Confessions of an Emotional Muncher

It's a new day in the morning!

NewMom34,

I wish I had logged on to encourage you BEFORE you went to sleep! I am so proud of you for confronting your negative habit head on and admitting it - that really is the first step! The next step is to not beat yourself up OVER AND OVER for it!! Yesterday was yesterday and today is today. Leave the mistakes from yesterday there and move forward. I really encourage you to get help with the purging and stick to healthier habits for you - not your beautiful new baby, or anyone else. Do it because you and your health are WORTH IT!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT! Be encouraged!!! :D

-The DIVA has spoken - ROFLOL!!!! :D
 
newmom: please don't purge, it hurts you---think about your new little one, your heart would break if you knew that they had ever intentionally did that.

There is something to learn though. It seems like it's better for you to satisfy your little craving because waiting made it a lot worse. There are great products out there that are fat free, low calories, low carbs that will satisfy your craving for sugar/chocolate/whatever. I've seen Smart Ones Ice Cream bars in the grocery store and someone else on here (I think Miss Kallie) talks about an ice cream bar that is yummy and good for you.

Now, let's talk about how you eat through the day...do you eat 3 times a day, 6 times a day? I've heard (and seen) that limiting yourself to 3 times only in a day is not good--it only leaves you craving food at times when you're 'not supposed to eat'. Malificent says to eat a great breakfast, a small snack, a good lunch, a small snack, and a nice dinner. I wonder if you didn't feel like you were being deprived of food that you would be able to handle the cravings more easily.

I don't know...hope I didn't offend. :)
 
I just wrote this big long response, but wasn't logged in and I lost it. So here goes again. It will probably be shorter because all of what I just wrote was erased.

Thanks Divamommy and kaitie for your encouragement and advice. You are right that I should not beat myself up OVER and OVER. Also, I think I will get some good for you treats so that I can have those when a craving hits.

As for what I eat in a day, I usually have a piece of fruit for breakfast, small snack, sensible lunch, small snack and sensible supper.

Today is a new day and I am going to face it with a new and positive attitude. I know that binging/purging is immature, unhealthy and unacceptable. From now on, I will be accountable for anything I put into my mouth. If I choose to "cheat", I will have to live with that choice. No more Purging !! I do understand that I should get help with this problem, however, it has only recently resurfaced from when I was a teen. The reason being is that I have home all day long, bored often and faced with cravings. These are not excuses or justifications, only why. I binge/purge maybe once per week, which is still unacceptable. I know that I do it because deep down I know that I can have all of the crap that I want without the consequence of having those calories in my body, and not gaining weight. This thinking is wrong because the problems it creates are worse than the consequences of putting on a few extra pounds. Writing in this diary may help me to overcome this problem, because it helps me to know that I do understand the causes. It also makes me accountable for this behaviour because I am admitting it to you all and being honest about it, which is something I haven't been with the people in my life.

so--that is one of my goals ---to not purge. Binge if I must, but NO PURGING.

I am also going to have a bigger breakfast.

I am going to try to start a food diary on here as well, so that others may comment and give me advice.

I will stick to a 1300 calorie diet and keep the exercise going.

I will check in later today.

I
 
I'm sorry you had a bad evening...and I totally understand. Might I suggest exercise as a way of "purging" bad calories? Sometimes if I give in and have my comfort food (pepsi:( ) I'll walk up and down the stairs extra times while doing laundry, or I'll drag the kids out for a short walk. It helps with the guilt because I know I'm doing something.

And Yeah, stocking up on healthier sweet stuff for cravings is a good idea...I love the chocolate caramel rice cakes! Fruit is good too. Also, I've heard suggested by several (can't remember who!) to budget some kind of treat into your day once in a while, so you're not depriving yourself completely of your favorite things.
 
Way to go!

Way to go! I love a good plan - it's the only way to head off temptation! If you don't have a plan you have no back up and it is so much easier to give in! Great plan!! You can do it!! ;)
 
Thank you for the encouragement and support.

So far, today is a good day. Went for my brisk 1 hour walk this morning.

What I ate so far:

Breakfast: 2 pieces rye toast, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 yogurt --280 cal

Snack: didn't have one because I was still full and was going out for lunch

Lunch: salad with grilled chicken, salsa/bit of sour cream for dressing--approximately 300 cals

Now I am going to have a mid afternoon snack. Not sure what yet, but I feeling kinda hungry now. I will make something healthy though.
 
you are doing great, journaling is a great way to help release all those feelings you have inside in a positive way. keep going
 
Hey new mom. I don't have to tell you how horrible purging is, but I will tell you that some binging is natural. You're doing great with being so open and that'll be a big help in the long run cause if you're admitting these things to us you must be admitting them to yourself. The thing I have done that has helped me is to give in a little bit. I've been keeping my calories between 1200 and 1700 per day, but you know I eat a pint of ice cream every week--and I don't mean low cal stuff--I mean super premium good stuff with carmel and nuts and chocolate. It helps keep me centered. I eat a little every day. I find that indulging yourself isn't cheating as long as you recognize it.
 
Thanks Cannon for the advice. It is a good idea to indulge yourself once in awhile, because then, if you plan for it, it erases all of the guilt feelings that come with an uncontrolled binge.

As for yesterday, my afternoon snack was cottage cheese and cut up strawberries ( yea for me ) which satisfied me.
For supper I had a nice salad with fresh tomatoes and cucumber. I only finished 2/3 of my multigrain pasta with meatsauce because I felt full. For my evening snack I had a bowl of grapes. I felt very good.

Also I had my regular 10 glasses of water.

Today, I started the day with another positive attitude and have done well so far. I did not go for my walk this morning as it was a little chilly out and looked like rain. I am planning to go the gym tonight.

Breakfast : 2 pieces rye toast, 1 tbsp. Peanut butter, 1/2 banana
Snack: apple
Lunch: tomatoe and onion salad, whole wheat small wrap with lettuce and 2 slices roast beef with mustard.

Planning to have a healthy mid afternoon snack and supper.

cheers for a great day !!!!
 
Also ------ I weighed myself this morning and I am down 3 pounds since Monday ( today is Friday ). I know that weight fluctuates daily, and an accurate reading of any loss will be on Monday morning, but I was just curious. This is very encouraging. If on Monday, my weight is still down, then I will change my Ticker !!!!
 
Congrats!!

Congratulations on the healthy eating choices! That wrap sounds good! Let's change those tickers :D ! Keep up the great work!!
 
thanks for the support divamommy and dariqueen !!

Yesterday was great. I went for the walk I skipped in the morning in the evening instead.

I ended up having cauliflour and salmon for supper. For an evening snack, I had strawberries and a banana over lowfat yogurt. I was very satisfied all day and felt great.

Today it is raining here, so I skipped my walk. I may go to the gym depending on our schedules. However, if i don't it is okay because I already exercised 5 days this week. I try to go everyday.

Breakfast: bowl of cheerios with skim milk and 1 banana = 245 cals

Morning Snack: will have yogurt = 50 cals.

Anyway, the positive thing is that I am feeling great. Admitting online about my "problem" has helped. Also, I took the advice of others online and bought some treats, in case I feel like one.

They are just popsicles from Breyers that are in great flavours like watermelon, sour apple and banana. They are only 35 cals each. Oh--regular fudgesicles are only 90 cals each. I didn't buy them, but it is good to know in a pinch. ( They have the same calories as an apple , but the apple is obviously the better choice ) When a chocolate craving hits though, an apple won't suffice.

Good luck to all today!!!!!!!!
 
Well, this weekend, I cheated a few times. I am not going to beat myself up over it though. Today is the beginning of a new week. Today was my weigh in day too. On Friday, I weighed myself and was down to 167. After my cheating this weekend, I weighed in today at 170, which is neither a gain or a loss from last Monday. I am also about to begin my period in a few days, which always means a higher weight for me. ( trying to keep positive ).

Hopefully, next Monday, I will show a weight loss, which I think I will !!!!!

Beginning the week with a good attitude. I CAN DO THIS !!!! ONE DAY AT A TIME.

I am planning to stay between 1200-1300 cals and walk or workout everyday.

Will check in later today.

Goodluck to everyone.
 
Thanks for the encouragement!!

Today was a good day ! Went for my hour walk this morning. Food intake :

Breakfast : 2 pieces rye toast, touch light margarine, 1/4 cup cottage cheese = 210 cals

Snack : 1 banana, strawberries on yogurt = 200 cals

Lunch : shrimp and 1 cup green beans = 230 cals

Supper : 1 1/2 cup beets ( was making pickled beets and got too full for a big supper ) = 200 cals

Snack : light popcorn = 240

Total Cals : 1080

Yeah for a good day. I know I should have had more protein. All I had for protein was the cottage cheese, shrimp and a little in the yogurt. Tomorrow is going to be good day as well.

Check in later
 
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