I am a binger

Paradlse
Paradlse Posts: 6 Member
edited November 16 in Motivation and Support
Hey everyone,
So 2 years ago I lost a lot of weight going from 300 to 142 lb, Unfortunately I ended up with an eating disorder taking me to about 135 and I am 6 ft.

I gained a healthy portion back but when I treat myself to anything I end up going crazy and can not stop, last two days going over 3k calories I am terrified to step on the scale :/

I can not control it, need some help and support.

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  • lmschoelles
    lmschoelles Posts: 3 Member
    Perhaps try meal prepping. It gives you total control while you're level headed while taking some away when you're not. You have a set amount of food that you've precalculated your calories for each meal and snack and rid your house of any temptation. Just remember to give yourself food you enjoy in healthy, moderate portions so you don't feel like you're giving up everything you enjoy or you could end up sabotaging yourself and breaking from it. It's time consuming but it's helped me tons in gaining control of my calorie and portion intake. Also, plan for 5-6 small meals a day rather than just few big ones. You'll feel more satisfied and be less likely to have cravings. Hope that helps! You got this.
  • Mommabeeto5
    Mommabeeto5 Posts: 30 Member
    I have major sugar cravings when I'm low on my daily protein. I'm only 5'1 but supposed to eat about 100g a day. Anytime I get "snackie or get cravings I eat 4% cottage cheese and a carmel rice cake. It helps me SO MUCH!
  • Paradlse
    Paradlse Posts: 6 Member
    lmschoelles wrote: »
    Perhaps try meal prepping. It gives you total control while you're level headed while taking some away when you're not. You have a set amount of food that you've precalculated your calories for each meal and snack and rid your house of any temptation. Just remember to give yourself food you enjoy in healthy, moderate portions so you don't feel like you're giving up everything you enjoy or you could end up sabotaging yourself and breaking from it. It's time consuming but it's helped me tons in gaining control of my calorie and portion intake. Also, plan for 5-6 small meals a day rather than just few big ones. You'll feel more satisfied and be less likely to have cravings. Hope that helps! You got this.

    Thanks for the idea, maybe I will try out the 6 small meal idea!
  • Paradlse
    Paradlse Posts: 6 Member
    Mommabeeto5 wrote: »
    I have major sugar cravings when I'm low on my daily protein. I'm only 5'1 but supposed to eat about 100g a day. Anytime I get "snackie or get cravings I eat 4% cottage cheese and a carmel rice cake. It helps me SO MUCH!

    I will try it out!
  • leejoyce31
    leejoyce31 Posts: 794 Member
    Paradlse wrote: »
    Hey everyone,
    So 2 years ago I lost a lot of weight going from 300 to 142 lb, Unfortunately I ended up with an eating disorder taking me to about 135 and I am 6 ft.

    I gained a healthy portion back but when I treat myself to anything I end up going crazy and can not stop, last two days going over 3k calories I am terrified to step on the scale :/

    I can not control it, need some help and support.

    Have you considered seeing a therapist or nutritionist? I think the cravings could be attributable to the massive weight loss. It seems a lot of people post that they begin binging after losing huge amounts of weight. I think the massive weight loss and the length of time eating at a deficit has an impact on hunger hormones.

    I wish you the best. I know this is very difficult and not just about meal planning or self control. There is a much bigger issue at play here. I hope you find the help that you are seeking. I am sending good thoughts your way!
  • JuniorLighter
    JuniorLighter Posts: 20 Member
    Early January I entered into a one-year weight loss and behavioral study at UPenn. I meet biweekly with a nutritionist and am in the strictest group of the study.

    As a soon-to-be 50 y.o. at 6'2", I am managing 1500 calories per day. With the study medication, that's easy. I'm seldom hungry, but the crunchy-cheesy-sweet cravings persist.

    Before the study, my portions were out of control. I'm recalibrating my mind to right size my intake. Whatever it may be. You may be healthy enough to allow yourself treats. Maybe build some kind of treat ratio into your meal schedule, like 1 right sized treat for every 40 meals. If you are drinking enough water and eating often enough, that might equal 1 treat every 6-7 days. (I'm learning to count water as a food item.)

    I ended last year at 322. My target is 230 - by the end of 2017. Stay healthy with me!
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