Q. I'm not always hungry, but I always have cravings, especially at night. What's the best food to eat that will make me stop eating all the time?
A. i always feel like binging at night, too, but instead i drink diet soda or chew gum so that i'm still tasting something but am not actually putting loads of calories into my body.
diet soda isn't that healthy, but i figure it's better than eating too much. otherwise i'll eat a whole jar of peanut butter : )
diet soda isn't that healthy, but i figure it's better than eating too much. otherwise i'll eat a whole jar of peanut butter : )
How can i stop eating so much?
Q. I exercise everyday, so i have no problems with that. But I dont lose any weight because I cannot stop binge eating.
Chocolate, chips, cereal, and other unhealthy food, i eat it all day everyday, even worse between 9pm - 3am when I go to bed.
I just mindlessly eat and eat all this unhealthy crap, even if i do buy things like fruits, vegetables, i just pig out on that instead. I drink a crapload of water, too.
Any suggestions?
Chocolate, chips, cereal, and other unhealthy food, i eat it all day everyday, even worse between 9pm - 3am when I go to bed.
I just mindlessly eat and eat all this unhealthy crap, even if i do buy things like fruits, vegetables, i just pig out on that instead. I drink a crapload of water, too.
Any suggestions?
A. water isn't bad- 0 cals, and it's really hard to drink TOO much water.. most people don't drink enough... start buying all natural foods-look at ingredients list... if it has 'high fructose corn syrup' or anything corn syrup, don't get it. avoid a lot of salt, sulfurs, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, fast food like mcdonalds and dont get cakes and cookies and stuff. that plus exercise equals a really fit person.
How can i avoid binge eating and craving?
Q. I have a problem with binging. I just can't stop eating, even after Im full i continue to eat. i get horrible cravings also. I've been gaining a lot of weight and I'm desperate to break this habit. Any advice?
A. I recommend building accountability with yourself. I have terrible food cravings. I was in denial for a long time about being an emotional overeater, but once I decided I needed to stop, I discovered some things that are really helpful:
1) Keep a food journal. You can do this in an actual notebook, which is how I started. I didn't count calories at first, or even try to limit my eating. I wrote down what I ate and drank and how I was feeling when I ate it. I was able to isolate my reasons for overeating-- feeling out of control-- by doing this. Your reason might be different, but once you know why, it's easier to control it. If you don't like the idea of an actual journal, you can try using Sparkpeople.com or Livestrong.com. I'm on both of them now-- Howandwhy. They let you track your food using their nutrition database, journal about your eating, connect with people with the same goals, track fitness goals, weight goals, health goals (quit smoking, skip sodas, etc.) When you're ready, start tracking calories and stay within a specific caloric goal.
2) Stay busy. The busier you are, the less time you have to sit around and think about food. I also put my purse in my trunk so it's hard to stop by fast food restaurants on my way home from work. But, also make time for yourself. Cut up veggies and fruit and plan your meals Sunday night before the week starts.
3) Avoid trigger foods. I can't go to Moe's or 5 Guys. Once I have them, I start binging and it takes me weeks to get it back under control.
Just remember, it takes time to change habits. Aim for understanding your pattern first, then build accountability and track your progress-- maybe put a sticker on a calendar every day you don't binge? It's hard and it's a problem I know I'll have forever, but it's manageable with a little self discipline and self esteem. Good luck!
1) Keep a food journal. You can do this in an actual notebook, which is how I started. I didn't count calories at first, or even try to limit my eating. I wrote down what I ate and drank and how I was feeling when I ate it. I was able to isolate my reasons for overeating-- feeling out of control-- by doing this. Your reason might be different, but once you know why, it's easier to control it. If you don't like the idea of an actual journal, you can try using Sparkpeople.com or Livestrong.com. I'm on both of them now-- Howandwhy. They let you track your food using their nutrition database, journal about your eating, connect with people with the same goals, track fitness goals, weight goals, health goals (quit smoking, skip sodas, etc.) When you're ready, start tracking calories and stay within a specific caloric goal.
2) Stay busy. The busier you are, the less time you have to sit around and think about food. I also put my purse in my trunk so it's hard to stop by fast food restaurants on my way home from work. But, also make time for yourself. Cut up veggies and fruit and plan your meals Sunday night before the week starts.
3) Avoid trigger foods. I can't go to Moe's or 5 Guys. Once I have them, I start binging and it takes me weeks to get it back under control.
Just remember, it takes time to change habits. Aim for understanding your pattern first, then build accountability and track your progress-- maybe put a sticker on a calendar every day you don't binge? It's hard and it's a problem I know I'll have forever, but it's manageable with a little self discipline and self esteem. Good luck!
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