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Trust me you are NOT alone! It's called binge eating and if it persists or happens regularly you could be suffering from Binge Eating Disorder. I've dealt with it as a recovered anorexic. Extreme to extreme, huh? lol. I used to binge up to 8,000 calories in one sitting (this was when i was still underweight, so i'm sure…

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WOW! Only one binge in the last 10 months?! That's a huge accomplishment. Thank you for sharing. I've been struggling with binge eating for over a year now and have started to lose hope. You're an inspiration to not give up :)

"I kinda agree here. I mean I am having a hard enough time being able to afford my healthier eating lifestyle and I feel guilty about that fact. Now I need to feel guilty for buying whatever meat I can afford now too?!?! IF i could afford organic or free range I would totally buy it, but I cant, so now I will go in there…

Unfortunately the myth of spot reduction is just that--a myth. To work those muscles, do ab/core exercises. That way, when you do lose those love handles through general fat loss, you will be all toned and wonderful!

I'm actually at Eastern Illinois University, so Charleston. I fear that Illinois is becoming a state like Iowa that drives many of its residents out because of the mass production of corn and beans. Other than private gardens that may grow cucumbers and other veggies and the occasional apple orchard, corn and beans is all…

Grokette, that's awesome that you have such an abundant local source for food. I live in the midwest and you would think we'd have plenty of those options available. But sadly, all anyone grows around here is corn and apples. And since I live in a fairly small town, no whole foods stores come here and Wal-mart has taken…

Very happy to hear this. It is worth the little extra money. p.s. every wednesday morning I go to the town square and buy my apples, cucumbers, etc :)

Animals have the ability to suffer and therefore have a will to not suffer. Animals DO have cognitive abilities. It's been proven again and again and not just by chimps, by pigs, whales, you name it. Animal rights is an ethical argument. But animals having feelings and cognitive abilities? That's a fact. And like many have…

So why is it that America is obese and it's the high calorie, high fat, high sugar foods that are cheaper than fresh produce? I'm pretty sure we aren't overweight due to overconsumption of fresh broccoli.

lauz, I know what you mean by getting made fun of or family/friends complaining! I was veggie for a while and got extremely skinny (not due to being veg, but due to restricting calories) so I ate meat when I decided to gain weight. Now that I've decided to do it again and this time be a vegan, most of my family and friends…

I certainly agree with you that PETA often over exaggerates things and what not. However, factory farms are where the majority of Americans get their meat. If it weren't, they would not have so much pull, would they? Chickens in factory farms in the U.S. are stuffed into coops with no sunlight and injected with…

After reading an article by Peter Singer called "All Animals Are Equal" I decided to become a vegetarian. However, after watching this video and thinking about it some more, I've decided to become a vegan. Of course, I'll have to do research to find out what products other than food are made from animals, but I do intend…

No, but if you buy your meat from places like Tyson, Smithfield, Cargill, Hormel, Perdue, Swift, etc. you can almost guarantee that this is how they are handled. If you feel you must eat meat PLEASE buy organic, free-range beef and chicken and wild-caught fish.

Yes, you have hit a plateau, but my deary, you have just binged. Take it from someone who has been struggling with binge eating for over a year and still struggles (slowly getting better, though!) you do NOT want to fall into the trap of binge eating! So I'm going to give you some advice that has helped me in my recovery…

Watch Food, Inc. and you will see that big business and government has a lot more influence on our eating habits than we realize. I'm not pushing the blame on anyone else but us, for we have chosen to eat poorly. However, big business has a lot of influence on government and vice versa. And obviously big…

you can always go to runnersworld.com they have a ton of information for beginners all the way through competitive runners. You can even customize your own training plan. I looove their website!

I always get on the scale backwards. I went in once when I was underweight (for ED issues) and they made me get on backwards so I couldn't see the number. Even now that I"m recovered (and a bit heavier than i need to be lol) I still get on backwards just to save myself the torture. When I don't weigh myself I feel much…

It is very sad. And they even considered pretty much any activity that is purely for exercise (that is, not chores and things) vigorous. And we all know it's not due to lack of time. There are people who are literally busy all day long and they find time to exercise. Americans spend hours upon hours in front of the tv. At…

First of all, let me say congratulations on running again! Such a stress reliever and a sense of accomplishment when you increase mileage. Now, let's get to business. Running barefoot is an option for some, but I would not go that route yet. I feel one should be very experienced in running, educated in the science of it,…

I haven't read "The End of Overeating" but I have started "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and I'm loving it! I"ll ook for the other one.

You've eaten 1,000 or less calories most days for so long now, you probably screwed up your metabolism. You've just started working out and you DO need to eat more. Those 1500 calorie days are NOT cheat days! Yes, you will see a slight gain for a while, but in order to be active and actually be able to enjoy your food you…

haha is that your son in that shirt with you?? PRICELESS! I laughed out loud at that one! you look fantastic. congratulations! keep it up!

just ordered my bracelet! portion control and the vitamins are the things i need to focus on.

ok first of all, i LOVE your ticker! "my spoon is too big. my spoon.....is too big" secondly, great post. i really struggle with binge eating so this is great inspiration and motivation.

Don't worry, I'm in that spectacular time of the month too, and have had a binge-fest for the past 3 days. drink lots of water, stay away from sodium, STAY OFF THE SCALE for a week and get back to your normal ways and you will see an improvement.

I'd like to join this challenge! my goals are: 1. no binge eating (it has turned into a weekly thing, so going 6 weeks will be amazing!!!) 2. no sugar 3. either a) run a 25 min 5k or b) work my way back up to a 10 mile run without stopping

think i could do the same thing with cabbage?

In a skillet, sautee some sweet onion, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and chicken if you eat meat. you can totally load up your salad with this and you won't even want dressing.

Debby, I know EXACTLY what you mean about consistency. That's the very reason I'm here. I'm inconsistent more often than I am consistent. Just focus on shifting it: become consistent more often that you're not. Slowly but surely, your mindset and actions will change. I have to say, logging on here religiously is helping…