April Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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April 2013:
Mollie - 11
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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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.
Thank you for the advice.
I'm currently training for a 1/2 marathon, but I'm not specifically running for weight loss. If course, if that's an added benefit, all the better.
I'm a shorty (5'3) so losing 1/2lb per week is what I've recently started aiming for. For a while I was able to maintain 1-2 lb per week, but I'm closer to my goal, and I just can't do it anymore. Plus, of course, it made my binges really crazy.
I had also experimented with eating the maintence calories for my goal weight, but because I'm so close I'd only lose about a 1/4 lb per month that way!
Anyhow, I appreciate the input!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.
I'd be the buddy of ANYbody!
I'm glad that this idea is a hit. I know that for me, something I struggle with is hiding my eating habits, and sometimes during a binge there is this feeling that if I had someone I could open up to about it, and who would help hold me accountable (of course in a supportive and positive manner) that it'd be just a little easier.
Sometimes for me it's tough, feeling like I'm only accountable to myself. It's easy to get in a mindset that you don't care how harmful you're being to yourself, but it's a bit harder to be self sabotaging when it directly impacts those around you.0 -
Me: 12
Binge: 0
another close call at sister's birthday party. Managed to NOT eat any of her cake/ice cream and came home to a 60 calorie sugar-free fudge pop instead (which I thoroughly enjoyed) and a mug of peppermint tea. Drinking a glass of wine with dinner actually made it harder to resist the temptation, but I triumphed one more day0 -
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.
Sometimes for me it's tough, feeling like I'm only accountable to myself. It's easy to get in a mindset that you don't care how harmful you're being to yourself, but it's a bit harder to be self sabotaging when it directly impacts those around you.
Yes, yes, and yes.0 -
April 2013
4/12/13
Poppy: 11
the binge: 1
Pretty good day, several spurts of activity made me a bit hungrier. No serious thoughts of bingeing, which, YAY for that!0 -
Kim: 12
Binge: 00 -
April 12
me: 12
bingemonster: 00 -
April 12th
Me:0
Binge:0
Had a ___ which was 300 cals but it was planned and i adjusted my exercise and eating accordingly so not going to count it as a binge.0 -
April 2013
4/12/13
Poppy: 11
the binge: 1
Pretty good day, several spurts of activity made me a bit hungrier. No serious thoughts of bingeing, which, YAY for that!
Poppy, that's awesome! Those numbers are looking good!
I live in Hong Kong, so my time zone puts me nearly a full day in front. I'm just finishing up the 13th of April here, and it's been a tough one. I have to say, reading your scores totally motivated me to push through, and today is the first day EVER that I've noticed a binge coming, and then successfully surpressed it. Normally, it either blindsides me, or I see it, attempt to resist, and fail.
Thanks for the inspiration! I really needed it today!
Angela: 8
The Binge: 50 -
Me : 9
Binge : 3
Hoping today (13th) will be another win for me.
On 2/9 days here I won, I did go over my calories, but didn't "binge" (chain eat to suppress emotion / tiredness), so I'm counting all 9 as wins for me.0 -
me 9 1/2
the binge 1 1/2
yesterday, I didn't really have a full blown binge but, my sweet tooth got the better of me. I ate a few too many cookies but, I was able to stop myself before it really got bad.0 -
Mr.binge: 8
me: 4
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April 12
Me-12
Binge Monster-0
Binge almost got me yesterday. I ate pizza and went a little over on cals, but not a binge as I could have had so much more but stopped myself as soon as I felt the excitement coming on.
(love the name Binge Monster, whoever came up with that is a genius, i now imagine some evil being trying to sabotage me!)0 -
Ok made it through Friday! Drinking is a big binge trigger for me so I am teaching myself how to do it responsibly and not eat everything in site after a couple glasses of wine. Last night was a success!
Going to a bar tonight (that does not serve food yay!) and plan to stick to my light dinner and 2 drinks then home and bed. :laugh:
April 13
Me: 11
Binge: 1
(4/6)
Days left: 180 -
April 2013
Diane - 10
The Binge - 20 -
April 12
Me:8
The Binge:4
Very bad day yesterday. I just kept eating and eating....feeling blah today but I know it is a new day.0 -
I live in Hong Kong, so my time zone puts me nearly a full day in front. I'm just finishing up the 13th of April here, and it's been a tough one. I have to say, reading your scores totally motivated me to push through, and today is the first day EVER that I've noticed a binge coming, and then successfully surpressed it. Normally, it either blindsides me, or I see it, attempt to resist, and fail.
Thanks for the inspiration! I really needed it today!
Angela: 8
The Binge: 5
Talk about awesome! Angela, you rock! That's such a major victory! Be proud of that, girl!0 -
Very bad day yesterday. I just kept eating and eating....feeling blah today but I know it is a new day.
Focus on that last part because it is the most important part for you today! You can be in charge!0 -
Me - 13
The Binge - 0
Today I'm at 15 days without binging. Woo!0 -
Me : 9
Binge : 3
Hoping today (13th) will be another win for me.
On 2/9 days here I won, I did go over my calories, but didn't "binge" (chain eat to suppress emotion / tiredness), so I'm counting all 9 as wins for me.
Definitely wins! Yay!0 -
April 13th.
Kate - 11.
Binge - 2.
Still winning. Still IF'ing.0 -
April 13
Me-10
The B-3
Only one day left in the weekend.0 -
April 13
Me - 13
Binge Monster - 00 -
Very bad day yesterday. I just kept eating and eating....feeling blah today but I know it is a new day.
Focus on that last part because it is the most important part for you today! You can be in charge!
Thank you for that
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I'm new to myfitnesspal and brand new to this group. only been tracking for 3 days and have seen the first few days of non-binge eating in a loong time.
The Binge Monster : 9
My Self : 40 -
I'm new to myfitnesspal and brand new to this group. only been tracking for 3 days and have seen the first few days of non-binge eating in a loong time.
The Binge Monster : 9
My Self : 4
Hi, and welcome.
Good place to start your mfp journey, for sure.0 -
Ok made it through Friday! Drinking is a big binge trigger for me so I am teaching myself how to do it responsibly and not eat everything in site after a couple glasses of wine. Last night was a success!
Going to a bar tonight (that does not serve food yay!) and plan to stick to my light dinner and 2 drinks then home and bed. :laugh:
April 13
Me: 11
Binge: 1
(4/6)
Days left: 18
Drinking is a major trigger for me as well.
It's great to hear that you're trying to re-condition those triggers, and focus on building healthier behavior patterns. That's such a strong step to take. I really admire that!
You can do it!!0 -
April 13th.
Kate - 10.
Binge - 3.
Still winning. Still IF'ing.
Got to edit. I binged after having sweet treats for my cheat meal. Ugh.0 -
April 13th.
Kate - 10.
Binge - 3.
Still winning. Still IF'ing.
Got to edit. I binged after having sweet treats for my cheat meal. Ugh.
Good job staying honest! Be proud of that!0
