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Yeah I think that’s something I’m still trying to figure out. Most vegetables make me very bloated, and that can then really trigger dissatisfaction with my body and so make me be too restrictive and trigger unhealthy habits. So for now I’m just sticking to the foods that I’m craving that that work best for me. Will try…

Actually getting back on here after avoiding it for months.

I experienced this in the past too. I lost 20lbs by restricting quite strictly, and once I reached goal and started eating at maintenance my hunger just skyrocketed and I’d binge in a way that felt uncontrollable several times a week. I think a large part was just my body’s physiological response to sustained, strict…

I think one of my main problems is impulse control. If I have food to eat then it’s hard to wait and forget about it... it stays on my mind. I’ve been managing that so far by just buying enough food for one day (e.g a bread roll each day, rather than a loaf of bread, or an individual packet of crisps rather than a…

I never knew that I’d be able to commit to cycling to and from work (and how this would let me be less restrictive over my diet... e.g. now I can easily fit in a croissant every morning) 🥐

I’ve just started but I’m about 10lbs away, to get to 117lbs (5’6”). Somehow still feels like a long way to go.

I’d say that it’s impossible to say one is worse as a blanket statement as it depends so much on different factors (e.g your own values or perceptions, the context it’s being said in, societal values, life stage etc).

That’s helpful advice, thank you! I have a couple of weeks coming up between jobs so won’t be cycling really. So that’ll give me an opportunity to see whether just running here and there still leads me to feel this way, or whether it’s just when everything’s done together. Process of elimination. Thanks.

I’m not actually trying to maintain, my aim is to lose really but I haven’t been tracking properly, I’ve just sort of been eating but trying not to go too overboard. I’m maintaining based on the fact that my weight staying stable. Maybe properly committing to logging would help me figure things out and make sure that I’m…

I’m glad I’m not the only one!

Thanks for the advice! Any specific examples of what can be helpful to eat?

I do deal with traffic, and there are idiot drivers sometimes and that drives me slightly mad - so that could definitely be a contributing factor. But I still feel irritable even when a journey goes smoothly or I’m running in a quieter scenic area.

I’ve started running maybe a couple of months ago, and started cycling about a month and a bit ago. So maybe it could be a case of doing too much too soon. How long does it usually take to adjust to a new consistent workout routine? (I know that’s probably a hard question to answer)

Yes! That’s happened a few times too. I literally just want to cry and just feel really bad on finishing exercise sometimes. But you’re right, maybe it’s the fact that I’m dealing with other stress at the moment so it’s affecting me more than normal. That’s a good point.

Maybe I will do. Not that intensely. I cycle at a comfortable pace, stop lots at traffic lights. When I run I don’t really push myself either I just go at a relatively comfortable pace too. I run 1-2 times a week, recently more often just once, and usually at the weekend when I don’t cycle. So doesn’t seem particularly…

Yeah that’s what I thought too. I want to be looking forward to runners’ highs, not anticipating being in a terrible mood afterwards. I’m not taking any supplements, and no medications either. I consistently sleep 8+ hours a night too. I’m at a bit of a loss

I’m not too sure. Haven’t really tried out anything else yet. I definitely still want to try out boxing, but I’ve been crazy busy recently and am changing jobs and looking to move flat so don’t want to commit until I’m a bit more settled. But yes, I can imagine that would be very good for venting anger :)

Hmm it’s working out that I’m about maintaining my weight so I should think so

I’m aiming for 118. Current 132ish. Felt good at that weight before.

Hey, just wanted to say I found your post so relatable. The same thing happened to me. It just gradually spiralled to the point where it became my whole focus. The calorie goal became stricter and stricter, and anything over it would make me feel so much guilt and shame. It was exhausting. This time I’m setting myself much…

Thanks for the reply! Very insightful. I feel like my binging isn’t necessarily linked to emotions. Sometimes it is, but not always. I always have the urge to binge if the food is there. It’s just at the forefront of my mind until I do. I can’t remember a time in the past five years when this hasn’t been the case. I think…

Hey! Looking to add more friends in their 20s. I’m 23, 5’6” and about 133. Looking to lose 10-15lbs. Will be good to support each other. :)

That’s very motivating, thank you! Hoping I end up getting as into it as you have!

I’m glad someone can relate haha. It is silly when you think about it, seeing as though the whole point is to get fitter. And even if I’m rubbish when I start out I’ll improve eventually. Thank you 😊

I’d be interested in trying out sparring eventually. I’m not really into the idea of just doing boxfit or something similar, I like the idea of there actually being combat at some point, gives me more of a sense of purpose I think. I’ll make sure to try and find a decent coach/trainer. Thanks for the advice.

Not yet, I’ve looked around on google and have found a beginners course which I think I might try out, and they offer a free first session to see what it’s like. Thanks for the encouragement, guess everyone’s got to start somewhere.