Self Control Issues

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  • dreamingbluebird
    dreamingbluebird Posts: 48 Member
    Okay, first off, congratulations on being normal. Black and white rigidity with eating is nothing new in a culture when we consider some foods to be “good” and others to be “bad.” I have found it helpful to remind myself that I am allowed to have a treat or that favorite forbidden food every once in a while. As long as you make space for these extras in your macros, calories, etc., I don’t see the harm. And then remind yourself to jump back to nutrient-dense foods. One treat doesn’t screw up the day, it’s simply a way for some of us to stay sane while dieting.
  • Dmgjama
    Dmgjama Posts: 9 Member
    This thread is enlightening. Haven’t taken a step to consider OA but know my problems with self control and sabotage are critical.
  • chrislee1628
    chrislee1628 Posts: 305 Member
    Snacking.... Thankfully I have managed to stop myself from snacking/eating on chocolate or sweets..... but crap like custard tarts, chocolate brownies...... :( I am ok if family do not buy them though......
  • TheAssyrian
    TheAssyrian Posts: 26 Member
    donaldstokley wrote: »
    I need to get in a better mind set. For some reason I get it in my head that if I eat one bad thing that the day is for nothing and just go ahead and eat what ever I want instead of just eating the one bad thing and continue with my healthier plan for the day. I feel like my will power really needs help. I really do feel like a drug addict that can't even think about food without wanting to go binge eat everything in sight. If any one has any pointers for me on how I can work with the way I think about food that would be great and appreciated.

    Check out a program called 75Hard. It's a mental toughness trainer. It definitely sucks a ton but it's helpful.

    Another thing, take control of yourself. If you want to go binge, go for a walk and get away from food or go outside to do something. Anything that gets you away from binge-snacking and into the right mindset.

    Best of luck
  • BuddhaBunnyFTW
    BuddhaBunnyFTW Posts: 157 Member
    Forgive yourself and love yourself. Buddhism has helped me immensely in my life and I say this a lot: try Maitri Meditation. Start with a positive foundation, don't force something on yourself and then shame yourself when you don't complete an unrealistic goal. Baby steps, small steps, tiny lasting changes, be patient and be compassionate.
  • Five0Six
    Five0Six Posts: 110 Member
    BuddhaBunnyFTW wrote: »
    Baby steps, small steps, tiny lasting changes, be patient and be compassionate.

    Truth. Better to make small changes you can keep up with rather than big ones that you can't.

  • gallicinvasion
    gallicinvasion Posts: 1,015 Member
    Behavioral therapy helped me immensely! Small easy goals, one at a time, can help you make huge progress.
  • Kalex1975
    Kalex1975 Posts: 427 Member
    edited June 2019
    gallicinvasion wrote: »
    Behavioral therapy helped me immensely! Small easy goals, one at a time, can help you make huge progress.

    Agreed. I started seeing a therapist about a month ago and it has greatly helped.

    edit: forgot I already posted about this!
  • Hannahwalksfar
    Hannahwalksfar Posts: 572 Member
    I just said to myself “is this really worth the rest of your life.” There’s nothing for it but digging deep and removing excess temptation. Allow yourself a treat occasionally and don’t have anything extra available so even if you crave more you don’t have more
  • lintvar85
    lintvar85 Posts: 8 Member
    edited June 2019
    I use two mental tricks to keep my night time snacking under control.

    1.) I eat one quest bar right before brushing my teeth before bed. That's how I know my day of eating is over, tasty protein bar.

    2.) I keep spare fat free cottage cheese in the fridge. If I impulse eat, that's where I go. You can't do a whole lot of damage to a diet with that stuff. And it's filling.

    This combined with the golden rule: "I only go to the store once a week with meal planner, I shop everything for the week at once since I know that if I go several times a week and by a few things I can lose myself and buy something I should not.

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