I have gum - sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. When I've already reached binge mode, gum usually doesn't cut it. But I need to remember I have it in my desk and chew that before anything else!

The same is true for me with gum. Sometimes it works and sometimes it does not. :ohwell:

Mollie, I work w/ a lady who also had gastric bypass and she calls it "Dumping Syndrome" if she eats more than 10g of sugar at once. The jury is still out on what I think is the lesser evil. On the one hand it is nice to be able to indulge in the foods I enjoy without binge behavior, and wouldn't be able to do that if I was limited to 10g - but if I physically couldn't binge on sugar it would surely help my situation.

And keep in mind everyone does not get the dumping syndrome. I really don't get the dumping syndrome to the degree as some do because I can defintely eat more than 10 grams of sugar but I know I can't eat the sugar I used to. Some don't have any affects.

Like even for me with the FF even though I can do binges with the FF I can't do it all at one time like before the surgery. I can only do so much and stop and eat the rest later which gives me at least 2 or more hours to think and try to stop myself. Before surgery I could eat literally tons of FF and not even get sick, now I do get sick and sometimes sick as a dog and so I have to stop or should I say most times I choose to stop instead of being sick to my stomach.

So thankfully I have some type of side affects and I think IF I had not pushed the envelope 3 years after my surgery I would really get sick because even now if I manage to stay away from rich sweets and FF for over 2 or 3 months watch out if I have more than a bite of something sweet especially or more than 1 or 2 pieces of something fried even too many french fries will cause me to dump. I will be a basket case. So in that since the surgery still works for me, it is me not working for me. :grumble: That is why I always tell people interested in this surgery, the surgery fixes the stomach but not the brain/mind/head/heart, etc.:noway: :ohwell:

I went a couple of weeks with out binge eating, but the thought is still there like every couple of hours. I had to stop myself a few times and thought about what I was doing and once I started to realized what I was doing and hiding the fact that I ate like 20 mins before dinner wasn't healthy and it was mentally stressful. Example I use to go to Burger King get a whooper Jr meal and go to Apple bees 20 mins later to have another meal because I don't want people to know I ate before showing up. I don't know why I did it ... I guess it was like I'll eat now and when I get there I'll just get something small but it would never end up like that. It was like I was trying to justify to myself or something.

Me: 22
ED: 2.

After 3 weeks, I finally lost the fight.
Not giving up though.

Binge:3
ME: 6

I am with you! The past few weeks have been hell, I will eat nothing one day, then binge for hours the next. Today I ate nothing until nine o'clock at night then binged on pringles, donuts, pizza, and icecream...I have had enough of this!

As of May 15, 2012:

ME - 9
BED - 4

Had about 2 weeks of difficulties and bingeing, but the last 5 days have been very good. I was honest with my mother, my best friend and my boyfriend about my ED and they have been really supportive. I was recently hearing a lot about the 30 Day Shred and decided to get it since my first excuse to exercise is the lack of time. So far I am on day 5 using level 1. My whole body aches but I feel determined to keep doing it. I will try my best each day eat healthier within my calorie limit and exercise.

I have faith that we all are going to be able to manage and master this... We CAN OVERCOME THIS... Not everyday may be a victory, but the success lies in never ever giving up... I know I won't. And you?

Feel free to add me as a friend and let's support each other... :-)

Me - 17
Ed - 11

Me - 17
Ed - 12

Me - 17
Ed - 13

The ED behavior isn't nearly as bad as it once was, thank goodness. I know I am working hard at it each and every day. I am being aware of my choices and actions. I am trying to be aware of my emotions and not ignore them. I am struggling to allow myself to feel them lately. I'm glad I'm still logging my food each day this month. It is showing me that even though I've experienced 13 days this month of ED behavior, it isn't catastrophic. I simply can't allow myself to think the whole month was bad - this challenge clearly proves that isn't the case.

Thanks for being here!

Congrats Diane!!!! Good job indeed!!! I loved this challenge! Kept me mindful of BED and reminding me I don't need to be perfect.

Today is month end and plenty of free food today. It is noon and I have not been that way yet! I planned really well today. I brought my own sweets with today so I have no reason to indulge in their stuff which I can never stop with just one. So I am avoiding the kitchen as long as I can. I may even go out for lunch today just to avoid it all together but I have my plan in place so I should be ok today.

Is anyone interested in continuing the challenge for June??? Do you want to continue it on this thread or make a new one??

If you start a new thread for June I'll join the challenge, I really need the motivation

Today is month end and plenty of free food today. It is noon and I have not been that way yet! I planned really well today. I brought my own sweets with today so I have no reason to indulge in their stuff which I can never stop with just one. So I am avoiding the kitchen as long as I can. I may even go out for lunch today just to avoid it all together but I have my plan in place so I should be ok today.

Well done!

And I'm in for June