Binge :(

akburmeister
akburmeister Posts: 39
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
I had a really rough day yesterday (emotionally and mentally) but ended up good on my calories... today however I struggled. I was so exhausted I couldn't get up and work out this a.m. and I actually thought sleep might do me more good than a workout. But I just logged a 600 calorie chocolate/candy binge :( I am so upset with myself. I know I can start over right now, but geesh. I had been doing awesome for about three weeks and it was like something came over me and I HAD to have some chocolate. I really haven't been restricting what I eat, but I have been focusing on more nutrient dense foods (aka no Betty Crocker delight mini bowls) I shouldn't have even had them in the house. Guess I just need a couple of words of encouragement...

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  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    It's ok...we ALL have bad days! I gave in to brownies and ice cream tonight and feel horrible, but know tomorrow I'll get back on track. Pick your head up and welcome the new day! <3
  • emmaNEEDSskinny
    emmaNEEDSskinny Posts: 317
    i binged today was over by 2,000 calories,
    dont worry <3
  • JulieSD
    JulieSD Posts: 567
    We all have these days....any time you see in my diary 'quick add calorie' its a piece of candy or a bite of one of my kids granola bars, etc. Tomorrow is a new day :)
  • JMun
    JMun Posts: 409
    *kitten* happens. Just climb back up onto that horse and GIDDYUP
  • dimond1610
    dimond1610 Posts: 46
    just make sure by tomorrow you are back on track. it happens to all of us!
  • smkcx♥
    smkcx♥ Posts: 317 Member
    I had a horrible binge one day last week, I was just frusterated and it was here at the house so I helped myself. I went way over board, I mean bad. I went over my calorie intake and everything I ate (although great) was really bad choices.

    Thankfully, I got back on track the next day and I haven't noticed any weight gain, I shouldn't have ate all that stuff that I did, but I didn't -- can't change that, but I could change how I act from here on out, and its hard not to go over-do-it when your living with other people who arent on a diet or trying to watch their weight, so it's not like I can just not buy it, but i've realized, that I can't have days like that, I need to find other ways to comfort myself, weather it be a good movie, or a healthier version of something :))

    Dont let today change anything, we all have those days occassionally, its a good thing that you realize you over did it, and now you can move forward. :) just call it your cheat day and do good the rest of the week :) No biggie over indulging in something sweet every once again :))
  • skye15
    skye15 Posts: 19 Member
    Don't worry about today because you have tomorrow!!! We ALL have set backs but the most important thing to do is get right back up! I have had so many of those day but as long you don't dwell on it and just work harder you will have less of these days :)
  • chevy88grl
    chevy88grl Posts: 3,937 Member
    Everyday is a new day. Start fresh tomorrow. :) Log it all, drink a bunch of water and move on. It's only one day.


    I'll be honest... what helped me the most with my desire to binge eat was changing my view on things - I now eat what I want, when I want it. I read the serving size of the item I want and I follow it closely. It helps me to know if I want something I can have it as long as I can fit it into my calories for the day (and if I can't - I will adjust the serving size and still have it!).
  • ladybg81
    ladybg81 Posts: 1,553 Member
    I did that Friday. I ate and ate and ate junk and was never satisfied, never full. I had to force myself to go to bed so I would not do anymore damage. Sometimes it just happens. It's BS and I am still pissed with myself but there is nothing I can do now. I was literary out of control; I could not stop myself. I used to read these posts and think those people were just fat slobs who never had self control anyway; and then it happened to me. Lesson learned, no more judgment.
  • skinnimini16
    skinnimini16 Posts: 60
    it will be alright, just drink plenty of water
  • skinnylove00
    skinnylove00 Posts: 662 Member
    LOVE, dont worry about itt!!! we ALL have those days...i mean, i have eaten over 1,000 calories for a snack (graham crackers and peanut butter, anyone? dont try it, you wont stop!!) the most important thing to do is to not wallow in guilt or shame. sure, you feel bad, but its okay and it is NOT the end of the world. you get tomorrow to do better!! keep your head up, this is an ongoing learning process <33
  • kbrogan78
    kbrogan78 Posts: 158 Member
    The most important part of your post was that YOU LOGGED IT! Yes, binges will happen but you've kept yourself accountable for it. That's huge and having that mindset is what will get you back on track even when you feel derailed for the day.

    In WW, my leader used to say "turn the page" (on the points trackers) when you'd had a bad day. On MFP, the computer will automatically give you a new, clean diary page tomorrow. Today will be over and tomorrow is a fresh start.
  • MoonIite
    MoonIite Posts: 341 Member
    Don't worry, we all have days when we go over our cal limit. Put it behind you and start anew.
    3 weeks ago I binged on chocolate/chips and went over my cal limit by 2,000 cals. Did I feel guilty afterward? Yes, but I just remind myself that one day of binging won't undo all my hard work. However, it's best to identify the cause of your binge and find an alternative approach.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    tomorrow's a new day. i suggest you consider why you binge (I binge because of periods or if I restrict too much), and then see if theres a way you can avoid it by allowing some foods as a part of your lifestyle and not just as indulgences.
  • akburmeister
    akburmeister Posts: 39
    Thanks you guys! You are all so supportive and helpful. THANK YOU. It amazes me that there are people like you out there, who don't know me at all, and still care enough to post your words of encouragement.

    Tomorrow is a new day. I'm planning my food for the next couple days because I find that when I do that I really do a lot better because I know exactly what I've alloted for and what I have or don't have room for.

    Despite it being a holiday weekend and a long weekend for me (no work Friday or Monday!) I am not worried about food. My DH will be gone on a fishing trip, so I find I can really stick to my own schedule and plan a lot easier.

    Seriously.... thanks all! Your tips and words are greatly appreciated!
  • RunnerPrincess
    RunnerPrincess Posts: 15
    I wonder if you are depriving yourself of "treats" (like chocolate)? I find that it is easier to loose weight if I dont completely omit food groups (like chocolate....which I LOVE! :love: hahaha) The more I feel deprived and "cant" have it the more I want to eat it. Eventually I do, and I end up eating too much and feeling guilty. Stressful days are a big trigger for me.....
    I have currently lost 50lbs and have had small portions of really yummy food all along the way :smile:
    Maybe you need to be a little more understanding of yourself, as well as forgiving, and allow yourself to enjoy a favorite yummy food group (chocolate) once in a while (just small portions!)
    As for binging today? *shrug* you get to start back on the path of good food choices and healthy portions right away! Be easy on yourself, life changes are very difficult to make and even harder to stick with.
    Keep up the good work!! You can do it!
  • phlumpet
    phlumpet Posts: 106 Member
    That was me last night - was so excited and on my calorie target and then I went home to have some sweets - although I was able to stop myself; without MFP looming over my head I would have probably eaten much more. This is a learning process. Part of it is recognizing our emotional cues and triggers, being accountable for the damage done by logging in the calories good or bad, and learning how to eat right. Every day we have a fresh slate!
  • gwenmf
    gwenmf Posts: 888 Member
    what's really positive in your post is that you logged those calories~! this is a lifestyle change. If it was that easy to do, everyone would look fantastic, not smoke, etc.....you're still learning and feeling your way thru it....we all are.......this log you've created you will be able to look back on - honestly- and see you had a hiccup today.....but it didn't keep you down.....you succumed this time and you prevailed.

    So what have you learned from this? not to have those things in the house within easy reach - for one. that's one step closer as a behavior change.

    Don't let this hiccup knock you off your feet. Instead look at your past few weeks. Over the past few weeks you've had numerous successes~!! this is one incident - that you will definitely recover from~!

    gwen
  • colbiegirl
    colbiegirl Posts: 138
    It's okay! One day won't make or break you, especially since you've done good for the past 3 weeks or so! Your body will appreciate the treat it got for a change. I have a hard time treating myself (someone usually makes me, lol.) and it doesn't feel good all the time, especially when you crave something like CHOCOLATE. Just keep your head up, start fresh tomorrow, and keep your eye on the prize.
  • JulieSD
    JulieSD Posts: 567
    LOVE, dont worry about itt!!! we ALL have those days...i mean, i have eaten over 1,000 calories for a snack (graham crackers and peanut butter, anyone? dont try it, you wont stop!!) the most important thing to do is to not wallow in guilt or shame. sure, you feel bad, but its okay and it is NOT the end of the world. you get tomorrow to do better!! keep your head up, this is an ongoing learning process <33

    I had this for the first time today! Amazing. mmmmm
  • determinedsocialworker
    determinedsocialworker Posts: 108 Member
    One of the biggest lessons I've learned is that eating chocolate or sweets..well, it's part of life. "Normal" people eat these things from time to time and don't stress out about it. In the last month I've lost 10 pounds and my trainer said to me today (because she knows I maybe obsess about things from time to time..lol) that I didn't eat perfectly, but I did the work at the gym, ate well most of the time, and I lost 10 pounds. I expect perfection and that is what got me to being overweight.. I continue to try to let it go because no one is perfect... keep trying every day and just live your life. Beating ourselves up is what I bet most of us have been doing for much too long.. you're trying and that is AMAZING! Keep at it!!!
  • akburmeister
    akburmeister Posts: 39
    Hey everyone- thanks again for all your support and kind words. You are all the best! I was able to get back on track today and do my morning run, an evening walk with the dog, and stay within my calories :) Even had some left over! :)
  • fivetwo84
    fivetwo84 Posts: 25
    It's okay! We ALL have these days! Your day will be much better tomorrow if you just forgive yourself! :]
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