January Challenge - Me vs. The Binge

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.

January 2014:
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,
Molly

P.S. For more support please see below thread also:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1159017-be-support-group-conversation-thread-2014
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Replies

  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    January 2014:

    Mollie - 0
    The Binge - 0

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

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  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,924 Member
    January 2014:

    Jackie - 0
    The Binge - 0

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

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  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Yippee...in for another month!
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Happy new year y'all!

    2013
    Aug binges: 5
    Sep binges: 7
    Oct binges: 7
    Nov binges: 4
    Dec binges: 5

    2014
    Jan

    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
  • danifo0811
    danifo0811 Posts: 544 Member
    January

    Me:

    Binge:
  • I'm soooooo completely in. I'm new here but excited to find some people struggling with the same things I am.

    I have had four consecutive binge free days. Going to keep it going in the new year.

    PP - 0
    The Binge - 0
  • Sophieanna17
    Sophieanna17 Posts: 24 Member
    Happy New Year!!

    This is perfect timing - I have just realized that I binge eat. I know that sounds stupid - I knew I was doing it (hence the 35 pound weight gain), I just didn't know it had a NAME for it. That is a relief. Not sure if that makes sense...


    But anyway, here I go:

    Me - 0
    Binge - 0
  • danifo0811
    danifo0811 Posts: 544 Member
    January

    Me:1

    Binge:0
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    January 2014

    Diane - 1
    Binge - 0
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,924 Member
    January 2014:

    Jackie - 1
    The Binge - 0

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

    Good luck everyone here's to a New Year making right choices, NO MORE EXCUSE!
  • MollMoll821
    MollMoll821 Posts: 63 Member
    Hi there! Long time binge eater. So excited to see this thread! I can use all the support I can get!

    January 2014:
    Me - 0
    The Binge - 0
    Days I did NOT log it all - 0
  • January 2014:

    Me - 0/31
    The Binge - 2/31 :(
    Days I did NOT log it all - 0/31
  • January, 2014...

    PP - 1
    The Binge - 0
  • haywardsarah
    haywardsarah Posts: 6 Member
    Me - 1/31
    Binge - 0/31

    Days not logged: 0/31
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Jan 1

    Me -- 1*
    Binge -- 0
  • trinity9058
    trinity9058 Posts: 149 Member
    January 2013

    Me-1
    the Binge-0

    Days I did not log it all-1 (I'm gonna work on this)
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    January 2014:

    Mollie - 1
    The Binge - 0

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

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  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Good job for you all who check in with us in December!! I know December is always tough but you all were troppers.

    January thru March or April is always a good time for me. Let's put 2013 behind us! On to 2014 everyone!! :drinker:

    Excellent work! :flowerforyou:

    :flowerforyou: And I want to thank you all for participating too because out of all the groups I am in, this one is most important and critial to my success. I think about and am more mindful of my behaviors. I want to win! We are all winners for just checking in. I think if we were not checking in, it could be worse.

    So give yourselves a pat on the back!! We got this!! Hugs!!:flowerforyou:
  • jenimc13
    jenimc13 Posts: 20 Member
    I like this concept a lot so I'm in. And I can definitely see the point and benefit of the no specific foods rule.

    January:

    Me: 1 (feeling good about the rest of today so soon to be a 2!)
    Binge: 0

    I'm in it to win it. Thanks for starting this!
  • danifo0811
    danifo0811 Posts: 544 Member
    January

    Me:2

    Binge:0
  • Ybul
    Ybul Posts: 14 Member
    January

    The Binge: 1

    Me: 2
  • slimjenny21
    slimjenny21 Posts: 78 Member
    January

    The Binge: 2 :(
    Me: 0

    I don't know what it is, I've been doing fairly well up until now. Tomorrow is a new day and I will try my best to really rethink my options and eat healthy. Too many chocolates...
  • FractalFae
    FractalFae Posts: 63 Member
    January Challenge so far...

    The Binge: 2
    Me: 0

    Stupid excess junk food from Christmas still layin around! Fingers crossed today goes better!
  • PP - 2
    The Binge - 0

    :)
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,924 Member
    January 2014:

    Jackie - 2
    The Binge - 0

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

    Mollie you are so right, I think this is an important aspect of losing weight! Yesterday was extremely hard for me BUT I was able to resist, the food that WASN'T healthy, yay! We are ALL winners, guys WE can do this! Hugs back at you Mollie!
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Good job for you all who check in with us in December!! I know December is always tough but you all were troppers.

    January thru March or April is always a good time for me. Let's put 2013 behind us! On to 2014 everyone!! :drinker:

    Excellent work! :flowerforyou:

    :flowerforyou: And I want to thank you all for participating too because out of all the groups I am in, this one is most important and critial to my success. I think about and am more mindful of my behaviors. I want to win! We are all winners for just checking in. I think if we were not checking in, it could be worse.

    So give yourselves a pat on the back!! We got this!! Hugs!!:flowerforyou:

    Hugs back to you! and thanks for keeping this thread going! :flowerforyou:
    I do feel the same about this group. Well done to everyone who logs on here!
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Me: 3
    Binge: 0
  • trinity9058
    trinity9058 Posts: 149 Member
    Me-1
    Binge-1 :(

    Days I didn't log it all-2

    I ate 3/4 of a chocolate pie last night and all I remember is taking the first bite and then boom!! It was gone! It scares the daylights out of me!
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I like this concept a lot so I'm in. And I can definitely see the point and benefit of the no specific foods rule.

    January:

    Me: 1 (feeling good about the rest of today so soon to be a 2!)
    Binge: 0

    I'm in it to win it. Thanks for starting this!
    Thank you so much for actually taking the time to read introduction. We have not had this problem in a while. In the beginning it was a problem. Welcome and I hope you find this check in will help you to be more mindful fo binge eating>
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    I see a lot of new faces! Welcome!!

    Please read below reminder about the mention of specific food items: It is posted in the intro:

    ***** 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,
    Molly
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