January Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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January 2013
December 2012: 19/12
Terry - 21
The Binge - 8
Logging days - 16 / 310 -
1-29-13
Jul: 25
Binge: 4 (1/11, 1/18, 1/20, 1/21)
The best I've been in months. I feel..'fixed', but will always (?) be a work in progress.
Amazing! Anything different you did?0 -
I would never want to push a diet choice on here but I've been transitioning into the Paleo lifestyle this past month which I truly credit for curbing my binges. Paleo taught me things I didn't expect. Because I no longer turn to carbs to binge (not allowed on Paleo other than produce), I am eating whole foods and increasing my fat intake drastically to get the nutrients I need. I used to avoid fat. But eating it from natural, healthy sources has kept me full and in a good mind frame. While it is certainly not for everyone, I do believe there is a style of eating that fit people perfectly, to each her own! This one is helping me : )
It also helps that my roommate is doing it too so there is no carb 'temptation' around! I'm making sweet treats from scratch and appreciating food since I'm in control of it.
I realized that if 'I do the same things, I will get the same results', I needed a major overhaul.0 -
January 29 2013
Colleen - 20
The Binge- 9
Days finished logging- 24
I love that I am whooping December's butt!!0 -
January 30th:
Me-28
Binge-1
Edited to add: I thought I had been doing so well with making great progress at decreasing my binges dramatically. I was finally right on track to getting to my Ultimate goal weight for my bday, but when I weighed myself last night, I was a couple lbs heavier. I was back to what I was around the holidays. What the Heck? The bf ordered pizza, and my mindset was exactly where the binge wanted me. I felt it didn't matter; I was gaining anyway BUT I don't want the binge to take me over anymore. I don't want to lose that control anymore. It has taken me YEARS just to get to where I am today. I was upset after seeing the scale, but it's just a number. I will not let the scale determine my moods like I always have before. I have to focus on that since I've started to lift weights, I've lost a couple inches and my clothes feel a little looser than it did last year. I know that it's due to the progress I've made with myself.
It'd be really great if I can get to my goal weight by my birthday, but if I don't, I'm still gonna take my vacation and celebrate the wonderful life and the struggles I've had for the past 30 years!0 -
Whoops! My previous post didn't quote what I was replying to, but I was talking to Iceyrain about what has been working for me
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Rochelle - 29
Binge - 0
I'm so close I can taste success. I owe it all to getting rid of my scale until feb 1st..not getting possibly discouraged by the numbers is really helping - I recommend everyone try it for one month...0 -
WOW! Great job!Rochelle - 29
Binge - 0
I'm so close I can taste success. I owe it all to getting rid of my scale until feb 1st..not getting possibly discouraged by the numbers is really helping - I recommend everyone try it for one month...0 -
I would never want to push a diet choice on here but I've been transitioning into the Paleo lifestyle this past month which I truly credit for curbing my binges. Paleo taught me things I didn't expect. Because I no longer turn to carbs to binge (not allowed on Paleo other than produce), I am eating whole foods and increasing my fat intake drastically to get the nutrients I need. I used to avoid fat. But eating it from natural, healthy sources has kept me full and in a good mind frame. While it is certainly not for everyone, I do believe there is a style of eating that fit people perfectly, to each her own! This one is helping me : )
It also helps that my roommate is doing it too so there is no carb 'temptation' around! I'm making sweet treats from scratch and appreciating food since I'm in control of it.
I realized that if 'I do the same things, I will get the same results', I needed a major overhaul.
I've noticed when I eat lower carbs and higher fat/protein the cravings arent so bad. Glad you have your roomate to do the plan with you! Sounds awesome.
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~ 1.30.13 ~
Me: 19
The Binge: 11 (1/2,1/3,1/4, 1/10,1/11, 1/12, 1/16, 1/17, 1/23, 1/24, 1/25)
ASKING FOR OPINIONS ON THIS:
I was up late last night, woke up this morning at 10 ish AM..
Ate breakfast...then I slipped and had more... so it was overeating, and it wasn't anything to do with hunger. I will not list the foods on here... but it could be considered binge trigger foods for me. Anyhow, I ate them and then it's 11-11:30 and I am at 1,200 calories total. That would be normal if I had waken up at 6AM - ate breakfast, morning snack, and then lunch.... BUT, i didn't . I got to 1,200 calories within one hour of being awake. Do I classify that as a binge?: Would you consider it one?
I know I can still make it to my calorie goal today... even if I eat at maintaince calories..
I didn't mark it as a binge because I don't want the mark on my calendar to make me feel guilt and actually eat more.. I feel like it could do that, so maybe I'm in denial right now but ....I guess I'm helping myself get the best results after this slip up.
Just wanted everyones opinions on that, for next time.. sometimes I'm so lost at how to classify a binge. I know some of you had told me it's more of a mindset. Sometimes it confuses me. But I'll admit I feel pretty full now, that was too much food.
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January 2013
Diane - 18
The Binge - 110 -
January 2013
Jen - 29
Binge - 0
Log it all: 29/310 -
I hear ya. I've had to stop and ask myself what a binge is to me as opposed to just overeating. Only you know yourself, and everyone has different opinions of what a binge is to them. A binge to me may or may not be a binge to you. That's why I think Mollie doesn't outline the binge when she begins these challenges because, again, her binges may not be the same as mine or yours.~ 1.30.13 ~
Me: 19
The Binge: 11 (1/2,1/3,1/4, 1/10,1/11, 1/12, 1/16, 1/17, 1/23, 1/24, 1/25)
ASKING FOR OPINIONS ON THIS:
I was up late last night, woke up this morning at 10 ish AM..
Ate breakfast...then I slipped and had more... so it was overeating, and it wasn't anything to do with hunger. I will not list the foods on here... but it could be considered binge trigger foods for me. Anyhow, I ate them and then it's 11-11:30 and I am at 1,200 calories total. That would be normal if I had waken up at 6AM - ate breakfast, morning snack, and then lunch.... BUT, i didn't . I got to 1,200 calories within one hour of being awake. Do I classify that as a binge?: Would you consider it one?
I know I can still make it to my calorie goal today... even if I eat at maintaince calories..
I didn't mark it as a binge because I don't want the mark on my calendar to make me feel guilt and actually eat more.. I feel like it could do that, so maybe I'm in denial right now but ....I guess I'm helping myself get the best results after this slip up.
Just wanted everyones opinions on that, for next time.. sometimes I'm so lost at how to classify a binge. I know some of you had told me it's more of a mindset. Sometimes it confuses me. But I'll admit I feel pretty full now, that was too much food.0 -
Greeky-18
Binge-11
Yesterday I ate crap and went over goal but I would not classify it as a binge (for ME) because I felt completely in control and was very mindful when I ate it. Logged it and finished my diary for yesterday.0 -
1-30-13
Jul: 26
Binge: 4 (1/11, 1/18, 1/20, 1/21)
In December I binged 9 times with 21 days for me. I am seeing progress. I feel proud, haven't felt this way in awhile.0 -
Me - 16.
Binge - 14.
Almost, almost. I did eat rather a lot in the night but managed to stop myself which is surprising given I have a few bags of chocolate eggs in my freezer.0 -
Michelle - 30
Binge - 0
One more day!0 -
January 2013
December 2012: 19/12
Terry - 22
The Binge - 8
Logging days - 17 / 310 -
Michelle - 30
Binge - 0
One more day!
You are doing awesome, almost a whole month without a single binge! So proud of you.0 -
1/30/12
Rachael - 28
The Binge - 2 (1/20), (1/25)
Major improvement compared to last month where a good half of the month was a disaster. Aiming to keep the number at 2 to end the month tomorrow.0 -
Hi, I'm new My Fitness Pal, and this is the first group I have joined. For about 6 months, I worked out excessively and limited my calorie intake. I lost 40 pounds.
Everytime I looked in the mirror, I thought, "I could be a little thinner." At my lowest, I was underweight. Of course, I couldn't sustain my lifestye with such little calories and as much exercise. So I started binging, here and there. As time went by, I ate more and more on my binges--sugars and carbs all the way!
By the time I realized I had a disorder, the weight was back. My clothes didn't fit (pre-weight loss), and I was constantly bloated from the junk. I became distant from my friends and family, antisocial, and very critical of myself, which led to more binging (Surprise, Surprise!).
When the fasting and dieting stopped working for me, and binging became more of an everyday thing, I opened up to my mom. She struggled with the same thing all her life. Now, I am seeing a psychologist. Fingers crossed!
It just feels nice knowing I am not the only one struggling. Any advice to stop the binges in the long-term?0 -
January 30 2013
Colleen - 21
The Binge- 9
Days finished logging- 25
As some of my friends on here might know, I watched the Biggest Loser last night. It made me want to binge hardcore. A couple of my friends on here and FB agreed with me that it triggers something in them. So weird! I immediately switched to something else. I don't need a television show to make me feel guilty because I skipped ONE workout when my eating was flawless that day.
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Hi, I'm new My Fitness Pal, and this is the first group I have joined. For about 6 months, I worked out excessively and limited my calorie intake. I lost 40 pounds.
Everytime I looked in the mirror, I thought, "I could be a little thinner." At my lowest, I was underweight. Of course, I couldn't sustain my lifestye with such little calories and as much exercise. So I started binging, here and there. As time went by, I ate more and more on my binges--sugars and carbs all the way!
By the time I realized I had a disorder, the weight was back. My clothes didn't fit (pre-weight loss), and I was constantly bloated from the junk. I became distant from my friends and family, antisocial, and very critical of myself, which led to more binging (Surprise, Surprise!).
When the fasting and dieting stopped working for me, and binging became more of an everyday thing, I opened up to my mom. She struggled with the same thing all her life. Now, I am seeing a psychologist. Fingers crossed!
It just feels nice knowing I am not the only one struggling. Any advice to stop the binges in the long-term?
Hi, and welcome! One thing that helps for me is to record how I feel after I eat, both physically and emotionally. It helps to see how I felt after my last binge and makes me less likely to do it again. Not only that, but it really makes me "in tune" with my body.
I also try to keep my workouts moderate and consistent...I find that hard workouts give me an insatiable appetite. I am also practicing eating three square meals a day with nothing in between. PLEASE note that this does not work for everyone, and I would encourage you to check with your doctor, especially if you have an active ED diagnosis!! However, I prefer larger meals to snacks throughout the day...because for me, a snack could easily turn into a meal (or two).
You will love this group.0 -
January 2013
Diane - 19
The Binge - 110 -
Greeky-19
Binge-11
Big improvement from last month for me too. I will stay binge free today and make it 20-11!! I think those will be the best numbers since I joined this challenge in October! 0 -
Me: 25 days
Binge: 5 days0 -
January 2013
Jen - 30
Binge - 0
Log it all: 30/31
Feeling some major cravings last night but I'm so close to one month without binging I didn't want to ruin it!0 -
SelfHelpJunky,
Thank you so much for your advice! I know every "cure" for binge eating will be different for everyone, but I've tried so many and failed (obviously). I just need to stick with something and go from there.
I am new at this "Reply" thing, so I apologize if this isn't how its done.
Already, I love this group. It is SO NICE knowing others struggle with the same issue(s).0 -
Me -16.
Binge - 15.0 -
Awesome!! and the fact that you are being so positive is a great switch of attitude for you too!! Love it and proud of you. We can always find something positive to focus on vs. negatives. Keep up the good work!Greeky-19
Binge-11
Big improvement from last month for me too. I will stay binge free today and make it 20-11!! I think those will be the best numbers since I joined this challenge in October!0
