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  • I've never been a huge binger, but I have struggled with binging and a touch of bulimia, so yeah. I don't know about stopping it for good, but one thing that's really, really helped me is making a rule that I can't do anything while I'm eating. No watching tv, no reading, no texting - if I am eating, I have to be present…
    in Binge eating Comment by imoquenn December 2012
  • Tonight's top news: CAN LIVING LIFE KILL YOU? Full story at ten!
    in Talk about media being a big cosmic kill-joy! Comment by imoquenn December 2012
  • I've noticed with your food diary that you often have things like "1/2 cup" or "10 grams." Are you actually measuring this, or just eyeballing it? People have a tendency to underestimate how much they've consumed - sometimes vastly! Try to go one day where you actually measure out your portion sizes. This is especially…
    in Why in the hell won't my fat burn!!!!!!!!! Comment by imoquenn December 2012
  • When I viewed exercise as a way of burning calories, I always felt like yoga was a waste of my time. Lately, though, I've sort of forgotten that I used to exercise so I could eat more... I do it because it feels good. And now yoga holds an appeal that wasn't there before. It's calming, it builds flexibility, and it helps…
    in I Don't Get Yoga Comment by imoquenn December 2012
  • I love to run. It makes me happy. It helps me sleep. I get to listen to my music and think out my problems. Maybe it's not the most effective tool for sculpting a super hot body, but... whatever. I don't see why I NEED to be cut like crazy anyways. I'd rather do healthy activities I enjoy and reap the benefits from that.…
    in Cardio Bunny? Stop It – Stop It Now! Comment by imoquenn November 2012
  • 1. Write your current stats: height, current weight and goal weight. Why are you losing weight? 5'3". 127 lbs, I think? My goal weight is 120, although my UGW is 115. I was 117 lbs when I broke up with my ex last year. A combination of unemployment, holidays from school and depression over the breakup lead to a gain of…
    in 80 DAY WEIGHT LOSS QUESTION CHALLENGE! (text heavy) Comment by imoquenn October 2012
  • I wish I could give you some kind of award for this post.
    in You'll miss Mcdonalds after reading this... Comment by imoquenn August 2012
  • Sorry, was camping and couldn't post! Back up to 128... damn s'mores!
    in Lose 5 Pounds in August challenge! Comment by imoquenn August 2012
  • Haha, your trigger foods are exactly the same as mine! I can't have peanut butter in the house any more... or if I do, I make sure it's not the devilish Kraft stuff! I have a tendency towards binging, but when I do, I try to practice mindfulness. First I ask: "Am I hungry?" If yes, I will eat a fairly small portion and…
    in Why can't I stop overeating? Comment by imoquenn August 2012
  • 8/1 - 128 8/8 - 127 8/15 8/22 8/31 Total weight lost: 1 lb. Yay! :)
    in Lose 5 Pounds in August challenge! Comment by imoquenn August 2012
  • PrivateVenue: That's what I'm trying to do now, focus on exercise instead of eating! It's great to hear that you're having success with that... how do you maintain your motivation? optuntia: Wow, good for you. I'd actually never really though about how autism can impact one's physical health like that. Although I recently…
    in Healthy Living for Mental Wellness Comment by imoquenn August 2012
  • I don't have much to lose, but I gained 10 pounds last year and now I'm ready to lose it! SW: 128 CW: 128 GW: 124 UGW: 120 Weigh in Dates: 8/1 8/8 8/15 8/22 8/31 Total weight lost: And the one thing I want to do... I don't really know!
    in Lose 5 Pounds in August challenge! Comment by imoquenn August 2012
  • I was with a guy from the time I was 15 to the time I was 20, and he was always very supportive of my emotional needs. After a while, though, I got so that I couldn't be dependent on him any more (I just didn't want to be), and we couldn't work through that, so we split. Afterwards, I felt needed something else for…
    in Why did you gain weight? Comment by imoquenn June 2012
  • Posting so I can check later. I'm just starting a sugar detox after recognizing its addictive properties/negative effect on my mood, so I'd like to know how it's worked out for others. :)
    in Sugar Detox Comment by imoquenn June 2012
  • Those kind of statements like, "You'll never lose weight if..." are not encouraging. There's a difference between providing encouragement and saying things that are dismissive and hurtful. That kind of behaviour, I would argue, makes you MORE inclined to binge eat, because it triggers an emotional response. You get hurt,…
    in Skinny partners. Frustrating or encouraging? Comment by imoquenn June 2012
  • Yeah, emotional eater here. It's often an avoidance tactic - if I don't want to do something, I'll go eat instead, and it helps me procrastinate for at least a little while. And it's a comfort thing, too. XP
    in Are you a stress eater? Comment by imoquenn March 2012
  • I just saw these in the market in Chinatown! I thought, "zero calories? That's impossible." and put them down! I guess I'll have to give 'em a shot now, though. :D
    in Let's Talk About Shirataki Noodles Comment by imoquenn March 2012
  • Tofu. Oh my god I love tofu so much. <3
    in What are your current food obsessions? Comment by imoquenn March 2012
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