Me vs. the Binge -- August 2016 Challenge

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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Replies

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

    Aug 1

    Me: 1*
    Binge: 0

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

    August 1

    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
    Me: 1
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 1
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 1
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 51
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 1
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 1
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 7
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
    Me 2
    Binge 0
    Dbf 16
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 2
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 52
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
    Me: 2
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 2
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
    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
    Me : 0
    Binge:1
  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    Me: 2
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 2
  • geisha_runner
    geisha_runner Posts: 17 Member
    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
    Aug 3

    Me: 3*
    Binge: 0

    Streak: 3
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
    Me:3
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 3
  • mae918
    mae918 Posts: 742 Member
    Me: 3
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 9
  • KnitOrMiss
    KnitOrMiss Posts: 10,103 Member
    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
    Good job, Knit! I'm sorry for your stress, however.
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 3
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 53
  • fluffyfontaine_
    fluffyfontaine_ Posts: 15 Member
    I'm starting the challenge late (binged the first 3 days of the month), but better late than never!

    Me: 1
    The Binge: 3

  • Pudding1980
    Pudding1980 Posts: 1,264 Member
    Me: 4
    Binge: 0
    DBF: 4
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
    Thanks for joining us fluffy and that's a great attitude. My last binge was only 4 days ago, but I'm looking forward to extended my streak.

    Me: 4
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 4
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Me: 4
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 4

    So im over here like an idiot still posting in the July challenge everyday, wondering where everyone went lol. Im a dork.
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
    me 4
    binge 0
    dbf 18
  • Moxie42
    Moxie42 Posts: 1,400 Member
    Me: 4
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 54
  • daisycow20
    daisycow20 Posts: 10 Member
    edited August 2016
    Ooh I desperately need to join this. Every time I have one unexpected event in my schedule that throws off my food plan, it ends in a binge. Feel free to friend me if you need accountability partners bc I do for sure.
    Me: 3
    binge: 2
    DBF: 1
    May those be the only two this month!!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Aug 5

    Me: 5*
    Binge: 0

    Streak: 5
  • NiceGuySF
    NiceGuySF Posts: 82 Member
    I'll be honest, I was on the verge of a mini binge tonight (or it could have turned into a full-fledged bender, who knows?). But posting here is keeping me accountable. No major triggers other than the normal stress of life, but it's Friday night and my son is asleep in bed…

    Me: 5
    The Binge: 0
    DBF: 5
  • guinevere96
    guinevere96 Posts: 1,445 Member
    Me: 4
    The Binge: 1
    DBF: 0

    Technically it had been over two weeks and it wasn't a lot, I ended up 500 calories over my limit. But for once im not feeling too discouraged :) Just got stressed out and needed some ranch, it happens. Ready to start anew.
  • tiffyree23
    tiffyree23 Posts: 52 Member
    Me 5
    Binge 0
    Dbf 19