How to avoid a weekly sugar binge?

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1 week ago 05/08/2024 12:34pm EDT

I'm a 50-60mpw guy, don't drink, lift 2x/week, generally very healthy. But I have an issue where once a week I'll binge on sugar. Happened yesterday and it was 1300 calories of Oreos and ice cream. Last week it was an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Happens once a week like clockwork. Not catastrophic, but I could easily loose 5lbs by the end of summer if I just limit it to 200-300 calories (5'10", 157lbs). How the hell do I stop this.

Not keeping sweets in the house is not an option since my and kids can control themselves. Really want to nip this annoying af habit in the bud.

1 week ago 05/08/2024 12:44pm EDT

re: Ultrarunner MedTrev

I have had the same problem as well. One way to is to find better alternatives, such as sugar free jello. An entire bowl of that will be less that 80 calories, and will probably fill you up. Or get in the habit of not allowing yourself certain sweets, first, start out small, say, ban a certain brand of cookies such as Oreos, than gradually move into more unhealthy sweets. Have more fruit, limit your sweets calorie intake.

1 week ago 05/08/2024 1:04pm EDT

re: Ultrarunner MedTrev

I am a trained dietitian with decades of experience coaching hundreds of athletes of all experience levels, and this is one of the questions I get asked the most. Over the years I have devised an effective protocol to help athletes control their sugar intake and form better dietary habits. Below is a summary of my plan:

step 1: just don’t eat it

1 week ago 05/08/2024 3:09pm EDT

re: Real dietitan

that's like telling a depressed person "just be happy" It's not that simple

1 week ago 05/08/2024 3:12pm EDT

re: AllieOisGreat

I swear I'm not being obtuse, but what's the problem?

1 week ago 05/08/2024 3:15pm EDT

re: Ultrarunner MedTrev

Don't worry about it.
I have the same problem with Chips.

Nobody is Perfect!

1 week ago 05/08/2024 3:17pm EDT

re: minong

It's just not as simple as you state it is, don't worry, you aren't being obtuse.

1 week ago 05/08/2024 3:21pm EDT

re: Ultrarunner MedTrev

Ultrarunner MedTrev wrote:
I'm a 50-60mpw guy, don't drink, lift 2x/week, generally very healthy. But I have an issue where once a week I'll binge on sugar. Happened yesterday and it was 1300 calories of Oreos and ice cream. Last week it was an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Happens once a week like clockwork. Not catastrophic, but I could easily loose 5lbs by the end of summer if I just limit it to 200-300 calories (5'10", 157lbs). How the hell do I stop this.
Not keeping sweets in the house is not an option since my and kids can control themselves. Really want to nip this annoying af habit in the bud.

I'm just like this. 1 bad meal a week, let's say 4 slices of pepperoni w extra cheese, and 1 sugar binge - xl Carvel cherry milkshake will do it.

I don't try to fix it, as I am happy at my weight and my training neutralizes it anyway.

If I was trying to fix, I'd go with portion control, or subbing something a bit less terrible in the slot. Health is great, but you also have to live a little.

1 week ago 05/08/2024 3:36pm EDT

re: Ultrarunner MedTrev

Ultrarunner MedTrev wrote:
I'm a 50-60mpw guy, don't drink, lift 2x/week, generally very healthy. But I have an issue where once a week I'll binge on sugar. Happened yesterday and it was 1300 calories of Oreos and ice cream. Last week it was an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Happens once a week like clockwork. Not catastrophic, but I could easily loose 5lbs by the end of summer if I just limit it to 200-300 calories (5'10", 157lbs). How the hell do I stop this.
Not keeping sweets in the house is not an option since my and kids can control themselves. Really want to nip this annoying af habit in the bud.

The American way is to go all in and have two pints a day until you balloon up to 307 pounds and acquire a mobility scooter that can handle your mileage.

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