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CrescentVolf
CrescentVolf Posts: 87 Member
edited October 2016 in Social Groups
Hi all :)

Happy to see there is a group for those of us who struggle with binging. I will take all the support I can get, but there is just something about getting support from someone who has shared your struggle.

Since I started tracking in August, I have binged twice. I almost made it 3 times 5 days ago. I've been having this intense urge to binge on cake: chocolate cake specifically. I haven't given in, the first day I allowed myself one chocolate cupcake and since have refrained completely.

I'm 5 days strong today.

How many days have you been fighting a craving to binge? How many days strong are you?

❤

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  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
    edited October 2016
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    Chocolate is high in magnesium. If you don't already supplement with this, you might try it, see if that takes the edge off the intense craving. I personally find that there is a nutritional component to nearly all of my cravings/binges.

    If it is the sweet side (sugar and starchy carbs tend to play into serotonin and norepinphrine, etc. conversion and release), you might look at getting some neurotransmitter support going on. I find that my heaviest cravings there are in times of some form of stress - and that I need a little neuro-boost to get through, whether a walk, some meditation, loud/angry music, or some neurotransmitter supplements...

    Congrats on making it this far, @CrescentVolf - every minute is a new success! Also, there is a check-in thread for each month... Here is the current one.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10463325/me-vs-the-binge-october-2016-challenge#latest

    You'll find that is where everyone talks about the last questions you have here.

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