Me vs the Binge -- Sept 2018 Challenge

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 2018:
Me (or you can use your user name or real name) - 0
The Binge - 0

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  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Sept 2

    Me: 2*
    Binge: 0

    DBF: 2
  • EmotionalEater84
    EmotionalEater84 Posts: 311 Member
    Start date - Sept 4, 2018

    Me: 1
    Binge: 0

    DAY ONE! Let's do this! =)
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    Me: 4
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 4

    Doing a minor cut currently, ending come October (going back to more carbohydrate based diet for the fall season)
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Sept 4

    Me: 4*
    Binge: 0

    DBF: 4
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
    I didn’t have a good start to September, nor for that matter a good end to August, but checking in, at least for today. We’ll see how the next few days go.

    DBF: 2
  • EmotionalEater84
    EmotionalEater84 Posts: 311 Member
    Me: 2
    Binge: 0

    PHEW! Another day in the bag =)
  • This is great!
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    Doing okay so far this month...but, next month, I've got a test that requires me to only drink clear liquids for a day or two... Have any of you guys/gals had to do this? I'm worried about triggering a MAD BINGE.... HUGS to everyone!
  • EmotionalEater84
    EmotionalEater84 Posts: 311 Member
    Check in: Feeling hungry today, but I'm sure I have been under eating. Balance is key and I am preparing for a nice solid meal this evening when I get home from work. Wish me luck =)
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Sept 7

    Me: 6*
    Binge: 1

    DBF: 1
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    Me: 8
    Binge: Zero
    DBF: 8

    Upping kcals slightly for 1 day (~800kcal). Strategy done about 2X/week currently (more frequently when @ maintenance, dieting currently)
  • palominoam
    palominoam Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I'm Andie. New to the group. Started MFP 8/30.
    Me: 9
    Binge: 1

    What does DBF stand for? Thx
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Sept 11

    Me: 7
    Binge: 4*

    DBF: 0
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    palominoam wrote: »
    Hi I'm Andie. New to the group. Started MFP 8/30.
    Me: 9
    Binge: 1

    What does DBF stand for? Thx

    Welcome to the group! DBF stands for "days binge free." It's a running tally of how many days a row you are binge free. You don't have to do this, but if you want, I find it motivational.
  • EmotionalEater84
    EmotionalEater84 Posts: 311 Member
    Me: 9
    Binge: 0

    Haha! Take that, binge monster!

    I hope you're all having a happy, healthy day *much love*
  • Maggiepie1950
    Maggiepie1950 Posts: 3 Member
    Me:1
    Binge:0
    DBF:1
    This might be helpful! Hello, everyone :)
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
    Welcome, @Maggiepie1950. And good job, @EmotionalEater84.

    Me: Too few.
    The B: Too many.

    But, DBF: 2
  • palominoam
    palominoam Posts: 2 Member
    Me:14
    The B:3
    DBF: 0
    Tomorrow is a new day!
  • Keto_Vampire
    Keto_Vampire Posts: 1,670 Member
    edited September 2018
    Me: 18
    B: Zero
    DBF: 18

    Motivation has been high this month
  • Just became a member of this group and want to reduce binging.
    Me: 14
    B: 9

    I am hoping for no more binges this month!
  • HealthyHappyMom37
    HealthyHappyMom37 Posts: 29 Member
    I successfully ended the month with no more binges!
    Me:21
    B: 9