I just don't get it

tjblue2
tjblue2 Posts: 15
edited September 19 in Motivation and Support
I read the books, join the meetings, take the classes, think non stop about how others preceive me, define sucess by my pant size and I still binge on junk food?

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  • tjblue2
    tjblue2 Posts: 15
    I read the books, join the meetings, take the classes, think non stop about how others preceive me, define sucess by my pant size and I still binge on junk food?
  • dclarsh
    dclarsh Posts: 364
    Is it possible that these are the very reasons why you binge on junk food?
  • FluffnStuff
    FluffnStuff Posts: 387
    Maybe you are thinking about it too much.
  • AwMyLoLo
    AwMyLoLo Posts: 1,571 Member
    I read the books, join the meetings, take the classes, think non stop about how others preceive me, define sucess by my pant size and I still binge on junk food?

    I, too, am a junk food junkie, always have been. Try logging those foods in BEFORE you eat any, and you will see just how wasteful and pointless they are. Once you see that they are no good for what you are trying to accomplish, choose something better that you won't feel bad about binging on. I rip off 3 stalks of celery when I am really hungry but don't have many calories left to spare.
  • sonjavon
    sonjavon Posts: 1,019 Member
    I read the books, join the meetings, take the classes, think non stop about how others preceive me, define sucess by my pant size and I still binge on junk food?

    Maybe you need to stop thinking about how others perceive you and start thinking about how YOU perceive youself. When you stop worrying and thinking about what others think of you and start thinking about doing this for yourself... that's when you stop "cheating".

    Instead of thinking about what you CAN'T have - start thinking about what you WILL do. Set smaller goals for yourself... I will drink 10 glasses of water today. I will exercise for 20 minutes every day this week. I will not eat any processed foods TODAY. When you set smaller goals for shorter periods of time - it all becomes easier to handle.

    Good Luck!
  • tjblue2
    tjblue2 Posts: 15
    Yes, my thoughts and dreams of being slim consume me everyday. I have been doing it for so long it's like an old friend. Sad analogy, but true.

    ps. I like your quote!
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    so maybe (and I realize this isn't as easy as it sounds), being slim shouldn't be your focus. What I mean by that is, being healthy should be your focus, for most of us, losing weight comes along with that, but if you're thinking about your health, that might change your line of thought.

    As to binging, well, you really need to understand WHY you are doing it. For some it helps to carry a small notepad, and every time you feel like you want to binge, write down exactly what you are feeling and the time and day. It doesn't matter what those feelings are, but maybe you'll find a pattern.
  • kelligirl
    kelligirl Posts: 210
    I can certainly identify with binge eating. I honestly used to think, "if no one sees me eat it, it doesn't count".... :blushing: well, many years and many pounds later, I know the difference. I'm sure I did then too, but I guess I wasn't miserable enough to do anything about it. Logging your food *before* you eat it is excellent advice, as is eating celery. Sometimes we just want to *eat* - and celery will suffice. Are your hormones in balance? Sometimes that will throw you for a loop and wreck all sorts of havoc. Try to de-stress.... drink some water, breathe deeply, take a walk. Ask yourself if what your about to eat is worth it... does this taste as good as being healthy will feel?
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