So I gave my parents all of my credit and debit cards this weekend, yet somehow I still managed to find ways to binge.
Tonight I'm going to the grocery store with mom because 1) she has all forms of payment I have, and 2) I want someone there to make sure I don't buy junk food or anything to tempt me to binge.
I started creating my grocery list but was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of foods and snacks that they like that may in some way help me resist a binge.
What are your trigger foods? Some ppl binge on healthy items like me, while others on high cal foods
I have to stay away from all sorts of things, including sweets and starches. I could binge like crazy on bread and crackers and what not, so that would for sure not be on my grocery list.
I wish I could give my money to someone who could hold me accountable. Smart girl, I hope it helps you!
See and I binge on raw veggies and fruit, so everyone is different
I also binge on veggies (mainly carrots) and fruit. And weather or not it’s healthy food you’re binging on, it’s still a binge (which for me) still tempts me to purge =/
Raw veggies I feel safe with, but even fruit can trigger a binge for me! =\
Ill binge on anything sweet really. But for some reason i always crave waffles and taco bell burritos too.
Oh my gd, waffles. Since I’ve been living in ny, I havent really binged on waffles, but at home, they used to be my favorite. I used to love stopping by the taco bell drive thru and picking up stuff, too. I dont eat fast food anymore, so that helped, but id love a cheesy gordita crunch. Ohh delicious
I could use some help as of what foods to get as well, as I also tend to binge on sweets, so I will be paying close attention to this discussion.
I think giving someone your money and cards and having them go with you food shopping is a good technique to prevent binging. For me,it started occuring more when there was more food in the house. I used to just binge so often, but it was more healthier stuff. Now it is a mix, but mostly carbs and sugar and high cal stuff. I just rationalize eating thing s because they have protein, or there is no sugar in them, or whatever. And before you know I have eaten till I am sick.When no one is home now, I have free access to the kitchen, so it is kind of hard not to venture in there, and start eating and eating. And now with the habit I have started, I am sure if I started to buy just healthy food for me, I would binge again on that, too, and go onto the other stuff. So what do I do to stop, and think before I go right to the fridge? Or just to not even think about anymore. It has ruled my life for the past 9 years, be it ana, or binging. But for your question, what has worked for me in the past were fruits, veggies, fish, sweet potatoes, sushi, flavored water, coffee, anything you will not binge on. For me, I cannot have a little cereal. But I love them, so used to buy them in individual packets or boxes. It costs more,but it helped me binge less. and taking the time to write a food journal and making the food. That way you are not thinking about it.
yeah, i usually binge on sweets as well. for me its sugar that makes me want more. so lately i have been buying lots of fruit! its good for you:apples, bananas, pineapple, pretty much anything. carrots and lite ranch dressing is a good snack. you can get almonds and bag 24 in little snack bags. ppeanut butter/almond butter and celery sticks. nutrigrain bars, you can do turkey and cheese roll ups,
Usually...a person will binge on the foods that they deprive themselves of, or at least attempt to.
What you don't allow, is often what you want the most, or with our physical needs, if your body is truly not getting adequate amounts of ALL foods, your body will be 'screaming' for the foods you are avoiding. But it can play out differently for everyone. The important thing is how does a 'binge' affect you? Does it lead to purging, over-exercisng, laxative abuse, or another cycle of restriction? It's the chaotic way of eating that can trigger a binge.
What is usually helpful is for people to eat all foods moderately, possibly as a meal plan, so that you are getting adequate calories to offset a binge.
What works for you?
Jan ♥
Thanks everyone for sharing, one thing that rings true is that we are totally different and what works for me may not work for you or anyone else. It seems the only way to find safe foods is going to be through trial and error.
I just binge all the freaking time. It just out of habit, boredom, emotion, stress, whatever. I attempted to eat normally this morning, then it was just trying not to binge. Then I just gave in, and said, who cares, and binged completely. Now I regret it. I am going to have a horrible night with my boyfriend because I am so bloated and my stomach is out to here, literally. I was so good for a few hours, then I went and ruined it. :(
You didn't ruin anything! You held off for a few hours, that's a huge acomplishment! Now tomorrow aim for a few extra hours and see if ya can wait longer then the previous day :)
true, and i won't be able to eat anything because i feel so sick and disgusting. but it's baby steps.
Exactly, a baby step NOT a failure :)
i drink coffee and eat cheese