First binge in a month and it's a bad one! :/
WinterChocolate
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Hi! 
My name is Jenny and I'm 5'5 113 (114 now probably...) pounds.
I'm not really new to MFP- I've been using the app on and off on my iPhone under a different account name for years, but I've never really needed the website before until today. You see, I've been binge free for about a month...and then today I binged
really badly and mostly on the sweets I got from trick or treating last night...which is a lot of mars bars, lindor truffles, cadbury caramels and candy corns. I feel so bad right now and it's like I literally just ruined weeks of hard work and determination in one 4000 calorie binge. So if anyone would like to support me/help me get back on the right track I'd really appreciate it! 
I don't think I can do this alone, you know?
Thanks
Jenny
My name is Jenny and I'm 5'5 113 (114 now probably...) pounds.I'm not really new to MFP- I've been using the app on and off on my iPhone under a different account name for years, but I've never really needed the website before until today. You see, I've been binge free for about a month...and then today I binged
really badly and mostly on the sweets I got from trick or treating last night...which is a lot of mars bars, lindor truffles, cadbury caramels and candy corns. I feel so bad right now and it's like I literally just ruined weeks of hard work and determination in one 4000 calorie binge. So if anyone would like to support me/help me get back on the right track I'd really appreciate it! I don't think I can do this alone, you know?Thanks
Jenny
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ooof!! That is a binge.....
I have good set of friends who keep me accountable and support as well.
If you wish to get involved, feel free to add.0 -
Hi jenny who is 5'5" and 113 now probably 114 pounds....
seriously?
Here is your reality check.
You can afford to gain that pound. It's not going to make your thin self look bad. In fact you could gain a few more pounds and still be perfectly beautiful.
Forgive yourself and eat better today.
Michelle who is 5'2" and a beautiful 185.8 pounds and will never ever ever ever weight 114 pounds0 -
Jenny- did you really log every single thing you ate? Do that first before you freak- chances are it wasn't as bad as you FEEL.
FEELING the guilt of a binge is often worse than the binge itself. Don't mind f*** yourself.
And - put it in perspective. Move forward.0 -
gothicfires: Thank you for the reality check Michelle who is beautiful! But a binge is still a binge and I could use some support. I know I need the pound (and I don't do anything to try and get rid of it, I was 100 pounds a few months ago before my binging started) but I just WISH this wasn't the way I gained it if that makes sense. And I will eat better, but tomorrow instead, as today is almost over for me hahaha
jimalexlauren: You can say that again! Adding you0 -
Did you say you were trick or treating last night?0
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Jenny- did you really log every single thing you ate? Do that first before you freak- chances are it wasn't as bad as you FEEL.
FEELING the guilt of a binge is often worse than the binge itself. Don't mind f*** yourself.
And - put it in perspective. Move forward.
I logged it AS I was eating it! I'll try 0 -
You were trick or treating at 18?0
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Hi jenny who is 5'5" and 113 now probably 114 pounds....
seriously?
Here is your reality check.
You can afford to gain that pound. It's not going to make your thin self look bad. In fact you could gain a few more pounds and still be perfectly beautiful.
Forgive yourself and eat better today.
Michelle who is 5'2" and a beautiful 185.8 pounds and will never ever ever ever weight 114 pounds
I agree with you to an extent, but a binge is a binge - regardless of size. It's the way it makes you feel mentally, why you do it, and the impact it has on you that counts. Not your starting weight. I don't mean to be harsh but the tone of your post makes me question your motive for putting it up.
To the OP, why did you binge? Anxious, bored, nervous, stressed? Try and get to the bottom of that and don't dwell too much on the calorie count.0 -
awilmeri: Yes! Well actually it's called "trunk" or treating where I'm from. My school gets all of it's professors to set up their cars with the trunks open, and fill the backs with buckets full of candy for the students to raid. It's really fun! Why do you ask?
lauren3101: Basically what I told awilmeri. I love Halloween, don't judge me, okay?! Haha xD0 -
Hi Jenny, don't beat yourself up about it. Just get back on track starting NOW! Log on every day and enter EVERYTHING you eat. It really helps me keep in check just by seeing how many calories I'm consuming.0
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To the OP, why did you binge? Anxious, bored, nervous, stressed? Try and get to the bottom of that and don't dwell too much on the calorie count.
Mostly because I'm anxious and stressed. And probably a bad answer here- Halloween. It's my favorite holiday and I always, always, always tend to pig out on it. Just normally not this much! Grr0 -
Hi Jenny, don't beat yourself up about it. Just get back on track starting NOW! Log on every day and enter EVERYTHING you eat. It really helps me keep in check just by seeing how many calories I'm consuming.
Hi! I'm trying not to but it's hard. I just want today to be OVER. I plan on starting to track using this account tomorrow as I don't think I could even bear to see today's giant mishap...can I add you? 0 -
To the OP, why did you binge? Anxious, bored, nervous, stressed? Try and get to the bottom of that and don't dwell too much on the calorie count.
Mostly because I'm anxious and stressed. And probably a bad answer here- Halloween. It's my favorite holiday and I always, always, always tend to pig out on it. Just normally not this much! Grr
I hear you. Seasonal celebrations are an awfully convenient excuse at the best of times!
In terms of binges, I always call to mind two sayings to desperately try to stop myself:
- you can have what you want now, or what you've wanted forever
- restraint weighs ounces, regret weighs tons
And when words aren't enough, if I can I try and go for a quick walk - takes my mind off things and by the time I'm back the urge has passed.0 -
hey jenny... 5'5" and 113-4? i really cant wrap my mind around how could you need to lose any weight on that? if you are freaking out just for the sake of eating healthy then the binge should not make you lose any of your habits. anyways if it were a one time thing you shouldnt smack yr head on it head tooo hard... you had it once you can be careful the next time 0
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The good thing, is you are saying it out loud, now move forward do not look back you will tackle this hill, go for an extra walk and just move, and breath you can and will do this0
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mogletdeluxe: Haha yes, they are! Urgh I wish I could've went for a walk today! Thank goodness tomorrow's a gym day and I have something planned until 7 pm! That should help keep my mind off of food
bii14: Noo I'm not trying to lose weight!! Only be healthier and stop binging. I'll definitely try and be more careful next time, I'm a bit worried now though because once I binge once I'm very likely to binge twice. Thank you for your kind words!! 0 -
The good thing, is you are saying it out loud, now move forward do not look back you will tackle this hill, go for an extra walk and just move, and breath you can and will do this
I hope that you're right0 -
Hi Jenny, don't beat yourself up about it. Just get back on track starting NOW! Log on every day and enter EVERYTHING you eat. It really helps me keep in check just by seeing how many calories I'm consuming.
Hi! I'm trying not to but it's hard. I just want today to be OVER. I plan on starting to track using this account tomorrow as I don't think I could even bear to see today's giant mishap...can I add you?
Perhaps you need to see a therapist and take a look at 1) why you did this and 2) why at your weight that you are worried about it.0 -
Perhaps you need to see a therapist and take a look at 1) why you did this and 2) why at your weight that you are worried about it.
I do se a therapist actually, just not for food and body image related problems. Maybe I'll bring it up next time though0 -
Hi! My name is Jenny and I'm 5'5 113 (114 now probably...) pounds.
I'm not really new to MFP- I've been using the app on and off on my iPhone under a different account name for years, but I've never really needed the website before until today. You see, I've been binge free for about a month...and then today I binged really badly and mostly on the sweets I got from trick or treating last night...which is a lot of mars bars, lindor truffles, cadbury caramels and candy corns. I feel so bad right now and it's like I literally just ruined weeks of hard work and determination in one 4000 calorie binge. So if anyone would like to support me/help me get back on the right track I'd really appreciate it! I don't think I can do this alone, you know?
Thanks
Jenny
Seriously, Lindor truffles, mars bars, cadbury carmels? Not to make light of it, but I want to trick or treat in your neighborhood! Just know that going forward, you'll make better choices, you can leave them in the past.0 -
^Everyone I meet always says that!! Haha I love it! xD Your right, what's done is done. I shouldn't dwell on this anymore than it needs to be dwelled on. I'll do better tomorrow, I know I will! 0
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Hi Jenny, don't beat yourself up about it. Just get back on track starting NOW! Log on every day and enter EVERYTHING you eat. It really helps me keep in check just by seeing how many calories I'm consuming.
Hi! I'm trying not to but it's hard. I just want today to be OVER. I plan on starting to track using this account tomorrow as I don't think I could even bear to see today's giant mishap...can I add you?
Perhaps you need to see a therapist and take a look at 1) why you did this and 2) why at your weight that you are worried about it.
This. Absolutely. I think it sounds like you have a very unhealthy relationship with food. You shouldn't have to feel THIS badly about this incident. For it to make you this upset, I think very clearly shows that you should talk with a professional.0 -
@ jenny. stop feeling guilty. what is the point of eating it and indulging if you couldn't enjoy it. Accept it and then move forward. You indulged today but the day isn't over yet...just continue to make wise choices from now...get up and get moving and allow yourself this one afternoon to indulge...p.s. throw out whatever you have left !0
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Perhaps you need to see a therapist and take a look at 1) why you did this and 2) why at your weight that you are worried about it.
I do se a therapist actually, just not for food and body image related problems. Maybe I'll bring it up next time though
Okay, it sounds like you are on the right path.0 -
Do your best and forget the rest!0
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I feel you. With binging it's that out of control feeling, then the guilt. ugh, the guilt.
Forgive yourself. You don't deserve the guilt. I haven't quite yet found that magic ticket that prevents the binges entirely.
What strategies do you usually use when you get that compulsive drive to overeat?0 -
Fruit ninja. I know it sounds ridiculous, but if I can distract myself (whether it be with a game, person, or even pain of some sort) I tend to lose all urges to binge almost immediately. That didn't work today sadly but most other days it works wonderfully haha I've also heard that writing 'no' on your hand works. That way whenever you reach it you see the word 'no' and it supposedly helps you? I've never tried it before but it's worth a shot! 0
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Jenny, the situation you described seems to invite a binge, and I'll bet you're not the only one who overindulged, so don't be too hard on yourself. Try to learn from the experience, and focus on recovery; drink lots of water, get some exercise, and when your appetite returns, eat some lean protein and veggies. I also think it's quite possible that you binged because you were hungry, in addition to the appeal and availability of all that candy. I find that treat foods are not nearly as tempting if I'm eating enough real food, and getting my macros in.0
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Before I came to this site, my life was FULL of real bad binges, and poor choices.
One thing I have learned in life, is you need to forgive yourself, and start over and learn from your mistakes. I have a very LONG road ahead of me due to all those poor choices, but I will get there and so will you.
You just need to believe in yourself first, and as I have read you have a Great support team backing you here0 -
Amazing you say you have been on MFP for years. The forum is 18 and older. If you are seeing a Therapist please let them know. Sounds like you have an ED and you might not realize you have one.0
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