Me vs. the Binge -- November 2017 Challenge
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Me: 14
Binge: 9
Days Binge Free: 6
I did OK on Thanksgiving and didn't binge and kept under my maintenance calories. I still had plenty to eat and just had to put in some effort to moderate my helping of stuffing (1.25 cups) instead of a whole plate of it. It helped to eat the turkey & gravy & vegetables first, then go dish up a small portion of mashed potatoes and stuffing (with gravy) since I was starting to "fill up" by then with eating the other stuff first. Since everyone there who ate their pumpkin pie before me mentioned that it wasn't very good, I just got a small slice and had about 2 oz of it (they were right--it wasn't very good, kind of bland). I've got 3 more days left to this out-of-town holiday weekend and hoping to avoid any binges.5 -
Me: 13
Binge: 11
DBF: 53 -
Nov 24
Me: 19*
The B: 5
DBF: 2
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Me: 14
Binge: 11
DBF: 62 -
I've not posted in this thread but have been an avid follower. Hope you don't mind me joining I! I made it to 47 days binge free!
Came unexpectedly crashing down yesterday, no tell tale warnings. Mince pies, Christmas cake and choc. Used the fact I've had flu this week (food to medicate/make myself feel better) and that I've started new medications for a long standing health condition that I'm sure (afraid) will increase my weight (even more than the last round) as my excuses.
Time to scrape myself up and move on!2 -
Thank you, I will do my best!1
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Nov 26
Me: 21*
The B: 5
DBF: 42 -
Me: 15
Binge: 11
DBF: 72 -
Today is my first day back in this thread for nearly a year and im ready to get myself together.
Me: 0
The B: 1
Days Binge Free: 01 -
Me: 26
Binge: 0
DBF: 28
Thanksgiving wasn't too difficult for me, other than definitely overdoing it on the wine (I always eat better when I'm around people), but currently battling hormones making me feel like an emotional ticking time bomb, and wanting to eat all the things. But I went crazy on Pinterest finding comfort-food soup recipes so I think I might make something special tonight. Sometimes trying a new recipe and making a nice dinner really helps me feel better, without the post-eating guilt that comes with binging.2 -
Me: 26
B: 1
Binge free: 01 -
Me: 16
Binge: 11
DBF: 81 -
Nov 27
Me: 22*
The B: 5
DBF: 51 -
Me: 26
Binge: 1
DBF: 0
The comfort-food soup idea backfired
My husband is travelling for work tomorrow, coming back Friday, and I'm working from home this week. Being alone is a huge trigger for me. I even tried inviting friends over but everyone is busy. And I can't drive so I can't go anywhere. Really nervous about this. 2 -
@Moxie42 - I wish I had some suggestions for you. Perhaps don't try to stop the binge...just try to minimize the damage. Once your husband is home, you'll be able to kick it right back off? Maybe in embracing the comfort urge, which keeping it in check, might help? Acknowledge it as it's happening?
"I know that I am seeking comfort in this food that I could seek in other ways. However, those other ways leave me unfulfilled and very vulnerable, so I choose to accept this option - BUT, I will prevent it from being excessive. I am buying/ordering/making XYZ item, in EFG quantity, but that is allowed, and so it is fine. I am allowing one QRS treat of ___. And that will be enough to comfort me. I deserve better than to exceed this generous allowance I am CHOOSING to make for myself."
Something along that lines? I think that this has generally worked for me with some success in the past (we all know NOTHING works all the time! ALL the hugs...
HUGS, HUGS, and more hugs to anyone struggling!2 -
Me: 27
B: 1
Binge free: 11 -
Me: 17
Binge: 11
DBF: 92 -
Me: 27
Binge: 1
DBF: 1
Thanks @KnitOrMiss ! I should have planned this out before my husband left so I could have picked up something healthy-but-still-a-treat from the store...that usually works for me but it's too late for that. I don't have much food at home and can't drive so it's either 1) snack on the stuff I have in the house even though it's not "real" food and I will not be satisfied with that, or 2) order delivery, knowing I have virtually no self-control when I do that, but at least have a real dinner and not spend the whole night struggling. I've gotten pretty good at bouncing back after a binge. I still struggle for a couple days with over-eating and making poor choices, but it's been a LONG time since a binge led to several days of constant binging. Just kicking myself right now for not planning this out earlier and getting stuck with these two crappy choices.3 -
Nov 29
Me: 24
the B: 5
DBF: 73 -
Me: 18
Binge: 11
DBF: 103 -
Well, November was a horrible month for me. I'm determined to finish the year out strong! Can you believe it's already going to be December?! The new challenge is up!!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10619427/me-vs-the-binge-december-2017-challenge/p1?new=11 -
Me: 28
B: 1
Binge free: 23 -
Me: 28
Binge: 1
DBF: 2
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Me: 21
Binge: 9
Days Binge Free: 13
November turned out to be a bad month for me but I think I'm back on track now and my weight is back down to within a pound or two of where I was before I started having those binges this month.
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Me: 28
B: 2
Binge free: 02 -
Me: 19
Binge: 11
DBF: 113 -
Me: 28
Binge: 2
DBF: 0
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