I binged like a maniac today.
It was my son's birthday today, and just as I did on the older son's birthday 2 months ago - I went ape-sh** on pizza, cake and nachos.
About 3400 cal. total, I think - I had 5 pieces of cake, one slice of pizza, and a small thing of nachos - all on top of the food I normally eat.
I feel stuffed and disgusted/disgusting now.
I don't know why I'm posting this - I'm sure I'll be back on track tomorrow, but anyway, that's how it goes.
Well first off, tanjyoubi omedetou to your son :)
And next, you seem like the kind of person who doesn't need a lecture. I've read some of your other posts before and I feel like you usually make educated choices. It was your son's birthday, and while binging is different from cheating a bit, I hope you at least enjoyed eating that pizza and cake with your family. And since all is said and done, you'll probably be back on track tomorrow (it's not like you jumped the wagon or anything). Instead of regretting it, focus on how happy your son probably was sharing a big birthday meal with his dad :)
well if you are anything like me the good news is you'll stay so disgusted at yourself that you won't do it again for a long time. I did that about 2 weeks ago on ice cream, now everytime I even think about ice cream it makes me nauseus.
In the long run it was a lesson worth learning.
I binged like a manic yesterday, drinking a bottle of wine, eating cake, pasta, ice cream, cheese and whatnot. I do feel a little guilty, even though I had already accepted the fact that I'd eat a lot more than I should. But as you said, you'll be back to eating normal tomorrow so there's nothing to worry about. We're only human : )
Well just think how focused you will be now.
My daughter went to The Hells Gate Airtram Fudge Factory ( in British Columbia, Canada) and brought me a big bag of chocolate covered gummie bears. EVILLY delicious candy, I ate them all in one night and now I feel sick just thinking about chocolate. I suppose I won't want to eat any thing like that for a few months . So...as far as getting that out of my system... I'm good, how about you?
I clocked in at 3885 calories today.
No regrets. Sometimes everybody needs a cheat day. :)
Well, today, I did it again. Ugh. I'm thoroughly disgusted with myself. I think I'm stressed about my new job, among other things. I hope it is "out of my system" now - I threw away some of the huge cake and have vowed to only let the kids have the rest.
It's one of those huge sheet cakes from Costco - I got it for the birthday thinking it was a "good deal" because it's 3 times as big as the cakes they sell in neighborhood bakeries for the same price. But it's not a "good deal" if I eat half of it. 
I feel so stuffed and nasty now...
I know I am much more likely to binge if there is yummy junk food around. I think you did the right thing throwing some of it away, and if the kids don't eat it soon go ahead and throw the rest away. At least you're not throwing away the expensive cake, and now you know not to buy such large quantities for the future.
Don't beat yourself up about it either. You can exercise a little longer or harder today to compensate, and that will help you channel the stress from work more postively too.
You'll be back on track soon.
Sure it was a lot of calories. Sure you were full and probably had a tummy ache (if not, I'm a little surprised). Sure you know better but you still ate the cake, five times in all, most likely because it was just that darned good.
Perk up today. You did, after all, just prove you're a human being like the rest of us and I think that's cause for a smile.
I didn't know they had Costco in Japan! Do they sell Japanese foods and products, or is it all American stuff? It's nice you could get an American style cake.
Original Post by clairelaine:
I didn't know they had Costco in Japan! Do they sell Japanese foods and products, or is it all American stuff? It's nice you could get an American style cake.
They have a mix of things. Maybe 30% Japanese stuff, 30% Foreign import stuff, and 30% Japanese imitations of various western items.
They aren't very responsive to Western customers, even though we are definitely a big part of their clientele. But it is nice having it. Without it, I'd have to mail-order all sorts of things, or buy them in the absurdly expensive tiny sizes they sell in import boutique shoppes.
The sell those huge yard storage sheds and kids' play equipment, above-ground pools, etc - which absolutely blows my mind since 70% of the people here live in multistory buildings, and most unattached houses have tiny yards...
Original Post by cellulitedelight:
Now Udokier, I expected you to know better than to let yourself feel down about these sorts of things.
Sure it was a lot of calories. Sure you were full and probably had a tummy ache (if not, I'm a little surprised). Sure you know better but you still ate the cake, five times in all, most likely because it was just that darned good.
Perk up today. You did, after all, just prove you're a human being like the rest of us and I think that's cause for a smile.
Oh definitely. I never would have gotten to be the mess I was if I wasn't. I have a weird weakness for cake sometimes. When we were still in the states and I was much heavier. My wife would nag me about losing weight, which really bugged me. Sometimes, when I'd go to the supermarket by myself, I'd get one of those big hunks of cake they sell - I guess they are supposed to be a single serving, but they're like the size of 3 normal cake sizes - I'd buy one of those and gobble it up in the car by myself with my fingers in secret. It was like my little secret vice.
I had already been in a plateau for at least 3 weeks. I suppose after this it will take a while to get back to making any progress.
Just keep on truckin' on, Udokier. Eat your calories, do you exercises, drink your water. Eventually things will get goin' again. And occassionally, eat some cake. It's good for the soul.
That's me with ice cream. My body doesn't know when to quit. I call them trigger foods and keep them out of the house and far away me.
Just get back on track. Everytime you hear that cake calling your name remind yourself of how disgusting it made you feel.
Ps- I drank about 1000 calories last night, imagine how I feel... hungover and disgusted!
Don't worry Udokier we all fall down sometimes but that's why we're here--to pick each other back up and push 'em back in the right direction. Stick to your plan and you'll be fine!
Just know that
1. You could have done better (I'm sure you already know that)
2. Each second is a new opportunity to make a better decision.
3. Don't make excuses for yourself.
Well, here's to better days!
Original Post by livetolove:
I think cellulitedelight's got the right attitude. Try to remain positive--if you look down on the situation too much you might find yourself looking down at an empty cake platter (I find I binge when I'm in a sad or angry mood--but hey maybe that's just me).
Don't worry Udokier we all fall down sometimes but that's why we're here--to pick each other back up and push 'em back in the right direction. Stick to your plan and you'll be fine!
Thanks so much for that - I really do appreciate it. That's why I wanted to share this - I don't want this to end up as some sort of catalyst to make me just give up.
Thanks to everybody!
Original Post by odie03:
That's me with ice cream. My body doesn't know when to quit. I call them trigger foods and keep them out of the house and far away me.
Just get back on track. Everytime you hear that cake calling your name remind yourself of how disgusting it made you feel.
Ps- I drank about 1000 calories last night, imagine how I feel... hungover and disgusted!
Oh good i feel so much better knowing im not the only feeling hungover and guilty for blowing my calorie limit on alcohol..... hehe
Odie yet again i share your pain !!!!
Original Post by cellulitedelight:
So, want me to mail you a piece of wedding cake? :D
Ugh. BLORFFF!!!!
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