November Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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As of 11/28/2012:
Mo--28
Binge--0
Wishing everyone a binge-free day!0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!
It's that diet mentality. It fuels binges sometimes. The "bad" and "good" foods.
I know it's hard to find self acceptance. I can make myself believe it for awhile, then I try on clothes or do my make up....
Just remember the essence of you is not changed by your weight, how much you ate today, your jean size, whatever.
Write a list of what you are -- and it DOESNT include physical appearance.
Examples; supporting friend, mother, not a quitter, etc
Good luck. hang in there!0 -
Nov 28
Lisa -- 16
Binge -- 12
Bad evening.
Next month has got to be better!!!
You and me are both going to kick butt next month.
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The Binge: 10
Me: 19
I'm logging this early, but I want it to happen.0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!
My goodness I definitely relate! It's hard to realize that I am my worst critic. I've tried to take the lesson "if I wouldn't say it to my best friend, I shouldn't say it to myself" to heart. It helps to focus on the certain things I like about myself, even if they're superficial! Turn those negatives into positives, easier said than done, but still!0 -
Doing better since the 25th. However, I can't take the binge out of my head. I keep thinking it's not fair that I can't eat what I want like I did over the weekend, which was over 2000cals/day. Once I've binged, it's hard to get it out of my mind! I've been trying to tell myself that it IS fair to be trying to eat healthy because that is the way we are supposed to be eating! I'm doing myself a favor by trying to eat this way and exercise. In the long run, I'll be thankful. I can't let the binge take me over......
Me: 24
Binge: 4 (11/3, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25)0 -
November 2012
Diane: 18
The Binge: 100 -
You can do it!The Binge: 10
Me: 19
I'm logging this early, but I want it to happen.0 -
November 2012:
Be mindful of real hunger by asking "Am I really hungry?" before eating.
Mollie - 19
The Binge - 9 (1, 2,4, 6, 10, 11, 18, 21, 22)
Did not log it all - 3 (Less than 6 days)0 -
Doing better since the 25th. However, I can't take the binge out of my head. I keep thinking it's not fair that I can't eat what I want like I did over the weekend, which was over 2000cals/day. Once I've binged, it's hard to get it out of my mind! I've been trying to tell myself that it IS fair to be trying to eat healthy because that is the way we are supposed to be eating! I'm doing myself a favor by trying to eat this way and exercise. In the long run, I'll be thankful. I can't let the binge take me over......
Me: 24
Binge: 4 (11/3, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25)
Ahh, I get that mind set a lot. Just tell yourself that food is energy, not a reward . You deserve to energize your body, not over eat.
Good luck!0 -
Thanks for the support!Doing better since the 25th. However, I can't take the binge out of my head. I keep thinking it's not fair that I can't eat what I want like I did over the weekend, which was over 2000cals/day. Once I've binged, it's hard to get it out of my mind! I've been trying to tell myself that it IS fair to be trying to eat healthy because that is the way we are supposed to be eating! I'm doing myself a favor by trying to eat this way and exercise. In the long run, I'll be thankful. I can't let the binge take me over......
Me: 24
Binge: 4 (11/3, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25)
Ahh, I get that mind set a lot. Just tell yourself that food is energy, not a reward . You deserve to energize your body, not over eat.
Good luck!0 -
Me - 17
The Binge - 11 (11/2, 11/5, 11/7, 11/9, 11/10, 11/12, 11/15, 11/16, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22)
Did not log - 11/16, 11/20, 11/21, 11/22
Another binge-free day yesterday! Feeling so much better it's unbelieveable.0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!
This is totally me too. It consumes my life...either it's about what I'm going to eat, what I'm not going to eat, how I'm going to stop bingeing, how I'm going to lose weight, on and on and on. I have just noticed it's WAY worse when I'm bingeing or trying to stop. Since I've had six days without bingeing I've noticed the "voices" in my head have stopped, for the most part.
This may sound pathetic, but I can't remember the last time I had six consecutive binge-free days....I think back in August before my vacation. You have no idea how grateful I am to have all your support. Thank you.0 -
Elizabeth-20
Binge-8
Broke the cycle yesterday but for dinner didn't make the best choices, oh well, it didn't turn into a binge. Back at in another day! I find this disease consumes the majority of my thoughts--if it isn't binge eating it is over eating, what I should or shouldn't be eating, those stupid "rules" I can't seem to stop telling myself, or how I am feeling about my size, how I feel I look, etc. I am tired of it. Yesterday I was trying to tell myself that I am perfect JUST the way I am and that seemed to work for a bit and then I had to get dressed in something other than spandex pants and the negative thoughts came pouring back in about how fat I am and even my fat jeans are tight. I need to just love myself for who I am right now...man that is hard!
This is totally me too. It consumes my life...either it's about what I'm going to eat, what I'm not going to eat, how I'm going to stop bingeing, how I'm going to lose weight, on and on and on. I have just noticed it's WAY worse when I'm bingeing or trying to stop. Since I've had six days without bingeing I've noticed the "voices" in my head have stopped, for the most part.
This may sound pathetic, but I can't remember the last time I had six consecutive binge-free days....I think back in August before my vacation. You have no idea how grateful I am to have all your support. Thank you.
No problem! I appreciate the support from everyone on here - it really does help me and the binge eating issues.0 -
Me: 22
Binge: 7
Strange how they were all at the beginning of the month......I am going to have to start looking for patterns.....the only one I have seen so far, is that once I have a binge, sometimes I will binge for several days before I can get it back under control....0 -
11-29-12
Me-20
Binge - 9 (11/1, 11/4, 11/8, 11/9, 11/11, 11/17, 11/20, 11/23, 11/25)
Feeling so good.0 -
Elizabeth-21
Binge-8
I had a really good eating day. I got some disappointing news and was very aware that it could lead to a binge but the binge did not win. I need to stay very mindful tomorrow and over the weekend. I really want to end this month feeling good and fueling my body with foods it needs or things I want in moderation!0 -
11/29
Not sure if I did this earlier today, but if I did my numbers have changed..
Suzanne- 24
Binge- 60 -
Me: 22
Binge: 7
Strange how they were all at the beginning of the month......I am going to have to start looking for patterns.....the only one I have seen so far, is that once I have a binge, sometimes I will binge for several days before I can get it back under control....
I seem to have that pattern a lot also.0
