April Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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April 7,2013
Me:5
Binge:2
I had a bag of ---- in my pantry that I was wanting to break into and eat the whole thing. Through out the day I planned when and how I would eat it, then I would be strong then I'd make a new plan. I really thought I was going to fail because it was constantly on my mind. Somehow today I found an inner strength. I'm grateful for this victory, not worrying about tomorrow just enjoying tonight....0 -
yesterday was better
me:5
the binge:10 -
Thanks for your replies guys
I have gone over today, but wasn't a binge so I'm happy I have logged and finished with eating for today.
April 8th
Sarah: 6
Binge: 20 -
Elizabeth 5
Binge 2
Glad the weekend is done! Weekends are so hard for me!0 -
April 7, 2013
Kourtney: 3
Binge: 3 (4/2, 4/3, 4/4, 4/7)
Binge free for: 0 days
I literally can't stand this. I will never meet my weight loss goals like this. I gained 8 pounds from this binge and the previous ones, and 8 pounds is half of my weight loss total so far. So ashamed of myself. Why isn't this easier?
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Summer - 3
The Binge - 3
Binge free for: - days
I'll count today as a binge. Wasn't too nasty but I failed my goal and so I need to be strict with myself! Today was also a busy and tiring day so that might have made me hungrier! I am hoping to have a decent day tomorrow to make up for today! Still fighting the urge to eat more but I'm done and I KNOW IT. Gonna do some cycling on my back while I stay on mfp til I get to sleep!!
SADLY IT TURNED INTO A NASTY BINGE. Sunday sucked.
Let's hope Monday would be good x0 -
Saturday and Sunday were a close one but am proud to say I'm binge free for 7 days!!
Me: 7
Binge: 00 -
April 2013
Diane - 6
The Binge - 10 -
...I'm curious - How does everyone classify a binge to themselves? I guess it's fairly subjective
Pre-binge:
Pre-binge, I often think about bingefoodx for awhile. At this point, if I can divert my thoughts by engaging in another activity like walking, reading, journaling, talking, etc., I can avoid a binge. Or, if I can 1) observe my binge urge and remind myself of my wellness goals, or 2) tell myself I can eat whatever I want, just not in excess but rather in moderation, or 3) tell myself that I can eat whatever I'm craving, in moderation, if I'm still craving it the next day, then I can avoid a binge. Finally, at this stage if I can simply observe my binge urge and try to live with the uncomfortable feeling it causes, then I know I do not need to binge because I know the urge will eventually pass.
Characteristics of my binges:
1. I almost always binge on processed sugar.
2. I eat super fast.
3. I am often not truly physically hungry.
4. I am often emotionally upset about something.
5. I am alone.
6. I feel impelled to eat the whole (container, package, box, etc.) of bingefoodx.
7. In the moment, I do not care about/think about my wellness goals or the consequences of the binge. If a thought about consequences pops up, I quell it. (I consider it a success if I listen to this little thought and not quell it; that means I am able to stop the binge mid-binge.)
Post-binge:
Afterwards, I feel too full, sluggish, tired...physically uncomfortable. Emotionally, I feel guilty, ashamed, or sad. I have to be mindful enough of these feelings so that I do not allow them to lead to another binge. I sometimes try to figure out why I binged so I might learn, and I try to avoid beating myself up so that I can recover quickly and get back on track. (But sometimes it's hard to get back on track.)
I can binge without exceeding my daily calorie goal, or I can exceed my daily calorie goal without binging. A binge is defined more by my mindset rather than the number of calories consumed. (A binge does usually mean high calories, though.)
Thank you, Bea! I love your insight on it. Very thoroughly explained.0 -
Me: 6
The Binge: 2 (4/1, 4/6)
I consider my last binge to have been VERY small... (2,700 calories) It didn't even top 3,000. A lot smaller than my binges last month... even though I was eating compulsively I did stop and didn't continue eating that night, so I see it as a small victory regardless of it adding me the negative point. My goal is to have 4 or less binges this month. Whether it happens or not, I'll be happy if my binges are smaller -- it still shows progress. :=)
Hope everyone had a good weekend<30 -
4-8-13
Jul: 6
Binge: 2 (4/4, 4/5)
Days in April: 30
I've fallen into the restricting part of this disorder, I still struggle. Today I am consciously making the effort to get my calories up so I don't fall into the binge cycle.0 -
Me: 5
Binge: 2 (4/4; 4/6)
Feeling stronger. I logged my gain for the week. I will do better.0 -
...I'm curious - How does everyone classify a binge to themselves? I guess it's fairly subjective
My feelings before a binge are awful. It's like I can't sit still. I want the people around me to leave so I can eat, eat, eat. I have never binged in front of anyone. Usually if my famiy is home, I sneak into the kitchen and eat. Sometimes I will stuff something into my pocket and then go up to my room and eat it. If my binging gets hampered, I will figure out a way to get the food I am wanted. It almost feels like the food is going to go away or something.
Usually I will eat around 2k - 3k calories. Sometimes my stomach hurts so badly and I want to throw up, but I don't. It's usually those times where I promise myself I will stop and that this will be the last binge.
My triggers are emotions, feeling like "Everyone can eat this but me," tiredness and if I have restricted myself too much.
Ugh. I hate it.0 -
April 7
Me - 7
Binge - 00 -
Me-5
Binge-2
I ate a bigger than normal breakfast this morning, but I remembered this group and pulled myself under control before I got crazy.
I'm so happy that I didn't slip.0 -
4/8
Me: 5
Binge: 30 -
Summer - 3
The Binge - 5
Monday still bombed. Still binged. Still nasty. Slightly better than Sunday though.0 -
Been off for a couple of days. . . so here it is:
Me - 5
Binge - 2 (4/3 & 4/6)
No more holidays, no more birthdays. . . no more EXCUSES!!!! :sad:0 -
Got on the scale today and lost control.
Why do I do this? I hate my binges. I am sore from exercise and feel some pain. So I also think my pain this week has gotten me upset too.
My therapist is working on mostly anxiety. I need help with binging more.
Karen 3
The Binge 5
Days Left 22
Binge Days
4/1 4/2 4/3 4/4
4/50 -
8th April.
Kate - 6.
Binge - 2.
Intermittent fasting seems to be helping me with binge eating tendencies.0
