bikerT's Journal, 28 October 2022

this is much easier said then done but you can't eat what you don't buy. BTW I usually can't eat just alittle of something either.  

cabbage, brussels sprouts, psyllium husk, and a fat that satisfies. Also, the intermittent fasting routine. I have been skipping breakfast and enjoying my calories at lunch and dinner, but no sweet desserts. I want to be on the other side of the weight loss equation. I have been successful in saying "No". Not always, but mostly. My way is not for everyone, but it is working well for me at the moment. Good luck. 

Don't take this the wrong way, but maybe it'll help to look into a therapist that deals with eating disorders. That may help you, because they can get to the root of the problem with you, when it began and why and ways to help you not to do it. 

I have “hungry” and “not hungry” days. I try to tame the hungry beast times and then take advantage of the days when I don’t feel like eating. A weekly sorting that evens out. I figure that my body is talking to me and I should listen. I fall out of line when there aren’t better options in the house. The more imbalanced my diet is the more off I feel. IF is something to try out. Helped me create structure and habit change. Good luck finding what works for you. 😊 

When my sister and I started a program years ago the gave us this dietary supplement to take. I started taking it again. It’s by body health and it’s called Healthy-Thin energize. Couldn’t hurt. Good luck 

I will admit, some days when I have cravings it seems like all I can think about is food and when I'm going to eat it ..I heard that when you crave sweets, eat a protein. It works most of time. Also choose high fiber snacks to keep you full.  

Thank you all for the strategies that have worked for you. A bunch of good info to chew on. I do some of them, but will incorporate some of the others when I'm heading downhill! RN16, no offense taken as we should never be offended when soliciting advice--I have used therapy in the past. No shame in using mental health services. 

What kinds of food are you binging on?  

Sitting here with a cupcake, I keep in mind what a friend told me one time, which is that after 3 bites of something your taste buds don't really taste it anymore. So I have a large coffee to go when th the cupcake and have divided to eat a quarter of it now so I can weigh the rest for a calorie count later. Three bites and then save the rest is my strategy. Indeed, the cupcake was dry and the frosting a bit gummy so I got the lesson that I wanted for not too many calories. 

Michael8591 I tend to go high Carb, processed--sometimes sweet, sometimes savory (Ben n Jerry's or pizza for example). I don't keep much in the house that leads me down the wrong path--but I do live with others in my family that aren't calorically or junk food challenged. I live in a city-ish suburb, so a 5 min drive can get me anything!!  

I don't like to eat them regularly but when I'm really hungry and need a snack that's filling ill eat a protein bar if you find one you really like its almost like eating a candy bar and it really keeps the hunger gremlins away for awhile. I just had one now because I wasn't making it till I got home today for dinner and it deffintly hit the sweet tooth spot and Hunger spot and I personally cant imagine myself ever binging on multiple protein bars in a row.  

My brain also likes to sabotage me. It's a challenge to work through it! Usually, I allow myself a bit of a "treat". And sometimes, the WHOLE thing! I try to plan my lunches. I have completely stopped buying any fast food! That's a blessing! But the treats at the house really get me! Especially in the evening. My habits have been mindless snacking. I try to be aware of everything I eat. A BIG part of that is to log it all! Weigh or measure..... then log! My newest trick is going to be set myself a place to spend the evening that Is FAR from the kitchen. (we are redoing a couple bedrooms) and one of them will be an office for me to do crafty stuff or puzzles or read or watch TV without the usual temptations nearby! Pray for this to work! 😃 

otb123, LOLS. I can't imagine binging on them either! Great suggestion-definitely in the arsenal of new strategies. 

3dkids2 praying for us both! 

I just ate a delicious protein bar as part of my lunch! They are sweet and filling...... so yea! I use them also! 

IMO, the hardest part of anyone‘s journey is psychological. I’ve seen quite a few self-sabotage cases on FS and my heart goes out to those folks. I‘m no expert and don‘t have concrete solutions but sometimes it appears that the "self-sabotagers“ don‘t deem themselves worthy of success. To that I say "Everyone is worthy!“ 💙 Wishing you great success @bikerT . You can do it 👍👍 

I have a similar problem. Food calls my name. LOL.  

You can do "it". I'm not sure how healthy "Kind" bars are. But I utilize them when I want a big meal or a treat when needed. They work