. That's the difference for me and that my friend is HUGE growth for me. I hope you find it too! Good luck.

lol... i think i would have at least ordered a coffee... I'd feel weird just cruising past the pickup window...

julie2038 wrote: »

bunnye20 wrote: »

I'm having a hard time today because I'm craving everything that isn't good for me! I just want to eat out of stress and I know I shouldn't! Although I haven't a succumb to the craving I just don't trust myself right now! Ugh sucks

I understand. I found myself in the line at a fast food drive through today. I was wanting that supersize meal like to old days when I drowned my stress in food. I was next to order when I realized what I was doing and why I was. I drove away! It was a sweet victory! Now what I was stressed about is still there. I came home worked out and prayed. Tonight I'm still sad about what caused the stress, bottom line I can't change what is going on, but I don't have the guilt I would have, by eating that food ,which would have depressed me more. I know people will say, don't label food as bad, and just make room in your daily calories, which I am all for, but I will NOT allow myself to eat those foods for the reason I wanted to today. That's the difference for me and that my friend is HUGE growth for me. I hope you find it too! Good luck.

Oh that is great. It is so true.

bunnye20 wrote: »

I'm having a hard time today because I'm craving everything that isn't good for me! I just want to eat out of stress and I know I shouldn't! Although I haven't a succumb to the craving I just don't trust myself right now! Ugh sucks

I am just getting over the hump of sweets. I work in a nursing home where candy is everywhere, Omg, the cruelty.! Anyways, my favorite sweet is the Mountain Dew. I drank 3-4 20 oz a day and water was just there when I brushed my teeth,showered, or my favorite thing to do swimming. Anyways I decided I wanted to stop drinking it and it wasn't easy; at first anyway. Here is what I did. I decided (mind over matter) that I would drink at least one water a day ( yummy, not really). And I did this and I found my self over the last week drinking two three waters a day and one can of Mountain Dew a day. Here is the funny part, the taste of Mountain Dew is so sweet I can't stand it anymore and the candy at work, well,even the thought of the taste of sugar doesn't sound good to me either. I am on day two with out it, and I don't feel bad about it all. I am surprised about this finding, because I didn't think this would ever be possible. To top this off I don't even crave chips or fast food because soda always went together with my food choices. I put two and two together, water made me hate sweets. I still have a long ways to go when it comes to healthy eating, but water has become my best friend when it comes to the end of the day. I do however drink black coffee for a pick me up.
I was using sweets for self medication. Getting up and walking my puppy helped me to relieve some emotional baggage. I focus on her by training her everyday. What I am saying is if you can find something you really like to occupy your mind even for ten minutes a day( that is how I started) while using a mindfulness exercise. I do this during my daily activity when it comes to mind (you can google this). I hope this helps. I want a good life and I want those around me to do so as well. The Mountain Dew problem I had was taking the time away from me. I no longer shake my fist at it now, I grab my water and know that I have over come this devil that lured me into a trap of self defeat. I hope this helps, this is a nightmare that one day you will wake up from; I know this because I finally did.