I AM AN ADDICT AND I NEED HELP!!!!

I need help guys . . . really really bad. I just can't leave these carbs alone. Can anyone help me. Is there any way that I can flush my system out and detox myself? I have come to far to fail. What can I do. My problem time is at night - yeah like right now but I don't sleep well all of the time - and tonight was one of those nights. Now please know that I am trying to get a better schedule - and it will probably get better when I go back to work after I graduate in December (ya). But in the meantime what do I do? I just can not fail this time - I just can't. I eat better during the day - sometimes even forgetting to eat until I see someone else eating. But I do well . . but at night when I am doing my homework the carbs just be calling and calling (my name). Old habits creeping back up on me not to mention that there are somethings going on in my life that probably are causing me to eat as well. I just need help. Phenom

Phenom, None of us can keep you from making bad choices at night and all of us has our vices. BUT, I read your profile and it seems to me that you already know that you are sabatoging yourself. We all do it because we have been doing it for years. It's been who we are for so long. But now we have a chance to be who we have always wanted ourselves to be and you are right, God does have something great in store for you. You can't mess that up, but you might not enjoy it as much when it comes if you aren't taking advantage of your end of the bargain. The good news is that you are still early enough out that if ya get back on track you will still lose. If you must snack at night while doin homework, try only protein, like bars or cheese sticks or jerky....something small. That way it should fill you up. Possibly eventually the novelty of snacking will wear off. Good Luck, we are always here Rachael

Try making different choices...try some bbq pork rinds....you get the crunch and flavor of chips but no carbs. I usually snack on those and their is also 7 grams of protein per ounce and 150 calories. And one ounce of these is quite a bit. Kel

Thanks for your responses . . I am going to try to do some homework at school rather than at home some days . . or at least get more done during the day and go to bed early. I really do feel like once I go back to work this will help a lot but I have got to get a handle on this NOW. So I am going to try some protein and sugar free snacks to keep me away from the carbs. I just get so frustrated cause since I realized how I was slipping - I have been doing so well during the day but it will get better - It just has too. Next goal *Lose at least 38 lbs by December *Eat more protein and less carbs *Do more homework during the day instead of at night *Go to bed earlier. *Burn More Fat Thanks again Phenom

It's hard to make some of these life changes, especially when you pile on multiple changes at once. I know, for myself, it's easier if I change one behavior at a time, then I am more successful. Like right now, I'm concentrating on the cardio aspect of exercise. Then in mid jan I plan on adding some strength training into the routine and work on that for three months before I change or add anything else. So ... maybe some baby steps. Set a few small goals and work to achieve those instead of battling the whole scary monster. Diane

I have the same issue - night time eating. I had been logging everything I eat on to fitday but my coursework has gotten very demanding and I found that as soon as I stopped writing everything down I began to eat at night again. This is a behavior I know I need to change. So, now I have resolved not to eat after dinner with the exception of water, tea, and sf popsicles and to log my intake everyday. I agree with the daytime studying; I think I retain more when I study in the day and I am ready to go to bed earlier which avoids the night time problem. For me, I know it is a bad habit that I need to break to be successful. No more mindless eating! Be well, Christine

Hi Phenom! I am sooooooo right there with you! I am a total carb addict and I'm having battles with it right now. Yesterday was a VERY bad day for me! The thing is, I felt like crud because I was eating way too many carbs and I knew in my mind that I was eating the wrong things. But I just couldn't leave them alone. I felt physically awful all day, yet I kept coming back for more! Ugh! Today I am trying to get back on track ... logging everything onto sparkpeople.com and making sure I eat my proteins first. Anyway, I agree with the other posts about making one change at a time and trying to get back to basics. I know it's hard! I wish there was something I could say that would help ... just know you are not alone! It helps to come here and know that others are dealing with the same issues! Deanna

Hey Phenom, Sounds like you got some good advice!!!I agree maybe use Fitday to document every thing or keep a journal!!!Maybe make some protein balls & keep those around to munch on!!! I would say the pork rinds but I have never been able to stomach them (i do hear they are a good source of protein) So try them if you dare!!. You will not fail this time you have your tool!!!Just work it!! I understand about the things going on in your life!!!I too have alot going on!!!My mom was moving about a month ago & she has custody of 2 of my nephews (age 3 & 1) She is not in good health & I had to help out alot!!! packing, baby sitting etc...It totally changed my routine!!!I think anytime, something different is going on in our lives we have to be extra diligent about our eating!! Its all in the planning, this was hard for me as my mom does not know i had wls(she has too much on her as it is) So trying to eat better without going into to much detail was hard!!!She knows I am trying to eat better & that I am working out but still would offer to order pizza or for us to go out to eat!!It was soooo hard to say no!! Just wanted you to know you are not alone!!!(((HUGS)))~Missy~

I feel your pain...They come callng. All I find I want are Wheat Thins! Here is what i do... I don't buy them. If I don't have them in my house, then I can't eat them late at night. I loved chips and dip, hummus and pita, all that before surgery. Now, I slice cucumber, celery, and carrots to dip in my hummus, and slice up a low carb tortilla and bake it to dip in salsa. I also snack on soy-chips. They are great!!! only 110 cals and 7 grams of protein per serving. all types of flavors-white chedder, bbq, salt and vinegar, ect. I also snack on soynuts and edamamae. All good alternatives. Hopefully this helps. I am a student too, and I know that most work gets done late at night, so good luck. I try and drink camomille tea to help calm down after a long day and then i am able to be putting something into my mouth and getting ready to get to bed.