How do I stop myself...
ShanBanKrup
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I had a situation today where I wasn't hungry but was triggered to just dive into everything and lightly pick at and sample everything I wanted in the kitchen. I knew I wasn't really starving or totally hungry but just felt like eating for the simple enjoyment of it but also kinda like getting a fix. Can anyone give me tips for how to stop myself from acting on those feelings and instead just surrendering the moment. What are some copers that have helped you instead of turning to food like a ravenous beast? I noticed my feelings were almost angry, while I was eating the food, and that I felt like the food wasn't mine unless I had that time to eat it because other people would steal that moment from me to enjoy it. Anyways curious to see your thoughts. Hugs to all ❤
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Not giving in to the urge to binge is such a challenge! I try to keep busy, especially at times when I am most likely to binge. Busy with errands, housework or some project. I try to distract myself. Also, I will tell myself that I don't need to binge because I can eat _____ (fill in blank with some food you like to eat that won't trigger a binge- for me it might be a Diet Coke). I would be interested in other's thoughts too. Cheers!1
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Sugar free jello has been helping me. But I just can't seem to have self control. I try to keep myself busy but then derail myself into the kitchen despite fully intending to do other stuff0
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ShanBanKrup wrote: »Sugar free jello has been helping me. But I just can't seem to have self control. I try to keep myself busy but then derail myself into the kitchen despite fully intending to do other stuff
Yes, me too.
It is uncomfortable to resist the binge. It (binge eating) is all I can think about sometimes. And I can't stop the thinking until I give in to the urge to binge. I read that it is uncomfortable to resist the binge for a short period of time (like 30 minutes). So if we tell ourselves that it may be uncomfortable, but if we resist then the urge will pass (until the next time). Each time we resist, the easier it will get.3 -
I remind myself that it is probably thirst. I make myself drink (4) 8oz of water before I snack. 95% of he time it works.
I have such an angry relationship with food. I get angry that I shouldn't eat it, and so I eat it. In hindsight, I'm not sure who I think I'm sticking it to by eating what I'm not supposed to. I get so angry with myself that I am in this position. I get angry and sad to think that I can't eat what I want for the rest of my life... and I think that is the biggest part for me. However, the healthier I eat and the less carbs I eat, my pallette is changing. Healthier things taste better. Apples are super sweet to me now. I find that when I do give i to.crap food. It doesn't taste as good... but I still do it. I struggle with will power
Still trying to figure that out.
Hang in there
It's persistance, not perfection. Feel free to add me as a friend. I could us the support too
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I get like that with food too in regards to anger! @jennie5693. I am a low carb eater but sweets has always been my vice. I struggle with wanting to "sample" and "taste" forbidden foods but have found the desire for foods I used to binge on have faded. I still battle this mental issue tho with wanting to attack and dive into food instead of slowing down and eating slowly.1
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On the topic of "forbidden foods" -- I feel like normalizing them is better than banning them. I've had foods like that, and still do at times. Foods I say are "bad" and they're foods I act like I am not "allowed" to have. Then, when I have a "bad" day -- I overeat on those foods. But I don't enjoy them that much.
Now, when I normalize them -- put them into my normal diet in small portions, I don't see them as a big deal. They lose their appeal. I might still like the food but I think it helps knowing I can have them whenever, as long as the portion is small/reasonable.
I think diets in themselves trigger binges - it is a strict plan to follow and there are too many forbidden foods, which means the cycle of guilt is always there. The good days, the bad days, and always looking to recommit and restart the diet. Balance is better.
I'm not saying it works for everyone, but maybe try to fit them into your calorie goal a few times a week. Don't allow it to make you feel guilty, you are able to work them into your calorie allowance in the right portion.
Other ways I stop myself from a binge --
going to hang out with someone. I don't binge in front of others.
going outside - to a park for a walk, to the mall to shop, taking kids/or a pet somewhere
I do whatever I can to avoid the scenario of being home alone with nothing to do and being near the kitchen.
Sometimes, just making tea and taking a bath gets my mind from that. A good book, music, etc.
Try things out, find out what helps you. Good luck.7
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