Me Vs The Binge -- February 2017 Challenge

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lamlamsmakeover
lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
Well this challenge is a challenge with yourself. The challenge is for you to win in the fight against "The Binge". Many of us struggle with binging and a few of us have found that making "The Binge" a person has helped us fight the emotions or urge to binge.

The objective of the challenge is to have more days for you (Me) than the "The Binge".

When you have a day you do not succumb to binge urges or binge give yourself (ME) a point. When you give in to the urge to binge you give 'The Binge" a point. No beating yourself up about it because tomorrow is another day. Honesty with yourself is crucial for it to help you and others.

So we keep score with ourselves the whole month. We encourage each other along the way. Please feel free to share your ups, downs, successes, struggles, etc. You will find you are not alone. See below for format. Feel free to use it or use your own format. This Challenge keeps you mindful of binging and the daily support and accountability helps also.

Check in often. The more you check and share the better you will do for the month. So are you in? You are stronger than “The Binge.” One day at a time.

Current month 2016:
Me (or you can use your user name or real name) - 0
The Binge - 0
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  • Kristykris31
    Kristykris31 Posts: 99 Member
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    Feb 1st

    Me: 1
    The Binge: 0

    Binge-free: 3

    My day is done in Australia :D
  • gr33nslime
    gr33nslime Posts: 192 Member
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    1 Feb

    Me: 1
    B: 0
    DBF: 1

    2/3 workouts!
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
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    Me: 1
    B: 0
    B-free: 8

    That's great, @gr33nslime !!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
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    Me: 1
    Binge: 0*
    DBF: 1
  • Kristykris31
    Kristykris31 Posts: 99 Member
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    Feb 2nd

    Me: 2
    The Binge: 0

    Binge-free: 4

  • hillmike56
    hillmike56 Posts: 485 Member
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    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
    DBF : 13
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
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    Me: 2
    B: 0
    B-free: 9
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
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    Feb 2

    Me: 2
    The B: 0
    DBF: 2
  • hillmike56
    hillmike56 Posts: 485 Member
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    Me: 0
    Binge: 2
    DBF : 0

    You know I started just to drop out of this small little community after a two day BINGE. Does it really help any of the 2 or 3 of us that come here to pat each other on the back when we fail. I'm so mad at myself this time because I had such a good streak going and a 2 night BINGE put 5lbs back and pushed me back in the being OVERWEIGHT by BMI science. I use my Faith, an accountablity buddy and this community to stay on track. I think I'll stay silent for a while with the words and just pray I see your DBF raise against the SOB.
  • achen572
    achen572 Posts: 18 Member
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    Me: 2
    Binge: 0
    Dbf: 2
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
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    @hillmike56 - My personal feeling is that there should be no shame associated with this. There are real and true chemical issues behind the condition. That being said, as long as we never quit fighting, the binge cannot win the WAR. It might when battles here and there, but so do we with every choice. Every day we go to bed without losing. And just remember this - every lesson you have learned along the way, no matter how painful or rude, is making you stronger, and preparing you to fight back smarter, and harder. And the simple fact is - you know you made your good streak going there...that means it's moot for the binge to argue back yet - because IF YOU HAVE DONE IT ONCE, YOU KNOW WITHOUT DOUBT THAT YOU CAN DO IT AGAIN. So how is that not winning? Sending you the strongest of spirit-renewing-hugs...

    I'm fighting back against an ongoing health condition right now in spades, actually 2 that like to piggy-back off each other, and the binge is in my face constantly...and just typing this out to you reminded me that I have won this exact battle before, so now at least the lying binge voice in my head isn't convincing me anymore than it is impossible for me to win... So thanks for sharing your struggles. It's helping me to fight back against my own. (hugs)
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
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    Mike, I know exactly what you mean. I had a terrible January. And it seemed everyone else was doing so well that I just .... disappeared. But that doesn't mean that I didn't check in to see how everyone else was doing, because even if I was struggling, it made me feel better to see you, and Mae, and KristyKris, and so many others doing well. I cheered every day when you won the battle. If you go silent, I'll understand -- been there so many times myself -- but I'll still be cheering you on.
  • Kristykris31
    Kristykris31 Posts: 99 Member
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    Feb 3rd

    Me: 3
    The Binge: 0

    Binge-free: 5

    I found that after each of the binge days I had last month I considered not posting because of the shame and feeling like a failure. The thing is, we all know what those days/weeks feel like and there's no judgement. If I knew about this group last year, I am pretty sure each month would have had 97% binge days from me!

    I actually think it would be really intimidating to jump in and participate in the group if everyone was always doing really well. We are all human, and all battling something that is bigger than us.

    We all understand if you don't feel like saying much, but are all here if you need to. Hang in there xo
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
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    Feb 3

    Me: 3*
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 3
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
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    Feb 3

    Me: 3
    the B: 0
    DBF: 3
  • melsouth1972
    melsouth1972 Posts: 198 Member
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    Me 3
    The binge 0
    DBF 5
  • hillmike56
    hillmike56 Posts: 485 Member
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    Me: 1
    Binge: 2
    DBF : 1
  • melsouth1972
    melsouth1972 Posts: 198 Member
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    Me 4
    Binge 0
    DBF 6