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Powerless binge monster: 1 Powerful me!!!: 10 Celebratory and totally conscious overeating at wedding celebrations: 3

Powerless binge monster: 1 (I need to stop snacking when reading books) Powerful me!!!: 8 Celebratory and totally conscious overeating at wedding celebrations: 3

Powerless binge monster: 0 Powerful me!!!: 7 Possibly overeating at a wedding celebration: 1

Powerless binge monster: 0 Powerful me!!!: 7

Powerless binge monster: 0 Powerful me!!!: 6 I had the urge to binge over the weekend but this challenge saved me!

Powerless binge monster: 0 Powerful me!!!: 2

Can we start an August binge challenge?

July 5-21: Powerful me!!: 16 Powerless binge monster: 0 Tameable overeating monster: 1 July 22-28 holiday (I didn't have internet so I couldn't count, but I didn't binge!): Powerful me!!: 7 Powerless binge monster: 0 Tameable overeating monster: ? From July 29 inclusive: Powerful me!!: 2 Powerless binge monster: 0

15 days on challenge: Powerful me!!: 14 Powerless binge monster: 0 Tameable overeating monster: 1 This challenge will keep me accountable on holiday next week :-)

I'm also interested in any advice here about how to transition from 'weight loss' to 'maintenance' in terms of calorie intake. Is it better to go straight into the 'maintenance caloric intake' or add a bit a day and see how my body responds?

Since July 5 inclusive: Powerful me!!: 12 Powerless binge monster: 0 Tameable overeating monster: 1 Didn't even overeat at the movies last night!

-early morning runs. i also change things up with indoor cardio classes at the gym and swimming at the public pool (great cardio and much easier on my joints!)

I agree with all of the above. The activity associated with your daily work should set the baseline for your calorie needs, but you definitely need to add some exercise to raise your heart rate to 'fitness' (google "target heart rate") and add in strength training to build some muscle (which will in turn burn calories…

try teas with cinnamon or licorice. they have a natural sweetness. also, fruit tisanes (herbal teas) are great. you will get used to tea without any sweetener. i gave up adding any sweetener to my herbal teas years ago and the teas taste great on their own.

Powerful me!!: 10 Powerless binge monster: 0 Tameable overeating monster: 1 Yes, I overate a little (300 calories) at a party but what's important to me is that I practiced much more control than ever before :-) Hooray!

Since July 5 (inclusive): Powerful me: 8 Powerless binge monster: 0 I also broke through my plateau!! Hooray!

Since July 5 (inclusive) Powerful me!: 6 Powerless binge monster: 0 This challenge is really helping me both in making better eating choices and knowing that all of you are facing the same challenge. We can beat the binge monster!

Since July 5 (inclusive) Powerful Me!: 4 Powerless Binge Monster: 0

Starting fresh July 5 (as yesterday's binge made me realize that I need this kind of support) Powerful Me!: 1 Powerless Binge Monster: 0

please keep the suggestions coming. this is really helpful to me, too :-)

I have the same problem. I've been on mfp for two months now. I do alright for about six days on a net 1200-1250 calories, but then I have some kind of mental block and end up binging on carbs and sugars on day seven. I exercise every day (mixing walking, biking, swimming and weight training) to be able to eat the calories…

I'm also on the 1200 calories per day and find that I'm usually still hungry most of the day. Here are some low-cal snacks (app. 100 calories each) that I eat that keep me going between meals: -A cup of mixed raw veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, cucumber, celery, etc. with 2 tbsp of hummus -Apple with a very…

According to my naturopath, 2 servings of fruit a day is fine. I agree with most of the other comments - the count is too limiting on sugar and doesn't distinguish between refined (bad) and natural (healthy). I also think the carb count it too high and the protein count it too low, but we all have different body types.

I would recommend starting the day with something higher in healthy fat and protein - it will keep you full longer and theoretically kick-start your metabolism in the 'fat-burn' setting (if that's what you are aiming for). I usually start the day with 2 baked eggs topped with greek yogurt. Suggested snacks: Apple with 1…

I personally love Genuine Health Protein+. No sugar, dissolves well, high in good quality protein, and tastes great (in my opinion). Both chocolate and vanilla are tasty. I wasn't to into the berry flavour.

I'm new to this forum. What the heck does 'bump' mean?

Hi all, I've had a similar problem. I started a lifestyle overhaul last year that involved working with a personal trainer and a naturopath to overhaul my exercise and eating habits. My weight didn't budge from 142 lb for 8 months but I dropped 2 pant sizes (Hooray!). For some reason, I suddenly lost 4 pounds in the ninth…