Me vs. the Binge -- August 2016 Challenge

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lamlamsmakeover
lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
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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  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
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    Well, I guess I'll get things started...

    Aug 1

    Me: 1*
    Binge: 0

    Streak: 1
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
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    And I will follow:

    August 1

    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
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    Me: 1
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 1
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
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    Me: 1
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 51
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
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    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 1
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
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    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 7
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
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    Me 2
    Binge 0
    Dbf 16
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
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    Me: 2
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 52
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
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    Me: 2
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 2
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
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    Ugh, playing mental games today. My daughters sick and i usually go on a bender when either of us is sick. So far im sticking to it but my goodness!
  • Frmswtpot2spff
    Frmswtpot2spff Posts: 20 Member
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    Me : 0
    Binge:1
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
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    Me: 2
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 2
  • geisha_runner
    geisha_runner Posts: 17 Member
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    So glad I signed on and found this!

    Me: 2
    Binge: 0

    I'm so glad the day is almost over. I'm having the urge to binge. :/
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
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    Aug 3

    Me: 3*
    Binge: 0

    Streak: 3
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
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    Me:3
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 3
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
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    Me: 3
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 9
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,104 Member
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    Me: 3
    Binge: 0
    DBF: at least 3...

    I'm actually proud of surviving 3+ hours of an incredibly stressful event and related arguing without faceplanting into all the things. The through crossed my mind about a million times, but I kept reminding myself that I wouldn't feel better, etc. I don't know by what miracle, but it worked.
  • Nevadaden
    Nevadaden Posts: 971 Member
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    Good job, Knit! I'm sorry for your stress, however.
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
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    Me: 3
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 53
  • fluffyfontaine_
    fluffyfontaine_ Posts: 15 Member
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    I'm starting the challenge late (binged the first 3 days of the month), but better late than never!

    Me: 1
    The Binge: 3