please help with food plan

hey, i'm really struggling with my eating disorder and i really just want to recover.... everytime i try to increase my calories i go into a full out binge and i end up purging.. it is really taking a toll on my body. 

 does anyone have any suggestions for a meal plan around 1200-1400 cals. that won't lead to a binge?....

or does anyone have advice on how to stop going for high sugar foods?

if anyone can help maybe tell me your meal plan that would be amazing...... i'm seeing my nutritionist tomorrow so hopefully she can help but i would also like anyone elses advice....

thanks

If you quit eating sugar, after about three days, you will quit craving it.  It is like an addiction.  Eat a lot of high fiber food, like apples, oatmeal, raw vegetables.  These will fill you up and are not that high in calories.

thanks.... i hope i can do that!!... actually i CAN DO that!! 

Hi Kelly!

Here is my experience and a sample day for me.  I was on a continual binge, daily and never felt full because of the high sugar content of what I chose.  I gained a lot of weight because of this and I'm now dealing with learning to eat normal and gaining control of my life in that way.  Here are things that I hve switched to eating that have helped me to feel full and not have to urge to constantly snack. 

6am ish:  1 cup Kashi Go Lean Crunch with Silk

8am ish: 3-4 egg whites, 1 piece whole wheat toast and a tangerine

11am: Jennie O peppered turkey and fresh spinach on whole wheat wrap, 1 serving baby carrots, 1 pack of 100 calorie cinnamon grahams

2pm ish: Gala apple cut up with some PB2

4pm: chicken breast baked with some Mrs Dash chicken seasoning sprinkled on it, steamed broccoli, a baked potato with "i can't beileve it's not butter" spray

6pm: A Skinny Cow fudge pop or Hostess 100 calorie pack to get rid of my late night chocolate cravings

The only dairy I eat is the little that's in the fudge pop because it upsets my stomach, other people would probably have cottage cheese or yogurt in there as well but I just take a viactiv supplement on days my calcium is a little low.  My days usually end up being around 1250, but when it's short I will add something else to my afternoon snacktime.  (I plan my day in the morning so I'll know ahead of time)  This is just what worked for me so I thought I'd share.

tamleech's plan is solid.  I'll just add:

-Substitute processed foods for more whole foods (ie. fruits and veggies, whole wheat bread/pasta, etc.).

-Stop drinking soda if haven't already, it contains too much sugar/HFCS.

I would DEFINITELY, whatever you do, have a massive bowl of oatmeal in the morning, I am talking 300 cals which is like 90g of oats mixed with 640ml of water. It fills you up like nobodies business and will stop you being hungry and wanting to binge until the afternoon. It is also good as a small snack too, as it keeps you full and if you use splenda, will curb your sugar craving. I swear if I hadn't had porridge every day when I was recovering, three times a day for breakfast and 2 snacks I would have ended up binging and being like 150lbs. Plus you can add all sorts to it, low cal sweet sauces or fruit and berries!

Kelly,

I don't know much about you, but I wanted to encourage you.  I have a friend who struggled with the same kind of eating disorder you have.  She put her faith in Jesus Christ.  She leaned on Him in her deepest time of need.  I encourage you that if you put your faith in Him and who He is, His strength will be made perfect in your weakness.  He is good and His word says He will never leave us nor forsake us.  He can help you overcome every obstacle you may face.  The victory was already won when He rose again.  Give Him a chance.

Another tip, I have a lot of weight to go to get to my goal, but I have found that a low carb diet curbs my appetite.  After being on it for a few days you loose the craving for sweets.  Also, Diet Dr Pepper tates great and can substitute your sweet cravings.  Have a small serving of walnuts or pecans with your oatmeal in the mornings.  It works too.

 

Kim

thanks for the encouragment, i'm actually trying to put my faith back in god, i've been having trouble with that lately but i need his help..... thanks

Ensure plus--- It doesn't atste good enough to binge on but it gets your cal. intake up.

Also, I suggest getting up to at least 2000 calories. If your worried about gaining weight, remember that at the most you'll gain a lb or 2 before your body adjusts.

i really agree with  rastnim, i eat oatmeal every morning now but before i was just having dry cereal and binging every second day.

OATMEAL FOR THE WIN.