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TexasGal · Kenneth Cole

How to stop pigging out?

Hermione · Kate Spade

well, when you really really really want something, i say let yourself have it. not a ton, but otherwise you'll just end up pigging out.

but it sounds like maybe right now you don't have enough control for off days. (no shame in that! it's hard!) you may want to try weight watchers where you have an extra 30 points for treats or extra food or whatever.

anyway another thing that helps me is to drink alot of water so i'm full, and also eating alot of dry cheerios.

i literally keep a box next to my desk at work, and pour out a handful or two onto a piece of paper and i munch throughout the day. really helps keep me full, and it's got fiber too!

JoceyBaby23 · Gucci

I do this too. I have no will-power.

I honestly dont think you should be allowing yourself to have more than 1 cheat day per week. Anymore than that is going to be harder to get back on track.

And I would try going to the gym maybe 4-5 days (if you can swing it) might help too. The more time you invest in being healthy, the less likely you will be to risk messing it up with bad eating habits.

Hermione · Kate Spade

also, you probably feel like you need off days b/c you are watching yourself like a hawk for 5 days - lighten up a little! one of the things i learned in weight watchers is that if you totally deny yourself, pigging out is the inevitable result!

TexasGal · Kenneth Cole

Great advice ladies!!! I just really need to build up that self-control. I'm hoping even posting this will motivate me to watch what I eat. The water advice is great...I kinda do something similar. I keep lots of sugarfree gum on me and if I get the urge to munch, I pop in a piece of gum and afterwards, I don't want to ruin my minty breathe. Sounds dorky but it helps.

Hermione · Kate Spade

yeah a friend of mine brushes her teeth thoroughly and flosses every time she wants to eat something bad.

shopgirl82 · Chanel

i drink a ton of water and i'll pick out what i want to eat, eat it, then i will whiten my teeth. usually they suggest you whiten for about 3 hours (that's what i do), so after i eat, and pop in the whitening tray, it's at least 3 hours before i can eat....

this also helps me during my major snacking times. i will eat something small, but right after i whiten my teeth so i don't eat too much.

luckylily · Gucci

Personally, I don't believe in cheat or free days. It might work for some people, but it doesn't work for me at all. I am more successful when I watch what I eat everyday and strategically add fun foods throughout the week.