I'm not the best at dieting.

Um...go outside and roll in the snow/dirt/grass/cow manure? Get off your butt and go *do* something. I know that's what helps me avoid food the best. Sitting around and thinking about avoiding it is only going to make you want it more. Trust me, I know from experience.

Can't resist cravings, Looking for motivating friends, Lost 3 lbs & really don't want to gain it back. WORKED HARD all week, lost 2 -3 lbs, and yesterday ate 1000cals in one sitting, and Today ate 700 or so in one sitting due to cravings / being bored. Anyone have distractions?

If you say you can't then you won't. It's that simple. Unless you make yourself do it, it's never going to happen and absolutely no one can give any advice that will somehow have magical powers and help you lose weight.
That's the cold hard truth that I had to figure out and when I figured it out, started taking responsibility for my health, learning how to tell myself no and yes to the right things, then it fell into place. 20 something lbs later, I'm still motivated. You have to be your own motivator. It's not that you can't do it, it's that you don't want and until you tell yourself "I can/I will/I am" ... well you know the result

Believe in yourself!

Can't resist cravings, Looking for motivating friends, Lost 3 lbs & really don't want to gain it back. WORKED HARD all week, lost 2 -3 lbs, and yesterday ate 1000cals in one sitting, and Today ate 700 or so in one sitting due to cravings / being bored. Anyone have distractions?

If you say you can't then you won't. It's that simple. Unless you make yourself do it, it's never going to happen and absolutely no one can give any advice that will somehow have magical powers and help you lose weight.
That's the cold hard truth that I had to figure out and when I figured it out, started taking responsibility for my health, learning how to tell myself no and yes to the right things, then it fell into place. 20 something lbs later, I'm still motivated. You have to be your own motivator. It's not that you can't do it, it's that you don't want and until you tell yourself "I can/I will/I am" ... well you know the result

Believe in yourself!

This pretty much wraps it all up. Sounds a bit scarey, but you have to learn that you're stronger than you think you are. You can do it!!!

eurgh I know what boredom eating is about, it's the worst :frown: and it doesn't even make you feel better, just worse
try and find yourself something exciting to do, have a workout, just find some way to keep your hands busy.
I also find that making a hot drink that I can sip on goes some way to fill that hand-mouth void that you think needs satisfying.
Take a moment to think about how great you felt when you stepped on that scale and it was 3lbs lighter than before!
Most importantly though, if you are hungry, you must eat!

If your diary is accurate (it's hard to say with just doing "quick add calories"), then you're not eating nearly enough. Try actually meeting your calorie goals for a month and see if the cravings are reduced. You should still lose weight because the calorie deficit is built in. Any weight you gain or lose in the short term is probably not body fat. So I'm sorry to say that 2-3 pounds you lost in a week mostly your digestive system being emptier and water weight. By eating so little, you're setting yourself up to binge later.

For starters.. none of us are PRO'S at this.. you need to change your attitude about it.. YOU CAN DO THIS... you need to tell yourself that first before you can fully commit to a life change, second.. its not dieting.. its a change! You need to find things to do after you eat... when you go out to eat, ask for a box right when you get you meal, and take some and box it up. At dinner or meal time.. only give youeself a portion, according to the postion size and only that. Chew gum when you feel the need to munch.. sometimes when you THINK your hungry, your really not, you just need the sensation of something in your mouth(sounds bad :blushing: ) I chew gum when I get that feeling and a cold glass of water! Its all in your mind.. its mind over matter. YOU CAN DO THIS! If I can... and all the others out there.. so can you! Feel free to add me if you want more support.. always looking for more supporters to help, and to help me as well!!

Its kind of hard to give any advice until you log the food you are eating. Here are some general thoughts...
Dink more water. Sometimes when we think we are hungry we are really just thirsty.
Go for a walk.
Avoid eating the following things for at least a month: White flour, White bread and crackers, pasta, anything with refined sugar, corn syrup etc. These things have an adictive quality and when you eat them you will crave them. There are lots of hidden sugars in processed foods so be careful and real lables.
Look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself that you are eating what your body needs not what your brain thinks it wants. If you think in terms of a diet it will fail. If you think in terms of doing what is healthy it is easier to maintain.
Eat fresh fruit, veggies and whole grains.
Pay attention to bulk vs calories. 100 calories can get me a whole large apple or it can get me a few chips. Its calories in vs calories out but a body that is getting healthy foods also works more efficiently. If you are hungry its easier to loose control with what ever is handy.
Get the foods you are craving out of your house.
When you crave something make yourself wait a half hour and then decide if its worth it.
Never leave the kitchen with a whole container of anything-measure, measure, measure.
I agree with someone else that if your quick calorie loggs were all you had for those days that is probably not enough to sustain what your body needs. There are no quick fixes for anything. Anything worth having is worth working hard for...
Good luck!

Try adding movement to the craving. if you "have to have it", eat it while walking. Put it far away so you have to go and get each bite. eventually it won't be worth it and meanwhile you are "moving" to get to it.

I know most people aren't like me, and if they have something they crave in the house they'll binge on it, but here's what works for me. I know what my weaknesses are and I plan for them. I always have chocolate in the apartment, I plan for something greasy/fatty/fried for a cheat day. Knowing that I have it all planned out and that I can have it without it killing my progress keeps me from binging on it. Is that something you could try rather than stopping cold turkey?

If you eat healthy most of the cravings should disappear in a couple of weeks. Also, play around with healthy foods, you can make healthy food taste really good. Then you probably won't indulge too much, or feel bad if you eat a little extra. Only eat until you're not hungry anymore, but if you're hungry...eat. It's about the choices you make.