August binge challenge!

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  • loztredders
    loztredders Posts: 142
    I need to join this challenge, I managed to stop binging once and really need to be able to do it again.
    I had August down as a totally hideous binge month, however having just looked back through my food diary, it was only actually three days that I have binged, so about once a week. This is still bad of course but not as disgusting as I thought.
    So here we are so far -
    Binge days - 3
    Free days - 18
  • ashleyv129
    ashleyv129 Posts: 1
    Hey everyone! I'm new to this...but I have been VERY guilty of bingeing these past few weeks =( I feel so terrible that I don't even log it into fitness pal. I'm really glad someone started a binge challenge though - I need to be held accountable!!
    So, as of today
    Binge: (we're not going to try and count)
    good: 0
  • DeTaart
    DeTaart Posts: 93 Member
    So far in August:

    Winning: 21
    Binge Monster: 2 (two days running on 7th and 8th)

    When I lose control I lose it bad. In the middle of the binge this month I got up to use the bathroom at 5am, went downstairs and ate 3 bowls of oatmeal, 3 slices of toast and butter and drank a pint of milk. The day continued much in that vein… (estimate 5000 cal ish)

    This usually happens to me about once a month, then I spend weeks “making up for it” by cutting extra cals. How about I just not binge then I can eat a little more on a day-to-day basis? Sounds like a plan!
  • Shazamablam
    Shazamablam Posts: 20 Member
    I am in on this too!! I have just joined and have spent the past week learning the tools and how to use the site!

    I start properly on Monday!! Bring on the challenge!!
  • DaleenvanSchalkwyk
    DaleenvanSchalkwyk Posts: 14
    We are nearly at the end of August can I join? or is there a September one starting...(hope so) I want in...
  • stephs0214
    stephs0214 Posts: 269 Member
    So far in August:

    Winning: 21
    Binge Monster: 2 (two days running on 7th and 8th)

    When I lose control I lose it bad. In the middle of the binge this month I got up to use the bathroom at 5am, went downstairs and ate 3 bowls of oatmeal, 3 slices of toast and butter and drank a pint of milk. The day continued much in that vein… (estimate 5000 cal ish)

    This usually happens to me about once a month, then I spend weeks “making up for it” by cutting extra cals. How about I just not binge then I can eat a little more on a day-to-day basis? Sounds like a plan!
    I'm the same way, but this challenge has helped me tremendously for the past two months. I have binged only once this month, but it was not as bad as my binges used to be. I actually logged EVERYTHING I ate on that day and when the amnt. was reaching 3000 cals, I stopped eating. 3000 Cals is still a lot, I know. BUT when I did not log my binges, I could go on and eat and eat and eat till my stomach almost burst.

    For the last month, I have allowed myself to eat about 100-200 cals more each day (except for that week of my binge). If I don't "screw up," I can continue to eat a little more each day. AND guess what? I have lost 1lbs! I wish you the best!
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
    Me: 22
    Binge monster: 1
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,251 Member
    Start date: August 1st
    Me: 19
    Binge monster: 4
  • lilsis10
    lilsis10 Posts: 72 Member
    Me: 23

    Binge: 0
  • mangohead100
    mangohead100 Posts: 62
    Powerless binge monster: 1
    Powerful me!!!: 19

    Celebratory and totally conscious overeating at wedding celebrations: 3
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    No binge--19.5

    binge--1.5 (8/3--the half was the unhealthy hangover day that my binge cost me)

    22.5

    1.5

    I have also decided to never buy another microwave. It's a lot easier for me to keep myself from binge eating when I have to prepare my food on the stovetop or oven, instead of instant gratification that microwavable food provides.
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
    What a HORRIBLE weekend....

    Me: 22
    Binge monster: 4
  • orangebreeze
    orangebreeze Posts: 15 Member
    Winning: 18
    Binge monster: 8
  • mangohead100
    mangohead100 Posts: 62
    Powerless binge monster: 1
    Powerful me!!!: 21

    Celebratory and totally conscious overeating at wedding celebrations: 3
    Overeating that I will learn to manage: 1

    Overeating at parties is my challenge. Meals I can handle because I just measure out my portions and stop there. Parties where appetizers and snack foods are out on a table over a five hour period is currently a challenge for my willpower.
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,251 Member
    Start date: August 1st
    Me: 24
    Binge monster: 4
  • DeTaart
    DeTaart Posts: 93 Member
    Start date - 1st August

    Winning - 27 days
    Binge monster - still 2 days.

    C'mon guys let's push through till the end of the month then try for a binge free September! :drinker:
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    No binge--19.5

    binge--1.5 (8/3--the half was the unhealthy hangover day that my binge cost me)

    I saved up some calories to use for my brother's birthday yesterday by eating a little less the previous few days. I'm happy to say that I stayed within my limit for his birthday, even though it was more than my usual allotment. So I'll not count it as a binge.

    No binge--27.5
    binge--1.5
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,251 Member
    Start date: August 1st
    Me: 24
    Binge monster: 5

    AmaizenBlue44 -- Great job planning and staying within your limit for your brother's birthday!

    Right when I thought I'd kicked that binge monster, he returned yesterday. So, I'm on for next month. Even if I go a couple weeks without binging... I will press on until I go at least a ,month of no binging. And, then 3 months will be my goal. I need to take control & keep it!
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,251 Member
    Start date: August 1st
    Me: 25
    Binge monster: 5
  • mangohead100
    mangohead100 Posts: 62
    Powerless binge monster: 1
    Powerful me!!!: 25

    Celebratory and totally conscious overeating at wedding celebrations: 3
    Overeating that I will learn to manage: 1
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    No binge--19.5

    binge--1.5 (8/3--the half was the unhealthy hangover day that my binge cost me)

    I saved up some calories to use for my brother's birthday yesterday by eating a little less the previous few days. I'm happy to say that I stayed within my limit for his birthday, even though it was more than my usual allotment. So I'll not count it as a binge.

    No binge--27.5
    binge--1.5

    Final tally for the month:

    The Good: 29.5
    The Bad: 1.5
    The Ugly: 70 lbs of fat still on me. ;)
  • Kimblesnbits
    Kimblesnbits Posts: 321 Member
    September challenge posted here!
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/725352-september-binge-challenge
  • Elbee1
    Elbee1 Posts: 2,251 Member
    Start date: August 1st
    Me: 26
    Binge monster: 5

    Thank you, Kibblesnbits!
  • DeTaart
    DeTaart Posts: 93 Member
    Final august numbers:
    Powerful me - 28
    Binge Monster - 3

    Very disappointed in myself this weekend. Yesterday I didn't log for the first time in months and went completely off the rails, emptying cupboards, eating everything in sight. Pretty ashamed.
  • gigglebunny1
    gigglebunny1 Posts: 32
    My final tally...
    Started on Aug. 3rd (if I remember correctly), finished on Aug. 31.


    Won : 20
    (on or under my daily goal)

    Binge Monster reared its ugly head, but I eventually "won" over it : 3
    (went over my daily goal, but less than 500 calories)

    Binge Monster kicked my tail : 5
    (went over my daily goal by 500 or more)
  • mangohead100
    mangohead100 Posts: 62
    FINAL TALLY:

    Powerless binge monster: 1
    Powerful me!!!: 27

    Celebratory and totally conscious overeating at wedding celebrations: 3
    Overeating that I will learn to manage: 1

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