Thanks greengirl, weightlossyoyo, donkey and hollybelle for your really caring, helpful comments.
I definitely need to change some of my bad habits, i know that.
and yes, i binge because i'm stressing about things other than food. i concentrate on food to take my mind off other things...so you've pinpointed that right, hollybelle.
1410 calories. 45 minutes exercise walking on treadmill.
hollybelle, that was my exact plan....no binges = success.
well, success was halterred. i really don't know why this time. I mean, how much weight will i gain before i decide to eat normally? i really don't know what to do.
ah, well.
calories today: 3,460. dinner calories = 2160.
and, i did eat good meals throught the day. i did have a substantial breakfast. it's ALL in my head. that's why the binges occur.
my 41 day total really stinks. it is 2023.
what does that mean? it means that on average, i have been eating 2023 calories per day for the past 41 days...
let me see what that means: 3 lb gain due to the excess calories. i figure i really burn about 1780 per day, so all the extra adds up to a 3 lb gain.
what should i do? should i just deal with the gain. and not diet? i totally am at a loss...i have no idea what to do with myself right now.
i was debating even counting calories anymore.
i've gone so numb.
goodnight.
BTW, you may have "gained" more or less than 3lb. Bingeing causes your body to retain water. If you're eating carbs or salty foods, you'll retain water. Lots of fiber foods will pass through you, undigested (the fiber passes). You may have also stoked your metabolism with more food, and therefore have an increased metabolism. So only the scale can really tell.
But really, I'd put that all aside and focus on healthy eating habits and being in control (versus feeling out of control with food). Then after a couple of months of feeling good about my relationship with food (which is pitiful to say in itself), then I might look to change it up a bit.
This is just my 2 cents. I'll still read your Diet Diary no matter what course of action you decide to take.
calories: 2070.
on the way home, i bought a mcdonald's hamburger and salad because i was starving after taking an exam...
when i got home, i directly went to make some food. i ate the teriaki tuna that comes in those sealed packages ... very good. but, i threw out the cauliflower which is seasoned with lots of salt. I actually didn't want it. Then, i had a splurge, but i will not call it a binge, of a powerbar, greek yogurt, and oatmeal with some stevia and cinnamon. these things put me over 2000. Lol, at first i was planning on eating in the 1700s. ehhh.
total for the day: 2070. could be much worse, i'm fine with it, actually!
goodnight.
calories: 1975. I'm totally fine with that. I didn't "binge" today. Just ate foods I wanted, although I did eat past "full" many times. But, that's not one of my concerns right now.
No exercise though, I felt cold and sick when I got home today. I decided to take today off.
Hopefully I'll get a walk in tomorrow!
Goodnight....the PB sandwich didn't ruin my day after all, Donkey! yay.
And I'd much rather eat a little more at meals and snacks in a controlled way than to binge.
I hope you're not getting sick! Lot of stomach bug going around...
Hey everyone.
Sunday ending up being a VERY relaxing, fun day. I definitely haven't said that in awhile! I'd rather not ruin the positive feeling i have going for me right now...
foods for sunday were great: calories 1720.
I can't sleep and it's 4:38am Monday morning!
I figure i'll do some studying for my test Tuesday.
I've already eaten 3 light yogurts...and then I made a Peanut Butter sandwich with extra PB. alright, moving along....
I'm also glad I did partake in some yoga yesterday!
Hope the peanut butter sandwich wasn't a sign of a bad day to come!
so today was overall a good day. I didn't have much planned and didn't eat a tremendously high amount of calories. In total, 1830 calories today. I thought i'd be able to remain in the 1700s, but it didn't work out that way. I did some slow walking early on followed by going to the gym nearby to run just one mile! after that, i went to use the restroom; and didn't follow up with any more exercise like i had planned. I was trying to do either two miles or one mile plus elliptical.
i came home to use the bathroom; and my sister comes in while i'm using it so i cannot continue to go take a shower....telling me she's gonna wash her face...i don't know why she always waits till i get home to get a move on! can't she remember to do anything when i'm not around!? arg.
goodnight, all.
I see your sister is up to her usual shenanigans! Can't you lock the bathroom door to keep her out? Or blockade it or something?!
1620 cal
no exercise....studied and slept...
....I will survive....
....I will comment on your diaries later!.....
...things are NOT getting better. stress is high. liquid fast was not completed even on the first day: dumb idea, really!
today: 3200 calories.
goodnight.
this is getting crazy!
I really do hope you feel less stressed soon, though. You poor thing!
well, i've had enough and have harmed my body so much that i figure why not harm it some more...i'm attempting a liquid fast for the rest of the work week. only liquids, beginning with water.
I don't think i can continue on this way...ha, let alone sleep this way. i am sick to my stomach! i realize i've said this a thousand times on DD!
Edit: no exercise, did work instead. 5000 calories today whoa!
LOL, oh crap. well, i did in fact engage in binge behavior. around 5005 calories to be exact. i ate everything in my house. cookies, ravioli, bread with peanut butter, yogurt, chocolate chip cookies, chips, chocolate, etc.
hi guys. happy monday.
today calories will be high. i've been "bingy" all day, starting with a 700 calorie breakfast. I had a good snack in the morning after that, a vegetable and an egg. Lunch was supposed to be just tofu, tomato, and carrots (my usual.) but, i followed it with 12 sugar-free girl scout brownie cookies that were in the teacher's room at work. that's an extra 390 calories. next, i stopped after work for a high-calorie protein bar, followed by a yogurt parfait from mcdonalds, followed by a snickers marathon bar, followed by two pieces of matza (like a big large cracker). so far, 2230 calories. I still plan on dinner and will not starve myself at all...even though its already 4pm and i'll go to bed by like 9:30 to 10:30.
i'll try to exercise some, so i don't feel as bad. another update later!
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If you are stressing you should go for a walk during that period because walking is a known stress releaver...of if your really not in the mood to do that, pop in some pieces of gum and chew away! Stress ball in your mouth! haha Plus is staves off cravings for any type of food!!! Honestly it works pretty well!
greengirl on 05/11/2007:
Sounds like good advice from GG. Have a good weekend. We are all behind you :0)