Q. Over the past year, I have gained a significant amount of weight. For about two months, I was following a good diet using the weight watchers online tracking tools. For the last month, however, I have completely fallen off the diet and have basically been binge eating the worst of foods for the past month. I have gained all the weight back and more.
Is it a good idea for example to fast for a day or two and only drink water to clear out my system? I appreciate any tips.
I am 24 and male.
Is it a good idea for example to fast for a day or two and only drink water to clear out my system? I appreciate any tips.
I am 24 and male.
A. Your body needs energy to lose weight. If your already binge eating the worst thing you can do for yourself is to fast for a couple days. While that will make you lose weight it's going to make you miserable and your more likely to binge as soon as your 2 days is up. If you starve yourself when you do eat your body is going to store it all as fat and you will more then likely intake more food then you need. Because your body is wondering how long it has to go without food again. The body likes slow changes in terms of food and exercise. Reduce the amount of calories you eat and increase your levels of activity. It sounds like your having a problem staying full if your binge eating. Here are a few things that work for me
1) Drink a large glass of water before you eat this will cleanse your system and fill you up.
2) Eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones. eating throughout the day you are less likely to binge
3) Instead of using a dinner plate use a smaller plate, if you see a smaller plate full of food you start to think you are eating more.
4) Keep a daily food intake & work out journal - its a constant reminder of where you are today and where you want to be.
5) Don't just sit in front of the TV. Get yourself some weights and do arm curls or walk on a treadmill. A lot of people eat out of boredom.
6) Eat your calories don't drink them! The worst thing for you is beer, coffee, soda & high sugar juices. Drink water!!
7) Don't weigh yourself every day, you didn't put it on overnight so it's not going to come off overnight.
8) Reward Yourself - Don't deprive yourself of everything you love. If you work out during the day or stuck to mostly healthy foods allow yourself a treat once a week (but don't go over board) measure 1/2 cup of icecream instead of eating the whole gallon.
9) Stay away from Fast Food & Take Out - It's better to stay home and eat a piece of chicken or a salad and fill up on FRUITS & VEGETABLES then to eat a fast food burger and fries and end up with a stomach ache and no energy to work out.
10) Get a work out partner - It's always easier if you have someone to do it with and keep you motivated!
1) Drink a large glass of water before you eat this will cleanse your system and fill you up.
2) Eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones. eating throughout the day you are less likely to binge
3) Instead of using a dinner plate use a smaller plate, if you see a smaller plate full of food you start to think you are eating more.
4) Keep a daily food intake & work out journal - its a constant reminder of where you are today and where you want to be.
5) Don't just sit in front of the TV. Get yourself some weights and do arm curls or walk on a treadmill. A lot of people eat out of boredom.
6) Eat your calories don't drink them! The worst thing for you is beer, coffee, soda & high sugar juices. Drink water!!
7) Don't weigh yourself every day, you didn't put it on overnight so it's not going to come off overnight.
8) Reward Yourself - Don't deprive yourself of everything you love. If you work out during the day or stuck to mostly healthy foods allow yourself a treat once a week (but don't go over board) measure 1/2 cup of icecream instead of eating the whole gallon.
9) Stay away from Fast Food & Take Out - It's better to stay home and eat a piece of chicken or a salad and fill up on FRUITS & VEGETABLES then to eat a fast food burger and fries and end up with a stomach ache and no energy to work out.
10) Get a work out partner - It's always easier if you have someone to do it with and keep you motivated!
How can I stop feeling light headed and dizzy whilst dieting?
Q. After ~12 weeks of lots of alcohol consumption and binge eating, fuelled by misery, I decided to get my act together, change my attitude and behaviour and reverse the effects, namely the 9 pounds gained.
For the past week I have logged my calories faithfully with the myfitnesspal app and although I control how much sugar I eat I do still have substantial carbohydrates from wholegrains, rice and vegetables.
I am 5'4" and my arbitrary calorie goal is 1200 although I wouldn't beat myself up if I went over. Example, today (it is 10pm) I have eaten 1054 calories: 49% from carbohydrates, 28% from fat and 22% protein. Although not hungry I might eat a little more before bed to bring it closer to 1200.
Every time I have dieted in the past I have easily tackled stomach hunger 'sensations' but can't deny that I always feel light headed, woozy, spaced out, derealised. I usually grin and bear it (In a way it is slightly like euphoria and my imagination flows well) but this week and next I need to focus on studying which is tough when feeling spaced out and dizzy.
I guess I could up my calories for a bit but if you have experienced the same and found methods/eating patterns/food types that can combat the dizziness I'd like to hear about it for future reference. Thank you in advance.
For the past week I have logged my calories faithfully with the myfitnesspal app and although I control how much sugar I eat I do still have substantial carbohydrates from wholegrains, rice and vegetables.
I am 5'4" and my arbitrary calorie goal is 1200 although I wouldn't beat myself up if I went over. Example, today (it is 10pm) I have eaten 1054 calories: 49% from carbohydrates, 28% from fat and 22% protein. Although not hungry I might eat a little more before bed to bring it closer to 1200.
Every time I have dieted in the past I have easily tackled stomach hunger 'sensations' but can't deny that I always feel light headed, woozy, spaced out, derealised. I usually grin and bear it (In a way it is slightly like euphoria and my imagination flows well) but this week and next I need to focus on studying which is tough when feeling spaced out and dizzy.
I guess I could up my calories for a bit but if you have experienced the same and found methods/eating patterns/food types that can combat the dizziness I'd like to hear about it for future reference. Thank you in advance.
A. you're eating below your limit. 1200-1500 cals is the suggested range for rapid weight loss dieting, and 1500-1800 is for more moderate dieting. Your already on the low end and when you dont hit the limit your actually eating less than you should. you should increase your limit to the middle of the range and see if that helps.
Can someone explain binge eating and socioeconomic consequences?
Q. I'm writing a paper and the topic is binge eating and I'm supposed to include socio-economic consequences. What is meant by this (the socio-economic part)? Can someone show me an example? Thanks!
*Sorry it's not binge eating...it's addiction to food and resulting obesity
*Sorry it's not binge eating...it's addiction to food and resulting obesity
A. hmmmmmmmmm
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