September Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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Elizabeth 4
Binge 1
I am proud that I had a good day yesterday even though I had a disappointing weigh-in. I didn't have the "screw it" attitude for once in a long time :-)0 -
Good job everyone!!
Welcome to newbies!!
What are your plans for the weekend with regards to the Binge Monster? I have planned to cook my meals and pre-plan my meals. I am looking forward to attending a wedding. It used to be a binge feast for me but now I have become quite the social butterfly and chose to walk around and socialize vs obsessing about getting as much as I can to eat.
Have a good day!! One day at a time.0 -
As of September 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all
Mollie - 4
The Binge - 1
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September 2012
Diane: 5
The Binge: 00 -
Unknown_Sister: 4
Binge: 1
Lost it tonight, came home from work at almost 5pm, STARVING, then while I was cooking dinner, had a low blood sugar, and it was all over.....
That's a vulnerable time for me, too--when I move past hungry to ravenous.
I've started carrying little snacks with me (like nuts, protein bars, or dried fruit) so that I can try to prevent getting TOO hungry.
I actually had cut up veggies, and a cereal bar to start, but then I just could not stop myself.....0 -
Sept Goal = the entire month with no binges!!!!
MamaDee - 5
Binge - big fat goose egg!!0 -
For me sometimes those cereal and protien bars can trigger a binge on those very items. I think it is the sugar but I try to eat those on the run so I can not go back for another or should I say pack them on the runUnknown_Sister: 4
Binge: 1
Lost it tonight, came home from work at almost 5pm, STARVING, then while I was cooking dinner, had a low blood sugar, and it was all over.....
That's a vulnerable time for me, too--when I move past hungry to ravenous.
I've started carrying little snacks with me (like nuts, protein bars, or dried fruit) so that I can try to prevent getting TOO hungry.
I actually had cut up veggies, and a cereal bar to start, but then I just could not stop myself.....
I use them as a before workout snack. And sometimes veggies just don't cut it. I still do not cut them up but I buy the single packets of some veggies. Anyways, today is a new day. :flowerforyou: 0 -
I don't understand how we win against the binge ... is it everyday we don't binge or is it just when you feel the urge and ignore it ?0
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Unknown_Sister: 4
Binge: 1
Lost it tonight, came home from work at almost 5pm, STARVING, then while I was cooking dinner, had a low blood sugar, and it was all over.....
That's a vulnerable time for me, too--when I move past hungry to ravenous.
I've started carrying little snacks with me (like nuts, protein bars, or dried fruit) so that I can try to prevent getting TOO hungry.
I actually had cut up veggies, and a cereal bar to start, but then I just could not stop myself.....
Yes, I've been there, too (just this week, as a matter of fact!). But, today's a new day.
(If there a way for you to have a carb+protein snack around 3 or 4 p.m. to hold you over until dinner is ready? I have to think of ways to plan for "emergencies" because when I get _too_ hungry, I almost always overeat, and sometimes I binge.)
Hope you have a good day...0 -
I don't understand how we win against the binge ... is it everyday we don't binge or is it just when you feel the urge and ignore it ?
I give myself a victory point for every day that I do not binge. (Some days I have no urge to binge, and some days I do and do not give in to it. But at the end of the day, if I haven't binged, I get a point!)0 -
As of September 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all
Mollie - 4
The Binge - 1 (9/1)
Mollie, I really like these goals you have for the month. You can do it!
The last two times I've binged, I've been able to pinpoint specifically why I did. (Last time was triggered by _one_ comment from someone!) I'm hoping eventually I can be so insightful before a binge as well as after. 0 -
Welcome Crystal,I don't understand how we win against the binge ... is it everyday we don't binge or is it just when you feel the urge and ignore it ?
It is a figurative game we are playing here. Not sure if you have ever been in therpary for eating disorders but one of the things most programs highly recommend is making your eating disorder a 3rd person.
So in this challenge there is THE BINGE (or whatever ED you are battling) vs. ME (Crystal). For the month of September we have 30 days so if you don't binge for 15 days and binge the other 15 you are tied. If you do not binge for 16 days and binge 14 days you win. Please note the purpose of the challenge is to make you more mindful of your binges and to help with the all or nothing mentality many of us have. When it comes to binging it is never black and white. We have to find a middle ground and not think we have to be perfect to manage binges. We do not have to be perfect.
Also note too you actually get to make your own rules. Sort of like what Beatrixia said, what may be a binge for one person may not be a binge for another. Or you may be at a different point in recovery so you may count overeating as your binge vs a period of uncontrollable eating, which is what a true binge is.
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Thanks Beatrixia!As of September 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all
Mollie - 4
The Binge - 1 (9/1)
Mollie, I really like these goals you have for the month. You can do it!
The last two times I've binged, I've been able to pinpoint specifically why I did. (Last time was triggered by _one_ comment from someone!) I'm hoping eventually I can be so insightful before a binge as well as after.0 -
The last two times I've binged, I've been able to pinpoint specifically why I did. (Last time was triggered by _one_ comment from someone!) I'm hoping eventually I can be so insightful before a binge as well as after.
^ This is Awesome!0 -
^ thank you
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R, Sep 6
beatrixia: 5
The Binge: 1 (9/4)0 -
Today;
binge - 3
me - 3!!! :happy: :happy:
Im slowly overtaking the binge!!! Im determined for that number to stay at 3!!! 0 -
As of September 6, 2012--goal to binge no more than 7 days
Me: 4
Binge: 2 (9/3; 9/4)0 -
As of September 6, 2012: - Goal 25 or more days without binging
Me - 4
The Binge - 2 (2,3)0 -
As of September 7, 2012: - Goal: No Binges for a WHOLE MONTH! woohoo
Me - 7
The Binge - 0
-Let's rock this ;D0 -
Sept Goal = the entire month with no binges!!!!
MamaDee - 6
Binge - 00 -
Unknown-Sister: 4
Binge: 20 -
Happy Friday everyone!! :flowerforyou:
I see you all are doing great! Keep up the good work and have a wonderful binge free weekend!! :flowerforyou:
One day at a time!0 -
As of September 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all
Mollie - 5
The Binge - 1 (9/1) 0 -
September 2012
Diane: 6
The Binge: 00 -
So, just talked to the BF and we're making a spontaneous road trip to my fav city, San Antonio,TX after work!!! Now, there's no doubt that it ruins the exercise plans I had in place for the weekend, BUT we are probably going to be doing some dancing tonight, which I will add as exercise. This also means I'll be eating out and drinking. Thus, I will increase my cals. for this weekend to maintenance and hope I do not go into binge mode. Sometimes, you just gotta enjoy life!! I just hate the fact that I feel I can't trust myself to have a good time without wondering if I'll binge. I'm hoping that increasing cals. to maintenance will 1) keep me from gaining and 2) keep me from feeling too restricted especially since I will not be able to exercise as much.
As of today, 8/7:
Me: 4
Binge: 2 (8/1 & 8/2)0 -
As of September 7, 2012: - Goal 25 or more days without binging
Me - 5
The Binge - 2 (2,3)
I got a call and I have a job interview Monday. I hope it goes ok. I'm okay with not getting the job but I don't want it to be because I screwed up the interview!
Good luck Steph with the road trip!0 -
Unknown_Sister: 4
Binge: 30 -
As of September 1, 2012: - Goal to remain mindful of not binging and when I do binge figure out why and what was going on when I binged. I also want to log it all
Mollie - 6
The Binge - 1 (9/1) 0 -
Elizabeth 6
Binge 1
I hope everyone has a nice weekend! I feel like I am finally in a much better place than I have been in weeks. I am being mindful that a binge might be just around the corner so I am going to try to take some steps to make sure it doesn't happen. Today I will eat well but tonight I am going out to dinner and I am going to just enjoy and not worry about every calorie--and we are going to our favorite sushi place and I have a ballpark of what I will be ordering so I am comfortable with that. Tonight a much awaited cool front is coming to Houston so I am planning on being outside and active on Sunday and have some walking plans with friends and a few play dates for my kids.0 -
As of September 7, 2012--goal to binge no more than 7 days
Me: 4
Binge: 3 (9/3; 9/4; 9/7)0
