by KeemaKit - 07/28/2014 12:39PM
Food is my kryptonite. I feel great after going to the gym ... but after eating a healthy meal, I ju... Read More ›
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I have the same problem and thanks for keeping it real. The truth is (for me anyway) that the cycle is inevitable, and the only thing I can do is recognize that its happening or going to happen, and take steps to limit the damage. What helps me is making my home my "haven of health" where I don't bring crap food home under any circumstances, even if they're leftovers from dinner out with friends. If its harder to obtain (like I have to go out to buy the ice cream rather than grab a tub out of my freezer and sit on my couch), then I am less likely to eat it. When I'm out, I order the smallest portions I can and try to really pay attention to how full I am. I also track it. If I don't track it, then my friends don't see it on MyFitnessPal where they can then punish me with 50 burpees, and I pretend it didn't happen and my bad habits re-emerge. I think you're best friends when it comes to this is mostly honesty with yourself, support from those around you, portion control and prevention.
I'm awful about binge eating and definitely understand where you're coming from. What I'm trying to do is to plan (I use MFP) yumminess into each day - ie: I have a brownie with lunch most days, I eat cheese and wine during sunset on our days off (but I also take fruit and veggies to go with it), etc. If I can find a healthier version (FiberOne Brownie, for example), I'll go for that. That way I don't feel totally deprived.
I've also given myself days here and there where I tell myself I can eat whatever I want. And I do end up eating more than I should, but not as much as I used to, as I know I'm allowing myself to do this and I know how much havoc it can cause the scale. I think 'allowing' it gives one more sense of control, which helps prevent a true binge, when I feel totally out of control.
It's tough and there's a learning curve to figure out what works best and to find that happy middle ground. I'm still trying to figure it out. Best of luck to you!
I've also given myself days here and there where I tell myself I can eat whatever I want. And I do end up eating more than I should, but not as much as I used to, as I know I'm allowing myself to do this and I know how much havoc it can cause the scale. I think 'allowing' it gives one more sense of control, which helps prevent a true binge, when I feel totally out of control.
It's tough and there's a learning curve to figure out what works best and to find that happy middle ground. I'm still trying to figure it out. Best of luck to you!