Me Vs. the Binge -- September 2017 Challenge
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Me: 11
Binge: 10
DBF: 13 -
So here's a question....are binges counted behaviorally or calorically? Last night I ate 1000+ calories between 7:30 and 8:30 and felt like I was eating for the feeling of eating rather than because I was hungry. However, I did log it all and managed to just barely stay under my calories for the day. Now today, I know that I'll be over calories. I'm going to my mother's to take her for a procedure she has in the morning. I know Mom's making dinner tonight, but after that, it'll all be takeout til Sunday afternoon. I rarely cook and my sister who does isn't coming this trip, so poor Mom will just have to have her chicken soup from the deli! So a weekend of no workouts and all takeout (and "therapeutic" wine!) will most likely leave me over my calories, but I feel okay about that since I know going in that's what's coming up.
So which is good and which is bad? Less control and under calories or more control and over calories? My guess is that they're both pretty bad, but looking at the numbers, it seems like I should feel differently than I'm actually feeling at this point. Does that even make sense?0 -
Me: 21
B: 0
DBF: 40
Thanks @Nevadaden ! @hillmike56 - great job yesterday! It's hard to break that cycle once it starts so that's a huge win!
I probably won't be logging in again until the end of the month because I'll be out of town but thankfully, I don't think I've ever truly out-of-control binged while traveling, especially camping. Hoping to finish up September binge-free! Wishing everyone the best!3 -
Sept 22
Me: 22
B: 0
DBF: 312 -
Me: 19
B: 3
DBF: 113 -
So here's a question....are binges counted behaviorally or calorically? Last night I ate 1000+ calories between 7:30 and 8:30 and felt like I was eating for the feeling of eating rather than because I was hungry. However, I did log it all and managed to just barely stay under my calories for the day. Now today, I know that I'll be over calories. I'm going to my mother's to take her for a procedure she has in the morning. I know Mom's making dinner tonight, but after that, it'll all be takeout til Sunday afternoon. I rarely cook and my sister who does isn't coming this trip, so poor Mom will just have to have her chicken soup from the deli! So a weekend of no workouts and all takeout (and "therapeutic" wine!) will most likely leave me over my calories, but I feel okay about that since I know going in that's what's coming up.
So which is good and which is bad? Less control and under calories or more control and over calories? My guess is that they're both pretty bad, but looking at the numbers, it seems like I should feel differently than I'm actually feeling at this point. Does that even make sense?
When it comes to binge eating, I'd have to say it's "better" to be more "in control" even if over on calories. I see binge eating primarily being counted behaviorally since it's some of those specific binge-eating related behaviors that can lead to going over on calories.
There is an online 16-question Binge-eating scale "test" that I've found useful for thinking about some of those binge-eating related behaviors that can lead to eating binges. I recognize some of these question as a condensed version of the one I was given when I was assessed for eating disorders and diagnosed with BED (Binge Eating Disorder). I've taken that online "test" a few times just to see how my binge eating was improving over the last few months and comparing it to how I would have answered those same questions back in Jan2017 when I was binge eating quite often. I've included the link to that questionnaire below for anyone interested:
https://psychology-tools.com/binge-eating-scale/
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@COGypsy I think a healthy diet can include eating over calories if it is a conscious decision based on specific circumstances. For me, binge eating is about loss of control. It's about wanting to stop and not feeling able to.2
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Sept 23
Me:3
TB:3
DBF:0
I'm already out.1 -
Me: 20
B: 3
DBF: 12
I went a little overboard yesterday, but not a binge. Feeling somewhat in control, and glad it didn't turn that way.
Last week of the month, everyone!2 -
Sept 24
Me: 18
The B: 6
DBF: 81 -
I lost track this week from being on my staycation, so I'm starting over.
Restart Date: 9/24
Me: 1*
Binge: 0
DBF: 12 -
Sept 23
Me:4
TB:3
DBF:12 -
Me: 21
B: 4
DBF: 01 -
Sept 25
Me: 18
The B: 7
DBF: 01 -
I just saw the calorie versus behavior discussion... very applicable to me tonight. I didn't go crazy, but I definitely ate emotionally tonight, even after the point I felt I should have had a enough. So...
Me: 22
The B: 3
DBF: 0
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Wow, looks like last night was a struggle for most of us! (hugs) to coming back swinging, everyone!1
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Sept 25
Me:5
TB:4
DBF:11 -
Sept 26
Me:26
TB:0
DBF:352 -
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September 27
Me: 5
B: 1
DBF: 2
Thank you for the feedback about the behavior vs. calories. When my brain isn't living in binge-land, I think there is more than enough room for days that are both high in calories and high in control. For example, my mother made a brisket for me this weekend. I enjoyed every bite of every meal we had from that and didn't worry about the calories. Neither my mother or I cook much these days, so to have meals that don't come from the deli or freezer section is a nice treat for both of us! Now, however, it's time to get back on track...2 -
Sept 26
Me:6
TB:4
DBF:21 -
Me: 23
B: 4
DBF: 21 -
September 27
Me: 20
The B: 71 -
Sept 27
Me:7
TB:4
DBF:31 -
Me: 23
B: 5
DBF: 01 -
Good evening!
The October challenge is up!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10601988/me-vs-the-binge-october-2017-challenge/p1?new=10 -
Sept 29
Me: 21
The B: 8
DBF: 1
This month has not been an easy one for me. Thanks for posting October's challenge, @lamlam2013 -- it reminds me that a fresh start is never further away than....now.1 -
Me: 30
Binge: 0
Days Binge Free: 146
A huge milestone for me this week is that I'm no longer considered Morbidly Obese by the medical community or insurance companies, based on my BMI (Body Mass Index) of 39.8--I haven't been able to say THAT for at least 15 years!2 -
Sept 30
Me: 30
The B: 0
DBF: 392 -
BarneyRubbleMD wrote: »Me: 30
Binge: 0
Days Binge Free: 146
A huge milestone for me this week is that I'm no longer considered Morbidly Obese by the medical community or insurance companies, based on my BMI (Body Mass Index) of 39.8--I haven't been able to say THAT for at least 15 years!
Great accomplishment to celebrate!!! Congrats!!1
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