jul_i_anna's Journal, 24 January 2018

fun fact: throwing up food won’t matter since the calories are already digested after being consumed. Unless you want to make that a new internet challenge lol. (please don’t lol, we already have enough idiots eating tide pods) Just eat foods you enjoy, track the calories of everything you consume, make sure youre in a daily/weekly caloric deficit, and you’ll lose weight just fine 

Hey, we all have those days! I know that I struggle all the time. My mom and I talked about it once, a while back, the bad thing about a food addiction is, it isnt something that you can just walk away from. You need food to survive, we have to eat, so its harder to just stop when you are satisfied. I am sorry that you had a rough one, but you recognize the issue, not its time to work on a solution. Dont skip breakfast, even if you just have something small, a stick of cheese or a handful of nuts. Get something in your stomach, even if you arent feeling super hungry. Then when you are sitting there debating to order it or not, ask someone to split with you. One order of fried rice is usually enough for 2 or 3 people. Put your fork down between bites, take a drink, count to 30 or whatever you have to do. It will give time for your stomach to recognize being satisfied. Do not eat until you feel full, because usually we are overfull at that point. You tripped a little, but you dust yourself off and here we go again! Its all good, we all do it!! Much love!!!  

I guess I have always focused on a daily caloric deficit...never really thought of it in terms of weekly DEADPOOL12345. Thanks for the new perspective!  

Great advice, I will benefit from that myself. So happy I came across this post!! Thanks everyone!! :) 

No problamo :) basically, think of it like this, you’re “allowed” a weekly, “calorie allowance” of X amount of calories (whatever cals maintain your weight) and in order to have a deficit, you must eat less than X amount weekly. So let’s say you need 2000 cals to maintain weight and you want to eat a deficit of 3500 a week (just a random example) as long as 3500 calories less than 14000 (2000x7) is consumed weekly. You’ll be in your deficit. So like if you wanted to eat out and have one day of 3000, one day of 2000, and the rest of the days at X amount adding up to the rest of 5,500 leftover. You’ll STILL be in your deficit of 3500... again just a random example. Hope that helps a bit 

Don’t beat yourself up....regroup and start again WITH breakfast ;). You got this! 

I feel the same exact way at times... Why do I allow myself to indulge when it only feels good for a few moments while I am eating and I am immediately miserable about the mistake I made as soon as I am done eating. But we are going to get there!! 

You made a choice and it didn't work the way you thought it would. You tried something and it didn't work, so next time, eat a small breakfast and then order a good choice for lunch. We are all struggling in some way - hang in there. 

Recovery is measured in the distance between relapses. Be proud of what you have done and please don't beat yourself up for this. Healthy changes are a journey, not a sprint. 

But you're aware. Half the battle, sister. Failing is oftentimes learning. Proud to follow you & learn with you.  

You are right. It is an addiction; but something most of on this site struggle with daily. You will find a way to control it. You are strong. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but He gave us a spirit of power, love and self-discipline. Hope that helps you.  

Well, food is a lot more difficult. You can quite cigarette, alcohol, drugs, etc. You don't need ever to use another one, but food you must have to live. It is a lot trickier and the only suggestion I have is that you find an eating lifestyle that works and to stick to the plan. Otherwise..... 

Jul_i _anna, there is a saying in Overeaters Anonymous: "In AA you put the tiger in the cage but in OA you have to take it for a walk 3 times a day". lol 

if you have 5 mins, a cup of fresh spinach, one teaspoon of coconut oil, low heat, stir to cook, when it wilts add an egg, pepper cook till egg is done. Delicious and healthy. also, boil a few eggs, keep in the fridge for quick on the goal breakfast or snack.... 

Deadpool and Klynn had great suggestions and if you TRACK EVERYTHING as in EVERY BITE you consume on this or on the smart phone app(which is what I use), there is a cute little feature that will show you your monthly calories and % of your RDI and exercise deficit by day and for the month. I keep my eye on that so when I have a day or two that are totally whacked. (I had one yesterday!) I can work over the next days to get it back in line to the RDI that I’ve set. 🙋🏻Good luck!