misspersimmon

I would predict it is because you have been dieting, which for many becomes obsessive, limiting, and can feel like a constant state of deprivation. Thinking that we can't have certain foods or that we won't have access to food when we are truly hungry can easily trigger binge eating.

I don't necessarily agree with any of these responses. It sounds like you are struggling right now and really need some support, at least while you get your feet back on the ground. Figure out who in your life you can get some safe support from and practice some self care daily (even if only in small ways). Have you…

I love seaweed snacks! Certainly a matter of personal taste, but it's worth a try.

I am 5' 6" and due to my frame and weight distribution I would ideally be around 120 or 125. I have noticed however that when I work on losing weight, I seem to become stagnant and stick around the weight of 128 or 130.

I don't really think it's healthy to stay under 1200, honestly. Many people on here eat in the 1200-1500 range and it is easier on their bodies, easier to stick to, and they still lose. Maybe give that a try, as intimidating as it might be. In the long run it might help you stick to your plan.

I lose weight without going to the gym or having an exercise program. For me it is mentally and emotionally a lot easier to stay on track by just counting calories and moving my body. I naturally crave activity, so I'll do some aerial silks or bike or walk or swim, just as part of life and not as something I meticulously…

I would disregard anyone who sluffs off the extreme impact and damages of binge eating disorder just because it may not show up in your weight. I struggled with BED for a long time and still do on occasion. It took a HUGE amount of personal work, trial and error, a therapist, and a lot of gaining and losing to really…

I don't think you or your relationships are gross, wrong, or unhealthy. I know a handful of people who have been in loving, sweet, and successful poly relationships. Sorry people are going off on you without really understanding.

I use stevia and fruit. I also eat refined sugar simply because I like it and am (mostly) able to be moderate about it. But I love a few drops of stevia with some fruit and some vanilla extract in plain yogurt. A few drops of stevia in my coffee can be really satisfying too.

Yes, I do. I used to heavily restrict and cut out all sugar and any processed carbs, stuff like that. Maybe I was physically healthier, but I was mentally unhealthy doing that to myself and it was not sustainable. I chose to confront the issue of eating things that are less healthy in moderation, and really responding to…

Just ignore people like that, seriously. It's sad that people have to come onto these boards all the time and ask for validation about their food choices. Having a little bit of the thing you like as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle is *so* completely fine.

Plain oatmeal with some fruit or honey is quite nice. I also like the ezekiel sprouted grain prophet's pita pockets. Sometimes in the morning I will eat them with a tablespoon of just fruit jam and some almond butter. Yogurts are a great and easy idea, and fruit in general! I like it in my yogurt, in smoothies, etc. Like…

When I deprive myself of the things I really want or the amount of food I really need on a daily basis.

I think the key behind fat, and any body acceptance for that matter, is that nobody else's health is our responsibility or problem. There are tons of people who are thin, or having eating disorders, or have bad eating habits and are naturally thin, and they get a 'pass' when it comes to ridicule about their size. A lot of…

Why don't you just use the dressing that you like if you can fit it into your calories. I don't really understand the need to replace every little thing. If eating that dressing means you enjoy a nice salad, so be it.

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I know how painful and disruptive this issue can be, I'm sorry you're experiencing it. I found that when I went 100% raw for a couple of weeks, I eliminated a lot of cravings and got back into an intuitive and moderate cycle of eating. When I started adding cooked foods again it was a lot more manageable. Have you…

Fat is not a inherently negative word, it is just descriptive. There are many beautiful, incredible, talented, and yes, fat people. And there is nothing wrong, bad, insulting, or negative about that.

You could use something like the ezekiel pita rounds (they are 100 calories each) and put a bit of red sauce, store bought is about 25 calories per 1/2 cup, or make your own in the food processer with some fresh tomatos and spices. Top with a small amount of cheese and some vegetables that you like! It may not be super low…

Yep, move on. If I experience days like this, I want to make extra sure I don't shame myself or make a huge deal out of it. I just tell myself I love myself, ride the day out, and hop back "on track" the next day. I don't like to work out strenuously the next day to offset it, just because I don't want to get into a…

Definitely breakfast or lunch! I am rarely that hungry in the evening, and frequently don't have the energy to do more than steam some vegetables, throw together a nice salad, etc.

Fruit is actually quite low in calories. I would suggest going with the fats like others have said; avocado, nuts, nut butters. A tablespoon or two can give you up to 300 calories, and it's a small snack on an apple or banana....

Maybe you can divide the amount of olive oil you put in the pan by the amount of servings you will have of the food you cooked. Assuming the oil is evenly distributed, this would give you an approximation of how much you are consuming.

Nobody is making you exercise. I go through periods of time where I love to run, go to yoga, be on the treadmill/elliptical because it feels great and that's the state of mind I'm in. I have other periods of time where I realize that exercise is not my priority and I'd rather focus on eating healthy, doing the work that I…

I have been a vegetarian for many years. For the first few I ate a lot more simple foods, like pasta and carbs and such. I didn't really know what it felt like to feel good or great as a vegetarian until I started cutting those things out more and mostly eating a serving or two of whole grains a day, like oats or brown…

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I think associating guilt with food is very unhealthy! I know that we all do it at times, but I think having feelings of guilt about food and then trying to work it all off right away is what can lead to disordered feelings/restrictions and thoughts about food. And surely this is not…

Eh. They are not really bad or anything, but they are not great. I would prefer to just fit some whole wheat noodles into my allowance than eat them just because they are low calorie - just one of those things.

What the others said is true, although some will disagree. Fruit is different. Many people (high raw, vegan) eat only fruit - tons of it - and lose a lot of weight. It is processed sugar that will typically make losing weight more difficult (but even that is just fine in moderation). I think as long as you eat each food…