Yup. Hit Scream Weight.
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@nowine4me and @teranga79, and any others with binging troubles, here's my take on things, and what helps me when I am in one of those states: I fundamentally believe that sugar and foods that convert to sugar (simple carbs, processed stuff) are an addiction for some. I know that this is controversial in the literature, etc., but what helps me is to believe this, and to also believe what I have read somewhere: IF sugar, etc. is addictive, and IF you give in to that addiction, i.e., binges, the binging comes from wanting/craving more of something to which your body is addicted. However, what works for me then, is knowing that in 3 days, I will have stopped the cravings ... that's 3 days without anything resembling what I crave. So the first day is definitely white knuckling it, also sorta like that the second day, by the third, much better. But that 3 day belief really helps me get out of the binge. I know this won't work for everyone, and I HOPE this doesn't get into a rant about "show me the research/literature" from anyone, because all I am doing is hoping that what helps me, helps you, scientific or not.
I think there's definitely something in this. Again, am talking from my own experience here and not any sort of scientific knowledge. I don't know what the science does/doesn't say. What I do know (believe me, I KNOW this) is that the more cake, biscuits, chocolate, processed bread etc I eat, the more I want. And it's not 'want' in the sense of 'I fancy a slice of cake' kind of way, it's 'want' in the sense of 'I am thinking about eating literally every waking second, I can't focus on anything else, all I want to do is hide in a room and eat until I pass out'. When I do manage a day or so without so much processed food/cake/biscuits, I definitely find that the urge recedes somewhat.
So in some ways the way forward is pretty obvious - but I just really hate the idea of never being able to eat this stuff again. I want to be able to enjoy everything in moderation, but that just doesn't seem to be an option right now.
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Binging for me seems to be about sugar or salt. But sugar is major. I think it is addictive..to my brain anyway. Staying away from it for a few days definitely makes me crave it less.2
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@jrwms714 it’s great that you identified what works. My struggle isn’t really food-specific. If I’m bored, tired or stressed, I eat. I’ve taken MANY steps that have drastically improved sleep. When bored, I try to read, walk and have ordered some coloring supplies. Stress-eating is the next to tackle.4
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@nowine4me, you have it exactly: it's what works for each of us and it probably is not the same thing! Sounds like you, also, have identified the issue and find ways to distract yourself from the binging. Coloring supplies are such a great idea for this ... keeps your hands busy and alleviates the stress, too. I ordered these for a friend who lost her child to cancer. Of course, it doesn't take away the pain, but she is thrilled with them and says they are really helping. ... hope they do the same for you, too.2
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SummerSkier wrote: »So this can be turned into a positive discussion for us maintainers I think. What are the traps we fall into and how do we avoid them? Would be interesting to hear from OP what happened after being successful so long. I do see a lot of "MFP" returnees who are successful and then 3-5 yrs are back again with the same to lose or more. I know I qualify having lost weight here in 2011/12 successfully and then had to return again in 2017. I did learn that this time I needed to focus on maintaining and what my plan would be from the very start.
Honestly, I just let it creep up on me. I’ve logged and weighed daily. I knew my intake was over maintenance and I knew my weight was increasing. I just ignored it and figured a few pounds was no big deal. Right up until my pants didn’t button and I had to go from a 2 to a 4 to a 6. Which is the biggest size I kept. I wish I could say there was some dramatic reason, but it was really just loosening up the reins and putting my head in the sand for 6 months.
Thanks for sharing- very comforting to hear others' stories on this topic. I have been in very similar shoes (or pants!). After I got back down to my goal weight range, I got rid of all pants that were too big. At first I kept one size up, but found it was just way too easy for me to let myself overindulge for a week and reach for those. Are you going to keep the larger sizes?0 -
@Copper_Boom I just had to buy all new shorts for my upcoming vacation. I’ll hope this is the largest size and I can work my way back down at some point.3
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I have a really strange closet in my house. I put clothes in there and 6 months later when I go to put them on they seem to have shrunk!
Wonder if I should go in there for a few months? 😆
Been there, done that, grew out of the T shirt [1]
[1] The dryer shrank it along with the rest of my clothes. That's my story and I am sticking to it
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Quick check in from me. Facing a v stressful day and am already leaning towards massive over-eating as a coping mechanism. Am hoping that posting here will be a little shot of accountability. My goal is to post again at the end of the day having got through the stress without a binge.
Hope everyone had a good weekend and are feeling calm and ready for the week ahead.9 -
Quick check in from me. Facing a v stressful day and am already leaning towards massive over-eating as a coping mechanism. Am hoping that posting here will be a little shot of accountability. My goal is to post again at the end of the day having got through the stress without a binge.
Hope everyone had a good weekend and are feeling calm and ready for the week ahead.
Thinking of you! Drink lots of water and take some slow deep breaths. Today will be okay!
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Had a good few days until yesterday. Made a Greek salad minus feta and olives added in Parmesan to take to a covered dish church dinner. Started out with oatmeal for breakfast instead of my protein... crazy, but I’m hungrier at lunch after having plain regular oatmeal. A real argument for carbs making me want more. Sundays are harder because my routine is different and we eat lunch out. I tried not to splurge but did at home last night.. so aggravating when I’m doing so much better!2
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Quick check in from me. Facing a v stressful day and am already leaning towards massive over-eating as a coping mechanism. Am hoping that posting here will be a little shot of accountability. My goal is to post again at the end of the day having got through the stress without a binge.
Hope everyone had a good weekend and are feeling calm and ready for the week ahead.
@teranga79 On days like yours, my mantra is: “Eating won’t fix it; You’ll just have 2 problems - the original & having to lose what you gained.” It always works, leading me to things that DO work: Making day less busy through rescheduling, taking a saunter around the block, vase of flowers at my workplace, as the other poster said WATER, decaf tea, decaf coffee, baby carrots, yummy radishes, apples...
Looking forward to hearing how it went!
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Thanks for this thread!!
I got to my gw of 128-133 3 years ago. A year later I’d crept up 5 pounds, but lacked motivation to get it off, but clothes were ok etc.
A year ago, my dad got really sick and then died, my mom sold the family house, my sister delivered twins, one with major health issues. Somewhere in that busyness and stress, I packed on about 15 more pounds. Not only and I at (past) my scream weight, but my fat jeans are snug.
I buckled down the past few weeks. Portions are back in a reasonable range. Extra desserts are gone. And, my evening triple IPA (clocking in at 256 kcal) is gone and saved for special occasions only. The first 3 pounds are off, heading in the right direction. Dang, it’s tough. And I’m kicking myself for not paying attention.16 -
@HitTheRoad it really does sneak up on you! Life just gets busy (and often gets pretty rubbish), and before you know it you're rummaging in the back of the wardrobe for your biggest clothes. We've all been there! Sorry to hear about your dad and your other family issues, I hope life is on a more even keen right now. Hang in there
I actually made it through yesterday without binging! Now to tackle today.....7 -
Maybe we need to think of it as being kind to our selves when we know ahead that a day will be crazy. Be sure to have time for a walk built in even if it’s not at our normal time. Have a good meal planned that is healthy and satisfying even if we have to pick it up. The crazy days are the most difficult for me, too.7
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Well over 10,000 calories in last two days. Wtf!?! 😧6
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