Bad Eating Week

Fluffernut

So my birthday was three weeks ago.  I've been terrible with both eating and exercise since then.  I have been exercising, but less because I can't find my motivation.  I've eaten more, but this week has been horrible.  I'm thinking it's partly hormones, but it's like I think of a food I want and I just eat it.  I know I shouldn't.  I know I don't need it.  I know it's not good for my weight loss/dress fitting goals.  But I do it anyway.  Any suggestions for how to deal with this? 

I've tried the, "wait 10 minutes and then if you still want it, eat it" strategy.  I usually just think, "ooo, in 8 minutes, I can eat x.  7 minutes. 6...5..."  I already track my calories on MFP, so I am well aware that I am WAY over my calorie goals.  It maybe didn't help that when I tried my dress on this weekend, it was so much better fitting, that I'm lax now on the fitness.  It's going to be too tight if I continue this way.  Ugh.  I'm so frustrated with myself right now.

DoyleNYCfitness

Yeah,  So you already know its not the best move,  so I won't state the obvious,  but If you have a crazing for a certain food that you just can shake,  eat it,  but realize that now you have less calories you can spend eating that day. 

 Go nuts on broccoli and other vegetables that fill you up,  and remember how you want to look on your honeymoon,  especially if you are going somewhere warm!

Even as a personal trainer, I've gotten into ruts for a week or two, and just lost the desire to work out as frequently,  It will happen,  and when it does, I take that sometimes needed break, and come back nice and refreshed,  getting back into the swing of things.

Don't beat yourself up, but realize that you are in slump and don't stay there!  you're working hard,  just keep it up!

Greg Doyle

Lobsters25

I have the same issue with the 'wait 10 minutes' strategy, because then all I find myself doing is thinking about how delicious it will be for 10 minutes, and building that idea up to the point that my head wants it more than my body is craving it.  I really have to get my brain to focus on something not-food and physically get away from it to beat the craving.

Lately I've been using almonds as my substitute.  I grab a few of those, and then get myself out of the kitchen and either into a book or outside with the dog until I've been thoroughly distracted.  There's also a list of awesome craving-substitutes which I've actually found pretty helpful, provided that I can get my brain to switch gears, too.

http://healthwellness808.com/?p=1180

When I couldn't beat it for a week or two at one point, I made a new challenge for myself, which was to eat as little processed food as possible.  It actually really helped me and completely amped up my motivation, because my goal wasn't about staying away from things, but it was about finding new foods and eating with a totally different mindset.  It's been much easier for me to stick to then simply trying to keep myself away from a dessert or something.

souptin

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[QUOTE]I have the same issue with the 'wait 10 minutes' strategy, because then all I find myself doing is thinking about how delicious it will be for 10 minutes, and building that idea up to the point that my head wants it more than my body is craving it.  I really have to get my brain to focus on something not-food and physically get away from it to beat the craving. Lately I've been using almonds as my substitute.  I grab a few of those, and then get myself out of the kitchen and either into a book or outside with the dog until I've been thoroughly distracted.  There's also a list of awesome craving-substitutes which I've actually found pretty helpful, provided that I can get my brain to switch gears, too. <strong><a href="http://healthwellness808.com/?p=1180" rel="nofollow">http://healthwellness808.com/?p=1180</a> </strong>When I couldn't beat it for a week or two at one point, I made a new challenge for myself, which was to eat as little processed food as possible.  It actually really helped me and completely amped up my motivation, because my goal wasn't about staying away from things, but it was about finding new foods and eating with a totally different mindset.  It's been much easier for me to stick to then simply trying to keep myself away from a dessert or something.
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That link is so nifty! I often wondered what the correlation was between what I was craving and what I was lacking actually ment.  I noticed when I went gluten free due to allergies that my craving shifted and I never really understood it. Also-Thought it was kinda funny that they included Ganga in with alcohol . Im going to be sharing this link around.

J&K10910

The 10 minute strategy is not meant for you to sit and watch the clock.  It's meant for you to distract yourself by doing something else for 10 minutes, and THEN re-evaluate.  Have you tried that?  I used to boredom eat, and it worked really well for me.  I would usually pick up a book, go for a walk, or go to the mall or Target or something.