Just posting here is helpful and a victory. The self-hate is irrational and unhelpful. We all feel it. This is the root of the problem for me. Self-loathing. I am learning how to let go of that hate and like myself a little bit. It really helps.

January 2014

PP - 12
The Big Bad Binge - 0

I don't think I had twelve binge free days in a month ALL OF LAST YEAR.

I just need to get through today. That is the most important thing. The rest will take care of itself.

Good job!! Keep up the good work and good healthy attitude to keep working on too. Welcome!

Thank you! Doing my bestest. This weekend was a major victory. Went to a rock concert (usually an opportunity for 2k kcal on beer alone) and a birthday party and did great. I enjoyed myself but it didn't lead to a binge. I allowed myself to have some fun and just got right back into it with the next meal.

One day at a time.

Hi!

I'm new to the group and feel I've discovered a God send for being able to participate.

My hardest times are on my days off work (as today) and when I get off work in the late evening. It really isn't that I'm hungry, I have plans for those situations....It's that I feel I need my comfort foods because I'm feeling tired, stressed, just generally feeling down and sorry for myself. When I resist the urge to binge, I feel I'm losing my best friend. Of course, the next morning, I am glad that did.

It's very hard for me, though I have to say, it does get a bit easier the longer I abstain. I've tried other peoples suggestions on how to substitute other actions for comfort..other than food such as a hot bath, a good book...ect. Nothing else even comes close to the relief bingeing brings..

I'm happy to report that I've been binge-free for one whole week...and THAT is a big deal to me. I'm trying to eat healthy and workout daily. I try to concentrate on how much better I feel...but I'm still missing my comfort. Do any of you feel like this? And if so, what are yur strategies?

Me: 7
Binge: 0

me 0
binge 0

Me: 3
The Binge: 10

Today was a good day.

January 2014

Diane - 9
Binge - 4

Thanks for the imput...I can relate to using food as a coping mechanism. It did get me through some rough times in my childhood as well. I wish I could figure out what I need comfort from now....probably a lot of stress from work.. I do truly hate my job and dread going to work daily. However, changing jobs is not an option for me at this point.,

End of day Jan. 14th...

Me: 4
The Binge: 10

Woo hoo... 2 good days in a row!

January 2014:

Jackie - 14
The Binge - 0

Days I did NOT log it all - 0

Jan 14

Me: 12*
Binge: 2

January 2014

Jayme 0
The binge 2
Days of excercise 1

Ah...so, this is where everyone hides in the group! I was wondering why the other thread I was on was so quiet! I spent my entire lunch time reading all the posts and find so much strength in everyone here.

I love this concept of me vs the binge! Hopefully this will help keep things in perspective for me.

Laura: 10
Binge: 4

It is odd to post that. I can remember each one of my binge days. Mostly it is odd to see that I am in the lead vs Binge. I typically will have 2-3 days binge free and then lose it on the fourth. Working towards breaking that endless cycle. Today will (hopefully) be day 3 (in a row) binge free.

Thank you all for being here. Like so many others have said, it is such a relief to be able to talk with others that know exactly what it is like living this way.

me-3
binge -0

January 2014

Diane - 10
Binge - 4