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jjs1217 · November 2016

Welp, had another binge yesterday. I was doing really well until about 3, which is when I start looking for comfort food. I don't know what I need to do, but it's not helping in the least. I know I feel better when I eat well, but food tastes so good. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions on fixing it?

kenyonhaff · November 2016

First, be kind to yourself. This is just a bump in the road.
Do you know your "triggers"? Did you eat out of an emotional need, not so much out of hunger? Or were you really hungry? Were your calorie intake goals too low?
Also, what is "comfort food" to you? Sometimes that is a clue. For some people it's mashed potatoes or Mama's pot roast. For others it's ice cream or candy.

bebeisfit · November 2016

Log it all. Take time to review your choices. Own it and make a change at this very moment for the next meal, then do it again. Make a plan and have meals cooked in advance if you find yourself hungry and time crunched. And ask yourself those questions from kenyonhaff. Have you ever tried a support group? therapy? journaling? I don't know your situation, but many of us had or have been prone to binging. I don't know why sometimes I get in the groove, and other times, not. And do be kind to yourself. Don't throw in the towel because of one poor choice of a meal or day or week. Get up, dust yourself off and start again. And again. Good luck!

fyree39 · November 2016

I agree that you should log it all. I tend to stop logging all together when the binges hit. Then I completely fall off the wagon for weeks before I shame myself into paying attention to what's going in my mouth.

tristramtrent · November 2016

I just had the first mini binge in ages. I know why - I had no time to myself all weekend then came home late Sunday to a pile of computer and paperwork with a ton more tomorrow. I had a self-pity binge! It did taste good but I can't do it very often. My way of avoiding this is to take more time for myself somehow and try to get something creative done, but this weekend it was impossible. I think - and I wonder if this is true for you - I do this when I feel pushed, as though I can't look after myself and my peace of mind. It's a very uncomfortable feeling. I thought I was over it, but apparently not. Back in the saddle tomorrow.

froggysfriend · November 2016

L-Glutamine helps me.
http://www.l-glutaminebenefits.com/
"By taking L-Glutamine as a supplement, it can help suppress or curb the sometimes uncontrollable cravings for alcohol or sugary foods. It does this by helping the body to suppress insulin and thereby stabilising blood sugar levels. This reduces the body’s draw upon muscle mass to maintain blood sugar levels in times of low calorie intake or strenuous exercise. In a similar way, alcohol cravings can be reduced and in extreme cases has led to the cure of alcoholism. As a result of the reduced cravings of sugary foods or alcohol, weight loss can occur as a fringe benefit. Similarly, with reduced fat and improved lean muscle mass, caloric metabolism is improved. This is due to muscle being a higher burner of calories than fat."

jjs1217 · November 2016

Thanks for all of your views. I'm glad I'm not alone in this. I'll definitely be taking all of yours thoughts/ideas into my plan of action to get my butt into gear and back on track.

mdavis440 · November 2016

Since you know your food cravings usually start at around 3, maybe drink some water or tea to see if that helps. Also plan a healthy nutritious snack to get you to dinner. I totally get it. I love salty fatty snacks like chips, fries, crackers and cheese.... I've been making my own kale chips, mashed cauliflower when I get the potatoes craving and sweet potatoes baked fries. Air popped popcorn is great too. I just try to plan ahead.

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