Today I'm proud of myself for....
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Today I'm proud of myself for:
tracking all of my calories;
exercising even though I really didn't feel like it;
doing housework on a Sunday;
being nice and not getting grumpy even though I'm feeling depressed!0 -
...not giving in to the binge.
I have a 2-year-old and 5-month-old. Most days (like today) I am left to take care of the children by myself. It has been a particularly stressful day full of screaming (from both the kids and, I'm not proud to say, myself). I've been struggling with postpartum depression, and while I've taken many steps to control it (medication, counseling, exercise, and eating well), some days are better than others.
About twenty minutes ago I was prepared to load the kids into the van, hit up several drive-thrus, and binge in the car in some parking lot. I woukd then get rid of the evidence so my fiance would be none-the-wiser upon returning home tonight.
Instead, I texted him telling him my intentions so that he would know what I had done if I followed through. Then I went into the kitchen, popped a bag of broccoli in the microwave, and filled myself with vegetables. After logging the calories, I searched for this support group. I'm so thankful that it exists.
I beat The Binge, if only for today, if only for this hour.0 -
No night snacking at all last night!
Also, got my 20 mile training run in yesterday.0 -
I beat The Binge, if only for today, if only for this hour.
This is exactly how it's done. It's a long struggle, but we have to take it day by day, and if not that, take it hour by hour. Heck, even minute by minute. As long as you're focusing on keeping yourself on your plan and staying healthy, anything goes! Good for you, AdieEve!!
Pudding, that's so great! Congrats on 2 full weeks!
Dennis, very nice job! I know how hard that can be. The snacking, not the running. I can't even fathom that. You're awesome!
2B, great work! Every little thing adds up.
Today I'm proud of myself for improvising another work lunch instead of ending up ripping open my credit cards from their tape prisons to binge on whatever!
Edit: Adding on that I'm proud that I had 2 co-workers birthdays with doughnuts, chips, cake, and soda. I had 2 doughnut holes and some chips in the area of 200~ calories total. I'm saving my lunch for later in the day when I get hungry again. I ate like a normal person!0 -
Wow! So many people doing so well.
Today I am proud of myself for taking my morning walk even though it was raining and I didn't want to do it.
I am also proud that I was able to enjoy a dessert and stop. I have implemented a new procedure to stop the binge that seems to be working well. Nothing is foolproof, but I'll take what good results I can get.0 -
No night snacking at all last night!
Also, got my 20 mile training run in yesterday.
Marathon training is so impressive to me! My first ever official race, a 10k, is two weeks from now. I ran 8.4k this morning. That's only 5.2 miles and it still felt kind of long! lol Way to go on the no snacking at night, that's the toughest part of the day indeed!
shortly2Bthin - Good for you, stoping after your dessert. Finding that balance is key.0 -
Pudding, two weeks!!! *throws confetti* Happy for you
Shortly2Bthin, great successes! Sounds like a productive Sunday you can be proud of, and your week is starting off fantastic! Heck yes, when you find something that works, you run with it!! May I ask, what is working for you?
AddieEve, that's AMAZING I'm really happy for your win against the binge. It can be so hard to overcome, especially when overwhelmed with frustration and stress. And you're right, if only for this moment, you have won. Crepes is right. That's exactly how it's done, moment by moment. HUGE hugs for you.
Dennis, I saw your update earlier but had yet to comment, I'm so so happy for you and your continued success!! You're doing great, and your planning has obviously helped a lot
BoubouChan, I'm impressed! The most I've "run" (use that term lightly lol) was way less than 5 miles. You're almost to 10k!!
Crepes, I wanted to save you for last because I had actually read your Proud Moment earlier before lunch and it inspired me to do better for MY lunch today. So congratulations on a great 'normal person' eating day, and THANK YOU for helping me today
I'm proud of myself for saying no to the fast-food-devil on my shoulder, and saying yes to re-vamping some leftovers that was way more nutritious than my original desire. I'm glad I could defeat that at least one more day.
I'm loving everyone's updates. You're all doing so well and inspire me to do better. Thank you so much for participating and sharing your successes 0 -
Today I'm proud of myself for enjoying something which wasn't food related at all. :-) It is the first time I have done this in a long time.0
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Thanks for the good words, WillLift4Tats. What's been working for me is setting a timer. When I feel a binge hit, I indulge it up to 150 - 200 calories, then set a timer for 20 minutes and do something distracting. When the timer goes off, if I still need to satiate, I allow another 100 calories. I repeat this until I've done it up to 4 times, then if I haven't already stopped, I stop there. If I'm in the middle of a binge I do it 2 times. It doesn't always work because that's just the nature of the beast, it takes over control. But I'm fighting back for control and I'm winning enough to make a difference. Little victories.0
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I haven't written for a few weeks but am really inspired by how great everyone is doing in the past week. I have really given in to a lot since I got a cold a couple days ago. WillLift4Tats, you are awesome at inspiring everyone! I love the workout you have with your pup where you run to the river, swim, then jog back. I think that would be so refreshing and be able to work off a lot of stress.
I really love the idea of the lockbox and the timer. I used to take medication for sleeplessness and would get horrible night cravings. Actually, I would get up the next morning and not remember what I did the night before. That was a horrible feeling; totally erasing my memory of what I did. My poor daughter would find all her school snacks gone. We resorted to taping the cupboards shut and that would at least hold me a little accountable. I can't blame it all on the medication because even after getting off it, I still snack at night; nighttime is the worst for my cravings. I really like the ideas of everyone I heard and can relate to all of their struggles.
I am proud of myself today because I bought a candy bar about six hours ago and still haven't eaten it. I may later tonight but I'm taking this in small steps. If I can resist for a little while, why not a little while longer?0 -
Today I'm proud of myself for getting on the treadmill and exercising even though I find it mind-numbingly boring. The weather was inclement and I couldn't walk outdoors. I managed 55 minutes at 3mph!0
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Today I'm proud of myself for not letting the latest binge cycle get me down, dang it! I'm slowly feeling like I can eat again, without all the issues that come with binging.0
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WillLift4Tats, so glad I was helpful with that! Reading this thread always helps make me feel a little stronger. Now that it's available on my phone (I only have a computer at work), I hope I'll be able to see you guys being awesome even more often!
2B, great job going for a walk, even in the rain! That's pretty dedicated right there - you should feel proud of yourself! Great job in stopping the dessert and in your method for preventing binges while still allowing yourself to indulge and enjoy food and for walking on the treadmill when the weather was bad! Making great strides here.
Summer, I completely get what you're saying. I'd go quite some time forgetting that life can be enjoyed doing anything other than binging. I'd cancel plans with friends because I already had plans to stuff my face at home. They're way more fun than a binge!
MadDogManor, good job! Binge and shame cycles can be brutal - so glad you're being strong and not letting it get to you!
Today I'm proud of myself for jumping out of bed and making myself a makeshift lunch of broccoli soup and almonds so I wouldn't find excuses to binge during my lunch break. I'm determined to make today a good day!
Also, I'm a huge fan of organization books and office supplies, cause I'm super exciting like that. I like to-do lists and schedules. So I bought an agenda where I will write the frequency of things to do (certain exercise, household chores that I let slip away because I have to use that alone-time to binge instead, scheduled self-nurture time, etc), and round solid-color stickers to add to the days when I do certain things. The more stickers, the better the day was. One for exercising, one for swimming, one for taking the dog for a long walk, one for not binging, one for eating a good amount of veggies, etc. Also, who doesn't love playing with stickers. Weirdos, that who.0 -
Summer, happy for you! It's so nice to find joy in other things again.
2B, little victories for the win!! And great job on the dreadmill run. I totally get the boredom. Good for you for sticking to it.
Traci, thanks. That girl keeps me active or else lol. We finally got her in a kennel that she can't destroy though, so that's good. Great job resisting the candy bar!! I like to do the same. I don't say I 'can't' have it, that just leads to a binge. Instead, I say I can, but it has to be after a certain time, wait til after lunch, etc. Did you finally enjoy it?
MadDog, glad you're not letting it defeat you. What's that saying? Fall down 10 times, get up 11? Sometimes, the victory is just in trying again.
Crepes, I LOVE that idea!! I am huge organization nerd too, and school supplies still excite me at 25 lol. I may need to steal your plan, because agendas and stickers and celebrating awesomeness!!
Well, I can't say I love these new forums. Took me too long to find this thread again. But it's officially bookmarked and I won't miss a thing!!
Today I'm proud of myself for making breakfast at home. It's been a lonnnnggggggg time since I've done that on a weekday. I either totally skip, or I'm in the drive-thru line. Neither of which I like doing. But today I made myself a nice egg sandwich on wheat that filled me up without weighing me down (either physically or mentally).
What I really need to do is work on my sleep schedule. If I go to bed earlier, I can get more rest without oversleeping, running late, and continuing that cycle of bad mornings. I will try to be in bed by 9:45 tonight.0 -
WillLift2Tats, yay! Another organization nerd! It's so silly, but man if I don't get that super-surge of happiness when I flip through an organized agenda. Better yet when it's telling me how awesome I've been, haha! I'm glad you got breakfast at home! I have the same issue. I started keeping a box of Quest bars in my desk drawer at work to stop myself from ending up with drive-thru breakfast so often. 190 cals, delicious, microwavable if I want a sweet treat instead, and they don't require special care or anything.
As for the sleep schedule, that's my goal for the month! Lack of sleep leads to so many bad things. Being in bed before 10pm has been amazing. I've been more productive, more alert, and my work has been impeccable.
I think I'll get used to the new forums, but I'm hoping this won't drive down the participation in the group since there's a ton more clicking you have to do to get to anything!
I'm proud for eating a salad today for lunch! It was delicious, filling, energizing, and I feel good about myself. I'm hoping that this spirit will continue on throughout the day and that I make it until the evening feeling really good about myself and my food choices!0 -
So, even though I bookmarked this, the thread doesn't show up in my list of bookmarks
Whyyyyyy MFP, whyyyy??
Great job Crepes! It's amazing what a good nutritious meal can do for your mindset. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!
I'm proud of myself for fitting in that strength workout yesterday. I realllllly didn't want to get started, but once I did, it was actually a lot of fun and I felt great afterwards. I'm excited for the weekend, especially now that we're staying in town. I plan on lots of fun movement-based activity 0 -
WillLift4Tats, that's great! Strength workouts are great and there's never been a time where I regretted a workout or didn't feel amazing after one, yet there are so many excuses I can make on the spot and I can whine quite a bit about them.
4 days binge-free streak. I'm so excited! That's a big one for me, although it may seem small to some.
In addition to that, I'm proud of myself for not going over my planned calorie deficit even while drinking twice this past weekend, and being in the presence of some pretty tempting treats. The binge beast just wasn't present! I haven't agreed to any social engagements in quite some time - mostly due to depression and the binge shame cycle, which only makes it worse... but this past weekend was jam packed, as was last weekend. I think I'm getting out of the slump and I'm really happy about that.0 -
Yay! Congrats on your streak Crepes!! Not small at all. Really glad you're getting out of that slump
Well I cannot say I'm binge-free this month. But I can say I'm proud I didn't let it boil over into a multi-day binge. I started anew yesterday and a challenge I am in has me focusing on protein intake this week. As a pescetarian, this will call for serious planning. And if I'm planning, I'm not ordering drive-thru. One day down.0 -
If you ever read Brain over Binge, Katheryn chose to allow herself to binge one she felt she had beat the binge-beast. I chose to do the same thing on Friday evening. I didn't get down on myself, I allowed it to happen. And the shame / guilt wasnt nearly as bad as it used to be. It was a controlled binge, I could have stopped it, the binge did not control me. I purposely took the weekend of from logging foods and counting calories. I dont regret it.
I will be possibly be running 2 marathons over the next 2 weekends. That means my exercise will be down considerably the next 2 weeks as I save my legs. I know I need to be careful with the diet during this time.
Best wishes to all. Battle On!0 -
Dennis, I finished that book a couple of weeks ago and am now at 24 days binge free. I keep thinking about how the author did that and am tempted to try but am so afraid it will cause me to end up right where I started. Your experience is interesting.
Crepes, amazing job! Four days is fantastic. Keep it up!
WillLift, good work with planning. I'm a vegetarian and find that planning meals around the protein I can get is essential to a) good nutritional intake and b) not bingeing. I factor in a treat or two almost every day and it seems to be working for me. So you eat fish but no chicken, beef, etc.?0 -
Crepes - Congrats on your four day streak! You can do it
Lift4Tats - After a binge, it takes tremendous strength to fight the urge the next day. You managed to do just that, way to go!
Dennis - I like what you said here: "the binge did not control me". That's really something!
As for me, I would say simply say that I am proud that I didn't binge so far this month, especially since I wasn't so thrilled with my last weigh in (uncooperative scale = major trigger), and because I'm still going through some tough things at home (again, major trigger).
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WillLift4Tats, great job on not letting that binge go into multiple days. I know how easy it is to let that happen, and now hard it is to make it stop in its tracks. I like your plan for the protein! Do you ever do panko breaded tofu cubes or tofu lasagna? I absolutely LOVE both of those as high protein treats. Deeeelicious.
Dennis, I'm happy for you! I think it's madness that you're running 2 marathons, though. You're so tough!! Keep us updated on that and make sure to stay safe!
Pudding, 3 weeks binge free is absolutely amazing. Seriously. You're an inspiration! I'm at day 5 and I'm looking forward to being able to increase that number by a lot more.
BoubouChan, I'm sorry you're having a rough time! I know how stress in your home life can make it very easy to binge - don't give in, though. You've got the power to get past it! As for that scale, chuck it! At least until you get over the slump of tough times at home. Multiple triggers make things harder - try and make it easier for yourself!
You guys are so awesome. Thanks for celebrating my streak - cause I'm super happy about it!
I'm very proud that when I ordered pizza for others yesterday, I did not order anything for myself because I had already eaten. When the pizza came, I noticed that I was a little hungry so I logged 2 small breadsticks before taking them and still fell within my planned calorie deficit!
I'm also proud that I had the opportunity to binge but instead took the time to cook myself a good dinner and then lunch for the following day. I kept myself occupied all while making affordable meals and reminding myself that health isn't the only reason I'm staying good - I want to buy a car and binging is expensive!0 -
Dennis, I'm happy for you! I think it's madness that you're running 2 marathons, though. You're so tough!! Keep us updated on that and make sure to stay safe!
Thank You. I'm leaving my options open for this weekend. I will run, but I will only go as far as I feel I can. Next weekend has been my goal race all year and I will finish it if I have to crawl.
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That's so awesome! Update us afterwards, pleeease! Can't wait to hear of your victories.
I went out to dinner yesterday. I had 2 slices of pizza and was very satisfied. I felt so proud that I could eat 2 slices and stop when I would honestly have gone for a full pie and then dessert previously. I'm also glad that I adamantly requested we eat at the pizza place rather than bring it home or call delivery. I find that when I'm home, I'm much more prone to binges, and when it's delivery, it's even worse since I can tack on a last second decision and then hang up. When I'm out with my husband for dinner, we sit and talk while we eat and it gives me much more time to feel satisfied with my food rather than just sitting there continuously eating. We brought home the remainder of the pie and I immediately put it in the fridge and closed out my diary for the day.
Also, earlier in the day I was home alone and started planning a binge just out of habit. Instead, I texted my anti-binge buddy and she distracted me so well! 0 -
You're doing so well, crepes!0
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crepes - I havent had pizza in 2 years because there is no way I could stop at 2 pieces. I would eat pizza until I was sick. Good for you!0
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BoubouChan, I'm sorry you're having a rough time! I know how stress in your home life can make it very easy to binge - don't give in, though. You've got the power to get past it! As for that scale, chuck it! At least until you get over the slump of tough times at home. Multiple triggers make things harder - try and make it easier for yourself!
You're absolutely right. I need to lay off the scale for a while. It does me no good these days, and in the end we all know that a number doesn't dictate whether we're worthy or not.0 -
I tested a trigger food today (peanut butter) and wanted to binge and resisted. I am eating a restricted diet and it is one of about 30 foods I can tolerate. Restricted diet also sets off cravings and I have not had an urge to binge in the last 12 days until today. New to this group. Appreciate the support.0
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toadqueen - Welcome and congrats to you for fighting the urge to binge on a trigger food. Our brains learn to associate certain foods with binging, and those are some tough patterns to break!
Today I am proud that I participated in a 10k race for the first time and finished it under my goal time. I did not put that much pressure on myself regarding my time, because I'm still kind of a beginner runner. My first goal was to finish the race and then to do it in a decent (for me) time. I wanted to finish under 65 minutes. My time was 60 minutes and 23 seconds and I felt great afterward. I could've kept running!
It was an interesting experience. I always run by myself, so being part of an event like that with other runners and people cheering was a completely new feeling.
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Today I am proud that I managed to reduce the amount of sugar I put in my coffee, yet still enjoy my coffee. I am proud that I staying within my calories even though I went out for dinner. I am proud that although I did order my favourite and high calorie/fat meal, I only ate half of it. Little victories. Right now I am fighting the urge to indulge in a late night binge, which is a frequent occurrence. Thank-you to this group. Reading through it is helping me resist the urge.0
