atkins binge

[lglg]

man I feel bad today
I got little sleep last night staying out with a friend
5 hours
and today I feel horriable
I couldn't focus
I couldn't study
I just eat when I got home
let's see should I eleborate?

I started out at 11am
with
three fried eggs
then a little later 2 hard boiled egges
then at 2 I
had an egg white protein smoothie 2 cups

and 1 sm can of salmon
then 5 stips of bacon
5 olives

then crab salad about 1 cup

then I stopped for a while
but when back again later
and made another egg white protein shake 2 cups
and then had four fried eggs
I feel aweful
I haven't overate this bad in a while
it's no where near as bad a my carb binges though
but notheless I still feel bad
I hope that this won't affect my weight loss

[PaulaMM]

Re: atkins binge

Was there something that upset you that triggered this binge or was it a result of tiredness? I think finding your triggers will help you figure out other ways to deal with binges.

I know frustration and tiredness are triggers for me. To battle frustration, I exercise. Nothing beats a fury fuel workout! I chug water. I call a friend and vent. For fatigue, I try to exercise and most of the time, it perks me up a bit. However, on those days when I'm really just too tired and exercise actually hurts, I pamper myself with a leisurely shower or bubble bath,naps, a good book or magazine, sinful legal snacks and meals, carefully applied makeup; anything that makes me feel indulgently girly and feminine. I don't want a bloated gut brought on by binging to ruin my mood.

Atkins wise, just get back on track. Eat your veggies, back off on the protein a bit, throw out the shakes and smoothies, drink your water, exercise, get ample sleep, and repeat to yourself as often as needed :"I deserve to be healthy and will do what it takes to get healthy."

Best of luck and success to you.

[Saty111]

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I can totally relate with you on the aftermath of a binge. I am an emotional eater and have had to find new ways to keep myself on track. Exercise is usually the first thing I try to distract myself with. If that doesn't work, I call people and talk on the phone, cause it's tough to stuff my face when I'm talking. If that doesn't work...get away from the food! Leave the place where you can get food. Go shopping, go to a quiet place to study, or take a walk. Anything!

I second minovamador on throwing out the shakes...convience food is a pitfall for many. And veggies are a must! Also, come to ADBB and type. It's tough to eat if your hands are moving!

Look at the good things though, you didn't carb yourself to death, atleast you stuck to protein. And you are also supporting the farmers of the egg industry!! I love eggs too!

Hope you beat down those cravings!! You can do it!

[lglg]

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thanks

I do know some of my triggers
but mainly if I skip a meal or end up not getting enough sleep
it's refelcted in my eating
I'm still going to stay on track make sure i eat reasonable portions
and not forget meals and bring snacks
yeah exercise is a good idea
maybe the shakes arn't the best for me
it's just that I need something to drink with my vitamins
and they are less then 1-2 carbs usually when I make them
yes veggies
today I'm getting them in

[cincywbbw]

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I would be concerned with all the eggs, but then again I dont know how many eggs are healthy to eat in a days time. Im thinking 2 per day is too many. Hopefully someone can come along and help us both on this issue.

[julirama723]

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Dr. A says you may eat liberally of eggs, as long as you're eating until satisfied, not until full or stuffed. However, eggs DO contain carbs, and it varies based on size. I usually count 1 carb per egg.

[kylie]

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I would be concerned with all the eggs, but then again I dont know how many eggs are healthy to eat in a days time. Im thinking 2 per day is too many. Hopefully someone can come along and help us both on this issue.

Hi Cincy - no, no need to be concerned over two eggs...many folks on this WOE have eaten many more than that per day on a regular basis and have EXCELLENT bloodwork...as far as Atkins goes, the egg is almost a "perfect" food - the ratios are there for you just right! Of course, you have to count the carbs! Eggs got a bad rap some years ago re: cholesterol/fat/etc. - that was unfortunate. If you enjoy eggs, by all means, eat them!

[lglg]

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ahhh
I didn't have such a good day today
I ate a whole thing of salami (like 6-8")
and a whole container of sour cream
and some cream cheese
half a dozen eggs
low carb soy drink too
I've been having a tough week
binging on nuts
but I threw them out cause I can't control
the sugar cravings are hard
even though I'm taking lots of
L-Argintine
I'm worried that i'm not going to loose weight
and I feel guity
to do have some good days
but there are getting to be a lot of hard ones
help!

[julirama723]

Re: atkins binge

Is there something that triggered this binge? Are you eating your emotions? Try to think what caused this so you can prevent it in the future.

I'm not sure what your daily menu looks like, but I noticed there are no vegetables on your list. You need to be eating 3 cups of acceptable veggies each day.

Just get back on track, drink your water, take a deep breath.

[lglg]

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I did eat about 2 cups of lettuce
that day
that's the thing I can't directly pinpoint the problem
I know it was a cloudy rainy day ( which is very rare in so cal)
and it was cold
so I just wanted to sit on the couch and watch tV
and for me watching tV is associated with eating usually
maybe that's the problem

[Saty111]

Re: atkins binge

It sounds like you are off to a good start by throwing out those nuts. I also have a tough time controlling myself around those things!

Are you exercising? I often distracts me from cravings, increases the intensity with which I lose weight and makes me more determined to stay on track.

You also need to kick those soy drinks! They could be triggering your cravings. How many carbs are in those?

Another thing you could start doing is planning out what you are going to eat for the day and then stick to the plan!

Stick to it and figure out those triggers!

[lglg]

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yes I am exercising everyday
the soy drinks might be stalling me
and they are addicting and easy to eat
excerising does help
adn I think I do need to come up with aa nice menu or meal plan
I do take out a lot of the days mishaps out with my eating
for instance
I hit the bumber of a car in a parking lot
and then got home
drank 3 containers of a low carb soy drink (flavored)
and then had 5 eggs
few tablespoons of cream cheese
and soy protein powder two scoops
the soy stuff is pretty low is carbs
the powder is 1 carb per scoop
and the drink is usually 4-5 carbs per 8 oz with some fiber

[alaska1204]

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i totally understand where you are coming from. On saturdays and sundays i have to sit and sell food as part of our weekly duty (i am in the navy) and so i sit and sit and get on the computer and sit...all the time just staring at all of the doughnuts and candy and chips and ice cream that i can have for free!!! that is tough, usually it starts a binge...mostly cause of boredom. I just got off of a weekly binge and i have never felt worse! today is my second day of atkins and my headache is still here but i figure that is a great sign, kinda like my body screaming for carbs and me saying "no way jose!" but anyways, kinda getting off topic...just wanted to let you know that you are NOT alone. i have been there and know that you CAN pull yourself out of this! Just one day, one decision at a time. try painting your nails, you can't eat when your nails are wet!

[Justwannaloseafewlbs]

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I noticed you are on extended induction, yet you are considerably close to your goal weight. Maybe you should consider moving up to the first rung. Personally, once I was able to eat more vegetables, I had less of an appetite overall and my weight loss excellerated. You should try it.

[thefemalegreenday]

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Wow.. This is just like me..
And if im not overeating, Im undereating. =/ Its the worst
But you'll get there, its just really hard at first.
When Im like that ill have half a block of cheese, container of cream cheese, whip a ton of cream for my coffees...And those would be my snacks!
I found that if you don't sanck, sometimes your abit stronger. That might just be for me though..
and if you REALLY do want that piece of cream cheese, add it to your lunch or dinner instead of just eating it there. =] it works.