I kinda binged yesterday

So this is my public confession to help keep me accountable:

I'm 7 months out and I'm doing fine...but yesterday I kinda binged. 

The "kinda" meaning I didn't stuff myself with a box of cookies in one sitting, but I *did* eat about 6 pieces of cinnamon raisin bread during the day (deliciious, I may add) and a bunch of SF popsicles and who knows what else.  And...I don't know, I was just munchy/ravenous!  I couldn't seem to get enough in to satisy me. 

This is the first time I felt oiut of control in terms of not being able to stop -- I mean, not feeling strong enough to stop.  Did I really need that bread?  Nope.  And my little pouch didn't seem to care one way or the other.  Such a mental game, this is.  

But I don't want to fail.  I'm at the size I want to be (and shrinking, I think, despite the binge yesterday).  I think doing a food diary this week will help get me more in control, something I clearly need. 

(I' m also wondering what is bringing this on!  I started my exercise program again (4x a week) this past week.  Or maybe it's PMS -- I'm due next week!?  Or non PMS?  I feel like I'm having hot flashes!!!)         

First off, we ALL have days like that.  I had mine on Sunday.  Remember, today is a new day and a new opportunity to make wise food choices. 

Second, I continue to struggle with feeling out of control.  The part that I have to remind myself about is that while I still may eat "unhealthy" foods (junk) I have learned my limit.  You will too!

Third, yeah, hot flashes are no fun.  You have estrogen stored in your fat and it is released as you drop weight.  Try having hormonal hotflashes at the same time.  UGH!!!

So remember, today is a new day and that means you have survived your "junk day."

Thanks for posting, I'm not helpful.... I'm going through the same thing.  Been "munchy" for the past 2 days -- I need to stop!  I am up 1lb -- still in "normal fluctuation" range -- but know where this could head.  I thought I would log my food today and get back to basics.

I'm not supposed to exercise for another 2 1/2 weeks (had panniculectomy 3/10), but I'm really tempted to do a light workout again.  Maybe it would help -- maybe I'm bored and need to focus! 

I'm on mirena, so don't get a monthly visitor... can't blame it on that! 

Hope we both have a better day today....
Laura

thanks -- and i'm jealous about the panniculectomy!!!!  tell all!!   i want one for christmas. :)

The food diary is a good idea. Make sure that you don't just write down what you ate but what you are feeling when you eat it. Ask yourself questions - are you bored, stressed, tired, etc.

You probably want to monitor your protein intake as well - if you have sufficient amounts of protein it can assist with helping you feel full. Keep track of your water intake too. Sometimes our bodies just wan****er but our brains relay the message differently.