low cal foods... (for bingeing)

Binging on yogurt? Thats a new one to me....I usually binge on air popped popcorn with no butter.

I binge too - especially late into the night..it's bad only if it's bad foods

I've started eating things like:

half a cup of cottage cheese (make sure it's the low fat low sodium kind) with hot sauce and a couple of nuts/raisins
1 apple with a tblsp of almond butter or low fat peanut butter
half a bag of popcorn
a smoothie made with a glass of yogurt and spinach

all these items calm my hunger and don't make me feel guilty afterwards

if it's eating out of boredom, then keep yourself busy with things you enjoy, reading, sports, music etc.

good luck!!

Things like mini pretzels, wheat crackers, and popcorn (low on butter) aren't so bad if you feel like you really need to munch. But I'd suggest trying to cure your boredom with things other than food.

when I'm bored, i binge (don't we all?)

No.

I hope you aren't binging in a literal sense, that would not be a good habit to have.

Vegetables are a great low calorie snack though. I especially love red pepper strips.

when I'm bored, i binge (don't we all?)

No.

I agree. Binging to me is 1500+ calories in one sitting, uncontrollable eating, and unintentional

I have a giant jar of 0 cal pickels for when I get into a bind... That being said, today I hit the 1 month mark using MFP, and I have learned to stop snacking over time. It gets easier when you get rid of the habbit.

Keep the house stocked with Apples, oranges, and other things like this and you will not feel guilty when you have something small at night.

Keep up the good work!

hmm I don't binge. To me, it implies eating without control, and I think if anyone does that it might be masking some deep seated problems. Well unless they're just really really hungry.

This is not to say I don't have huge cal meals.. in fact I often save the majority of my cals for dinner and eat very light during the day. But there's nothing out of control about it.

I always have Act 2 -100 calorie popcorn bags next to the microwave for those snack attacks It has a slight taste of butter but it is not high in calories or fat like you would think! Deli meat is a good snack! Depending on your calories allowed for the day, nuts are a good snack too in moderation. Pistachios are high in sodium but are good because they are a visual cue. Measure out your portion then grab a separate bowl to put the shells in. As you eat them, it will look like you ate more then you did and make you feel like you ate a bunch when really you are doing a good thing Just watch your fats and sodium. I have sugar free chocolate swirl pudding too. It only has 60 calories.

veggies are always the best but I am SUPER picky and don't eat any vegetables other then broccoli and zucchini so I wanted to give you ideas that make you feel like you are cheating but you aren't But if you aren't picky, zucchini is amazing when you saute it in extra virgin olive oil with mushrooms then add a tablespoon of a low sodium, low sugar teriyaki glaze. There are some good sauces out there that are only 30 calories and 2 grams of sugar for one tablespoon that you can take advantage of in small portions.

I also like tuna fish and can eat it out of the can. That's a good one too

If you balance your meals out right, you don't have to worry about over-snacking. I have that habit badly and it has gotten so much better when I cook my snacks because then I start thinking, "is it really worth the extra dishes?" if it is, I cook then enjoy my snack. If not, then I usually drink some water then get over it.

Good things to keep with you in your purse or on your nightstand. This is my secret...Werthers Originals Sugar Free! They satisfy my sweet tooth and it only takes 1 piece Sugar Free Gum can help too!

Good Luck!

when I'm bored, i binge (don't we all?)

No.

I agree. Binging to me is 1500+ calories in one sitting, uncontrollable eating, and unintentional

Yes, when your overly full and stuffed, and have difficult breathing regularly, thats me

Don't binge, and don't create a "binge-food list" because it only reinforces the bad habit. Control your portions.

agreed! before and after each meal or snack I have at least a cup of water to keep me feeling satisfied through out the day. I snack on sugar snap peas, baked carrots, celery, and steamed mix veggies. Occasional yogurt and strawberries; never eating the whole load.