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  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    ive just joined!! this is a great idea...how can i start posting? as from today?? :) considering my last binge was 2 days ago...i feel ready to admit i have to change and could really do with the support :) i was good yesterday and so i want to count that as i am proud!

    Started: Nov 15th

    Me: 1
    The Binge: 0


    :)

    You can start any day! Welcome to the group. =)
  • berumotto
    berumotto Posts: 40
    Me: 8
    Binge: 8

    Neck to neck! :D
  • anorangie
    anorangie Posts: 975 Member
    F, Nov. 16

    beatrix: 8
    The Binge: 8
    Good job Beatix on checking in :) You are almost tied.:wink: You can do it!:flowerforyou:

    Thanks, Mollie. I've have been trying to check in more frequently this month. Thanks for noticing!

    All tied up now. :)
  • anorangie
    anorangie Posts: 975 Member
    ...Ways I could have prevented this: exercising in the morning, on days I exercise it's easier to stay away from binge eating.

    You know, I think that's an excellent question to ask yourself: "How could I have prevented this binge?"

    I've been focusing on trying to identify why I have binged and what triggered a particular episode, which has really helped me recognize patterns. (What I have realized lately is that I usually have one trigger; the same one gets me all the time. :smile:)

    But now that I know my trigger(s), I might ought to focus on active prevention, too. (As you can see, I'm a baby-step kinda girl, lol). So, I'll try to anticipate the interactions that stir up emotions, and then think of some specifics to deal with those emotions without binging.

    I can see how exercising in the morning is a good preventative. If I start the day on a positive note, doing what will help me feel good and healthy, I bet I'm less likely to want to interrupt that good roll with a binge. I'll be sure to see if that's the case in the coming week.

    Thanks for the idea. :)
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    As of November 1, 2012:

    Mollie - 10
    The Binge - 6 (1, 2,4, 6, 10, 11)

    Did not log it all - 3 (Less than 6 days)
  • wilmawm
    wilmawm Posts: 81 Member
    Me--16
    Binge--0

    I made it through the day yesterday binge-free in spite of being unable to accurately count my steps OR calories; yay! The Binge tried to get in - there was an open bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in the kitchen at work; my friend wanted to share her dessert at dinner; there were all sorts of foods waiting for me to indulge in when I got home.
    He's still in his cage and the lock is strong at the moment. Thanks everybody; this thread has really helped me stay aware. I don't believe I would have been binge free for the last16 days if I hadn't been posting and reading here.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Awesome Wilma!!! Glad the thread is helping you.
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    Me--16
    Binge--0

    I made it through the day yesterday binge-free in spite of being unable to accurately count my steps OR calories; yay! The Binge tried to get in - there was an open bag of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in the kitchen at work; my friend wanted to share her dessert at dinner; there were all sorts of foods waiting for me to indulge in when I got home.
    He's still in his cage and the lock is strong at the moment. Thanks everybody; this thread has really helped me stay aware. I don't believe I would have been binge free for the last16 days if I hadn't been posting and reading here.

    YAY!!
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    Woke up hungry; probably from all the carbs yesterday. My blood sugar probably spiked high, and crashed. Considering I had twinkies late last night -- grr, couldn't seem to stop eating food ! I let the binge defeat my entire day, and I didn't even care that much... I wanted to stuff myself.

    Anyhow... this morning I had a bit of a large breakfast, it was two tortillas, a banana, and two table spoons of peanut butter. over 500 calories, but I'm not hungry now. I wasn't even going to try and have a light meal, I know I would have gotten upset and over ate then...

    I saw this on an article:

    I have found in times of great change, resistance is commonplace. You see, there is a part of our brains that services the specific duty of keeping us safe. This is our subconscious. Without it, we would be unable to survive. It sounds kind of obvious, but if you don’t feel safe, it’s going to be very difficult to create change; it’s a survival need. In my case, my logical mind was ready to live in a barn in the woods, while my subconscious mind was screaming to stay here – for here is known, here is safe. Similarly, you can you can see how the subconscious mind sabotages your efforts to stop emotional eating. While you’re logical mind is finally ready to drop the weight and stop binging, your subconscious mind has a deeply ingrained belief that food equals safety. Until you are able to feel safe in the world without using food to ground yourself, the conflict of interest between the logical and subconscious will prevail.

    Source: http://katestefans.com/falling-from-grace/


    ...November 17th, 2012.

    Me: 14

    The Binge: 3 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16)
  • eschorre
    eschorre Posts: 185 Member
    Elizabeth-13
    Binge-3

    There is a lot of great info on this thread!!!! I am going to spend some time reading it through and reflecting a lot!!! Thanks!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I saw this on an article:

    I have found in times of great change, resistance is commonplace. You see, there is a part of our brains that services the specific duty of keeping us safe. This is our subconscious. Without it, we would be unable to survive. It sounds kind of obvious, but if you don’t feel safe, it’s going to be very difficult to create change; it’s a survival need. In my case, my logical mind was ready to live in a barn in the woods, while my subconscious mind was screaming to stay here – for here is known, here is safe. Similarly, you can you can see how the subconscious mind sabotages your efforts to stop emotional eating. While you’re logical mind is finally ready to drop the weight and stop binging, your subconscious mind has a deeply ingrained belief that food equals safety. Until you are able to feel safe in the world without using food to ground yourself, the conflict of interest between the logical and subconscious will prevail.

    Source: http://katestefans.com/falling-from-grace/


    ...November 17th, 2012.
    Thanks IceyRain!! Good reminder!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Here are 2 links to some articles I receive via newsletter in email:

    http://www.shrinkyourself.com/blog/11_16_2012/Emotional_Eating_How_Fear_Makes_You_Fat.asp?bhcp=1&utm_source=Shrink+Yourself+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b96239affb-Newsletter_11_17_12&utm_medium=email


    http://www.shrinkyourself.com/tips/Do_Not_Try_This_Alone.asp?bhcp=1&utm_source=Shrink+Yourself+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b96239affb-Newsletter_11_17_12&utm_medium=email
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    Here are 2 links to some articles I receive via newsletter in email:

    http://www.shrinkyourself.com/blog/11_16_2012/Emotional_Eating_How_Fear_Makes_You_Fat.asp?bhcp=1&utm_source=Shrink+Yourself+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b96239affb-Newsletter_11_17_12&utm_medium=email


    http://www.shrinkyourself.com/tips/Do_Not_Try_This_Alone.asp?bhcp=1&utm_source=Shrink+Yourself+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b96239affb-Newsletter_11_17_12&utm_medium=email


    Thank you, I subscribed!
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    Me: 13

    The Binge: 4 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17)

    Always seems hard for me to get right back up after a binge. I need to challenge myself, sit through the urge... and build new habits.

    As the wonderful quotation goes:

    I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or heaviest burden. I will push you onward or drag you down to failure. I am completely at your command. Half of the things you do you might as well turn over to me and I will do them - quickly and correctly. I am easily managed - you must be firm with me. Show me exactly how you want something done and after a few lessons, I will do it automatically. I am the servant of great people, and alas, of all failures as well. Those who are great, I have made great. Those who are failures, I have made failures. I am not a machine though I work with the precision of a machine plus the intelligence of a person. You may run me for profit or run me for ruin - it makes no difference to me. Take me, train me, be firm with me, and I will place the world at your feet. Be easy with me and I will destroy you.

    Who am I?

    I am Habit.

    - Anonymous

    That's what I need, behavior modifications.

    http://www.best-personal-growth-resources.com/behavior-modification.html
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    As of 11/17.

    Suzanne- 14
    The Binge--3.

    I guess doing this before the day is over is keeping me accountable more. I am also keeping my focus on my goals and finding healthy things that feel good to relieve any stress or anything else going on..taking a bath at night as helped me after a busy, stressful day..soaking into music videos online and on my MP3..and writing down my emotions on my diary card my therapist has given me..seek physical comfort from family, friends, spouses, kids..if any. That seems to help too..sometimes we just need a shoulder to cry on, and a good hug. :bigsmile:
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    November 2012

    Diane: 12
    The Binge: 4
  • stephs0214
    stephs0214 Posts: 269 Member
    I've been busy all weekend which has helped keep the binge in control. I'm waiting on a friend to pick me up and there are some cookies on the kitchen counter yelling at me so instead of grabbing them, I came on here. The binge will not defeat me!

    As of 11/17
    Me:15
    Binge: 1
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    I've been busy all weekend which has helped keep the binge in control. I'm waiting on a friend to pick me up and there are some cookies on the kitchen counter yelling at me so instead of grabbing them, I came on here. The binge will not defeat me!

    As of 11/17
    Me:15
    Binge: 1


    Amazing!!! You've been winning so much. You got this. =)
  • anorangie
    anorangie Posts: 975 Member
    As of 11/17.

    Suzanne- 14
    The Binge--3.

    I guess doing this before the day is over is keeping me accountable more. I am also keeping my focus on my goals and finding healthy things that feel good to relieve any stress or anything else going on..taking a bath at night as helped me after a busy, stressful day..soaking into music videos online and on my MP3..and writing down my emotions on my diary card my therapist has given me..seek physical comfort from family, friends, spouses, kids..if any. That seems to help too..sometimes we just need a shoulder to cry on, and a good hug. :bigsmile:

    excellent alternatives to food :)
  • anorangie
    anorangie Posts: 975 Member
    S, Nov. 17

    beatrix: 9
    The Binge: 8
  • ObtainingBalance
    ObtainingBalance Posts: 1,446 Member
    S, Nov. 17

    beatrix: 9
    The Binge: 8

    You're doing awesome!! Over stepping that binge
  • greekygirl
    greekygirl Posts: 448 Member
    Didn't check in yesterday but I didn't binge. Friday night was ok but I have to consider it a binge. I had seconds, which would've probably been fine because I was hungry but I had a piece of cake and I just HAD to have a second piece of cake. It was bingey behavior, I felt I NEEDED to have another. And I did not log it either.

    So, as of this morning, November 18:
    Me - 9
    The Binge - 8 (11/2, 11/5, 11/7, 11/9, 11/10, 11/12, 11/15, 11/16)

    I guess the good thing is I'm a day ahead...and I've stuck with this challenge. Hopefully the longer I stick with it, the less binge days I will have and my non-binge days will increase.

    All the support here is awesome. You all are awesome. Let's fight the binge monster together today.
  • greekygirl
    greekygirl Posts: 448 Member
    Here are 2 links to some articles I receive via newsletter in email:

    http://www.shrinkyourself.com/blog/11_16_2012/Emotional_Eating_How_Fear_Makes_You_Fat.asp?bhcp=1&utm_source=Shrink+Yourself+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b96239affb-Newsletter_11_17_12&utm_medium=email


    http://www.shrinkyourself.com/tips/Do_Not_Try_This_Alone.asp?bhcp=1&utm_source=Shrink+Yourself+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=b96239affb-Newsletter_11_17_12&utm_medium=email


    Thank you, I subscribed!

    I did too! Thank you!
  • Jul158
    Jul158 Posts: 481 Member
    11-18-12
    Me-12
    Binge - 6 g11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/9, 11/11, 11/17)

    A lot of junk food but not too bad! Friendsgiving today, hmm. Most likely just going to go,with the flow.
  • Italian_Buju
    Italian_Buju Posts: 8,030 Member
    Me: 11

    Binge: 6

    WOO HOO
  • totalhealth12
    totalhealth12 Posts: 212 Member
    Nov 18

    Lisa -- 9
    Binge -- 9

    Have not been doing too good lately. Sister out of hospital and spending time with her, thereby letting me eating go and getting all this bingeing out of my system. I definitely have renewed determination to tell the binges bye-bye!
  • wilmawm
    wilmawm Posts: 81 Member
    Didn't check in yesterday but I didn't binge. Friday night was ok but I have to consider it a binge....

    ....I guess the good thing is I'm a day ahead...and I've stuck with this challenge. Hopefully the longer I stick with it, the less binge days I will have and my non-binge days will increase.

    All the support here is awesome. You all are awesome. Let's fight the binge monster together today.

    Congrats, greekygirl, on limiting your small binge on Friday and not letting it carry over into Saturday - I see that as a huge accomplishment! And I agree with you, the support here is awesome.
    :love:
  • wilmawm
    wilmawm Posts: 81 Member
    Me--17
    The Dastardly Binge--0

    I feel good about having kept the Binge locked up so far this month, but I sure spend an excessive amount of time thinking about food when I'm not eating it! I even dreamed about food last night. :embarassed:
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    November 2012

    Diane: 12
    The Binge: 5
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    As of November 18

    Suzanne: 15
    Binge: 3 (3, 4, 8)

    So far, so good! :bigsmile:

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