February Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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I have to respond because I just realized something!!! MFP is so good for me because I log everything and I can see what I have really done. Lately I have had two overeating episodes that would have led to a binge, except I looked at the calories I consumed and realized that I was just overeating and it would all balance out. Taking the guilt out made a huge difference to me. What seems to happen to me is that I overeat and feel stuffed and like a loser, then I keep eating to stuff down those feelings and those feelings , etc., etc., etc. When I feel stuffed, I hunt for the calorie dense foods that are full of sugar and fat. I guess because I can get the carb high faster. It can continue for many days or weeks...
My problem is eating in the middle of the night and I am not "binging" anymore. I am overeating by a lot sometimes and therefore I am doing another challenge to avoid "Late Night Snacking". ........Oh, I am snacking??? That is a whole different situation...:happy: Even labeling it snacking, instead of binging takes some power away from the food. After taking the energy away from the food, I realize it's the sleeping that is the problem, which is another whole conversation.
I searched the internet for 'how many calories constitute a binge' and got a lot of 'it's how you eat, not how much", but really,......for me, it's how much. I overeat like a nut - shoveling food into my mouth, dropping it on the floor, looking around guiltily, but if I stop, it's not a binge. I guess it's guilty snacking. There are many normal holiday foods that can get me over 2000 cal in a few servings, so I'm personally not calling it a binge unless its above 3000 cal. I have done that once this month, and may do it again, but I won't set myself up by calling over "snacking" the beginning of a binge!!
You've got some really good realizations and thoughts there. Nice work!0 -
Michelle - 8
Binge - 4 (2/3, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9)
Struggled a bit today. I just ate straight PB out of the jar which is almost always my binge trigger but I managed to stop myself. So I don't think it was a binge because I didn't eat copious amounts of the stuff, and it didn't feel like a binge either because I stopped. :]0 -
That is why many programs do not recommend calorie counting for people with eating disorders. It is not good recommended to put a number on a binge but I think we all do it at times.
Going over calories and carbs is not a real binge and no reason for shame either. Keep up the good work! and let yesterday and negative feelings go.Me -1
Binge - 2
Feeling ashamed just had a binge that added 320 calories and 17 extra carbs to my great day of eating. Why cant I stop?? i am powerless and need to stop trying to control and just let it go! UGHHH
I have to respond because I just realized something!!! MFP is so good for me because I log everything and I can see what I have really done. Lately I have had two overeating episodes that would have led to a binge, except I looked at the calories I consumed and realized that I was just overeating and it would all balance out. Taking the guilt out made a huge difference to me. What seems to happen to me is that I overeat and feel stuffed and like a loser, then I keep eating to stuff down those feelings and those feelings , etc., etc., etc. When I feel stuffed, I hunt for the calorie dense foods that are full of sugar and fat. I guess because I can get the carb high faster. It can continue for many days or weeks...
My problem is eating in the middle of the night and I am not "binging" anymore. I am overeating by a lot sometimes and therefore I am doing another challenge to avoid "Late Night Snacking". ........Oh, I am snacking??? That is a whole different situation...:happy: Even labeling it snacking, instead of binging takes some power away from the food. After taking the energy away from the food, I realize it's the sleeping that is the problem, which is another whole conversation.
I searched the internet for 'how many calories constitute a binge' and got a lot of 'it's how you eat, not how much", but really,......for me, it's how much. I overeat like a nut - shoveling food into my mouth, dropping it on the floor, looking around guiltily, but if I stop, it's not a binge. I guess it's guilty snacking. There are many normal holiday foods that can get me over 2000 cal in a few servings, so I'm personally not calling it a binge unless its above 3000 cal. I have done that once this month, and may do it again, but I won't set myself up by calling over "snacking" the beginning of a binge!!
For me is I splurge on a very high calorie item that I decided to eat and over my calories to the tune of 3500+ calories I still will not call that day a binge if I did not participate in any uncontrolled eating that day. Some days we are and it is totally alright going to over eat. It is the persistence of binging is what causes harm. If you think about a normal size or eating person they have very high calories sometimes and it is just not consistent and frequent so most of these regular people do not gain weight overall. You can be normal weight and have a binging problem but may not necessarily be a disorder.
Good job on staying mindful and realizing your binging is not as severe or bad as you many have once thought. Another senerio is you can binge on good for you items and stay under calories and still binged that day.
I personally don't count those days but I am aware of it and now I don't buy those foods or I keep in the trunk of my car so I can control it. 0 -
February 2013:
Mollie - 11
The Binge - 1 (3rd)
Days I did not logged it ALL: 1 (3rd)
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January - 4 days I did not log it ALL
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2/12/2013
Me: 12
the binge: 0
Days logged: 12/28
Feeling in control. Therapy was good, and we really looked at what a victory it was to NOT binge Saturday night when I was feeling so emotionally crappy, to feel the rotten feelings instead of trying to numb them with bingeing. So therapy wasn't as hard as I thought, and it was more validating than I expected, so I've felt mostly in control all day.0 -
peanut butter is my trigger too! i don't even want to think about how many jars i have consumed in one sitting. anyways, great job not letting yourself lose control!!0
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peanut butter is my trigger too! i don't even want to think about how many jars i have consumed in one sitting. anyways, great job not letting yourself lose control!!0
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Michelle - 8
Binge - 4 (2/3, 2/7, 2/8, 2/9)
Struggled a bit today. I just ate straight PB out of the jar which is almost always my binge trigger but I managed to stop myself. So I don't think it was a binge because I didn't eat copious amounts of the stuff, and it didn't feel like a binge either because I stopped. :]
peanut butter is my trigger too! i don't even want to think about how many jars i have consumed in one sitting. anyways, great job not letting yourself lose control!!
PS sorry for posting multiple times...just now getting the hang of the message boards!0 -
Me: 10
the binge: 1
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12th.
Me - 7.
Binge - 5.0 -
Me - 11
"The Binge" - 0
Since the new week started, I have wanted to binge so bad. It started out as fleeting thoughts, but now I am thinking about it everytime I start thinking about food.
This is hard:/ After today, I only have two more days until my 2 week mark. I have NEVER made it to two weeks before. I just keep feeling like I want to give in, and its getting harder and harder to convince myself that it won't be worth it later.
I need help!! I feel like I'm losing my control and motivation, and I hate that.
I often feel like I have a binge-free limit, that I have to binge eventually! But that is not the case. I am not great at controlling amounts of food (obviously..the bingeing) but I do know I can fight off a binge by having a small & CONTROLLED splurge. AKA, I buy a single serving of something (I'd give examples but don't want to mention food..but something you like but isn't a trigger..) and enjoy it..and then make sure there isn't more for me to get. It also helps if I'm at a restaurant and enjoy a favorite meal, then have plans afterward so I CANNOT go home & be alone & binge. A non-food reward sometimes works for me (getting my nails done), might be worth a try! You CAN do this. You WILL do this. Make sure you're not restricting and nourishing your body and realize that food is not there to comfort you, you can find comfort else where!
Thank you for the encouraging words! I just don't like this feeling that I could unravel after so much hard work, in a matter to minutes. I think that would be okay to eat a little bit without binging, but that would mean I go over my calorie limit for the day. I don't really want to do that until my 2 weeks is up of completely normal days.
You gave really good advice. At least with this group I'm not doing it alone, and I have a better shot at making it through my binge eating urges. Thank you for your HELP! I needed some support.
Don't set standards so high, as that is more likely to lead to issues.
It is better to go over goal a bit sometimes than to end up binging, and if your goal is so low that you cannot fit in a treat, then it is probably too low anyway, and that in itself could be resulting in binge urges.
I think you are right. Maybe I am eating too little calories. I am going to set my goals a little easier at first, so I can gradually get into it. Thank you for the advice!
Good rule of thumb is to allow 20% of your daily calorie goal to come from a treat food, something you really enjoy. Get it in an individual portion daily, if needs must, like a single chocolate bar, or a small serving sized ice cream. Dark chocolate is good too and you can get some really nice ones. That way, you are not banning anything. I find telling myself I must not or should not eat certain foods, tends to lead me to all out binge on them eventually. Or create a really nice healthy treat dessert you can have each day. Chocolate covered Katie is apparently a good site for those. Hope you find your correct balance.0 -
me 11
binge 10 -
Binge: 4
Me. 20 -
I think i'll add to this considering how helpful I'm finding this mini support group.
Binge - probably 8 (had a really hard start to the month)
Me - 4
Feeling much better save for the HUGE CHINESE BUFFET that is in the middle of our office today. Luckily I don't really like stuff like that cos of the "ingredients" being more chemical than netural however the smell is really really testing my resolve right now.0 -
Feb 13 2013
Colleen 10
The Binge 2 (2/9, 2/10)
Days finished logging 10
2013 stats:
January 22/9
Feeling a little anxious last night, but was successful.0 -
***** ATTENTION *****
This request is not meant to offend anyone. I am requesting that people please refrain from mentioning specific foods on this particular binge thread. This is what is used in most thearphy groups for BED. When I was in BED therphy in 2011 we were not allowed to mention specific foods. It could lead others to think about foods that they otherwise would not think of and can trigger binges for others. Hope this makes sense.
Again this request is not mean to offend. It is requested as a means of support and consideration for others using this thread. Please note this request is for this thread only.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.0 -
I'm doing a lot better but a little worried about going on vacation tomorrow. However, I think I'll change to maintenance for the week of my vacation. I just hope I don't overcompensate and lose control like I have before when I increase to maintenance. I'll be going out of town and am hoping to do a lot of activities that require walking or some sort of activity.
As of 2/13
Me: 11
Binge: 1 (2/1)0 -
Me: Starting today.
Binge: 00 -
Summer - 7
Binge - 6
Starting to do a little better
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February 2013
Diane: 2
Binge : 10
Edit: TODAY I am logging all of my food no matter what I eat.0
