October Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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October Goal: Read Geneen Roth's "eating guidelines" early in the day each day to remind myself how to approach food and eating.
M, Oct 8
beatrix: 8
The Binge: 0
analysis:
● Still working on chewing slowly. I have room for improvement with this.
● I have been eating a lot of calorie-rich foods lately, so often I'm over my daily calorie goal. This has caused me to stop and think about the difference between overindulging/overeating versus binging on several occasions.
Daily Reminders--Geneen Roth's Eating Guidelines
1. Eat when you are hungry. (Truly hungry, body hungry not mind hungry)
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3.Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspaper, books, intense or anxiety producing conversation and music.
4. Eat only what your body wants. (Big difference from what your MIND wants!)
5. Eat until you are satisfied. (This is different than full.)
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.
❤ and...❤
8. Eat slowly.
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As of October 8, 2012--goal: to binge no more than 7 days
Me: 6
Binge: 2 (10/5; 10/7)0 -
Me - 1 (10/07)
Binge - 2 (10/06, 10/08)0 -
I love the idea of keeping score -- me Vs. binge. I will try it today. thanks:happy:0
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I was doing really well in August and September. October hasn't gotten off to the best start but the rest of the month will be awesome!
My current score:
Me: 5
Binge: 30 -
October 2012
Diane: 6
The Binge: 20 -
[/quote]October Goal: Read Geneen Roth's "eating guidelines" early in the day each day to remind myself how to approach food and eating.
M, Oct 8
beatrix: 8
The Binge: 0
analysis:
● Still working on chewing slowly. I have room for improvement with this.
● I have been eating a lot of calorie-rich foods lately, so often I'm over my daily calorie goal. This has caused me to stop and think about the difference between overindulging/overeating versus binging on several occasions. Daily Reminders--Geneen Roth's Eating Guidelines
1. Eat when you are hungry. (Truly hungry, body hungry not mind hungry)
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3.Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspaper, books, intense or anxiety producing conversation and music.
4. Eat only what your body wants. (Big difference from what your MIND wants!)
5. Eat until you are satisfied. (This is different than full.)
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.
❤ and...❤
8. Eat slowly.
Excellent idea Beatrix! I am going to join you Keep up the good work on the analysis! :flowerforyou: 0 -
As of October 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all. (25 or more days binge free)
Mollie - 6 :happy:
The Binge - 2 (6, 8)
I was off work yesterday and after six or seven I gave in to urges to binge. Not too bad and I did not log it all either. Daily Reminders--Geneen Roth's Eating Guidelines
1. Eat when you are hungry. (Truly hungry, body hungry not mind hungry)
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3.Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspaper, books, intense or anxiety producing conversation and music.
4. Eat only what your body wants. (Big difference from what your MIND wants!)
5. Eat until you are satisfied. (This is different than full.)
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.
8. Eat slowly.0 -
I have been on MFP for 2 days and binged both days. I binge when I step near the refrigerator.0
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October 2012
Diane: 7
The Binge: 2
One day at a time!0 -
As of October 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all. (25 or more days binge free)
Mollie - 7 :happy:
The Binge - 2 (6, 8) Daily Reminders--Geneen Roth's Eating Guidelines
1. Eat when you are hungry. (Truly hungry, body hungry not mind hungry)
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3.Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspaper, books, intense or anxiety producing conversation and music.
4. Eat only what your body wants. (Big difference from what your MIND wants!)
5. Eat until you are satisfied. (This is different than full.)
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.
8. Eat slowly.
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It's been a while since I recorded, but here goes - Gwen, as of October 10, 2012
Me: 8
The Binge: 1
(though I don't know if I should count it as one, I *almost* binged like.. 5 times during one day and stopped myself after one spoonful of whipped cream or cracker with peanut butter or handful of yogurt covered raisins. So far it's been... pretty manageable)
Mostly for me it's keeping a good relationship with food at all times so I don't lose control suddenly.0 -
As of October 9, 2012--goal: to binge no more than 7 days
Me: 7
Binge: 2 (10/5; 10/7)
I ate a lot of Chinese food last night and was way over my goal, but it wasn't a binge. It's getting easier to determine what is a ninge and what isn't. I still need to work on controlling both my binges and overeating habits.0 -
As of:
October 9, 2012
Suzanne: 7
Binge: 20 -
As of October 9 2012:
28 or more BF days and a 20+ day BF stretch (14 days BF)
Me (dani) - 7
The Binge - 2 (8,9)
Must pull myself together. I know it is stress over starting my new job Monday after being a SAHM for the last 1.5 years. I also have lots of apprehension over the kids being in daycare and the logistics of it.0 -
As of October 10, 2012--goal: to binge no more than 7 days
Me: 8
Binge: 2 (10/5; 10/7)0 -
October Goal: Read Geneen Roth's "eating guidelines" early in the day each day to remind myself how to approach food and eating.
W, Oct 10
beatrix: 8
The Binge: 2 :frown: :frown:
● Yesterday I did well until the end of the day and into late evening.
● I did not think about my food choices at all today, did not monitor my time eating...just ate. This is why I need the goal to read Roth's guidelines _every_ day.
● I have been sleep deprived for a couple of weeks now. I think the sleep deprivation is now affecting how well I cope with stress overall. Therefore, I'm going to really work on establishing good sleep time and quality for the rest of the month.
Edited to add: I did log yesterday and today, and I consider that a good thing. Daily Reminders--Geneen Roth's Eating Guidelines
1. Eat when you are hungry. (Truly hungry, body hungry not mind hungry)
2. Eat sitting down in a calm environment. This does not include the car.
3.Eat without distractions. Distractions include radio, television, newspaper, books, intense or anxiety producing conversation and music.
4. Eat only what your body wants. (Big difference from what your MIND wants!)
5. Eat until you are satisfied. (This is different than full.)
6. Eat (with the intention of being) in full view of others.
7. Eat with enjoyment, gusto and pleasure.
❤ and...❤
8. Eat slowly.0 -
As of Oct 11,
Me: 8
Binge: 2 (10/6 & 10/7)0 -
October 2012
Diane: 8
The Binge: 2
One day at a time!0 -
Face New Challenges with Ease
“When facing something new, act like a child.”
When children try something new, they practice over and over until they master it. They make the challenge of learning fun and the work of training turns into play.
Unlike children, adults resist the unknown. We turn back to our old ways, to comfort zones that have nothing new to offer. Imagine yourself as a child. Now, how do you feel about that new project?
Next time you tackle something new, adopt the mindset of a child. Remain open and try not to place expectations on the outcome. Before you know it, you will be immersed in continual positive reinforcement. Success will come easily because you are thinking like a child!
©Jane Powell – Meditations for Women
Today’s Affirmation: I have the mindset of a child when trying something new.0
