Fighting to control the ovulation eating frenzy

I have been going crazy these last few days while I'm ovulating... so I've been trying extra hard to pre-plan my meals, make them very protein heavy for nutritional content and satiety sake, and eat every 3-4 hours so I won't be tempted to snack on anything off-plan.

But last night my going food crazy went out of control. Iate a grocery store package (12 pieces) of salmon avocado sushi with brown rice and 3/4 of a package of frozen broccoli/cauliflower/sliced carrots with a "light cheese sauce" by Birdseye... I would never have bought that cheese sauce thing-- my best friend unloaded it on me and I figured I'd feed it to my boyfriend who is broke, but I ended up eating it myself. Sigh.

I did stop when I was full, but kept going back to the sushi several times throughout the night until it was done. I did the same for the cheesey vegetables until there was 1/4 of the package left.

Ugh. This has been so frustrating for me. It's not so much *what* I was eating, it's the fact that controlling my behavior is still such a challenge to me. I always used to binge before, and a lifetime of that behavior is what got me to be obese and unhealthy. I know what I need to do, I can verbalize it, I want it so bad I can taste it... so then why can't I get better control of my behaviors?

I had done a really good forest hike (I have recently become a gym goes almost every single day, too) with a girlfriend in a local nature preserve during the day, had eaten meatless balls with sauce and cheese for lunch and a protein shake for breakfast, so the start to the day was great. My water intake had been going well... and then WHAM!

When I think about the damage I did calorie/carb wise it's not as bad as it could have been. The sushi was made with *brown* rice, but I really don't make rice/pasta/bread/crackers/potatoes etc. a part of my normal daily diet... not even weekly diet. The avocado and salmon part was fine as far as I'm concerned. But the rice and vegetables-- why, oh why, did I subject myself to it's processed cheesey gooeyness.

This morning I am down 0.6 lbs from yesterday, so it didn't do any serious harm weight-loss wise. And I'm going to use the fact that I feel so awful for continuing on with my bad habits as motivation. I wish I were better (read: faster) at behavior modification. I think something like this happened for me last month too, but I was still on soft/mushy foods at that point, so it hadn't been as bad.

I guess I'm just looking to come clean here on this forum. If anyone has any wise words or kicks in the pants, feel free to dole them out.

I'm not a kick in the pants sorta girl - more like hugs for hard times!  While the snaking between meals/eating outside your schedule isn't good - at least you were eating healthy - so thumbs up for that.  My only advise is find something to keep you busy - when you get the urge, distract yourself and try not to give in to the hormonal head hunger (easier said than done!)

Great job on the .6 down!

Thanks, Lucy. This willpower/behavior mod stuff sure is a doozy. I guess that's part of why people refer to this weight loss journey as a marathon, not a race.

I appreciate your support. :)

I wish I could help...  I thought I was the only one that does that.    During that time I am CARB CRAZY!!!!! 

I, too, thought I was the only one this happened to!  I can totally tell when I am ovulating because no amount of food satisfies me.  I did the same thing yesterday.  It was a crap (carb) day for me.  And to top it off, I got a LARGE concrete mixer from Culver's. I ate 1/4 of it.  And, guilt, I am eating some now.  I, am, however, about to get off the couch and throw the rest away...ok, done!  Tomorrow is another day.  I just hate this time of the month (and the time when Aunt Flo actually visits) because NOTHING satisfies, and I am constantly hungry! UGH! 
But, thanks for sharing.  At least I now know that I am not alone!
Jenn

I do the same, but it's right before my period.

On Thursday, I happened to only have enough protein powder in the house for one shake, so I had to eat *all* day long to make up for it, worked pretty well! Kept the food need satisfied, and I planned the hell out of it before I started my day so I wasn't tempted by anything since everything was ready and at my fingertips. Started my period that night, of course :)

I don't think it's a bad thing to follow that urge (as long as it is not a slippery slope for you), certainly easier for me than fighting the head battle once a month. I've already fought many, and won, I'll let this one go. Just make sure you have your safety net set up so you don't fall hard.

 ~colleen 

I do the same thing too right before my monthly visitor... plus I retain water so it doesn't look like the scale is moving either... actually today it showed I gained a pound but then I realized I could not fit into a pair of shorts I wore fine last week so I know I am bloating...  the world according to egg face has some good post op recipies for muffins, cake, donuts, and ice cream that is bariatric friendly and those things are helping with my cravings for any and all things sugar and bad for me... at least I know I am eating something better than the alternative... 

just be thankful....there wasn't any Better Cheddars in the house! ha ha ha!