Been trying to get back on track for 2 months and I'm getting frustrated.

mylaizai · October 2016

4 months ago I started my journey and I thought I'd be going slow for a long time and change my lifestyle forever. The first 2 months went pretty well, but since college has started, I have struggled. I eat a LOT when I'm stressed or feel like I'm in a bad situation and have no way out. Usually I'm good until around 8 pm. But after that , when I'm running out of time or just haven't succeeded , I start binging and I just don't care anymore. Then I decide to do better the next day and it will be all the same. This has been going on for two months now. I think all the pressure from my college is a huge factor. Everyday is a deadline or sometimes not just one. Tomorrow for example I have to hand in 5 assignments and it's the same every week.
I'm just frustrated. I'm not sure what to do, or even what to ask. I don't know what I wanna hear from you guys. Just that I'm not ready to accept my loss yet. But I just don't know how to change What has been going on for these past 2 months.

KyleGrace8 · October 2016

If you can't drop a few classes then a healthier release than food is needed. Of course everyone will say therapy and that would help. Running helps some people I know. Mediation helps me. There are sites out there that will time your breathing and show calming images if you struggle with a racing mind. Sugar free gum if you have to chew on something? Write out lists of your feelings in a diary to get it out somewhere. Hope you find something and good luck!

mari5466 · October 2016

I just graduated college. You need to make a schedule and most importantly stick to it! I would take 30 mins every Sunday night and plan out meals and excerrcise based on what I had going on that week. And if your binging, find a place far from the kitchen to study. When I was in the library I hardly ever ate, I was too concentrated. If you have any other questions add me.

firlena227 · October 2016

I agree with the above, also try not to have foods in the house that make it easier to binge- if I know I have snacky stuff like chips/crisps, cookies etc in the cupboard then I'll eat them! But if you have a cupboard/fridge of ingredients it's way more difficult to eat.... uncooked rice & raw veg & chicken just isn't a tempting quick snack!!!

SisterSueGetsFit · October 2016

I stalled out for about 2-3 myself. I started back being very serious this last Monday. For me it's all about getting back to the basics, including cutting out alcohol. This is almost a 90% mental journey. While extremely difficult, I have to ask myself what I want more. The wine? The cupcake? The fried food that doesn't fit in my daily calorie allowance? Or do I want to wear that cute dress at Christmas and feel good about myself? I try to make it one choice at a time and 1 pound at a time. I know it's easier said than done, but as I mentioned previously, for me it's all mental. Good luck, you got this.

NancyYale · October 2016

It's both simple, and terribly hard. You get back on track by eating ONE meal on plan. And then you repeat it. If you screw it up, you eat one meal on plan, and repeat it.
Work on getting rid of the all or nothing idea, because as you work to change your habits, you WILL mess up, make bad choices, and mess up. If you are always all in or out, you will fail.
Go shopping. Get food you like that's in you plan, and start right back on your plan. Don't let one bad meal turn into more. Just keep at it until it sticks. It's sooooo worth it.

Mumu190672 · October 2016

You don't say much about yourself.
Are you at a healthy weight or do you need to lose a lot weight?
What are your stats?
If you are at a healthy weight already and it is just vanity pounds you want to lose, focus on your studies.
If you really have a weight problem try to spare some calories for the night.
If you are too stressed at the moment reduce your deficit or eat at maintenance for a while until it gets better for you.
Like someone said ealier organise your time for study, exercise, rest and meal.
Plan your day to make sure you don't stress too much.
If you have an assignment that takes 10 hours and you need to give it back in 10 days.
Commit yourself to 1hour a day on this on this one and do the same for the other ones.
Of course if you have more time on weekends spend more time on them.
Write down somewhere 1 hour subject1 then 15 minutes rest subject 2 15 minutes exercise etc..
Spend as much time as you can in library where you are not tempted to eat.

melaniedscott · October 2016

If you know 8 pm is a problem, make a plan for 8 pm. Do yoga. Go for a walk. Meditate. Call a friend or family member. Eat a celery stick and then spend 15 minutes getting the strings out of your teeth. Read something for fun (not Janet Evanovich--that way leads to binge doughnut eating). Listen to your favorite band while doing absolutely nothing for 20 minutes. Play solitare (or a quick card game with a friend)...make an 8 pm ritual.

A lot of times, this kind of thing happens because your brain is overwhelmed. Give that big brain a rest. Set a timer if you're worried you'll lose track. Don't say F-it and give up...push pause. Eat mindfully.

Orphia · October 2016

Mumu190672 wrote: »

You don't say much about yourself.
Are you at a healthy weight or do you need to lose a lot weight?
What are your stats?
If you are at a healthy weight already and it is just vanity pounds you want to lose, focus on your studies.
If you really have a weight problem try to spare some calories for the night.
If you are too stressed at the moment reduce your deficit or eat at maintenance for a while until it gets better for you.
Like someone said ealier organise your time for study, exercise, rest and meal.
Plan your day to make sure you don't stress too much.
If you have an assignment that takes 10 hours and you need to give it back in 10 days.
Commit yourself to 1hour a day on this on this one and do the same for the other ones.
Of course if you have more time on weekends spend more time on them.
Write down somewhere 1 hour subject1 then 15 minutes rest subject 2 15 minutes exercise etc..
Spend as much time as you can in library where you are not tempted to eat.

Great post, @Mumu190672

I eat 60% of my calories with/after my evening meal. I save calories for that time of day because it makes me happy and satisfied.

It doesn't matter what time of day you eat. Your body burns energy day and night.

"Don't eat after 8 pm" is a myth.

Been trying to get back on track for 2 months and I'm getting frustrated.

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