March Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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Kim: 12
The Binge: 2
13th, 14th
My old binge habit is rearing it's ugly head after some solid work for the last two weeks. I thought that yesterday was just a blip, but I binged yet again this evening. Because I've been able to log it, and looking back on my old habits, this isn't a total loss though. I've been able to identify my problem areas: sweets that are available in the house in large quantities, post-dinner times, and boredom. I had the sweet things on hand as a type of snack I could have when I was able to work it into my calories and macros, but from now on I'll make sure that those things are in as low quantities as possible to avoid eating 5x the serving size. The other two I'll just have to work through, but removing the binge stimuli should help out more.
^ re: the sheer amount of writing above -- it's nice to be able to type this out, it makes this evening seem less like a setback and more like a learning experience.
i completely agree that every binge IS a learning experience now.0 -
Kate: 13
Binge: 10 -
Kate - 6.
Binge - 8.0 -
March 14
Me: 4
Binge: 00 -
March 14, 2013
Me: 11
Binge: 3 (3/1,3/3, 3/7)
Binge-free for: 7 days (yay one week binge free)
I must say though, that since refinding my motivation, today was the first day I didn't feel completely satisfied, and felt the urge to binge. Anyway, I fought it and won! Hoping to keep this up!0 -
March 14
Me: 11
Binge: 30 -
Summer - 8
Binge - 7
I have been super positive today! Didn't do awesome for the first half of the month but I STILL HAVE THE SECOND HALF!!! Hopefully I do better
LUCKY STARS TO EVERYONE 
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Was just told about this group. Working on my binges.
Starting March 15th. Best of luck to everyone this month.0 -
Welcome Sheila
March 15th
Sarah - 10
Binge monster - 5
7 days binge-free!0 -
Was just told about this group. Working on my binges.
Starting March 15th. Best of luck to everyone this month.
YAY...glad you joined!0 -
3-14-13
Me: 10
Binge: 5 (3/2, 3/4, 3/8, 3/9), 3/15)
sigh. Having a rough time. This impacts so much of my life it's hard to break free. I will cancel plans just so I can be alone! Sometimes I'm fine and feel 'normal' but then I have bad thoughts about some personal things and it leads to food. My family went through (& is still going through) a nasty divorce and people have pushed me to see a therapist, about a multitude of issues. I wonder if I need to? I might inquire today. Has anyone had luck with therapy?0 -
brownll GOOD LUCK on the weigh in.
Jasmine_James good job stopping half way! I struggle when others in the house have foods I can binge on. I started buying the kids and hubby suff they like but I don’t that much. Sorry about the kid’s health!
freiwild sounds like you have figured it out. Good work.
kge0891 way to fight it!
Sheila_KI, WELCOME
Jul158, I just had my second therapy apt yesterday. My first time with therapy it did not work. But this time I love it!! He is teaching me so much and I am only on visit #2.
Helpful website I was given when I was looking for therapy is http://www.bedaonline.com/ It is a binge eating organization. Very nice info there.
I would recommend therapy if you can afford it. I feel like this will work for me!
Had another good day! I swear eating less carbs curbs my cravings! I am on 145-190g carbs a day for 3 days and day #4 I eat more carbs. I feel good and I still get plenty of carbs so I love this!
March 2013:
Karen 9
The Binge 5
Days Left 17
Binge Days
3/1
3/3
3/6
3/7
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Greeky - 7
Binge - 70 -
3/14/13
In reflecting on my past week, I have had some emotional ups and downs, but I did not resort to bingeing to get through them. I now have 13 days of sobriety from bingeing and it hasn't been easy. It seems the longer I go without bingeing the more it seems tempting, because how badly it makes me feel afterward is a more distant memory.
I have the same problem! I start to feel better after a few days and somehow forget how bad I feel after a binge and before I know it, I did it again.0 -
Kate - 7.
Binge - 8.0 -
3-14-13
Me: 10
Binge: 5 (3/2, 3/4, 3/8, 3/9), 3/15)
sigh. Having a rough time. This impacts so much of my life it's hard to break free. I will cancel plans just so I can be alone! Sometimes I'm fine and feel 'normal' but then I have bad thoughts about some personal things and it leads to food. My family went through (& is still going through) a nasty divorce and people have pushed me to see a therapist, about a multitude of issues. I wonder if I need to? I might inquire today. Has anyone had luck with therapy?
~hugs.
Yes, I've skipped classes before because I felt too bloated and terrible after a binge. I have also said no to social outings on a binge day at times because I just don't feel up to it. The binge makes me feel so negative and depressed. There have been times I can't cancel and I end up getting ready and going regardless of my feelings; I usually come back home feeling better than before. So for me sometimes it's best to push myself to do what I don't want to do... being around people keeps me from eating more & being isolated... plus it seems to boost my mood and make me more positive.
My parents are also going through separation/soon to be divorce and it can be stressful. Food is so easy to go to! :L
Hang in there; Jul! ♥
Edit: Yeah, therapy might help. It really depends on what person you find. If you don't like the counselor when you meet them by all means keep looking 'til you find one that you feel comfortable opening up to. Good luck with that. ~0 -
March 2013 ~
Me: 11
The Binge: 4 (3/4, 3/5, 3/11, 3/12)
I like Jul's mantra... I'm going to try telling myself that this week. "I am not in binge mode." "Food is not an emergency" "I am not a binger"... etc. I hope everyone is having a good day. Thankfully it's Friday. ~ 0 -
March 13th
Me:15
Binge:0
Days without binging:310 -
^^^^ Wonderful job!!
Today is one of those days I just don't feel like fighting. I'm tired of fighting. Constantly planning, counting calories, decisions. Why is food always on my mind?? I'm so tired of it ruling over me.
Hopefully tomorrow will be better, in the meantime, I'll try not to dwell on the box of cookies I just scarfed down.0 -
^^^^ Wonderful job!!
Today is one of those days I just don't feel like fighting. I'm tired of fighting. Constantly planning, counting calories, decisions. Why is food always on my mind?? I'm so tired of it ruling over me.
Hopefully tomorrow will be better, in the meantime, I'll try not to dwell on the box of cookies I just scarfed down.
I think we've all felt like that before. It's a daily struggle. Food is involved in a lot of the day because we need to eat meals to function and then what doesn't help is so many social situations involve food. Ahhh...
If the cookies are your weakness maybe it's best not buying a whole box of them. Asking someone to put them away (and you dont know the 'spot') or you could eat them only when you're in front of someone so it's harder to eat them all. Share them, whatever works for you . Sometimes it takes a lot of testing and trying to figure out what works and what doesn't personally.
Good news is the mistake you made today wasn't a failure but a step in the path of improvement. Learning from it and moving on.
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Kim: 13
The Binge: 2
(13th, 14th)
Today went much better, partially because I received "Hungry" by Allen Zapoff in the post and it really helped me put my problem into perspective. thanks for the support the last couple of days 0 -
Me - 12
Binge - 3
I'm owning up to it. I'm powerless over food. Maybe I'll start a 12 step with food as my addiction.0 -
March 15
Me: 12
Binge: 3
I'm loving this thread. It really helps keep me on the right track. Now let's see how I do over the weekend, that's the true test.0 -
March 15
Me: 5
Binge: 0
Don't want to say I'm on a roll because I don't want to "jinx it." haha0 -
March 2013
Diane: 10
Binge: 50 -
March 15, 2013
Me: 12
Binge: 3 (3/1,3/3, 3/7)
Binge-free for: 8 days0 -
March 2013:
Mollie - 10
The Binge - 5 (2nd, 9th, 10th, 11th, 14th)
Days did not log it all - 2 (10th, 14th)
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Jan - 4 days I did not log it ALL
Feb- 3 days I did not log it ALL
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Have a good weekend and welcome to all of the new faces I see!! Sorry I have not had too much time to support but I see the support is ongoing and awesome!!
Keep up the good work....:flowerforyou:0 -
Me 12 :drinker:
Binge: 3 :noway:
Not really eating well since my last binge day. Can't seem to get my self organized and focused. Spring Break was rough, but it's over officially as of today so hopefully my life can go back to normal.
The only failure is giving up
Here's to a binge free week for all of us:drinker:0 -
March 2013:
Karen 10
The Binge 5
Days Left 16
Binge Days
3/1
3/3
3/6
3/7
3/8
I am winning against the binge!! I think less carbs makes my cravings less too!!! YEAH something works.
StrongerThanY, I agree it depends on the counselor if therapy can help. My first one was awful. I have a good one now and he has experience woth eating disorders and anxiety (I have terrible anxiety)
pwrlftr30, Good idea not to dwell. We all have those moments of eating a whole box of a food item.
freiwild., I am reading a good book too. It is opening my eyes. While reading it, it is hard to want to binge.
MadDogManor, Maybe a 12 step will work. Whatever helps you is best! I know I have felt powerless too
lamlam2013, I have that thought too…” I don't want to "jinx it.”
Chibea, good attitude….giving up is not possible if you keep trying.0
