October Challenge - Me vs. The Binge
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IsMollyReallyHungry
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Welcome!!
Well this challenge is a challenge with yourself. The challenge is for you to win in the fight against "The Binge". Many of us struggle with binging and a few of us have found that making "The Binge" a person has helped us fight the emotions or urge to binge.
So the objective of the challenge is to have more days for you (Me) than the "The Binge".
When you have a day you do not succumb to binge urges or binge give yourself (ME) a point. When you give in to the urge to binge you give 'The Binge" a point. No beating yourself up about it because tomorrow is another day. Honesty with yourself is crucial for it to help you and others.
So we keep score with ourselves the whole month. We encourage each other along the way. Please feel free to share your ups, downs, successes, struggles, etc. You will find you are not alone. See below for format. Feel free to use it or use your own format. This Challenge keeps you mindful of binging and the daily support and accountiability helps also.
Check in often. The more you check and share the better you will do for the month. So are you in? You are stronger than the The Binge. One day at a time.
September 2013:
Me (or you can use your user name or real name) - 0
The Binge - 0
***** ATTENTION *****
This request is not meant to offend anyone. I am requesting that people please refrain from mentioning specific foods on this particular binge thread. This is what is used in most therapy groups for BED. When I was in BED therapy in 2011 we were not allowed to mention specific foods. It could lead others to think about foods that they otherwise would not think of and can trigger binges for others. Hope this makes sense.
Again this request is not meant to offend. It is requested as a means of support and consideration for others using this thread. Please note this request is for this thread only.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mollie
P.S. For more support please see below thread also:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/831903-be-support-group-conversation-thread-2013?page=7#posts-14374618
Well this challenge is a challenge with yourself. The challenge is for you to win in the fight against "The Binge". Many of us struggle with binging and a few of us have found that making "The Binge" a person has helped us fight the emotions or urge to binge.
So the objective of the challenge is to have more days for you (Me) than the "The Binge".
When you have a day you do not succumb to binge urges or binge give yourself (ME) a point. When you give in to the urge to binge you give 'The Binge" a point. No beating yourself up about it because tomorrow is another day. Honesty with yourself is crucial for it to help you and others.
So we keep score with ourselves the whole month. We encourage each other along the way. Please feel free to share your ups, downs, successes, struggles, etc. You will find you are not alone. See below for format. Feel free to use it or use your own format. This Challenge keeps you mindful of binging and the daily support and accountiability helps also.
Check in often. The more you check and share the better you will do for the month. So are you in? You are stronger than the The Binge. One day at a time.
September 2013:
Me (or you can use your user name or real name) - 0
The Binge - 0
***** ATTENTION *****
This request is not meant to offend anyone. I am requesting that people please refrain from mentioning specific foods on this particular binge thread. This is what is used in most therapy groups for BED. When I was in BED therapy in 2011 we were not allowed to mention specific foods. It could lead others to think about foods that they otherwise would not think of and can trigger binges for others. Hope this makes sense.
Again this request is not meant to offend. It is requested as a means of support and consideration for others using this thread. Please note this request is for this thread only.
Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Mollie
P.S. For more support please see below thread also:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/831903-be-support-group-conversation-thread-2013?page=7#posts-14374618
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I just read this awesome artilce from Shrink Yourself and had to share. Hopefully you all will see that you have made tremendous progress over the months, years, etc. Enjoy and let me know how you enjoy it!
The Biggest Mistake Binge Eaters Make
By: Michelle Fiordaliso, MSW, CNC
Never binging again is possible, but the biggest mistake binge eaters make is saying to themselves, "I'll never binge again!"
Yet, we all do it. The food is finished and we then promise ourselves that it will never happen again. And even though almost everyone that binges says this to themselves, it only serves to set you up for self-hatred, guilt and failure.
You see, no one who ends a pattern of binge eating does it cold turkey. You don't decide to stop and then never binge again. It's just not how ending a pattern of binging works. That's because the binge serves a very important purpose: It makes you feel better emotionally.
So, if you're committed to never binging again, what are the signs along the way that signify you're succeeding:
More time between binges (even something small for example, I used to binge eat every other day and now only do it every third day)
Shorter binges (My binges used to last two days, now they only last an hour)
Binges on smaller amounts of food (I used to binge eat a gallon of ice-cream, now I eat half a pint)
The ability to stop a binge in the middle (I used to not even realize I was having a binge till it was over, now I can stop myself in the middle)
Forgiving yourself more quickly after a binge ends (I don't talk to myself in a mean way when I binge, I have compassion for myself)
Bouncing back more quickly when a binge happens (in other words recommitting to understanding and stopping your binge eating pattern)
Understanding what feelings set off the binge (I was able to see that I had the binge after I had a fight with my boss)
The ability to see a binge coming (even if you can't stop it yet)
Being able to acknowledge the small successes along the way is a really important step on the road to recovery. It can be all too easy to see how far you still need to go and forget how far you've already come.
Ending a binge eating pattern is hard work but you can do it. One day you might not binge at all, but it won't happen by making a declaration; it will happen by being loving to yourself and staying aware.
So, don't say, "I'll never binge again." Instead, take it one gentle step at a time. Remember, you're looking for progress, not perfection.0 -
I'm in again this month and ready to make it a good one!0
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10-1-13
ME: 1
B: ZERO
Record: Nov9B,Dec9B,Jan4B,Feb8B,Mar9B,Apr6B,May10B,Jun5B,Sept6B
READY. Goal = under 4 B.0 -
Me 1
binge 0
I am determined to remember this challenge this month!!0 -
October 2013:
Mollie - 0
The Binge - 0
Overeating - 0
Days I logged it all - 0
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October 2013
Diane - 1
The Binge - 00 -
October 2013
Day1: ME-1
BE- 00 -
October 2013:
Mollie - 1
The Binge - 0
Overeating - 0
Days I logged it all - 1 0 -
October 1st 2013:
Me (or you can use your user name or real name) - 1
The Binge - 0
Days logged - 10 -
10-2-13
ME: 2
B: ZERO
Record: Nov9B,Dec9B,Jan4B,Feb8B,Mar9B,Apr6B,May10B,Jun5B,Sept6B
READY. Goal = under 4 B.0 -
October 2013
Me - 1
The Binge - 00 -
Oct 2
Me: 1
Binge: 1*
Not good tonight...back at it tomorrow. I need to start reading in my binge book.0 -
Me :2
BINGE: 0
I'm going to start a more mindful approach to eating this month after the bingtacular month I had in September..lol
I'm hoping it will help decrease the urges.0 -
Me = 2
The binge = 0
Planning to attend at least one OA meeting a week to keep the binge away.0 -
Me = 0
B = 2
I just got back from a three-month practicum where I took a break from logging due to a lack of time/resources. Now I'm back home and I have to get back into healthy eating and not binging. I'm hopeful that I can get back to healthy habits again, and I'm okay if the B wins more times that I'd like it to, at least for now.0 -
Binge: 1
Me: 20 -
Oct 3rd:
Me: 3
The Binge:0
I'm trying to stay away from added sugars... they make me go crazy. I'm not eating sweets this month... I find it's the only way to help me refrain from a binge. :I0 -
I just read this awesome artilce from Shrink Yourself and had to share. Hopefully you all will see that you have made tremendous progress over the months, years, etc. Enjoy and let me know how you enjoy it!
The Biggest Mistake Binge Eaters Make
By: Michelle Fiordaliso, MSW, CNC
Never binging again is possible, but the biggest mistake binge eaters make is saying to themselves, "I'll never binge again!"
Yet, we all do it. The food is finished and we then promise ourselves that it will never happen again. And even though almost everyone that binges says this to themselves, it only serves to set you up for self-hatred, guilt and failure.
You see, no one who ends a pattern of binge eating does it cold turkey. You don't decide to stop and then never binge again. It's just not how ending a pattern of binging works. That's because the binge serves a very important purpose: It makes you feel better emotionally.
So, if you're committed to never binging again, what are the signs along the way that signify you're succeeding:
More time between binges (even something small for example, I used to binge eat every other day and now only do it every third day)
Shorter binges (My binges used to last two days, now they only last an hour)
Binges on smaller amounts of food (I used to binge eat a gallon of ice-cream, now I eat half a pint)
The ability to stop a binge in the middle (I used to not even realize I was having a binge till it was over, now I can stop myself in the middle)
Forgiving yourself more quickly after a binge ends (I don't talk to myself in a mean way when I binge, I have compassion for myself)
Bouncing back more quickly when a binge happens (in other words recommitting to understanding and stopping your binge eating pattern)
Understanding what feelings set off the binge (I was able to see that I had the binge after I had a fight with my boss)
The ability to see a binge coming (even if you can't stop it yet)
Being able to acknowledge the small successes along the way is a really important step on the road to recovery. It can be all too easy to see how far you still need to go and forget how far you've already come.
Ending a binge eating pattern is hard work but you can do it. One day you might not binge at all, but it won't happen by making a declaration; it will happen by being loving to yourself and staying aware.
So, don't say, "I'll never binge again." Instead, take it one gentle step at a time. Remember, you're looking for progress, not perfection.
OMG thank you, this was really great.0 -
October 2013
Me - 2
The Binge - 00 -
October 2013
Diane - 2
The Binge - 00
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