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February Challenge - Me vs. The Binge

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  • MadDogManor
    MadDogManor Posts: 1,542 Member
    Me - 2
    binge - 2
  • ryanhorn
    ryanhorn Posts: 355 Member
    kge0891 wrote: »
    February 4th
    Kourtney: 4
    The Binge: 0
    Days binge free: 20


    I am definitely struggling. Every day I have the urge to binge. Recently, I have been having mini-binges, meaning that I can usually still salvage the day. However, it’s disappointing when I have to nix my yummy planned dinner because I ate too much of food X earlier in the day. I lack the motivation for just about everything, especially my morning workouts (and workouts in general). I didn’t do as well as I wanted to on my last exam, and I’m already behind and feeling hopeless for the next. Even though I am not bingeing, and am eating under calories (on most days), and working out, my weight is at a standstill and has even gone up a bit. I know I need to be patient, but lets just say I respond well to positive reinforcement, and the scale is not giving me that. Ok, end rant. Just needed to get out my feelings oh blah as of late.

    Just remember that each and every day is a brand new beginning. Go out and make the most of it today!
  • ryanhorn
    ryanhorn Posts: 355 Member
    February 4, 2015

    Ryan: 4
    The Binge: 0
    Days Binge Free: 4
  • Dennis4766
    Dennis4766 Posts: 470 Member
    Posted: 02.05.15

    Dennis - 4
    Binge Beast - 0

    "My grace is sufficient for you..."

  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Feb 4

    Me: 2
    Binge: 2*
  • Balaga8611
    Balaga8611 Posts: 53 Member
    Nancy: 1
    The Binge: 3

    I am really struggling. Stopped posting in the January challenge since I was bingeing pretty much every day. So far in February, I finally had my first binge-free day yesterday. I actually felt pretty strong yesterday, so I'm going to try to keep it going.
  • eddie8131
    eddie8131 Posts: 600 Member
    February 2015:
    Ed: 4
    Binge: 0
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    Me: 4
    Binge: 0

    Lots of drinking and eating and treats on vacation but no bingeing.
  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    njmrountree wrote: »
    Nancy: 1
    The Binge: 3

    I am really struggling. Stopped posting in the January challenge since I was bingeing pretty much every day. So far in February, I finally had my first binge-free day yesterday. I actually felt pretty strong yesterday, so I'm going to try to keep it going.
    Hello Nancy,
    Don't feel you have to be perfect to post here. The purpose of the challenge is to be accountable to yourself. I wish more would stick with the challenge even when not doing good because that is when this challenge is most helpful. Keep up the good work and remember consistency is key not perfection. :smile:

  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    kge0891 wrote: »
    February 4th
    Kourtney: 4
    The Binge: 0
    Days binge free: 20


    I am definitely struggling. Every day I have the urge to binge. Recently, I have been having mini-binges, meaning that I can usually still salvage the day. However, it’s disappointing when I have to nix my yummy planned dinner because I ate too much of food X earlier in the day. I lack the motivation for just about everything, especially my morning workouts (and workouts in general). I didn’t do as well as I wanted to on my last exam, and I’m already behind and feeling hopeless for the next. Even though I am not bingeing, and am eating under calories (on most days), and working out, my weight is at a standstill and has even gone up a bit. I know I need to be patient, but lets just say I respond well to positive reinforcement, and the scale is not giving me that. Ok, end rant. Just needed to get out my feelings oh blah as of late.
    Hello Kourtney,
    Rant anytime. Whatever helps, we are here and understand. Many times I do not have time to respond to post but I read them all and feel the pain of the beast too and rejoice when we beat the beast. I wish I had all the answers but I do not. Know one does. We just have to find our way and find what works best for us.....one day at a time!

  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    edited February 2015
    February 2015:

    Mollie - 4
    The Binge - 0

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

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  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Ashley: 3
    The Binge: 1

    Slipped up yesterday. It could have been a lot worse but whenever this happens, it's SO hard not to let that snowball into several days or weeks of binging. Today is already feeling like a struggle but I'm trying not to beat myself up, and to focus on those three days of success to keep me going.
  • ryanhorn
    ryanhorn Posts: 355 Member
    February 4, 2015

    Ryan: 5
    The Binge: 0
    Days Binge Free: 5

    On a rollllll!
  • kge0891
    kge0891 Posts: 276 Member

    Moxie42 wrote: »
    Ashley: 3
    The Binge: 1

    Slipped up yesterday. It could have been a lot worse but whenever this happens, it's SO hard not to let that snowball into several days or weeks of binging. Today is already feeling like a struggle but I'm trying not to beat myself up, and to focus on those three days of success to keep me going.

    Ashley - slip ups happen, but forgiveness is key! One of the greatest victories is to prevent a 1-day binge from becoming the 2-day or week-long binge (we've all been there). So just accept what happened yesterday, and success on making today a good day!

    February 5th
    Kourtney: 5
    The Binge: 0
    Days binge free: 21

    Thanks for the kind words everyone. Taking it one day at a time. Over by less than 100 calories today, so considering that a success. Oh and I guess 3 weeks binge free is a good success as well! Wish I could say it was easy...
  • Balaga8611
    Balaga8611 Posts: 53 Member
    Nancy: 2
    The Binge: 3

    I'm on a roll! I've managed to put 2 good days together!

    Thank you, Molly, I appreciate the kind words and the support. This group amazes me! I've gotten so much support from it! I didn't realize there were so many people out there who were dealing with the same thing I was. I thought I was the only one, and it was such a source of shame for me. I thought it was a lack of willpower on my part, and showed weakness. Thank you all, this means so much to me. With your help, hopefully I can get through this!
  • Dennis4766
    Dennis4766 Posts: 470 Member
    Posted: 02.06.15

    Dennis - 5
    Binge Beast - 0

    "This battle belongs to the Lord..."

  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member

    February 2015:

    Mollie - 4
    The Binge - 1

    Days I did NOT log it all - 0

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  • IsMollyReallyHungry
    IsMollyReallyHungry Posts: 15,385 Member
    Happy Friday!! <3 (*)

    My hope this month is no matter what my score is, to log it ALL!

    Have a great weekend Everyone and keep checking in!
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  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    SO glad I joined this group! Thanks for the support :)

    Ashley - 4
    The Binge - 1
  • rchlhenderson
    rchlhenderson Posts: 3 Member
    Me 3
    Her next door (the binge) 3

    Lovin this idea , didn't have a great start to the month but I've won the last 2
  • eddie8131
    eddie8131 Posts: 600 Member
    February 2015:
    Ed: 5
    Binge: 0
  • Balaga8611
    Balaga8611 Posts: 53 Member
    Nancy: 3
    The Binge: 3
  • ryanhorn
    ryanhorn Posts: 355 Member
    February 6, 2015

    Ryan: 6
    The Binge: 0
    Days Binge Free: 6
  • Dennis4766
    Dennis4766 Posts: 470 Member
    Posted: 02.07.15

    Dennis - 6
    Binge Beast - 0

    Overate yesterday, but not a binge.

  • kge0891
    kge0891 Posts: 276 Member
    February 6th
    Kourtney: 5
    The Binge: 1
    Days binge free: 0


    So I blew it yesterday. Massively. I've been fighting binge urges for days now, and I finally gave in. I know what triggered it. After consistently eating well (at least under 2000cals/day) and working out, I kept seeing my weight go up. When I hopped on the scale yesterday to see it go up another pound, I was so angry. I figured, hey if I'm going to keep gaining weight, might as well eat what I want. Very flawed logic of a binge eater, I know. I logged it all. It was disgusting, a near 4000 cal day, and the scale this morning was very unkind. Going to try and move forward from this, but I can already recognize my motivation is lacking; but I will try.
  • lwynd002
    lwynd002 Posts: 115 Member
    Feb 7th

    Lauren: 4
    The Binge: 2
    Days Binge Free: 3...hoping to make it 4 by the end of today.
  • ryanhorn
    ryanhorn Posts: 355 Member
    kge0891 wrote: »
    February 6th
    Kourtney: 5
    The Binge: 1
    Days binge free: 0


    So I blew it yesterday. Massively. I've been fighting binge urges for days now, and I finally gave in. I know what triggered it. After consistently eating well (at least under 2000cals/day) and working out, I kept seeing my weight go up. When I hopped on the scale yesterday to see it go up another pound, I was so angry. I figured, hey if I'm going to keep gaining weight, might as well eat what I want. Very flawed logic of a binge eater, I know. I logged it all. It was disgusting, a near 4000 cal day, and the scale this morning was very unkind. Going to try and move forward from this, but I can already recognize my motivation is lacking; but I will try.

    We're all here for you. I think everyone here can relate to those 4,000, 5,000, or 6,000 calorie days. Just remember that it's a new morning and a new beginning!
  • rchlhenderson
    rchlhenderson Posts: 3 Member
    Help neede binge or not ? So Im still at 1200 calories for the day but I've just eaten 2 Atkins bars back to back and then 2 choc ices , I only needed ( hungry ) for the first Atkins bar , the other one 20 mins later followed by 2 choc ices were in response to frustration and irritation. I've just eaten a packet of ham in the hope that the protein will make me full and stop me eating anything else. Do you all think that this is a binge despite the fairly low volume , it was mindless and uncontrolled and in clear response to an emotional response
  • rchlhenderson
    rchlhenderson Posts: 3 Member
    Sorry about mentioning the food , new to all of this but I've answered my own question with another couple of other unessesary items .
    Me 3
    Her next door 3
    But I definitely was more aware and attached feeling to the eating so all in all small progress
  • eddie8131
    eddie8131 Posts: 600 Member
    February 2015:
    Ed: 5
    Binge: 1

    Yesterday was a small binge. Feeling extremely fragile right now. The conditions are right for a massive, long term binge. Work stress, self-hatred, marriage stuff. Trying to tell myself I can overcome these yucky feelings.
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