Struggling
emmoen
Posts: 218 Member
I have been binge eating and today I am trying to stop and regather myself.
I gained 10lbs in a week... I did start my period but I knew it was bad but 10lbs. That’s just devastating.
My diary is all over the place because I was too ashame to post everything I ate but as I mentioned I am trying to get back on track today.
I gained 10lbs in a week... I did start my period but I knew it was bad but 10lbs. That’s just devastating.
My diary is all over the place because I was too ashame to post everything I ate but as I mentioned I am trying to get back on track today.
3
Replies
-
First step checked.. you identified your issue.
Now get on track to help yourself . Preplan you day food so you know when/what to eat. 😉2 -
Continue to focus on all the "good" days you've had and all the health progress you've made. It will happen for you.
1 -
I have no experience with bingeing, but I can tell you that chances are pretty good that 9 of those 10 lbs is water weight and undigested food.
Take a deep breath. Forgive yourself, everybody back slides a little sometimes. Put some thought into why it happened and what you can do to make it easier to avoid in the future.
Make sure the track you want to get back on isn't too restrictive. Going slowly will get you farther than lots of quick jolts forward followed by dangerous slides backwards.
Hang in there :flowerforyou:5 -
Binge is in the past. What’s more important is moving forward in a positive way right? I get it. I backslid too - big time - and get this - it was right on the cusp of my health screening! My original goal was to be the lowest weight in YEARS! Instead? I was right back too darn close to my weight a year ago! Boy did I blow that one. Yet, that reversal is NOW an opportunity to kick backslides *kitten* this time! You can do the same with Mr. Binge. Next time the “b” word comes to mind? Think exercise instead - can be a 15 minute walk - or grab a healthy alternative instead. 80% of this battle is psychological.0
-
Try this- stand up and fight. You decided to do this, back yourself up with action. #1 priority is to keep logging. It doesn’t matter what we think here on MFP, only thing that matters is what you think.
As a friend once observed, your body is going to track it whether you log it or not.1 -
a bet a little bit of that is food still in your digestive track. give it 3 days of back on the wagon at least before you weigh again.1
-
I have been binge eating and today I am trying to stop and regather myself.
I gained 10lbs in a week... I did start my period but I knew it was bad but 10lbs. That’s just devastating.
My diary is all over the place because I was too ashame to post everything I ate but as I mentioned I am trying to get back on track today.
I am the same way!! I understand the struggle- it’s so defeating.. tomorrow is a new day- let’s do this together1 -
Hello fellow binger!
My advice is simple and hopefully uplifting: stop beating yourself up! You had a bad week. That’s totally alright. We all do. As a binger, it does hurt a little more, because it’s never like I binge carrots and celery lol. But you know the issue, so try and work some cheat days in. Give yourself something to look forward to! And when that day comes, go absolutely nuts.
This isn’t just me saying this though. I dare anyone to follow The Rock on social media. His cheat days are EPIC! Like, STACKS of pancakes with cookies and pasta. But he’s the first to say, the reward motivates you!0 -
newhopeind wrote: »Hello fellow binger!
My advice is simple and hopefully uplifting: stop beating yourself up! You had a bad week. That’s totally alright. We all do. As a binger, it does hurt a little more, because it’s never like I binge carrots and celery lol. But you know the issue, so try and work some cheat days in. Give yourself something to look forward to! And when that day comes, go absolutely nuts.
This isn’t just me saying this though. I dare anyone to follow The Rock on social media. His cheat days are EPIC! Like, STACKS of pancakes with cookies and pasta. But he’s the first to say, the reward motivates you!
Best comment2 -
In the addiction world it’s called relapse. Relapse isn’t the act of binging. Rather, it’s the thoughts and behaviors leading up to the binging. Retrace your steps and identity when your relapse began and what were its obvious cues. Learn from this retrospective and build yourself an action plan for the next time you enter your relapse zone.
For best results, share this with others you trust.
Wishing you the best.4 -
I’m in the same boat as you! It’s rough, but we can get through this! I’m also trying to figure out how to stop. I binge to deal with my emotions and nerves, so trying to not go back to cigarettes either. Trying to find a healthy alternative.1
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.5K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 429 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions