Frustrated right now.....

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Registered: 07-18-2006
Frustrated right now.....
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Fri, 08-25-2006 - 9:22am

I am so frustrated with myself right now. I used to be in the habit of eating in the middle of the night. I thought I broke this habit until last night. I got up about 1 AM and ate a handful of chocolate covered cashews and 3 big spoonfuls of peanut butter and a big glass of milk OUCH!!! My parents are very supportive of me, but my Mom brings a lot of junkfood home (and she's diabetic). So, it's very hard for me sometimes to stay away from the goodies. I have been doing so great, I don't know what happened. I was just so hungry even though I get alot of healthy food in throughout the day. WHY? WHY? WHY? I could just kick myself.

Jena
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Fri, 08-25-2006 - 2:46pm

Don't be so hard on yourself.
I understand what you're feeling.
You just have to write it off as a setback and keep moving forward.
Maybe you're not eating enough? I know that happens to me. When you get really ravenous like that and just start eating whatever you can find (spoons of peanut butter find their way into my mouth on their own too), it probably means you're not eating enough. We are big women. We need more food than our lighter counterparts. Try adding an ounce or two of protein to each meal or maybe your snacks. Or, you could try adding more fiber-rich foods. Personally I like protein because it tends to be a little more enjoyable than fiber (celery vs. chicken breast for example). Good luck and just try to move forward.
I'm with you 100%!!!

Zee

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Fri, 08-25-2006 - 9:55pm
Make it a rule to have a BIG glass of water and wait 15 minutes before munching, and if you're still actually hungry go for fresh fruit or veggies, or brush your teeth before you munch.
Sarah
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Registered: 07-18-2006
Sat, 08-26-2006 - 12:13pm
Thanks for all the kind messages and support. Sara, I have tried those doritos and love them. I love hot stuff! My Grandma gave me a bag yesterday because they were too hot for her.I had a bowl and threw the rest away. Thanks! Jena
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Sat, 08-26-2006 - 12:35pm
Oh my GOSH those Doritos are good aren't they?
Sarah
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Sat, 08-26-2006 - 2:05pm
Hello.
I have a problem too. I been eatting peanut buuter as well. I went and stopped buying luch meat luike turkey or ham and just eat a half of peanut butter sandwich for lunch. Cause I love peanut butter alot. I had a problem with bingeing at a meal even breakfast eatting an egg and cereal and then a slice of cake or something. I was hoping to be under 300 by thanksgiving but I don't know. My doctor has always been on me to lose weight. it's so hard. Maryanne 322/318/250
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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 08-28-2006 - 7:05am

I used to do this a lot (still do sometimes).. wake up in the middle of the night, eat chocolate, then go back to sleep.. then feel like crap the next day.


If it's real hunger then maybe you need to eat a little snack before you go to bed? Think about it this way,

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Registered: 02-06-2006
Mon, 08-28-2006 - 7:20am
Maryann, yes you can lose the weight.. nobody said it would be easy, but it will get easier with time. Habits are hard to change, but things do get a lot easier with time. Just don't give up.. you are already losing weight and this is awesome.. it means that you're on the right track and you found something that works for you. Just put your mind to it and never give up..

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