Me Vs. the Binge -- July 2015 Challenge

lamlamsmakeover
lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
Welcome to the July Challenge!!

I'm getting this started a little early because Molly is pretty busy, and I figure if I start this early more people will see the challenge. Molly's instructions are below:

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.

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 accountability 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 Binge.” One day at a time.

Current month 2016:
Me (or you can use your user name or real name) - 0
The Binge - 0
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Replies

  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 1
    B: 0
    B-free: 71
  • StephanieJane2
    StephanieJane2 Posts: 191 Member
    Started badly yesterday, its like something else takes over my body.
    Me - 0
    B - 1

    I will do better today xxx
  • sadiepie05
    sadiepie05 Posts: 52 Member
    Me-0
    Binge-1

    Chocolate chip cookies are my weakness!
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
    Me: 1
    The B: 0
  • cornucopiaoflove
    cornucopiaoflove Posts: 45 Member
    Me: 1
    Binge: 1

    Today was tough, but I'm working on getting back into things that helped me during my past successes!
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 2
    B: 0
    B-free: 72
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    edited July 2016
    I've got to get back in here. I was all prepared to start posting in July 1 but my Opa died suddenly that morning :( so obviously it no longer seemed a great time to start. After a couple of days of stuffing myself with whatever, I am ready to return back here today, I think.
  • cornucopiaoflove
    cornucopiaoflove Posts: 45 Member
    Me: 3
    B: 1
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
    July 4
    me: 4*
    Binge: 0

    Sorry about your loss, Pudding. We are pulling for you.
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Wow...I'm sorry I accidentally put "2015." I did that for another challenge I created...where's my brain!? :/

    I'm also sorry about your loss, Pudding. Hang in there!!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    July 4

    Me: 4*
    Binge: 0
    Streak: 306
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    Hugs to all who are struggling badly, and for those who keep fighting every day! (HUGS)
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 4
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 23
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    I'm finally here.

    July 5th
    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 1

    Tomorrow is one year since my Oma (my Opa's wife) passed away. It's going to be a very hard day but I will do my best.
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 5
    B: 0
    B-free: 75

    @Pudding1980 , I'm sorry for your loss. I remember when your Oma passed away. How difficult that your dealing with this and her anniversary at the same time. Hugs.
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 5
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 24

    @Pudding1980- Sorry to hear about your Oma and Opa :(
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 6
    B: 0
    B-free: 76
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    July 6

    Me: 6*
    Binge: 0
    Streak: 308
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
    July 6

    me: 6
    b: 0
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 6
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 25
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 7
    B: 0
    B-free: 77
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 7
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 26
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    July 8

    Me: 8*
    Binge: 0
    Streak: 310
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 9
    B: 0
    B-free: 79

    Had a close call with this today, but managed to stay on track and not fully lose it. Got some really tough news yesterday that has made worrying about anything else (like weight loss goals) seem entirely trivial. Hanging on though...
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 10
    B: 0
    B-free: 80
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    Good for you Mae!

    Me: 2
    Binge: 4
    DBF: 1
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    July 10

    Me: 10*
    Binge: 0
    Streak: 312
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 10
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 29

    @mae918 - Sorry to hear you're going through a tough time :( I hope things look up for you soon! Great job staying on track in spite of the news though. *hug*
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    Me: 3
    Binge: 4
    DBF: 2

    This is really effing hard.
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
    July 11

    Me: 10*
    B: 1