LS289
06-03-2005, 12:57 AM
I absolutely hate when I eat out of boredom or loneliness or ANYTHING other than just plain hunger!
Tonight I had no plans and woke up from a nap around 6pm. I decided to make dinner at home, but I definitely went out of control! Here is what I had:
-Made a Chicken Salad: Chicken breast (170), tomatoe (40), avocado (80), pepperoncinis (20), olives (50), light dressing (60), lettuce (30)
-1 slice veggie cheese (30)
-1 slice olive bread (130)
-crackers (100)
-Hummus (?)
-Tzatiki sauce (80)
-Few potato chips (120?)
-Baby carrots (80?)
Dessert (felt like i was on a rampage!):
-Slim a bear (90)
-Few bites of light ice cream (60)
-SF chocolate and chocolate chips (300)
-Graham crackers (150)
-Raisins (?)
I feel SO disgusting now!! I totalled up the calories of what I ate today (including my breakfast which was 2 cups of cereal, LF cottage cheese, berries, a small apple, and a banana) and it is over 2000 AND I didn't work out at all today!
I am definitely going to cut back tomorrow a lot b/c I have been eating wayyyy too much lately. All of the sudden I am freaking out about this!!!
Please give me feedback or whatever you can.
Tonight I had no plans and woke up from a nap around 6pm. I decided to make dinner at home, but I definitely went out of control! Here is what I had:
-Made a Chicken Salad: Chicken breast (170), tomatoe (40), avocado (80), pepperoncinis (20), olives (50), light dressing (60), lettuce (30)
-1 slice veggie cheese (30)
-1 slice olive bread (130)
-crackers (100)
-Hummus (?)
-Tzatiki sauce (80)
-Few potato chips (120?)
-Baby carrots (80?)
Dessert (felt like i was on a rampage!):
-Slim a bear (90)
-Few bites of light ice cream (60)
-SF chocolate and chocolate chips (300)
-Graham crackers (150)
-Raisins (?)
I feel SO disgusting now!! I totalled up the calories of what I ate today (including my breakfast which was 2 cups of cereal, LF cottage cheese, berries, a small apple, and a banana) and it is over 2000 AND I didn't work out at all today!
I am definitely going to cut back tomorrow a lot b/c I have been eating wayyyy too much lately. All of the sudden I am freaking out about this!!!
Please give me feedback or whatever you can.
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pistolwhip3214
06-03-2005, 01:17 AM
so what...im sorry if this seems rude, not trying to be...but honestly no one cares if ur fat or skinny or what kind of diet ur on. just be urself. if u wanna have something then do it...its that simple...dont kill urself by eating sooo much, but if u go a lil overboard who cares...just dont do it every single day.
Losec20mg
06-03-2005, 01:46 AM
dont worry we know her.. LS, stop freaking out over what you eat and, how much you eat..everyone eats alot when they'r bored..so yeah, dont worry bout it.. just come here to tell us and, we'll forgive you. ;)
Lenin
06-03-2005, 09:37 AM
I'm with LS.
Eating out of boredom is so stupid and counterproductive. I try to battle it and it's sister, eating out of habit, every day...I'm even using hypnosis to train myself to EAT WHEN HUNGRY.
A trip to the fridge isn't exercise.
LS, a cute trick...you ignored the calorie count of 2 items... hummus and the raisins:D:D...in doing so you neglected the HIGHEST calorie item you ate, the hummus. Ain't human nature grand:D:D:D!
Eating out of boredom is so stupid and counterproductive. I try to battle it and it's sister, eating out of habit, every day...I'm even using hypnosis to train myself to EAT WHEN HUNGRY.
A trip to the fridge isn't exercise.
LS, a cute trick...you ignored the calorie count of 2 items... hummus and the raisins:D:D...in doing so you neglected the HIGHEST calorie item you ate, the hummus. Ain't human nature grand:D:D:D!
Jess75
06-03-2005, 11:20 AM
I absolutely hate when I eat out of boredom or loneliness or ANYTHING other than just plain hunger!
Tonight I had no plans and woke up from a nap around 6pm. I decided to make dinner at home, but I definitely went out of control! Here is what I had:
-Made a Chicken Salad: Chicken breast (170), tomatoe (40), avocado (80), pepperoncinis (20), olives (50), light dressing (60), lettuce (30)
-1 slice veggie cheese (30)
-1 slice olive bread (130)
-crackers (100)
-Hummus (?)
-Tzatiki sauce (80)
-Few potato chips (120?)
-Baby carrots (80?)
Dessert (felt like i was on a rampage!):
-Slim a bear (90)
-Few bites of light ice cream (60)
-SF chocolate and chocolate chips (300)
-Graham crackers (150)
-Raisins (?)
I feel SO disgusting now!! I totalled up the calories of what I ate today (including my breakfast which was 2 cups of cereal, LF cottage cheese, berries, a small apple, and a banana) and it is over 2000 AND I didn't work out at all today!
I am definitely going to cut back tomorrow a lot b/c I have been eating wayyyy too much lately. All of the sudden I am freaking out about this!!!
Please give me feedback or whatever you can.
At least you choose healthy options! Does the SF indicate "sugar free?" Were you hungry? I don't care, if i'm hungry, I eat, I don't care what time it is, I just choose healthy options. And your options look really healthy. I would just go back to your "maintence" calories today, and perhaps do a workout. And honestly, I don't think a pound or two would do you any harm being that your 6 ft tall and weigh 135 pounds right? Don't worry, be happy! :)
Tonight I had no plans and woke up from a nap around 6pm. I decided to make dinner at home, but I definitely went out of control! Here is what I had:
-Made a Chicken Salad: Chicken breast (170), tomatoe (40), avocado (80), pepperoncinis (20), olives (50), light dressing (60), lettuce (30)
-1 slice veggie cheese (30)
-1 slice olive bread (130)
-crackers (100)
-Hummus (?)
-Tzatiki sauce (80)
-Few potato chips (120?)
-Baby carrots (80?)
Dessert (felt like i was on a rampage!):
-Slim a bear (90)
-Few bites of light ice cream (60)
-SF chocolate and chocolate chips (300)
-Graham crackers (150)
-Raisins (?)
I feel SO disgusting now!! I totalled up the calories of what I ate today (including my breakfast which was 2 cups of cereal, LF cottage cheese, berries, a small apple, and a banana) and it is over 2000 AND I didn't work out at all today!
I am definitely going to cut back tomorrow a lot b/c I have been eating wayyyy too much lately. All of the sudden I am freaking out about this!!!
Please give me feedback or whatever you can.
At least you choose healthy options! Does the SF indicate "sugar free?" Were you hungry? I don't care, if i'm hungry, I eat, I don't care what time it is, I just choose healthy options. And your options look really healthy. I would just go back to your "maintence" calories today, and perhaps do a workout. And honestly, I don't think a pound or two would do you any harm being that your 6 ft tall and weigh 135 pounds right? Don't worry, be happy! :)
LS289
06-04-2005, 12:01 AM
All of you had such different responses! Pistolwhip- I came to the boards for support because I was feeling a little uneasy about what I had eaten - that is what they are here for. There's no need to be harsh about it. I understand that it might seem petty to you, but it was really bothering me last night and it feels good to get some feedback.
Jessica- yes, SF means sugarfree, but that definitely does not mean fat free! The chocolate was pretty much full calorie and full fat - just less carbs (which, ultimately, doesn't really matter now does it?)
Today I tried to make up for eating so much yesterday, but then I had NO energy when I went to the gym. I had coffee this morning then white bean soup for lunch and an apple. Oh, and 2 red bulls (sf). When I tried running around 4pm I felt almost nauseous (but that is definitely my fault). I came home and ate dinner which consisted of a big sweet potato with LF cottage cheese, a few slices of turkey and some peas. Then I had some berries and a few honey nuts.
Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on track and not eat too little....
Jessica- yes, SF means sugarfree, but that definitely does not mean fat free! The chocolate was pretty much full calorie and full fat - just less carbs (which, ultimately, doesn't really matter now does it?)
Today I tried to make up for eating so much yesterday, but then I had NO energy when I went to the gym. I had coffee this morning then white bean soup for lunch and an apple. Oh, and 2 red bulls (sf). When I tried running around 4pm I felt almost nauseous (but that is definitely my fault). I came home and ate dinner which consisted of a big sweet potato with LF cottage cheese, a few slices of turkey and some peas. Then I had some berries and a few honey nuts.
Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on track and not eat too little....
Jess75
06-04-2005, 11:58 AM
All of you had such different responses! Pistolwhip- I came to the boards for support because I was feeling a little uneasy about what I had eaten - that is what they are here for. There's no need to be harsh about it. I understand that it might seem petty to you, but it was really bothering me last night and it feels good to get some feedback.
Jessica- yes, SF means sugarfree, but that definitely does not mean fat free! The chocolate was pretty much full calorie and full fat - just less carbs (which, ultimately, doesn't really matter now does it?)
Today I tried to make up for eating so much yesterday, but then I had NO energy when I went to the gym. I had coffee this morning then white bean soup for lunch and an apple. Oh, and 2 red bulls (sf). When I tried running around 4pm I felt almost nauseous (but that is definitely my fault). I came home and ate dinner which consisted of a big sweet potato with LF cottage cheese, a few slices of turkey and some peas. Then I had some berries and a few honey nuts.
Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on track and not eat too little....
Well I have to say Ls that you do eat very healthy. And I was just curious about the "SF" because I like cookies myself,lol. What kind are they?
Jessica- yes, SF means sugarfree, but that definitely does not mean fat free! The chocolate was pretty much full calorie and full fat - just less carbs (which, ultimately, doesn't really matter now does it?)
Today I tried to make up for eating so much yesterday, but then I had NO energy when I went to the gym. I had coffee this morning then white bean soup for lunch and an apple. Oh, and 2 red bulls (sf). When I tried running around 4pm I felt almost nauseous (but that is definitely my fault). I came home and ate dinner which consisted of a big sweet potato with LF cottage cheese, a few slices of turkey and some peas. Then I had some berries and a few honey nuts.
Hopefully tomorrow I can get back on track and not eat too little....
Well I have to say Ls that you do eat very healthy. And I was just curious about the "SF" because I like cookies myself,lol. What kind are they?
LS289
06-04-2005, 04:08 PM
It actually was just SF chocolate, not SF cookies. I made sort of a s'more (without marshmallow)...I put a chunk of SF chocolate in between graham crackers and put a little chocolate frozen yogurt in there, too. So I guess it was a mix between an ice cream sandwich and a s'more. It was SO delicious!
Do you think I need to compensate again today or get back to normal eating/exercising?
Do you think I need to compensate again today or get back to normal eating/exercising?
Summer Storm
06-04-2005, 04:31 PM
Next time your at the store look for some "fruit2o" water. It contains no calories, no fat. and fills you up. plus it's 'fun' to drink when your bored.
Today go back to your normal eating. Perhaps your body just needed a day like that to recover.
:wave:
God Bless,
Summer Storm
Today go back to your normal eating. Perhaps your body just needed a day like that to recover.
:wave:
God Bless,
Summer Storm
ocurt
06-04-2005, 05:12 PM
i know exactly how you feel! you're recovering from an eating disorder, right? That's what I'm doing... I've been fasting for certain things every friday, so I did that yesterday, i fasted two meals, then I ate a small supper and some watermelon. I felt very good about myself! Then today i ate a frappuchino, brownies, trail mix... yadda yadda yadda... and i feel like a blimp! its awful!! i just want to go in my closet and hide until i feel skinny again!! but you know, one day isnt going to hurt that much... just as long as you dont do it all the time!! i know how hard it is to balance out so that you're not eating too little or too much!! hugs to you!! good luck!!
4schmitts
06-04-2005, 05:31 PM
I know how you feel too! I am also recovering from an Ed, and there are days when I TOTALLY overeat and feel like crap because of it for a couple days. I usually get right back on my regular eating schedule after a binge the next day and then by the next night I usually feel normal again. Don't be too hard on yourself, we all do it!
LS289
06-04-2005, 11:52 PM
Thank you. I've realized more and more how common it is. It's just hard to see that when you are caught in the heat of the moment!
Today I think I had a pretty normal day (whereas yesterday was sort of restricted because of my overeating on thursday).
Breakfast/Lunch: Breakfast sandwich (this is SO delicious!!)...english muffin (130cals), 1/4 avocado sliced (80 cals) 1 slice soy cheese (30 cals), scrambled egg beaters (60 cals) ketchup(20 cals)
Some fruit and berrries (100 cals maybe)
Cottage cheese with some cereal (150 cals?)
Snack: Some pretzels (120 cals) sweet factory candy (oops!) - some chocolate covered almonds, swedish fish, reeses pieces, and sour patch kids -no idea the calories...
Dinner: Stir fry - bok choy, carrots, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, broccoli, cauliflower, tofu (around 200 cals??)
couple bites of lowfat ricotta cheese (50cals)
I feel sort of guilty about the candy, but I guess I shouldn't. It wasn't the healthiest option, but that's ok!
Today I think I had a pretty normal day (whereas yesterday was sort of restricted because of my overeating on thursday).
Breakfast/Lunch: Breakfast sandwich (this is SO delicious!!)...english muffin (130cals), 1/4 avocado sliced (80 cals) 1 slice soy cheese (30 cals), scrambled egg beaters (60 cals) ketchup(20 cals)
Some fruit and berrries (100 cals maybe)
Cottage cheese with some cereal (150 cals?)
Snack: Some pretzels (120 cals) sweet factory candy (oops!) - some chocolate covered almonds, swedish fish, reeses pieces, and sour patch kids -no idea the calories...
Dinner: Stir fry - bok choy, carrots, bean sprouts, water chestnuts, broccoli, cauliflower, tofu (around 200 cals??)
couple bites of lowfat ricotta cheese (50cals)
I feel sort of guilty about the candy, but I guess I shouldn't. It wasn't the healthiest option, but that's ok!
Singusasongg
06-06-2005, 08:35 PM
I'm with LS.
Eating out of boredom is so stupid and counterproductive. I try to battle it and it's sister, eating out of habit, every day...I'm even using hypnosis to train myself to EAT WHEN HUNGRY.
A trip to the fridge isn't exercise.
LS, a cute trick...you ignored the calorie count of 2 items... hummus and the raisins:D:D...in doing so you neglected the HIGHEST calorie item you ate, the hummus. Ain't human nature grand:D:D:D!
Hynosis sounds really interesting! I would like to try that to contol my over eating and horrible self image. Let me know any information you have on it! thanks!
Eating out of boredom is so stupid and counterproductive. I try to battle it and it's sister, eating out of habit, every day...I'm even using hypnosis to train myself to EAT WHEN HUNGRY.
A trip to the fridge isn't exercise.
LS, a cute trick...you ignored the calorie count of 2 items... hummus and the raisins:D:D...in doing so you neglected the HIGHEST calorie item you ate, the hummus. Ain't human nature grand:D:D:D!
Hynosis sounds really interesting! I would like to try that to contol my over eating and horrible self image. Let me know any information you have on it! thanks!
LS289
06-06-2005, 11:36 PM
Yes! Instead of having one extremely restricted day and then one totally gluttonous day, I'd like to be stable and healthy everyday. Most of the time I manage to do this, but every once in a while I get thrown off track.
I think I've returned to my normal eating. How did today look?
Breakfast: Banana, Grande Nonfat Latte
Lunch: Salad with beets, egg whites, peas, jicama, tomatoes, carrots, tzatiki sauce, and balsamic vinegar
Fuji Apple
Sugarfree Rockstar (like a redbull)
Dinner: Chicken noodle soup, A BUNCH of crackers, nonfat cheese, lowfat ricotta cheese, some berries
Dessert: Frozen yogurt
I think I've returned to my normal eating. How did today look?
Breakfast: Banana, Grande Nonfat Latte
Lunch: Salad with beets, egg whites, peas, jicama, tomatoes, carrots, tzatiki sauce, and balsamic vinegar
Fuji Apple
Sugarfree Rockstar (like a redbull)
Dinner: Chicken noodle soup, A BUNCH of crackers, nonfat cheese, lowfat ricotta cheese, some berries
Dessert: Frozen yogurt
Losec20mg
06-06-2005, 11:56 PM
wow LS that was a healthfull day :) BUT, its still not much..but, if your ok with that amount of food..ill stay quiet but, dont forget, im a man. ;)
LS289
06-07-2005, 10:42 PM
Yeah, it wasn't a huge amount of food, but I felt like I needed to compensate a little bit for the few days before.
I weighed myself this morning and the scale said 134. I'm not sure if it's because it was first thing in the morning, because I ate less yesterday, or because I legitimately lost weight, but whatever the reason, that's what it said. It makes me feel like all my worry about eating too much was unnecessary. I don't understand why I obsess so much about my eating and drinking when I don't NEED to. It takes more to gain weight than I guess I realize...
I weighed myself this morning and the scale said 134. I'm not sure if it's because it was first thing in the morning, because I ate less yesterday, or because I legitimately lost weight, but whatever the reason, that's what it said. It makes me feel like all my worry about eating too much was unnecessary. I don't understand why I obsess so much about my eating and drinking when I don't NEED to. It takes more to gain weight than I guess I realize...
Jogaholic
06-07-2005, 10:54 PM
Hey LS, no worries - I'm currently trying to gain weight and it's A LOT harder than I ever thought it would be. It's not a mental issue for me, but physically the gaining process is very very slow. I'm sure your body is similar since you seem to be fairly active. Anyway - this is off the topic but I saw that you had tzatziki sauce in your first post...I LOVE that stuff and cannot find it anywhere except the restaurant in which I work. Where do I find it??? Or do you have a good recipe for it? Thanks a bunch!
LS289
06-09-2005, 12:15 AM
I LOVE tzatziki sauce, too! Actually, I just ate some with my greek chicken salad! I find it at *****'s (a health food store similar to Whole Foods). For those of you that don't know, tzatziki sauce is a Greek sauce made mainly with plain yogurt and cucumber. It sounds random, but is SO delicious (especially when incorporated in a Greek meal with falafel, chicken, feta, hummus, etc...).
Thanks for the encouragement, by the way. Why are you trying to gain weight? Have you just always been on the light side?
Thanks for the encouragement, by the way. Why are you trying to gain weight? Have you just always been on the light side?
Jogaholic
06-09-2005, 12:52 AM
Thanks, I will have to check out my whole foods. Mmm...the stuff is the best on chicken salads!
I actually used to be 20 pounds heavier than I am today - I lost it all when I started running cross country in high school. For a couple of years I wasn't eating enough to support the amount of activity I was doing and the weight shed and never came back (never had an eating disorder, more of a disordered eating pattern). Over this time I learned a ton about nutrition and now that running has become a lifestyle for me it's just best for my health that I gain a few pounds as I continue to be active. I never knew it'd be this slow of a process though...I must have underestimated my metabolism.
I actually used to be 20 pounds heavier than I am today - I lost it all when I started running cross country in high school. For a couple of years I wasn't eating enough to support the amount of activity I was doing and the weight shed and never came back (never had an eating disorder, more of a disordered eating pattern). Over this time I learned a ton about nutrition and now that running has become a lifestyle for me it's just best for my health that I gain a few pounds as I continue to be active. I never knew it'd be this slow of a process though...I must have underestimated my metabolism.
LS289
06-09-2005, 01:52 AM
How much do you run daily? I try to run 3 miles at least 5 days a week (sometimes more). It makes me feel so great, but sometimes I think I get too obsessed with it b/c on days that I don't do it, I feel like I can't eat as much and I get worried about gaining weight. I have been "trying" to gain weight for several months now. The reason I put "trying" in quotations is because I SAY that, but then I stress about food and calories and worry that I am gaining weight (which is what I am supposedly wanting to do). It doesn't make sense. I wouldn't say I have an eating disorder right now, but there is something going on.
Right now, for example, I am feeling bad about my day and am trying to schedule out a time to work out in my head for tomorrow. I feel like if I can't run tomorrow I will feel horrible about myself.
I ran 3 miles today and ate this:
Breakfast: Coffee with lowfat milk
Lunch: Vegetable soup, raw beets and jicama
Snack: Apple, banana, SF redbull
Dinner: Greek Chicken Salad with ff dressing, hummus, tzatziki sauce, 2 1/2 triangles of pita bread, and 1 rice cake
Dessert: Nonfat, no sugar added ice cream and Nonfat frozen yogurt with 2 graham crackers
I wanted to eat a small amount today b/c yesterday I felt like I overate, but of course, come the end of the day, I go all out again. The question is, did I really go "all out" or is this all just in my head? Is it normal to crave dessert every night? Is it normal to weigh 135lbs at 6' or is that too light? How can I feel more in control of my eating without being too controlled? That is what I am struggling with. I want to be able to just decide on a whim that I want chocolate for dessert, but I also like to have things like that planned....it makes me so anxious all the time. Eating shouldn't be this way. It shouldn't be this stressful.
Wow, sorry. I think I just went off on a tangent. Sorry about that. Just frustrated...
Right now, for example, I am feeling bad about my day and am trying to schedule out a time to work out in my head for tomorrow. I feel like if I can't run tomorrow I will feel horrible about myself.
I ran 3 miles today and ate this:
Breakfast: Coffee with lowfat milk
Lunch: Vegetable soup, raw beets and jicama
Snack: Apple, banana, SF redbull
Dinner: Greek Chicken Salad with ff dressing, hummus, tzatziki sauce, 2 1/2 triangles of pita bread, and 1 rice cake
Dessert: Nonfat, no sugar added ice cream and Nonfat frozen yogurt with 2 graham crackers
I wanted to eat a small amount today b/c yesterday I felt like I overate, but of course, come the end of the day, I go all out again. The question is, did I really go "all out" or is this all just in my head? Is it normal to crave dessert every night? Is it normal to weigh 135lbs at 6' or is that too light? How can I feel more in control of my eating without being too controlled? That is what I am struggling with. I want to be able to just decide on a whim that I want chocolate for dessert, but I also like to have things like that planned....it makes me so anxious all the time. Eating shouldn't be this way. It shouldn't be this stressful.
Wow, sorry. I think I just went off on a tangent. Sorry about that. Just frustrated...
girlygirl11
06-09-2005, 04:41 PM
If you check your BMI, you are still underweight at the weight you are given your height. You really don't eat a lot at all, expecially since you are so tall and do excersise! You probably crave dessert because it is a sweet/sugary flavour, which translates into quick energy for your body. Usually this craving occurs when you've deprived yourself of food! You seem to eat a LOT of non fat/light/no sugar things...that isn't something most people eat regularly- people eat that when dieting! Yes, there are things that can be light or low fat that should be eaten like that, but a lot of the things you seem to eat are just sugar/fat/calorie free/light versions of the tried and true originals...why deprive yourself? You really haven't overeaten in ANY of the posts youve posted...it seems like you feel you overeat when you have a lot of little things...which isn't necessarily true! You probably get these craving because you ARE depriving yourself! why don't you try to eat a regular breakfast lunch and dinner and exactly 2 or 3 snacks (morning, afternoon, evening- you could even make one of em a dessert). Do this everyday and it will feel natural to you to eat like this. It is NOT a lot, especially given that you could stand to put a couple pounds on!