And I feel defeated.
I had a turtle brownie, frozen yogurt, and half of a General Tso's meal.
I just wanna go running until I burn off every last one of those terrible guilty calories.
I hate running, but I would do it because of how awful I feel. This is the first day out of the month I've been using MFP that I've just wanted to not eat.
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Joined 2012-06-13 Posts: 65 |
July 13, 2012 07:27
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Joined 2012-03-01 Posts: 504 |
July 13, 2012 07:33
You're fine, that's not bad at all. Enjoy your indulgences, just don't make them a daily habit.
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Joined 2012-06-23 Posts: 141 |
July 13, 2012 07:36
One day of overeating won't kill you. A lot of people work in a cheat day once a week where they can eat anything they want. Just get right back on track and go back to normal eating! You can do it!
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Joined 2011-09-19 Posts: 31 |
July 13, 2012 07:39
It is what it is... just get back on track. You're human.
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Joined 2012-06-13 Posts: 65 |
July 13, 2012 07:43
Thanks, guys. I just get so downhearted when I think of what I did.
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Joined 2011-06-23 Posts: 849 |
July 13, 2012 07:45
I think it's good to have a cheat day, I have one a week and sure I gain a pound or a half a pound but I'm able to drop it right back off the next day so try to enjoy one from time to time.
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Joined 2012-04-13 Posts: 2,207 |
July 13, 2012 07:56
QUOTE: and half of a General Tso's meal. Copycat. I had General Tso's chicken and rice last night. It was soooo good. But I digress. It put me over about 300 calories but one day isn't going to kill anyone. Just eat good today and don't worry about yesterday as if you could go back and change it. At least you can go do some extra cardio today. I have a rib injury that prevents me from doing cardio or weights right now. So see, you're way better off than me. Now tonight my daughter is making those honey lime chicken enchiladas again. I'm leaving a 1,000 calorie hole in my diet to account for dinner tonight. 
Edited by iWaffle On July 13, 2012 07:56
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Joined 2011-08-17 Posts: 402 |
July 13, 2012 08:12
Don't beat yourself up. We still have to live our lifes. One night isn't going to kill you. To be honest...last night I stopped by a friends house for her chocolate bar party. Not sure what I was thinking...tons of chocolate latter I made it home. I felt a little sick to my stomach but, this morning I woke up and went for my run and did some free weights. I feel great now. I did log everything and I of course went over but, life goes on
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Joined 2012-07-10 Posts: 604 |
July 13, 2012 09:05
As a former binge eater I have to tell you-- just put it past you.
Like everyone else has said one day won't kill you. What's done is done, you can't change it. Just try not to let it happen again. BTW if you think that's a binge then my oh my I would never share my binge stories lol 
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Joined 2012-05-17 Posts: 688 |
July 13, 2012 09:13
Binges often cause a lot more psychological damage than physical. One day of overeating won't hurt your diet. You may put on a couple of pounds of water weight, so don't get on the scale for a couple of days if you're easily disheartened by the number.
But for me, it's the feeling of powerlessness and failure that does more damage. And I think it's really important to forgive yourself and move on after a binge, but you might also want to take a look at why you binged. Were you genuinely hungry? Are you missing out on important nutrients so that your body wanted to eat? Were you angry, sad, bored, self-sabotaging? If you can figure out why you binge you might be able to stop the next one. Just my personal experience. Your mileage will vary, of course. 
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Joined 2011-04-27 Posts: 10,394 |
July 13, 2012 09:15
I believe your post is out of context. This does not constitute as a binge. It might be considered a slip up in your program, but I'm fairly certain that binge-eaters would agree that you did not actually binge.
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Joined 2011-09-14 Posts: 8,994 |
July 13, 2012 09:16
meh, you call that a binge?
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Joined 2012-05-21 Posts: 2,598 |
July 13, 2012 09:18
that's not really a binge. sounds like a normal meal.
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Joined 2012-07-10 Posts: 604 |
July 13, 2012 09:27
QUOTE: I'm fairly certain that binge-eaters would agree that you did not actually binge. Yeah. This is what my binges looked like: 1 Lb bacon 1/2 gallon OJ Full loaf of bread 1/2 lb cheese 2-3 pints of haagen das (varied flavors) 3-4 bars of chocolate that was my usual go-to binge but really I'd binge on whatever I had.
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Joined 2010-12-26 Posts: 4,118 |
July 13, 2012 09:31
QUOTE: And I feel defeated. I had a turtle brownie, frozen yogurt, and half of a General Tso's meal. I just wanna go running until I burn off every last one of those terrible guilty calories. I hate running, but I would do it because of how awful I feel. This is the first day out of the month I've been using MFP that I've just wanted to not eat. You don't need to be perfect, just consistent. It is entirely likely that this has not dented your progress at all or if it has it is miniscule. Just get back to your regularly scheduled programming and you'll be golden. Like most people on this site it is not your body that needs the real work: it is your mind and your emotional reaction to eating. |
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Joined 2012-05-09 Posts: 48 |
July 13, 2012 09:32
u had a bad day but u just get back on track today and keep being strong u got this
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Joined 2012-05-08 Posts: 1,474 |
July 13, 2012 09:37
Get back on track at the very next meal ...... these slides should happen less & less ...... best of luck
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Joined 2011-02-07 Posts: 53 |
July 13, 2012 09:43
i don't think you can define a binge that still qualifies for everyone. I'm 6'3" and I'd probably feel the same way as the OP did eating that stuff. For me its not about "Going over or not going over my calorie goal." Its about the type of calories I consume.
To the OP, You'll be fine, just like everyone has said, just work extra hard and don't do it again... 
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Joined 2012-07-01 Posts: 160 |
July 13, 2012 10:05
One night of over eating is not going to destroy all your hard work. We all need to have days where we can just let go....I do this every Saturday, eat anything I want including desert.....you are going to be just fine....no worries :)
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Joined 2011-08-01 Posts: 594 |
July 13, 2012 10:27
QUOTE: Binges often cause a lot more psychological damage than physical. One day of overeating won't hurt your diet. You may put on a couple of pounds of water weight, so don't get on the scale for a couple of days if you're easily disheartened by the number. But for me, it's the feeling of powerlessness and failure that does more damage. And I think it's really important to forgive yourself and move on after a binge Excellent post! When I binge, it's similiar to the OP, surprised so many people don't call it a binge. 
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Joined 2012-06-13 Posts: 65 |
July 13, 2012 11:31
QUOTE: I believe your post is out of context. This does not constitute as a binge. It might be considered a slip up in your program, but I'm fairly certain that binge-eaters would agree that you did not actually binge. For me, this is a binge. I ate more than I usually do, and I ate things that I don't usually eat. I believe any excess of food that I'm not hungry for but eat anyways is a binge. Anyways, you all have been very supportive and I feel a lot better than I did last night. Time to hop back on the wagon! |
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Joined 2012-07-12 Posts: 59 |
July 13, 2012 11:41
QUOTE: Binges often cause a lot more psychological damage than physical. One day of overeating won't hurt your diet. You may put on a couple of pounds of water weight, so don't get on the scale for a couple of days if you're easily disheartened by the number. But for me, it's the feeling of powerlessness and failure that does more damage. And I think it's really important to forgive yourself and move on after a binge, but you might also want to take a look at why you binged. Were you genuinely hungry? Are you missing out on important nutrients so that your body wanted to eat? Were you angry, sad, bored, self-sabotaging? If you can figure out why you binge you might be able to stop the next one. Just my personal experience. Your mileage will vary, of course. Well said! 
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