January Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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Good job!! Keep up the good work and good healthy attitude to keep working on too. Welcome!
Just posting here is helpful and a victory. The self-hate is irrational and unhelpful. We all feel it. This is the root of the problem for me. Self-loathing. I am learning how to let go of that hate and like myself a little bit. It really helps.
January 2014
PP - 12
The Big Bad Binge - 0
I don't think I had twelve binge free days in a month ALL OF LAST YEAR.
I just need to get through today. That is the most important thing. The rest will take care of itself.0 -
Thanks! Nice reminder!
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January 2014:
Mollie - 10
The Binge - 2
Days I did NOT log it all - 2
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Good job!! Keep up the good work and good healthy attitude to keep working on too. Welcome!
Just posting here is helpful and a victory. The self-hate is irrational and unhelpful. We all feel it. This is the root of the problem for me. Self-loathing. I am learning how to let go of that hate and like myself a little bit. It really helps.
January 2014
PP - 12
The Big Bad Binge - 0
I don't think I had twelve binge free days in a month ALL OF LAST YEAR.
I just need to get through today. That is the most important thing. The rest will take care of itself.
Thank you! Doing my bestest. This weekend was a major victory. Went to a rock concert (usually an opportunity for 2k kcal on beer alone) and a birthday party and did great. I enjoyed myself but it didn't lead to a binge. I allowed myself to have some fun and just got right back into it with the next meal.
One day at a time.0 -
Just purchased it on android phone! This is the 1st app I have ever paid for too!! It looks like it will be worth every cent too. Hopefully I will get a chance to listen to one of the sessions today. Thanks for sharing!Thanks for the site! I downloaded an app but haven't had much chance to play with it yet. It's available on Apple, didn't check Android. It's called "Before I Eat...A Moment in the Zone."0 -
Hi!
I'm new to the group and feel I've discovered a God send for being able to participate.
My hardest times are on my days off work (as today) and when I get off work in the late evening. It really isn't that I'm hungry, I have plans for those situations....It's that I feel I need my comfort foods because I'm feeling tired, stressed, just generally feeling down and sorry for myself. When I resist the urge to binge, I feel I'm losing my best friend. Of course, the next morning, I am glad that did.
It's very hard for me, though I have to say, it does get a bit easier the longer I abstain. I've tried other peoples suggestions on how to substitute other actions for comfort..other than food such as a hot bath, a good book...ect. Nothing else even comes close to the relief bingeing brings..
I'm happy to report that I've been binge-free for one whole week...and THAT is a big deal to me. I'm trying to eat healthy and workout daily. I try to concentrate on how much better I feel...but I'm still missing my comfort. Do any of you feel like this? And if so, what are yur strategies?
Me: 7
Binge: 00 -
Hi!
I'm new to the group and feel I've discovered a God send for being able to participate.
My hardest times are on my days off work (as today) and when I get off work in the late evening. It really isn't that I'm hungry, I have plans for those situations....It's that I feel I need my comfort foods because I'm feeling tired, stressed, just generally feeling down and sorry for myself. When I resist the urge to binge, I feel I'm losing my best friend. Of course, the next morning, I am glad that did.
It's very hard for me, though I have to say, it does get a bit easier the longer I abstain. I've tried other peoples suggestions on how to substitute other actions for comfort..other than food such as a hot bath, a good book...ect. Nothing else even comes close to the relief bingeing brings..
I'm happy to report that I've been binge-free for one whole week...and THAT is a big deal to me. I'm trying to eat healthy and workout daily. I try to concentrate on how much better I feel...but I'm still missing my comfort. Do any of you feel like this? And if so, what are yur strategies?
Me: 7
Binge: 0
I do feel this way sometimes. I have come to accept my binge eating as a coping mechanism that I learned as a child to get through very uncomfortable situations.
I won't go into it, but it was what made me feel safe and in control. And it was a highly effective mechanism. Today, I am married with two kids and a good job. It also had the side effect of making me fat. I thanked my twelve year old self for getting me this far the best way he knew how. But I don't need it anymore. I don't need the security blanket. I am a grown, functioning adult.
I would try and find why you need the binge. I think that is the only way to try and treat the disease, instead of just the symptom.0 -
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binge 00 -
January
Me:4
Binge:90 -
Me: 3
The Binge: 10
Today was a good day.0 -
Jan 13
Me: 11*
Binge: 20 -
January 2014:
Mollie - 11
The Binge - 2
Days I did NOT log it all - 2 0 -
EOD monday jan. 13:
me: 7
B: 60 -
January 2014
Diane - 9
Binge - 40 -
I just found this thread today
Jayme 0
The binge 10 -
Thanks for the imput...I can relate to using food as a coping mechanism. It did get me through some rough times in my childhood as well. I wish I could figure out what I need comfort from now....probably a lot of stress from work.. I do truly hate my job and dread going to work daily. However, changing jobs is not an option for me at this point.,0
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January 2014
PP - 13
The Binge - 0
Workouts - 7
This is going well so far.0 -
End of day Jan. 14th...
Me: 4
The Binge: 10
Woo hoo... 2 good days in a row!
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January
Me:5
Binge:90 -
January 2014:
Jackie - 14
The Binge - 0
Days I did NOT log it all - 00 -
Me - 11
binge - 3
Tonight I lost control...but I was honest in logging0 -
Jan 14
Me: 12*
Binge: 20 -
January 2014:
Mollie - 12
The Binge - 2
Days I did NOT log it all - 2 0 -
January 2014
Jayme 0
The binge 2
Days of excercise 10 -
Wtg to those who had a good day 0
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Ah...so, this is where everyone hides in the group! I was wondering why the other thread I was on was so quiet! I spent my entire lunch time reading all the posts and find so much strength in everyone here.
I love this concept of me vs the binge! Hopefully this will help keep things in perspective for me.
Laura: 10
Binge: 4
It is odd to post that. I can remember each one of my binge days. Mostly it is odd to see that I am in the lead vs Binge. I typically will have 2-3 days binge free and then lose it on the fourth. Working towards breaking that endless cycle. Today will (hopefully) be day 3 (in a row) binge free.
Thank you all for being here. Like so many others have said, it is such a relief to be able to talk with others that know exactly what it is like living this way.0 -
I love this. If I could just break free... Especially the weekends. This is my year!
January so far:
Me: 13
Binge: 20 -
me-3
binge -00 -
Me: 5
The Binge: 10
I'm getting there!0 -
January 2014
Diane - 10
Binge - 40
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