Lost the binge eating battle today, but haven't given up hope on winning the war

Could happen to any of us. Did you identify any triggers that lead up to these two incidents? Mental, physical things may be something you could identify and adjust for. I jus****ched the Nature Of Things about "Neuro Plasticity" and they talked about changing the pathways in the brain by altering the reactions to triggers. Granted they were talking about PTSD, Schizophrenia, and OCD but I couldn't help but see similarities in my own problems with binge eating and obesity.

There is nothing you can do about what happened today, but you can always change what happens tomorrow.  

Thank you for bravely sharing your struggle. Your honesty gives me hope that I will be able to be that honest too.

Thinking of you as you continue your journey.

To me, recovering from a binge is like correcting a car in a skid, you have to steer gently into the skid, not over-correct or you end up fish-tailing. 

I don`t dump either, which is a drag.

I would try to build in some nice extra calories into your normal day (like a NSA chocolate pudding, or a NSA chocolate popsicle) maybe some dried cranberries on cereal, not too many calories but still unnecessary indulgences.

I agree with Allister/Floyd about looking for triggers.

What kind of donuts were they?  Please tell me not all 4 were the same !

I don't want to sound lame - but I am definitely proud that you share these things. I bet there are tonnes of people going through the struggle and are glad to know they are not alone. We've all had our moments. I love your attitude of being open and knowing that you will get back on track the very next day. Keep this attitude up!!!!!!

Thank you so much for sharing your struggles. Prior to my surgery one of my bad habits was to go to any fast food outlet (many times Dairy Queen when i was out in the car by myself.  

It hasn't happen yet and I worry that it may. I am working through "Craving Change" with my nutritionist.

Every day is a struggle not to succumb to the head hunger, so I completely understand. 

Big Hugs and prayers to help you on way.

Hey 2013 seems to be setting an honest theme in motion. I can totally relate to this. 4 donuts, yum, I don't know that i've had any donuts since surgery, but I'm a muffin person and can eat 1/2 of one without feeling ill, and once I start I just want more. to hell with the good stuff, give me the carbs......

You are so normal with the struggles, I hope those coming up for surgery aren't put off by all this honesty but it's a fact of life and something we have to deal with. Why were we overweight to begin with?

Boredom is my trigger, it  was all I could do last night not to grab some carbs and munch my face off while playing bingo on the computer. instead I had a popper with peanut butter on it. I'm trying to take off 20lbs of overindulgence and like the other posters said, One day at a time.

Food is our drug and unfortunately we can't walk away from it, only try to control. I might just pick up one of those recommended books myself.

Keep posting we are all here for support and we won't play the blame game.

Sandy we are here for you.

Love the honesty, it speaks to your commitment and integrity!

Strength comes from within you and support comes from those around you.

Use us!!!!

Overcoming smuggles will make you stronger.

BTW - You look great!

Harold

Over the holidays I did the same thing.  Why I even bought the box of donut holes and brought them into the house escapes me.  I know, it was a treat for my kids!  I should know better.  If sweets are in the house, I will have at them.  So I am trying really hard not to have any in the house.  Another big problem for me is thinking I am hungry when I am in fact thirsty.  I don't drink near enough and instead tend to graze.

So my plan for 2013 starting next week is... 

1)  No junk in the house.  If I need to have some for the kids lunches, I will buy individually packed instead of large inviting half full bags etc...

2)  Time when I am allowed to eat.  Otherwise, drink something!

3)  TRY not to be bored cause that's when I want to eat.  Watching TV on the couch is my danger time.  So I am going to try watching TV on my treadmill.  We'll see if this is realistic for me.  But I am going to give it a try.  Otherwise, I am going to try to keep myself busy.  Maybe my treat while watching TV will be sugar-free popsicles!

It will always be work, a battle.  But we can do this!!!!!

Giselle

Sandy, I think it is fabulous that you are being open and honest.  I think this is key.  For myself, I have always hidden these truths!! You will win the war!

Keep thinking one day at a time!!

Hugs

This bears repeating so you and others know that you are not alone..I am currently one month away from 4 years post-op.

In my 2nd year I had NOT had any donuts of anykind

I stopped by the local bakery..it's not a chain and I ordered 3 dozen donuts with the intention of putting them in the coffee room (which I don't visit) to allow my co-workers a treat.

I took one donut, because I know how quickly my co-workers gobble these up...then I did something I have never done..went back at coffee time for another..and then get this...at the end of the day there were some still left so I had YET another

Yes I had 3 full-size donuts in one day..it is possible and if you spread it out the sugar and dumping didn't effect me (which usually it does).

It's two years later and I may have the "occasional" 1/2 donut or a plain old fashioned..but I have NEVER again pigged out like that..it was like I had to get it out of my system.

That is why when people say they are "craving" something..I say..go for it IN MODERATION..or if you don;t it could backfire.

Also after the above incident I marched myself to my local RNY support group and confessed.~!