January Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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January 2013
Diane - 11
The Binge - 50 -
Me: 15
Binge: 20 -
January 17th, 2013.
Me: 9
The Binge: 8 (1/2,1/3,1/4, 1/10,1/11, 1/12, 1/16, 1/17)
Not a happy camper today. I'm annoyed that I let "the binge" win a second time in a row... and I haven't weighed in... I need to... in a few days, I bet I'm back to the weight I was when I first started MFP!
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I didn't binge today, but I was eating and not in control. I had about 450 extra calories. If I skip the snack I had planned for later, I'm only over by 90, but I'm still bummed about my mini-binge0
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January 2013
Diane - 16
The Binge - 0
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Hey everyone. This is something I have struggled with off and on for years. Last year I thought I was done, then fall and winter some personal things happened and I fell into the old horrible habit.
I'd like to join you though.
Me: 13
Binge: 3
Maybe next month can be a zero. Just asking...does anyone find it to be helpful to log every single damn thing you eat on a bad day? I'm ashamed.
YES! It really helps me stay on track. I have done this in the past where I haven't logged everything, thinking I'll get back on track the next day and it never happens. By being honest with myself I've been able to stay on track.0 -
Me - 6.
Binge - 10.
Really bad binge night. Trying to pinpoint why it happened. Sure could use someone who has got over binge eating(especially in evenings) to sort of have messaging sessions with when trying to work out what caused the binge as I am not great at that part, being mildly on the autistic spectrum and thus not always aware of cause and effect when it comes to my emotions.
I know it may not be the most welcome advice, but exercise helps me control it. I think that it makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself and I don't want to ruin that, it releases endorphins which are natural mood elevators, it distracts you from your cravings, and it just feels good.0 -
1-17-13
Jul: 16
Binge: 1 (1-11)
One thing that's helped me is repeating this phrase to myself 'I am not a binger'...by putting bingeing in the past, I see myself as separate. I don't want to be that, so I'm 'pretending' I don't, that it's not me. Faking it til I'm making it!0 -
One thing that's helped me is repeating this phrase to myself 'I am not a binger'...by putting bingeing in the past, I see myself as separate. I don't want to be that, so I'm 'pretending' I don't, that it's not me. Faking it til I'm making it!
Ooh... I love that idea. Thank you for sharing!!0 -
Me - 6.
Binge - 10.
Really bad binge night. Trying to pinpoint why it happened. Sure could use someone who has got over binge eating(especially in evenings) to sort of have messaging sessions with when trying to work out what caused the binge as I am not great at that part, being mildly on the autistic spectrum and thus not always aware of cause and effect when it comes to my emotions.
I know it may not be the most welcome advice, but exercise helps me control it. I think that it makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself and I don't want to ruin that, it releases endorphins which are natural mood elevators, it distracts you from your cravings, and it just feels good.
No, it is true and I am aware of the pattern. If I don't exercise, I am much, much more likely to binge eat. I have no idea why as plenty of people are virtually sedentary and do not have issues with overeating. But if I am exercising and stop, I can guarantee I will binge, and it is more often than not binging that makes me not want to exercise the next day/later on that day as it leaves me feeling so sluggish, depressed and hopeless.
Me - 5.
Binge - 12.
I really hope next month will be better.0 -
Me - 12
Binge - 50 -
Me-1
Binge 10 -
Michelle - 17
Binge - 00 -
1/17/12
Rachael - 17
The Binge - 0
Won the fight last night and kept it going today. Thanks for the encouragement, it was a huge help. Doing everything I can to release stress in healthier ways, instead of using food. It's not easy, but I suppose it will get easier eventually if I don't give up.0 -
January 2013
December 2012: 19/12
Terry - 10
The Binge - 7
Logging days - 8 / 310 -
R, Jan 17
beatrix: 4
The Binge: 13
I think I'm starting to turn this month around, now.
You all are doing such a good job of checking in/logging and of fighting the binge. :happy:
I am happy for you :flowerforyou: and inspired by you, too. Thanks...
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January 2013
Jen - 17
The Binge - 0
Log it all: 17/310 -
Me - 6.
Binge - 10.
Really bad binge night. Trying to pinpoint why it happened. Sure could use someone who has got over binge eating(especially in evenings) to sort of have messaging sessions with when trying to work out what caused the binge as I am not great at that part, being mildly on the autistic spectrum and thus not always aware of cause and effect when it comes to my emotions.
I know it may not be the most welcome advice, but exercise helps me control it. I think that it makes me feel like I'm taking care of myself and I don't want to ruin that, it releases endorphins which are natural mood elevators, it distracts you from your cravings, and it just feels good.
No, it is true and I am aware of the pattern. If I don't exercise, I am much, much more likely to binge eat. I have no idea why as plenty of people are virtually sedentary and do not have issues with overeating. But if I am exercising and stop, I can guarantee I will binge, and it is more often than not binging that makes me not want to exercise the next day/later on that day as it leaves me feeling so sluggish, depressed and hopeless.
Me - 5.
Binge - 12.
I really hope next month will be better.
I have the worst of both worlds...I binge if I'm feeling lazy and haven't worked out, and then I am also prone to a binge after working out because a) I feel like I "earned" it, even though that is total idiocy and b) working out can just plain increase my appetite! I found that doing regular, moderate workouts as opposed to sporadic, long and hard ones seems to help me. The hard workouts leave me with an insatiable appetite, and since they ARE so hard I'm less likely to keep up with them. Just my two cents!0 -
January 17 2013
Colleen - 13
The Binge- 4
Days finished logging- 15
Over by 100cal again yesterday, but stopped again. Wouldn't have gone over if I had worked out, but I think I am coming down with a cold. Hopefully not the flu :frown: So it'll be walking workouts for me until I get over this thing. I've tried working out while sick before, and that was a total disaster.0 -
January 2013
Diane - 12
The Binge - 50 -
Good job checking in Bea! It will turn around. The important thing is to keep trying and eventually you will succeed.R, Jan 17
beatrix: 4
The Binge: 13
I think I'm starting to turn this month around, now.
You all are doing such a good job of checking in/logging and of fighting the binge. :happy:
I am happy for you :flowerforyou: and inspired by you, too. Thanks...0 -
That is a very good attitude and a success too!! :flowerforyou:Me- 0
Binge 1
Although in my binge today I managed to stop at a handfull of chocolate chips, a nutrigrain bar, a bowl of cereal, a bowl of mixed fruit, and a cheese stick. I feel like I am leaving something out??? This could have been much worse. I have a book of brain games. I tried using the puzzles as a distraction.0 -
January 2013:
Mollie - 13
The Binge - 4 (5th, 6th, 13th, 17th)
Log it all: 16 / 31 (skipped - 1/17) :grumble: :blushing:0 -
I'll try this...I've had a bad week of late night bingeing...maybe this will help me get back on track.
Late start-January 18
Me-0
The Binge-00 -
I sure wish that last night I'd gotten on MFP and searched for a "Binge" topic/group instead of getting drowned in a 1000+ calorie food fest. But I didn't, and I ate the junk, and this morning I updated my food log to include it, and now I'm moving on. I'm starting my score yesterday, though, so that I remember I have this foe to battle.
Me (0)
Binge (1)0 -
I'll try this...I've had a bad week of late night bingeing...maybe this will help me get back on track.
Late start-January 18
Me-0
The Binge-0
Yup, late night for me, too. Last night it was insomnia.... got out of bed to read, decided to have a little snack, and...... But with all these friends supporting each other, it's gotta get better. We can help each other make it go away.0 -
I've only been back at losing weight for a week now.
I've bad one binge DAY, which made me realize how much my body hates when I eat like crap, even after having only feed it right for less than a week.
I followed it up with a fast day after, which I wouldn't recommend for everyone. I've always been a big supporter of Intermittent Fasting, but it's definitely not the path for all.
Back on track today and feeling strong. Just got home from the gym after class, and I'm feeling pretty good about myself.
Wanted to share one tip I used to do all the time to prevent a binge; when you feel it coming, go to the gym instead! Or if you don't have a gym membership, do a workout at home! If my gym is closed, I'll do my 20-minute express zumba dvd. Make sure you spend enough time doing it that you forget about your urge to binge. The other plus side? Now you've earned some extra calories for a snack! As long as the urge to binge is gone and you feel capable of having one portion.
Good luck, friends!0 -
January 18th, 2013.
Me: 10
The Binge: 8 (1/2,1/3,1/4, 1/10,1/11, 1/12, 1/16, 1/17)0 -
Greeky-11
Binge-6
Haven't posted in a couple days....Wednesday was horrible. Ate practically all afternoon at work. Yesterday was good, I was over on calories but it was not a binge. Bingeing, to me, is out of control behavior, regardless of the amount of calories. Right now my big focus needs to be on not bingeing rather than coming in under calorie goal.
Fighting the munchies today big time. I get to leave work in 25 minutes so that will be good, as 90% of my binges occur when I'm at work.0 -
Me - 5.
Binge - 13. 0
