April Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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Since I've been seeing and hearing a lot of good things lately, I decided to try the intermittent fasting thing today. Fasted for 24 hours from dinner last night to dinner tonight and then had a bigger dinner than usual (500 calories). Tomorrow I'll eat fairly normally hopefully. It was definitely an interesting experience. I was lightheaded for most of the day but it wasn't too terrible. Only issue was when I finally broke the fast with dinner I wanted to inhale my plate along with everything else in 20 mile radius. Managed to resist with decaf green tea and a lot of water, but it remains to be seen if this is a good idea for me.
At least it's one more day down
Me: 11
Binge: 0
Oddly, I did not have the issue with wanting to inhale everything but then, I am used to only having a few snacks in the daytime anyway and have always eaten most of my calories in the evening/night. I would not do a 24 hour fast, I follow the leangains idea of 16 hour fast each day, 8 hour eating window. And I would no way get by on a 500 calorie dinner. Even before doing this, 500 was a light dinner for me, haha. You must be on a very low daily goal. My dinners now that I am doing IF total between 700-1000 calories. And because I eat a large meal with plenty of variety in the evening, and then a lighter bedtime meal, I can last another 14-16 hours without experiencing any rumbles. The key is to make sure you are full when you are done eating for the day. It will not work for everyone and is maybe more manageable for those who are using the TDEE - 15% method of eating.
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April 11
Me - 11
Binge Monster - 0
suck it Bingey!!!!0 -
Won today!
Kyle: 4
Binge: 20 -
Have no idea why I didn't post here yesterday. Both days went well, though I barely made it under yesterday, and that was after earning and eating exercise calories.
April 2013
4/10/13 and 4/11/13
Poppy: 10
the binge 10 -
I've had 5-6 binges. Some weren't that high of calorie days (3,000 ish) others were way worse (5,000- 6,000+)
I feel like a failure. My goal was 4-5 this whole month. I don't have much faith...It's freaking only the start of the month. Why the hell do I do this... It's like food takes over. then the "must restrict" thoughts pop up. I've been on MFP since LAST year of APRIL/Or MAY. Long enough to be at my goal if I didn't have this habit.
It feels worse because I've HAD 4 BINGE DAYS IN A ROW.
That hasn't happened for a quite some time... the most is 3.,... usually it's 2 days in a row and then I stop... but no, it's 4 days and I'm so scared I'll let it carry on for a week.
Wish me luck. I hate BED.
~Sorry for the negativity. I don't know where else to rant at. This is stuff no one around me talks about.
I don't think you are being negative. You have always been so supportive that it all balances out
I really don't know how to stop binge eating ...I wish I did. I know you all told me not to give up the last time I was out there for almost a month before I could get myself back to my healthy eating, so ....Don't give up!!! We are here for you.0 -
ME: 6
binge: 3 (4/2, 4/3, 4/6)
over-eating: 1 (today- 4/10)
I decided to give myself a little leeway today, which ended up being a very bad idea. After dinner time, I ended up eating way to many
, but stopped myself before it got too out of control. Definitely ate over my TDEE, but I wouldn't classify it as a binge, so I decided to add a new category!
I too over ate yesterday, but it definitely wasn't a binge. There's definitely a difference between having a meal & wine tgt takes you over your target calories like I did yesterday & a chain eating binge.
Me : 7
Binge : 3
Over eating : 10 -
Kim: 11
Binge: 0
I seriously need to keep this going but the evil binge monster though pops into my thoughts a lot
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Pretty sure this is my first post on MFP - good place to start, me thinks!
Hannah - 10
The Binge - 10 -
April 11
me: 11
bingemonster: 00 -
Hi everyone,
Carly: 8
Binge: 3
Also lost another 2lbs this week so I'm only 1.75lbs of my pre most recent 2 week binge weight!
Keep it up everyone, you CAN do this0 -
Me: 11
Binge: 0
YES! Yesterday was HARD, so very nearly didn't beat it after a glass of wine and a chocolate brownie, but I DID - happy!0 -
April 11, 2013
me: 8
Binge:3
I definitely overate today, I was so hungry and maybe TOM is coming not sure. But it was not a binge because I knew exactly what I was doing and was definitely in control this time. I guess that is one thing to be grateful for0 -
April 11
Karen 5
The Binge 6
Days Left 19
Binge Days
4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4
4/5 4/8 4/10
I overate. It was a rest day and a stressful day too. I need to get this under control.0 -
Ok weekend time....we can do this!!
April 12th
Me: 10
Binge: 1
(4/6)
Lays left: 18
Hoping to post up again on monday with the binge sitting at 1.0 -
4-12-13
Jul: 9
Binge: 3 (4/4, 4/5, 4/11)
Very rough night. I knew what I was doing and felt very sick from the gluten & carbs, I know I can't process that well. I still struggle with having an overbooked schedule and wanting to spend all this time with friends but then abandoning my workouts. The guilt from a missed workout leads me to toss a whole day away, which I know if not successful. I know I'm restricting today, but I just want to..and feel like I need to in order to fit into this bridesmaids dress TWO weeks away! On a brighter note, my best friend at work and I booked our trip to Athens & Santorini, Greece yesterday for July 9th. She's very lean and I want to make sure I am comfortable and confident while I'm there. Motivation.
It's nice to see the new people who've found this group to help support them! It really has helped me to be accountable..I've had some really great months and I know others haven't been my best. It's nice to go back and see the progress I've made, even if it's just my mindset : ) This is a lnog post! Happy Friday friends! We can handle this weekend : )0 -
April 2013
Diane - 9
The Binge - 20 -
Me - 7
The Binge - 5
I'm really glad that I found this group.
I've been using MFP for about 2.5 months now, and have only lost about 1lb per month, despite the fact that I run between 5-15K five nights per week. This is, of course, largely because I engage in binge eating roughly 1-3 times per week, at about 3500 calories each time! No wonder I'm not losing much!
I've struggled with binge eating for so long, and I've only just recently realized that it's a genuine and treatable affliction, and that it's not a reflection of my self worth.
Anyhow, this month's stats don't look great, but since I'm new to the challenge, I suppose it's natural to have a little room for improvement!
Thanks for the support!0 -
Karen -
I noticed that we're both close to being tied with The Binge, and I was wondering about maybe teaming up?
What if we tried to make our combined scores beat The Binges combined score? I don't know if anyone ever does that, but it seems like it might be a good way to encourage each other!
Anyhow, you're really close to winning. I'm not sure what your score was for today (4/12) but you're super close to tying it up!
You can do it!
Me - 7
The Binge - 50 -
April 12
Me: 5
Binge: 7
I'm on a roll. 3 binge free days. I'm actually amazed because I've been working on a tight deadline for work and I ALWAYS binge when I'm stressed. This is new for me. 0 -
As of 4/11
Ashley: 8
Binge: 3
Days binge free 3.5
I'm feeling stronger. I stopped logging my exercise cals, and instead I'm just shooting for a specific calorie amount
I can do this. It's been almost 4 days since my last binge and I'm finally losing the bloat and discomfort from gluten and dairy, now I just have to lose the handful of lbs I've gained I've learned that getting 8 hours of sleep is vital for me to be strong. 0 -
Karen -
I noticed that we're both close to being tied with The Binge, and I was wondering about maybe teaming up?
What if we tried to make our combined scores beat The Binges combined score? I don't know if anyone ever does that, but it seems like it might be a good way to encourage each other!
I know I'm not Karen and this wasn't addressed to me, but FWIW I think this is a great idea! Sometimes a gal just needs that extra bit of accountability to keep her on the right path.0 -
April 2013:
Mollie - 10
The Binge - 1
Days did not log it all - 0
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Jan- 4 days I did not log it ALL
Feb- 3 days I did not log it ALL
Mar- 6 days I did not log it ALL
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Karen -
I noticed that we're both close to being tied with The Binge, and I was wondering about maybe teaming up?
What if we tried to make our combined scores beat The Binges combined score? I don't know if anyone ever does that, but it seems like it might be a good way to encourage each other!
I know I'm not Karen and this wasn't addressed to me, but FWIW I think this is a great idea! Sometimes a gal just needs that extra bit of accountability to keep her on the right path.
That sounds fun, I'd take a buddy for that.
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Me - 7
The Binge - 5
I'm really glad that I found this group.
I've been using MFP for about 2.5 months now, and have only lost about 1lb per month, despite the fact that I run between 5-15K five nights per week. This is, of course, largely because I engage in binge eating roughly 1-3 times per week, at about 3500 calories each time! No wonder I'm not losing much!
I've struggled with binge eating for so long, and I've only just recently realized that it's a genuine and treatable affliction, and that it's not a reflection of my self worth.
Anyhow, this month's stats don't look great, but since I'm new to the challenge, I suppose it's natural to have a little room for improvement!
Thanks for the support!
You might find going easier on the running and mixing things up, maybe adding in some strength training, bike, elliptical, boxing or somesuch in helps. I know that when I was doing that amount of exercise so often, I went into really severe binges. Also, sometimes doing too much cardio can actually result in weight loss slowing down, just do some google hunting, there is quite a bit of info on it. I looked into it myself as I don't want to find I am shooting myself in the foot, so to speak, lol.
Also, be sure you are eating enough. Better to set your loss to 1/2 Ib a week and eat a little more and have a slower weight loss and avoid the binge (no info on your profile so no idea how you are going about this).
Anyways, good luck, and great idea regarding the joint effort.0 -
Kate - 10.
Binge - 2.
Doing pretty darn well.
Still intermittent fasting.
Today was a real challenge as I had very little sleep and that used to trigger me to eat a lot of sugary rubbish and binge full on, but I went to the gym after my early doctor's appointment and worked out for nearly 2 hours instead, then came home and napped before having my usual mega dinner. Sort of proud, I suppose, slightly. It takes a lot for me to feel any pride in myself.0 -
Kate - 10.
Binge - 2.
Doing pretty darn well.
Still intermittent fasting.
Today was a real challenge as I had very little sleep and that used to trigger me to eat a lot of sugary rubbish and binge full on, but I went to the gym after my early doctor's appointment and worked out for nearly 2 hours instead, then came home and napped before having my usual mega dinner. Sort of proud, I suppose, slightly. It takes a lot for me to feel any pride in myself.
Go Graelwyn!!! You should be proud I love that you found the intermittent fasting to work for you! It seems like it fits well with your eating patterns and limits the triggers. It amazes me that you don't get overly hungry...., that is a trigger for me.
Anyway, kudos to you:drinker:0 -
Kate - 10.
Binge - 2.
Doing pretty darn well.
Still intermittent fasting.
Today was a real challenge as I had very little sleep and that used to trigger me to eat a lot of sugary rubbish and binge full on, but I went to the gym after my early doctor's appointment and worked out for nearly 2 hours instead, then came home and napped before having my usual mega dinner. Sort of proud, I suppose, slightly. It takes a lot for me to feel any pride in myself.
Go Graelwyn!!! You should be proud I love that you found the intermittent fasting to work for you! It seems like it fits well with your eating patterns and limits the triggers. It amazes me that you don't get overly hungry...., that is a trigger for me.
Anyway, kudos to you:drinker:
It suits my all or nothing personality. Nothing in the daytime and all in the evening, lol. I do better having no food at all than eating bits and pieces. I keep control in the day, then can let go that control a bit when it is hardest for me. I think also, as a former anorexic, I still have that capacity to retain control over food when hungry, in the right circumstances. And since I am eating fine in the evenings, it is not an issue.0 -
April 12
Me-9
The B-3
Made it through Friday night with my husband away on travel and the kids in bed by 9:00. That's really huge for me because I was all alone and I'm a secret eater.
Congrats on such a good day Graelwyn. I understand what you mean about being an all or nothing type. I too am much like that so I only eat 3 meals a day. I don't snack or pick and I never eat after dinner. That's usually what triggers a binge for me.0 -
Heather: 11
Binge: 10 -
Make it 5-2!
Take that Binge! 0
