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I have a real problem when I think like this..

WalkingGirl1985
WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
edited November 12 in Social Groups
I am having so many mixed feelings. So far, I'm happy to say I made it nearly a week without binges. I feel good I'm finally making progress..but I still have it my head that taking a break day to binge on a few salty snacks which I love (around 3000 cals)..is ok but also believe in recovery for addiction..not going back to old habits. Theres just some times I get sick of counting calories, tracking them, and restricting myself...how can i take a break and going over calories for a day..not turn into a binge? I admit..when a person thinks its ok its okay to give into a addiction..is a sick person. I still feel like theres still yet a lot of work to be ahead of me.

Second note: I still crave for my usual binge snacks..salty peanuts, pringles, chocolate covered pretzels..for those snacks, its hard to stop at one serving..even if i seperate them and put them into baggies, id still know where they are and reach for them.

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  • strawberrie_milk
    strawberrie_milk Posts: 381 Member
    Stay away from trigger foods like the ones you mentioned. If you want to take a break from your diet, eat at maintenance calories and eat healthy foods. Do not let yourself have a binge (even though your mind is trying to reason that a binge is okay), it's like an alcoholic rewarding themselves with alcohol after being a month sober.
  • arielaliza
    arielaliza Posts: 20 Member
    I have the same issues.. Good on you for making it a week though... I always TRY to tell myself that I have to just make it through this ONE day, anyone can do ONE day right? Theoretically yes, but this is always separate from logic. i just had this issue yesterday. I woke up and immediately was CRAVING chinese food. Like, nut job, crazy craving. I had a binge eating session on healthier foods though.... Not that I didn't rack up tons of cals but swapped chinese food and sugary snacks for sugar free syrup and turkey sausage and a BUNCH of other snacks .... I don't know. I am new to this and just starting out. I am trying to drown my cravings in support so let me know if I can ever help support you!
  • greekygirl
    greekygirl Posts: 448 Member
    I have found that all calories are NOT equal and if I'm really NEEDING something (or feel the need to binge coming on) eating healthier alternatives - even if I eat too much of them - really does make a difference. The repurcussions aren't as bad for me. Not to make it ok but it's progress I guess.
  • astraea82
    astraea82 Posts: 17 Member
    Congrats on making it a week. I am about a week in myself. Sometimes if I really feel the need to binge, I eat a bag of popcorn. It's relatively healthy, and will keep you eating for a while. I have also eaten like vegetables from a veggie tray. Those can be really filling too. Neither is a complete substitute for whatever it is you're craving, but they can help with the need to have something in your mouth. The longer you stay away from those foods, the easier it should get.

    I actually did a round of P90X, and was able to stay away from my trigger foods for a good 3 months! I felt so proud of myself. But as soon as I got a taste of my old friends, I literally went on 3 to 4 day binge sessions. And I gained all the weight back that I had lost. So try to stay away from them as much as you can.
  • greekygirl
    greekygirl Posts: 448 Member
    But as soon as I got a taste of my old friends, I literally went on 3 to 4 day binge sessions. And I gained all the weight back that I had lost. So try to stay away from them as much as you can.

    I agree with this - I can't even start with my "old friends" because I just can't stop at one. I try to stay away from my trigger foods as much as possible too because moderation with just doesn't happen. I believe highly processed foods are addictive and usually if I start, it's all downhill from there for the rest of the day. So for me it's just easier to not start than to moderate.

    I don't keep my trigger foods in the house, which helps a lot. It's work that kills me. Here there are all kinds of trigger foods that are easily accessible. And I work at a hospital! WTF! :huh:
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