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Trimmer2011
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Thu, Oct 6, 2011 12:10
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Low on motivation
Help me please!! I don't know what has happened to me since my 44th birthday. I have been on an eating binge for a week and can't seem to stop. My workouts have ground to a halt, and I fear I will soon gain back the 25 pounds I've worked so hard to lose!!! Someone set me straight!! Any advice on how to get me back on track?
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RRod85
TX
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Fri, Oct 7, 2011 11:10
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Good Luck
I was recently in the same situation. Had been doing great for a month or so before I even found this site. I lost 20 pounds and for some reason I just started binge eating and couldn't get myself to exercise. My aunt, who also has weight issues, took me shopping yesterday and pulled out some jeans for me to try on without telling me the size. They fit like glove and then she told me they were size 20s. I was in a 26 in August. Well I am motivated again. I had not realized exactly how much I had lost and how far back I had to slide. So hopefully you will find your motivation, the same as I have.
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rmatt06
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Sun, Oct 9, 2011 17:10
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Help
Try these techniques: To prevent deprivation, you should consume a variety of foods in normal, portion-controlled quantities every three to four hours to keep from feeling too hungry or that your diet is lacking. Also, do not make particular selections off-limits. You can have those tempting, seemingly dangerous choices in moderate quantities at safe times (e.g. a handful of potato chips with your lunch). This will change your dichotomous "food rules" that lead to bingeing. And allowing yourself to indulge in small portions of your favorite treats will actually help you stick to a healthier eating plan overall.
Lastly, work on developing healthier ways to cope with stress and other emotions like loneliness and anxiety. When you find yourself overloaded with emotion or tempted to binge, try calling a friend, doing your nails, taking a walk, brushing your teeth, cleaning, knitting, etc. Any engaging, distracting activity should relax you and get you through the 10 minutes that an urge typically lasts — trust me, the craving will pass if you give it a little time. If you want to learn more about how to confront your bingeing, the book "Overcoming Binge Eating" by Christopher Fairburn, has a lot of great additional advice. I highly recommend it.
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