November Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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Just got to be honest... I slipped again this morning so my count from earlier isn't true anymore....
Me vs "The Binge" November stats:
Me: 17
The Binge: 10 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/24, 11/25,11/26, 11/27 )
I've had too many binge days in a row. I can't keep doing this. I am getting ashamed and my mind was already wrestling with whether or not I should be honest and write it down on here. I took my count off my page... I'm just going to aim to not binge the next few days of this month -- and have a clean slate in December. I want this month to be over right now...
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"Each day we are born again. What we do today is what matters most" -Buddha
I am feeling strong today, I hope all of you are too! I plan to carry this strength for the rest of the week (and forever
). P.S. I'm not so religious, but I respect Buddha's ideology ; ) 0 -
Just got to be honest... I slipped again this morning so my count from earlier isn't true anymore....
Me vs "The Binge" November stats:
Me: 17
The Binge: 10 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/24, 11/25,11/26, 11/27 )
I've had too many binge days in a row. I can't keep doing this. I am getting ashamed and my mind was already wrestling with whether or not I should be honest and write it down on here. I took my count off my page... I'm just going to aim to not binge the next few days of this month -- and have a clean slate in December. I want this month to be over right now...
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It's so hard to get out of the rut! I have to plan everything down exactly to get it right...I tend to do better once I have at least ONE healthy day to model after. My thoughts would be to get rid of anything causing the binges entirely (PB for me!!) and plan some healthy, but delicious, meals to looks forward to. For me, that's yogurt & fruit and vegetarian chili with some kale sneaked in. Focus on changing your mindset this afternoon, you can do it! I tend to throw the whole day away, but I know that's hurting me so much more. Plan out tomorrow, too : ) We can do this!0 -
Nov 27
Lisa -- 16
Binge -- 11
Successful day.0 -
11-27-12
Me-18
Binge - 9 (11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/9, 11/11, 11/17, 11/20, 11/23, 11/25)
Under-ate.0 -
T, Nov. 27
beatrix: 11
The Binge: 16
(That multi-day binge has finally stopped...or rather, I stopped that multi-day binge today. ) 0 -
Just got to be honest... I slipped again this morning so my count from earlier isn't true anymore....
Me vs "The Binge" November stats:
Me: 17
The Binge: 10 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/24, 11/25,11/26, 11/27 )
I've had too many binge days in a row. I can't keep doing this. I am getting ashamed and my mind was already wrestling with whether or not I should be honest and write it down on here. I took my count off my page... I'm just going to aim to not binge the next few days of this month -- and have a clean slate in December. I want this month to be over right now...
xx
I'm so glad you decided to write down your numbers, Icey. You are doing this for you, and no one here is judging you at all. Try not to judge yourself harshly, too. I think it's great that you want to finish out the challenge this month.
Perhaps some of you have already seen this, but Icey posted a wonderful blog post today called "For December - Reasons NOT to Binge." (I hope you don't mind my posting the link, Icey)--
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/IceyRain/view/for-december-reasons-not-to-binge-450517
When I read through the list, I found myself agreeing to each and every reason. I was also able to think about a few of the reasons in a new way, a way that really encourages me not to binge.
As a matter of fact, at the end of the day today I thought I would go get a sugary binge food because 1) I was tired and therefore "weak" and 2) I have been eating binge foods for several days in a row now. But I thought back over Icey's list and remembered that I want to care for my body (so if I'm tired, rest...not eat), and if I can say "I might as well" binge I can just easily say "I might as well not" binge. So a list of reasons does have a practical application; I can refer to it when I am tempted to prevent or slow down a binge.
For homework, I think I will make my own personal list, too. But Icey, I still want to borrow from yours as well. It rocks. :happy:0 -
Just got to be honest... I slipped again this morning so my count from earlier isn't true anymore....
Me vs "The Binge" November stats:
Me: 17
The Binge: 10 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/24, 11/25,11/26, 11/27 )
I've had too many binge days in a row. I can't keep doing this. I am getting ashamed and my mind was already wrestling with whether or not I should be honest and write it down on here. I took my count off my page... I'm just going to aim to not binge the next few days of this month -- and have a clean slate in December. I want this month to be over right now...
xx
I'm so glad you decided to write down your numbers, Icey. You are doing this for you, and no one here is judging you at all. Try not to judge yourself harshly, too. I think it's great that you want to finish out the challenge this month.
Perhaps some of you have already seen this, but Icey posted a wonderful blog post today called "For December - Reasons NOT to Binge." (I hope you don't mind my posting the link, Icey)--
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/IceyRain/view/for-december-reasons-not-to-binge-450517
When I read through the list, I found myself agreeing to each and every reason. I was also able to think about a few of the reasons in a new way, a way that really encourages me not to binge.
As a matter of fact, at the end of the day today I thought I would go get a sugary binge food because 1) I was tired and therefore "weak" and 2) I have been eating binge foods for several days in a row now. But I thought back over Icey's list and remembered that I want to care for my body (so if I'm tired, rest...not eat), and if I can say "I might as well" binge I can just easily say "I might as well not" binge. So a list of reasons does have a practical application; I can refer to it when I am tempted to prevent or slow down a binge.
For homework, I think I will make my own personal list, too. But Icey, I still want to borrow from yours as well. It rocks. :happy:
Yes, this is a wonderful list!!! I am going to write down my own in a binder--think I will be using some of your IceyRain if that is alright. Thinking I need to get a small journal and start writing out things I am grateful for daily. I had a small binge yesterday afternoon but it was fueled from me feeling out of control waiting around for a phone call with some either good or bad news. The call hasn't come yet and I refuse to wait around today and get in the binge mindset. I have so much to be grateful for but sometimes life seems so overwhelming!!!0 -
Just got to be honest... I slipped again this morning so my count from earlier isn't true anymore....
Me vs "The Binge" November stats:
Me: 17
The Binge: 10 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/24, 11/25,11/26, 11/27 )
I've had too many binge days in a row. I can't keep doing this. I am getting ashamed and my mind was already wrestling with whether or not I should be honest and write it down on here. I took my count off my page... I'm just going to aim to not binge the next few days of this month -- and have a clean slate in December. I want this month to be over right now...
xx
I'm so glad you decided to write down your numbers, Icey. You are doing this for you, and no one here is judging you at all. Try not to judge yourself harshly, too. I think it's great that you want to finish out the challenge this month.
Perhaps some of you have already seen this, but Icey posted a wonderful blog post today called "For December - Reasons NOT to Binge." (I hope you don't mind my posting the link, Icey)--
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/IceyRain/view/for-december-reasons-not-to-binge-450517
When I read through the list, I found myself agreeing to each and every reason. I was also able to think about a few of the reasons in a new way, a way that really encourages me not to binge.
As a matter of fact, at the end of the day today I thought I would go get a sugary binge food because 1) I was tired and therefore "weak" and 2) I have been eating binge foods for several days in a row now. But I thought back over Icey's list and remembered that I want to care for my body (so if I'm tired, rest...not eat), and if I can say "I might as well" binge I can just easily say "I might as well not" binge. So a list of reasons does have a practical application; I can refer to it when I am tempted to prevent or slow down a binge.
For homework, I think I will make my own personal list, too. But Icey, I still want to borrow from yours as well. It rocks. :happy:
Aww.. that made me smile. I'm so glad it helped someone avoid a binge! Thanks for posting the link here.
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Just got to be honest... I slipped again this morning so my count from earlier isn't true anymore....
Me vs "The Binge" November stats:
Me: 17
The Binge: 10 (11/1, 11/2, 11/16, 11/17, 11/19, 11/20, 11/24, 11/25,11/26, 11/27 )
I've had too many binge days in a row. I can't keep doing this. I am getting ashamed and my mind was already wrestling with whether or not I should be honest and write it down on here. I took my count off my page... I'm just going to aim to not binge the next few days of this month -- and have a clean slate in December. I want this month to be over right now...
xx
I'm so glad you decided to write down your numbers, Icey. You are doing this for you, and no one here is judging you at all. Try not to judge yourself harshly, too. I think it's great that you want to finish out the challenge this month.
Perhaps some of you have already seen this, but Icey posted a wonderful blog post today called "For December - Reasons NOT to Binge." (I hope you don't mind my posting the link, Icey)--
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/IceyRain/view/for-december-reasons-not-to-binge-450517
When I read through the list, I found myself agreeing to each and every reason. I was also able to think about a few of the reasons in a new way, a way that really encourages me not to binge.
As a matter of fact, at the end of the day today I thought I would go get a sugary binge food because 1) I was tired and therefore "weak" and 2) I have been eating binge foods for several days in a row now. But I thought back over Icey's list and remembered that I want to care for my body (so if I'm tired, rest...not eat), and if I can say "I might as well" binge I can just easily say "I might as well not" binge. So a list of reasons does have a practical application; I can refer to it when I am tempted to prevent or slow down a binge.
For homework, I think I will make my own personal list, too. But Icey, I still want to borrow from yours as well. It rocks. :happy:
Yes, this is a wonderful list!!! I am going to write down my own in a binder--think I will be using some of your IceyRain if that is alright. Thinking I need to get a small journal and start writing out things I am grateful for daily. I had a small binge yesterday afternoon but it was fueled from me feeling out of control waiting around for a phone call with some either good or bad news. The call hasn't come yet and I refuse to wait around today and get in the binge mindset. I have so much to be grateful for but sometimes life seems so overwhelming!!!
Of course it's alright.
I think it's a good idea for anyone, the list is helping me right now -- I don't want to binge today0 -
Mo--27
The Binge--0
Still taking it a day at a time!0 -
November 2012
Diane: 17
The Binge: 100 -
Me - 16
The Binge - 11 (11/2, 11/5, 11/7, 11/9, 11/10, 11/12, 11/15, 11/16, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22)
Did not log - 11/16, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22
Didn't have time to check in yesterday but I'm still binge-free since Friday. It's amazing to me how much better I feel when I have a few non-binge days, both physically and mentally.
Thank you for your support!0 -
Happy Hump Day!! I see you all have been chatting up a storm. This is a very busy time for me at work so I did not have time to catch up with you all. Will try to catch up over the weekend!
November 2012:
Be mindful of real hunger by asking "Am I really hungry?" before eating.
Mollie - 18
The Binge - 9 (1, 2,4, 6, 10, 11, 18, 21, 22)
Did not log it all - 3 (Less than 6 days)0 -
The Binge: 10
Me: 18
I did not binge today ~ I feel great.0 -
W, Nov. 28
beatrix: 12
The Binge: 160 -
As of 11/28
Suzanne: 23
Binge: 50 -
Nov 28
Lisa -- 16
Binge -- 12
Bad evening.
Next month has got to be better!!! 0 -
W, Nov. 28
beatrix: 12
The Binge: 16
I spoke too soon.
W, Nov. 28
beatrix: 11
The Binge: 170 -
11-28-12
Me-19
Binge - 9 (11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/9, 11/11, 11/17, 11/20, 11/23, 11/25)
I feel proud today that I can put binge free : ) today will be another good day!0 -
As of 11/28/2012:
Mo--28
Binge--0
Wishing everyone a binge-free day!0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!
It's that diet mentality. It fuels binges sometimes. The "bad" and "good" foods.
I know it's hard to find self acceptance. I can make myself believe it for awhile, then I try on clothes or do my make up....
Just remember the essence of you is not changed by your weight, how much you ate today, your jean size, whatever.
Write a list of what you are -- and it DOESNT include physical appearance.
Examples; supporting friend, mother, not a quitter, etc
Good luck. hang in there!0 -
Nov 28
Lisa -- 16
Binge -- 12
Bad evening. Next month has got to be better!!!
You and me are both going to kick butt next month. 0 -
The Binge: 10
Me: 19
I'm logging this early, but I want it to happen.0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!
My goodness I definitely relate! It's hard to realize that I am my worst critic. I've tried to take the lesson "if I wouldn't say it to my best friend, I shouldn't say it to myself" to heart. It helps to focus on the certain things I like about myself, even if they're superficial! Turn those negatives into positives, easier said than done, but still!0 -
Doing better since the 25th. However, I can't take the binge out of my head. I keep thinking it's not fair that I can't eat what I want like I did over the weekend, which was over 2000cals/day. Once I've binged, it's hard to get it out of my mind! I've been trying to tell myself that it IS fair to be trying to eat healthy because that is the way we are supposed to be eating! I'm doing myself a favor by trying to eat this way and exercise. In the long run, I'll be thankful. I can't let the binge take me over......
Me: 24
Binge: 4 (11/3, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25)0 -
November 2012
Diane: 18
The Binge: 100 -
You can do it!The Binge: 10
Me: 19
I'm logging this early, but I want it to happen.0 -
November 2012:
Be mindful of real hunger by asking "Am I really hungry?" before eating.
Mollie - 19
The Binge - 9 (1, 2,4, 6, 10, 11, 18, 21, 22)
Did not log it all - 3 (Less than 6 days)0
