sarah1211

I've never seen a snake in the wild, had a nightmare or played the saxophone.

My family has struggled with alcohol addiction. Although I have not, I am addicted to food and cigarettes. There is an underlying problem. The alcohol is just a tool to cover it up. To debilitate yourself from feeling whatever makes your hurt, uncomfortable, anxious, sad. Whatever that thing is... You must confront it.…

Thanks for all the perspectives! I am comforted in the fact that I'm not alone in this struggle. Sugar/food is addictive!!!!!!!!!l It's ashame its not fully recognized by the psychologically field. I hope more research is done to find the culprit.

Thanks Bev. Its extremely hard! My friends and I get together for girl nights and pig-out on cakes, candy and ice cream. It's almost sad that I can't control it. I wish I could give myself that luxury once a month but unfortunately it would destroy my efforts. "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

Wow! Great quote! I will remember that now. I always think, if I ate bad in the morning.... The rest of the day is shot. Thanks for the message!

@crazytreelady- identical to Renee Zellweger!

I asked my doctor this exact same question :) she said the artificial sweetner tricks your body into think it is getting sugar. When your gluclose doesn't spike, it then dips and causes hunger pangs. The carbonation also makes your stomach think its full but quickly passes and your left feeling hungry again. I found this…

An eating disorder. I personally look at binging as an eating disorder. It's the exact same emotional response as purging or not eating at all. It's definitely (for me anyway) a lack of self control and there's always a trigger.

Well of course it is. It definitely should be recognized in the psychology field. It's an emotional and unsatisfied need, just as with anorexia or bulimia. It's probably just as common. I have binged countless times... Its an addiction. Just as strong as a drug addiction and easier to accomidate. I relapse just as an…

Chinese buffets. I'm not there for a salad lol I indulge every so often. I figure this is a lifestyle change and there are going to be moments when I want to eat something bad, as long as I am eating healthy all the other days I see no problem :happy:

This is awesome! I may have to do the same thing. Thanks for the idea!!

This is not only a diary to track your foods but a community of people with the same goal. I have never felt so comfortable with discussing weight and food. Welcome to My fitness Pal and I hope you accomplish your weight loss goals, you are definitely in the right place!

I always put the things I will eat the next day into the diary. This allows me to know where my extra calories will be. However, this is a lifestyle change... Not a deprivation. Enjoy yourself. Don't opt out on activities to schedule it around your eating. That's not fun and that's not life. Input your food for tomorrow…

Sail-Awolnation & Drop the world-lil Wayne (not nice lyrics but its gets me pumped)

Safeway has the brand eating right. There is a black bean soup in the soup aisle that is only $1.00 and tastes fabulous. For 180 calories you get a delicious filling portion at 14g of fiber!! That's what makes it sooo satisfying. It comes in a cup already and you just add water. Pair it with a banana and an Apple and your…

It's amazing the small things you think of! First things that came to mind... Crossing my legs comfortably and wearing a belt!

Thanks again to all for the advice. I noticed a few people asking about the milk for the cereal. I ate it dry :smile: I am going to revise my caloric intake. I feel as if the more i eat the more I will gain but I know that this is not the case. Thanks again!!:love:

I always forget to log in my water intake... I generally drink approx 2 gallons of water a day ( I have always done so). Thanks for all the advice and I will lower the sodium intake and watch my processed foods :'( thanks again for all the advice!!