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HELP!!
Ok, I am not going to go a single day without journaling everything from now on!! I went on another eating binge last night and I don't even know what triggered it!
I have gotten back into old habits, gained weight, got out of exercising, and frankly, I'm scared!! I have to get back on track immediately! The scale was way up this morning after last night, and I know some of it is real weight. I have gained 2-3 pounds of actual fat in the last couple weeks. I must cut back on sugar, it is destroying my past efforts. Please, ya'll, I need encouragement and tough love! I need to get back on here to stay motivated and to keep me away from the ice cream and peanut butter jar!!!
I'm so mad that this has happened. Any help or advice would be helpful. I'ts not like I don't know what to do..but sometimes you need to hear it again. I haven't had the slightest motivation to work out lately. I have gotten into the habit of reaching for food when there is someting I don't want to do., and yesterday I was about to exercise, and ended up eating ice cream instead!! What is WRONG with me!!!?? You guys may have not seen much of this side of me, but this is a real problem with me. This binge eating is why I put on the weight in the first place, and I have to get out of this trap. I was doing well for a long time, but it seems the monkey never really left my back after all.
I really have no excuse for not exercising.I am right in town and can go down the road to the track to walk. I did the last couple days, but i didn't do good on my diet.
I wish now that i had joined a weight loss contest. I thought that I didn't need to because I didn't have much to lose. It always kept me on track knowing I would let my team down if I skipped a workout or ate too much.
Well my goals seem much further than they did only a short while ago, and it's mostly mental. God, please send me some motivational energy!!
Diet Calendar Entry for 12 June 2008:
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1754 kcal
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Fat: 55.17g | Prot: 66.44g | Carb: 315.42g.
Breakfast: Parkay, 1 tbs sugar free maple syrup, fiber one, weight control oatmeal, Nature's own double fiber bread, 1 slice. Lunch: tomatoes, fat free cottage, lettuce, cabbage, brocolli. Dinner: jif, Olive Oil , onion, potato, Zucchini Cooked from Fresh, Zucchini . Snacks/Other: jello pudding, ice cream cup, banana, sonic. more...
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food for alot of us is just like drugs to many...food will always be something you have to keep tabs on....its hard to break old habits, but not somethin you cant do...one day at a time creates a habit...you have done this long enough that you know how ...you just need to start again...an get bck into a routine...once you get bck into that routine...im sure your chart will show a loss....remember...you can do this...an you kno that...
12 Jun 08 by member: loosinisfun
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What loosin is saying is so true. Food, especially sugar is VERY addictive. That is why I choose not to eat it very often. I know that if I do have a little taste of sugar and sweets it will set me off and I'll binge. I'm not sure what to tell you hun except that we're all here for you to help you get back on track and stay there.
12 Jun 08 by member: Keri15
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Yes, food is addictive and sugar is the worst for addictive properties. I read a study about a test done with cocaine, sugar and rats. Half the rats were give sugar and the other half cocaine for a period of time, to get them addicted. They then took all the rats and put a pile of cocaine and a pile of sugar in the middle of a cage and released all the rats inside. They ALL went immediately to the sugar and did not touch the cocaine. You are strong... you can do this and beat the binging for you and the great role model that you are for your daughter. Chin up, dust off and back to it! The only advice I may offer would to get some of the sugar out of your house. Find other things with natural sugars like healthy fruits, or xylitol and try to satisfy a sweet tooth with them. Also, only buy them in limited quantities so you will not be able to have "too much". You can do this... you CAN!
12 Jun 08 by member: bullytrouble
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There is nothing wrong with you. The most important thing is to relax by doing something you enjoy (that is not food-related). I understand what it feels like to come out of crash from binging. It feels awful but instead of beating yourself up about, think about how you can do it over again without the binging and the crash. This is where journaling is helpful since you can figure out what's driving you to the binge. So instead of regretting, simply go over in your mind what happened and how you can improve it. This will set you up for dealing with what led you to the binge next time. Also, after a binge, forget the scale for the next day and think how you can self-correct. How can you make up for the binge? Eat lighter foods? Exercise for an hour? Beating up yourself is likely to lead you to another binge so just make up for it by eating lighter the next day or sticking with your plan. Your body will catch up. I hope this helps.
12 Jun 08 by member: fallingoff
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lotus, you were in stressful situation. moving and getting moved into a new place threw your routine totally off track. its over now isn't it. try to relax and get back in the game. the hardest part is OVER, you recognized the issue (and hopefully brought it to a HALT) and now know what you have to do.
I know you can refocus, its learning to not fall back in that pattern when you are off routine you need to overcome.
13 Jun 08 by member: cindyshine
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I agree with everyone else's thoughts... it's okay, you are doing okay, just dust yourself off and make a fresh start. remember how much progress you have made, lotus! don't forget that when you start to get fearful about old habits returning.
13 Jun 08 by member: cindylynnwho
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I don't do as much exercise as I should. On days that I am almost totally sedentary I watch over total calorie intake above all else. Nothing can save you if you consume more calories than you burn. On the other hand, look at your graph over time. You are still doing well and if you put your mind to it, you will be back on track right away. Don't let a couple of pounds and a binge or two make you feel so guilty. It's normal behavior, just bring yourself back gently. Good Luck Lotus!
14 Jun 08 by member: information
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