to stop a binge

[Suzanne_H]

Today my eating was out of control. I ate all low-carb foods. I managed to consume 4380 calories and 58 net carbs... or at least that's what all I can remember and record. The rest is a blur. I know I must be accountable lest I continue sliding down and down. Looking back on my menus I see a few things that would lead to the overwhelming cravings and hunger I suffered today.

On the dairy rung I enjoyed CalorieCountdown milk. No cravings. Then one day I discovered Hershey's sugar-free syrup. I started having chocolate milk treats, and that started the spiral... and cravings. I've heard others on ADBB share about their wariness of "treats". Now I get it.

Then yesterday I found Breyer's CarbSmart ice cream and snapped it up. I came home and had a "low-carb" rootbeer float followed by a chocolate shake. Today the cravings absolutely floored me. This evening I went out just to buy snacks, came home with makings for guacamole and pork rinds, scarfed it all down in front of the t.v..

The ice cream and syrup are in the trash now alongside the leftover pork rinds. I think I can handle the avocados and the milk. It's the ready-to-eat empty calorie foods that seem to cause all the trouble. I imagine there's some emotional stuff going on I need to journal and pray about as well. Reflux is back. So is the shame. I hate this.

[Georgiana]

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Then one day I discovered Hershey's sugar-free syrup. I started having chocolate milk treats, and that started the spiral... and cravings. I've heard others on ADBB share about their wariness of "treats". Now I get it.

Then yesterday I found Breyer's CarbSmart ice cream and snapped it up. I came home and had a "low-carb" rootbeer float followed by a chocolate shake

Did you read this: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-response.html ?

[Aways2Go]

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Oh, Suzanne, I hate to hear you are struggling.

I don't know if you are on the nut rung yet, but a treat I enjoy occasionally that hasn't caused me any problems is I buy chocolate flavored UNSWEETENED almond milk (in a box on the shelf in the organic/health food section normally) and then sweeten it with a pack of stevia or splenda. It satisfies any urges for something sweet or chocolatey or both and has not caused me any cravings or weight loss problems that I can identify, I just count the carbs and go about my merry way. To me, it is nearly identical to chocolate milk.
I can have a small glass just here or there and enjoy it without wanting more and more. About 2 carbs for 8 ounces plus I count one for the stevia.

Get a handle on it and just move forward and don't continue to beat yourself up over it, which is not productive. Consider it a learning experience.

[warmsummerfall]

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I know just how you feel. I was like that the 26th. I ate so many unhealthy things but I got right back on track... I think we have to strive to be wise about our food choices. But we are only human and we are all in this together. We can only pick ourselves up and keep going.

[dmat28]

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Suzanne,
I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles and binging. I guess a big part of this WOE is to truly get to know ourselves and our boundaries and limitations. Atkins is so individual, what works for one person doesn't always work for another.

I pray that you will have the strength to get back on your own personal track and be strong. I lurked here for a long time before I joined (and I'm not new to atkins..originally started in 9 and I have always found your posts to be friendly, upbeat and inspiring..Good Luck!

[dmat28]

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Dont know why that smiley is there, I can't edit it out.lol..it's supposed to say 98.

[Whatsername]

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Suzanne,

Sorry this has been so hard. The important thing is that you realize what you have done and are ready to fix it. Do not beat yourself up about it. Whats done is done. Every moment is a chance to change this way of eating. One step at a time.

I felt awful yesterday. Cravings were bad. I had forgotten just how hard that can be. I drank lots of water. It was a not so gentle reminder of why I shouldn't eat like that.

Good luck and remember we are here to help you through this.

[Georgiana]

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Dont know why that smiley is there, I can't edit it out.lol..it's supposed to say 98.

When you write 8_) (without the underscore) it shows .

You can select "Disable smilies in text" (it's under the box where you write your post) to disable smilies.

[Suzanne_H]

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Did you read this: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-response.html ?

No I hadn't read it, but it makes perfect sense. The uncontrolled eating really started like crazy with the ice cream... I won't touch the syrup again, though, either. Thanks Georgianna. xoxo

[Suzanne_H]

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Oh, Suzanne, I hate to hear you are struggling.

I don't know if you are on the nut rung yet, but a treat I enjoy occasionally that hasn't caused me any problems is I buy chocolate flavored UNSWEETENED almond milk (in a box on the shelf in the organic/health food section normally) and then sweeten it with a pack of stevia or splenda. It satisfies any urges for something sweet or chocolatey or both and has not caused me any cravings or weight loss problems that I can identify, I just count the carbs and go about my merry way. To me, it is nearly identical to chocolate milk.
I can have a small glass just here or there and enjoy it without wanting more and more. About 2 carbs for 8 ounces plus I count one for the stevia.

Get a handle on it and just move forward and don't continue to beat yourself up over it, which is not productive. Consider it a learning experience.

Thanks so much! I'll check out Whole Foods and see if they have it... later. For now I just want to get back on track. No cravings this morning, but then again I haven't put any food in my body yet. LOL I had the same experience with the CarbCountdown chocolate milk but haven't been able to locate any for a long time.

[Suzanne_H]

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Thank you all for the encouragement. Together we can do what we could never do alone. When you reach out and share your experience, you strengthen your own resolve, and everyone wins.

I'll give up the rungs for a little bit to get back on track, get the cravings under control. Thanks, all.

[adreliluc]

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Sorry to hear that girl.
I was in and out of a huge binge for it seems the whole of last year (off and on).. sucks!!
... goes to show you CAN gain weight on Atkins if you don't get a grip.. I'm 100% focused and determined to figure it out this time around. I ignored all the head stuff before... *stupid me*.

Good luck, hang in there and get right back on track!
And good for you for throwing the stuff away!!
xo

[Summerdressgirl]

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Hang in there! glad you figure out what was wrong and stop it I know I am going to continue my on extended induction because 1) I cheated and 2) I don't trust myself with anything else but what I know right now lol. So I gotta go with a sure thing.

[thefemalegreenday]

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I know what you mean.. When I first started it was really hard not to binge on dairy for me. Like id eat three to four full cups of cheese, a bowl of whipped cream and almost a cartin of cream cheese.. I know it sounds gross eating that much but I was very depressed and had nothing to do but read. As soon as I decided to give up dairy for awhile till I could have abit more control the bingeing went.
Though I must admit.. I still binge on time to time with vegetables.. I think bingeing isn't something that can just go away, its more to do with how you control it.

[ziggy]

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i basically couldnt go past rung 1 with out my weight loss stalling it may have been due to the large amount of food i ate though