A CHALLENGE FOR BINGERS
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Day 1 for me, and day 1 of the new mini 10 day challenge! Huge congrats to those of you who have completed the first 10 days!! Join the next and keep that ball rolling!!!0
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Day 1.
Workout already.
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Today is Day 10 -- tomorrow will be Day 1 again for me!
Yay! Just worked out for 2.5 hours and burned 750 calories...and met a cute cute CUTE doctor at the gym (hence the looooong workout). My abs are going to be killing me tomorrow since I kept on doing crunches next to him on the mat. Talk about inspiration!
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Back to day 1 for me tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :grumble: :grumble: :laugh: My husband is off on Monday's so we usually go out to eat for lunch. Have you guys been to Houlihans??? It was our first time there and I had not had my mid morning snack so I was starving...I went overboard. I am just estimating today but from my estimation I went over by 600 cals!!! But it was sooooo good...:laugh: I had a very light dinner, done for today...I know I can do this, is that "life" gets in the way
Talk to you tomorrow!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: 0 -
I'm nearing the end of my 7th day. This has been a great inspiration for me to stay on track. Last night I almost blew it, but I thought about this thread and mellowed out. I had a low fat pudding snack, waited about 5 minutes, had another, then started munching on carmel flavored rice cakes! I was within my calories, but started feeling like I was out of control. Somehow I reigned it in before I blew it completely.0
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So this is rather new to me. I just joined this site because I really would like to lose weight. I am a person who is always always always working out and eating healthy, until I get lonely or depressed or stressed and then I just eat like I will never have a chance to eat again. I just moved to a new country and am totally on my own thousands of miles away from familiarity so I eat to comfort myself when I am lonely and stressed. And I am living near family that I did not see very often before (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) who stuff me with food every chance they get. I live in Sweden, the land of meatballs, bullar, and chocolate balls and find it very difficult to not binge on those things, especially when I miss my friends or my boyfriend. Thank you all for being so inspiring. I hope that this site will finally help me lose my last pounds once and for all! Have a good day :flowerforyou:0
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So this is rather new to me. I just joined this site because I really would like to lose weight. I am a person who is always always always working out and eating healthy, until I get lonely or depressed or stressed and then I just eat like I will never have a chance to eat again. I just moved to a new country and am totally on my own thousands of miles away from familiarity so I eat to comfort myself when I am lonely and stressed. And I am living near family that I did not see very often before (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) who stuff me with food every chance they get. I live in Sweden, the land of meatballs, bullar, and chocolate balls and find it very difficult to not binge on those things, especially when I miss my friends or my boyfriend. Thank you all for being so inspiring. I hope that this site will finally help me lose my last pounds once and for all! Have a good day :flowerforyou:
I just wanted to send a hug your way....and wish you luck with your healthy eating! I know its tough...but you can do it! after all,your worth it...right! Tell yourself you can have those meatballs,bullrs and chocolate balls in moderation....but first thing is first, make yourself happy,then the food will come later! Thats what i tell myself,LOL there are chocolate cupcakes in the frigde as i type but im ignoring them:happy: i allow myself a cheat meal on saturday and if i want something ive been craving....i eat it then! Best of luck to ya:flowerforyou:
so,this is day 11 on my challenge....are we suppose to start over on day 11? LOL
I will do a hour cardio today,run interval in the a.m then a dogwalk in the p.m!
How is everybody doing?0 -
I'm nearing the end of my 7th day. This has been a great inspiration for me to stay on track. Last night I almost blew it, but I thought about this thread and mellowed out. I had a low fat pudding snack, waited about 5 minutes, had another, then started munching on carmel flavored rice cakes! I was within my calories, but started feeling like I was out of control. Somehow I reigned it in before I blew it completely.
GREAT job, Sara! For me, it's not about what it is that I'm eating, it's the FEELING that I'm out of control. Even if I'm binging on grapes and rice cakes, if it feels like it's out of control then I'm going to count it as a binge. Last night I kept on eating when I wasn't even hungry, so I'm not able to count my Day 10 as a binge-free day.
I'm starting over at Day 1 today, still feeling good about making good choices for 9 days in a row.0 -
Day 2!
I also want to gain self control. I feel I am getting better. Decreasing the amount of alcohol has helped. My goal for this week is to only dring alcohol once. Usually I have some on Friday and Saturday. It makes me retain water so bad, so it feels like I have made no progress (as far as the scale is concerned). But I know I am slowly getting more fit.
When I lost 15 pounds 3 years ago. It took me 1 year. I thought I was making no progress. I was so frustrated for so long. But I keep pressing on. Making mistakes here and there, but always getting back on the wagon. Then all of a sudden it dropped off. I am hoping that will happen this time too. Just not take so long.
Have a binge free day.
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Today is day 2, yesterday i kept thinking how i wanted to get on and say one day down, it totally helped!!! So day one complete...on to day 2! Keeping this challenge in the back of my mind is the best thing for me!0
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I was REALLY hungry all day yesterday and kind of disillusioned at work which is a bad combo. I tried to eat really healthy and avoided binging but it was hard. On days that I am really hungry I just keep thinking my body need nutrients- healthy food- veggies and protein and if that doesnt satisfy it then it is a craving not hunger. Then I have to know what I want to do with that craving.
Last night after a big salad with tuna- I made myself a chai at home with almond milk and Stevia and that took the edge off the craving!
So far so good today!
Keeping myself fed and healthy things in the house and work are key for me- also lots of water. Right now i am a fan of sparking flavored seltzer.
Staying away from chips and crackers is key for me as well. It feels good not to deal with the guilt or physcial feelings of a binge- ugh- the bloat is so yucky!0 -
I think I'm going to join this. Today will be day one for me!!! I'm going to use this to count the days that I don't have sweets!! Love it!0
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So this is rather new to me. I just joined this site because I really would like to lose weight. I am a person who is always always always working out and eating healthy, until I get lonely or depressed or stressed and then I just eat like I will never have a chance to eat again. I just moved to a new country and am totally on my own thousands of miles away from familiarity so I eat to comfort myself when I am lonely and stressed. And I am living near family that I did not see very often before (grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) who stuff me with food every chance they get. I live in Sweden, the land of meatballs, bullar, and chocolate balls and find it very difficult to not binge on those things, especially when I miss my friends or my boyfriend. Thank you all for being so inspiring. I hope that this site will finally help me lose my last pounds once and for all! Have a good day :flowerforyou:
Wow, that must be sooo hard! My brother in law just returned from visiting his family in Sweden and he told me that everywhere he went (visiting uncles and great aunts and whatnot) they offered him cookies and cakes and cheese and other snacks and acted like it was the end of the world if he didn't accept. Yikes. Sounds like a major diet buster. Being in a foreign place puts a lot of stress on a person. Its understandable that you want to eat (plus, their food is awsome!) Still, if it gets to the point where you eat more then your body needs and you just keep going, then... its good that you found us!This thread is about overcoming that urge. It has helped me because usually I bindge in solitude, but this thread holds me accountable.0 -
I'm nearing the end of my 7th day. This has been a great inspiration for me to stay on track. Last night I almost blew it, but I thought about this thread and mellowed out. I had a low fat pudding snack, waited about 5 minutes, had another, then started munching on carmel flavored rice cakes! I was within my calories, but started feeling like I was out of control. Somehow I reigned it in before I blew it completely.
GREAT job, Sara! For me, it's not about what it is that I'm eating, it's the FEELING that I'm out of control. Even if I'm binging on grapes and rice cakes, if it feels like it's out of control then I'm going to count it as a binge. Last night I kept on eating when I wasn't even hungry, so I'm not able to count my Day 10 as a binge-free day.
I'm starting over at Day 1 today, still feeling good about making good choices for 9 days in a row.
Yeah, that is totally what happened. I started feeling like I was out of control. Honestly, while it was happening I thought about your definition of bindging and it helped me to come to my senses. Thanks! :flowerforyou:0 -
Yep- I agree it is about the feeling- not necessarliy what you are eating. I am a big believer in trying to stop and take a minute to write down what you are feeling and then decide if you want to eat anyway.
I am also a therapist so I tend to look at things from that perspective as well so you'll have to forgive that and take it all with a grain of salt!0 -
Day 2 of mini 10 day challenge #2
Welcome to the newcomers - you can do this!! :bigsmile:0 -
I WANT MORE CHOCOLATE.
I am writing to combat the urge to binge on chocolate. I allowed myself 1 piece of dark chocolate and a little bit of peanutbutter to satisfy my post meal sweet tooth. Now I just want more.
I can do it. I can do it. It is not worth it. I have self control.
Well, I feel better now. I am going to go make myself busy.
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I WANT MORE CHOCOLATE.
I am writing to combat the urge to binge on chocolate. I allowed myself 1 piece of dark chocolate and a little bit of peanutbutter to satisfy my post meal sweet tooth. Now I just want more.
I can do it. I can do it. It is not worth it. I have self control.
Well, I feel better now. I am going to go make myself busy.
MK
You can do it, Mama! Just make the decision that you won't have any more. Then every time your mind starts thinking about that chocolate, just say to yourself "I already made that decision." Tomorrow you can have some more again -- it's not going anywhere!
I'm going to try to try to apply this same line of thinking to eating too much late at night.0 -
You can defeat the urge for more chocolate!!! I try to remind myself that I just had some and wasn't it a lovely taste indeed. ..rather than thinking 'that was good, I need MORE!' That's tough but we're here for you :flowerforyou:0
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I am almost done with work and have lost the urge for the chocolate! Thanks for your support. I love MFP.
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Woohooo!!!!! Survived day 1-round 3. I want to do the 10 mini challenge but I am mainly shooting for beating my record of 4 days :laugh: :laugh: So far there are no special weekend plans so I might make it this time. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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Does any one else plan binges. I know if there is a party or wedding, I make sure that I eat right for at least two weeks in advance, with no cheating, that way I can binge every once and a while : )0
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Does any one else plan binges. I know if there is a party or wedding, I make sure that I eat right for at least two weeks in advance, with no cheating, that way I can binge every once and a while : )
I don't know...my goal is to live a life where I really manage to have everything in moderation, understanding that I can be satisfied with just a few bites of cake instead of binge eating. It's been a real challenge for me. I have to say, I would prefer to have a life where I *don't* plan binges and where I just enjoy treats once in a while, or say, enjoy eating while in Italy, that type of thing. Not criticizing, I just don't like the way I feel when/ during/ after I binge.
Today is Day 1 of round 2 of the 10 day challenge for me.0 -
I try to prepare for times when I know I will eat or drink more than normal, holidays, parties, etc. I will watch my calories before the event and workout more. But I try not to plan "binge" days, because then I deprive myself before and go way over on the binging when the time comes. I am learning that allowing my self little treats at a time works much better. And I do not get the guilt usually associated with a binge. But everyone has to find what works for them. Just be healthy.
Day 2 done and a success!
Stay strong all and think of skinny jeans and feeling great!
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I have to agree also... I think that learning the art of moderation and control is my ultimate. Sometimes I allow myself to go a tiny bit over on cals for something but I don't want to live a life where going overboard is included. Everyone decides what feels right though!! :flowerforyou:0
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Day 2 of 10 was a success :happy: ..the fair starts on thursday..I think I'll past cause I always end up using some excuse like "well it comes once a year" or something like that to binge..so yeah I'm just going to save my money and gut this year..too many freaks out anyway :laugh: j/k!
Have a great day tomorrow everyone..the weeks almost over!0 -
Day 1, round 2 complete! No bindging! Nonetheless, my food intake was not stellar today. Work was crazy with back to back meetings, so I had to skip my snack between lunch and dinner (and my lunch was pretty skimpy). I went to the gym after work super hungry, but did my cardio kickboxing class anyway. This is the kind of day that sets me up to binge at dinner. However, today I made two small soft tacos for dinner and ended with that. I've got about 400 calories to spare, so I think I'll just have some pudding for dessert and call it a day with a deficit. (Which is something I hardly ever do!) My goal is to be more consistent with my calorie intake at each meal, but I'll call this one a win because I didn't pig out at dinner.0
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Day 1, round 2 complete! No bindging! Nonetheless, my food intake was not stellar today. Work was crazy with back to back meetings, so I had to skip my snack between lunch and dinner (and my lunch was pretty skimpy). I went to the gym after work super hungry, but did my cardio kickboxing class anyway. This is the kind of day that sets me up to binge at dinner. However, today I made two small soft tacos for dinner and ended with that. I've got about 400 calories to spare, so I think I'll just have some pudding for dessert and call it a day with a deficit. (Which is something I hardly ever do!) My goal is to be more consistent with my calorie intake at each meal, but I'll call this one a win because I didn't pig out at dinner.
Good for you! I did about the same thing last night, and, like you, I usually know that I'm setting myself up for a binge. Instead, I worked out, went to yoga, ate my healthy dinner and went to bed and now I feel great!0 -
Had a rough day at work last night- helping a family let their little girl pass away. That can be a set up for emotional eating for me today- lack of sleep and emotional stuff can equal a binge for me. I am off to the hospital to meet with them and am going to bulk up on veggies today if excesive hunger starts up.
Still, I made it to the gym this morning which is amazing considering how tired I am.
Have a great day you guys!0 -
Had a rough day at work last night- helping a family let their little girl pass away. That can be a set up for emotional eating for me today- lack of sleep and emotional stuff can equal a binge for me. I am off to the hospital to meet with them and am going to bulk up on veggies today if excesive hunger starts up.
Still, I made it to the gym this morning which is amazing considering how tired I am.
Have a great day you guys!
Oh Mlillie, I'm so sorry -- that must be so hard for you. Good job with taking care of yourself.0
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