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I'm not really experienced in the successful side of this. However, I've been able to pass up a binge a couple of times lately (like literally 1 or 2). Everyone had said it and it's hard to do, but I made myself wait 30 minutes. I didn't just sit there staring at the food for 30 minutes or anything. I really, really wanted…

I just finished a book about a woman who is fully recovered from her ED. During her recovery her mantra was: "Do the next right thing." In her case, if she binged, she needed to eat the next meal anyway. Just move on. Don't "punish" yourself. Don't regret it. Just do the next right thing. Obviously everything we all say is…

If I could, I would totally get rid of all trigger foods and put up notes around my kitchen - well fridge and pantry door. I can't because 1. my husband would probably cry if I got rid of anything with sugar in it (let's face it, in my house, if I run out of sweets I like, I have no problem breaking into the baking supply…

Are either/both of you seeing a counselor that specializes in eating disorders? I have a counselor for some other things that are big issues for me. My food habits weren't of concern at the time I started seeing her. However, now they are pretty much out of control. She is aware, but she doesn't specialize in eating…

That is wonderful you found one you think you already are connecting with who has been helpful right away! Yay!!!! Good luck with the MIL. 2 weeks is a long time. Maybe set some realistic goals while she's there? Allowing yourself X number of binges and having a plan for the days/times that you think you will want to, but…

I am reading a book (I won't say the title because it's not really in line with this group and I don't want anyone to blow this off). It's talking about ALMOST having an eating disorder (any type). It's pointing out the fact that even though eating disorders have their medical criteria as to what fits as that disorder, it…

I 100% agree you need to figure out how to handle the stress. However, in the mean time, could you bring no money and no credit/debit cards to work. That way when you go home you don't have any money to stop and buy anything? Then if you know you need to go somewhere on your way home (gas, grocery store, whatever) ONLY…

One thing I try to do is eat pickles. 1. They fill a salty craving if that's what I'm about to binge on (unfortunately for me it's usually sweets I'm after) 2. They have almost no calories so even if you eat a whole jar, it's not that bad 3. The taste doesn't mix well with other foods. I have found that Nalley makes a…

Thanks! I wish I could have been able to do it yesterday too, but instead of focusing on yesterday's "failure" I'm trying to just move on. I was successful once - I can do it again. And we can't expect to be able to change our behavior's over night. We've been doing this for years, it will take more than a day to change.

Don't give up on the meds if you are really determined. I had tried about three types under the care of my ob/gyn. Then I got referred to a psychiatric nurse practitioner (it's not as crazy as it sounds - they specialize in meds for mental health things- and apparently they are very common). She knows her stuff. We tried…

Hello! I also have a therapist that is not taking a big focus on my food issues. Part of it is that I drew a line on that subject and how far I'm willing to discuss it, part of it is that we've been focusing on a bigger issue (that relates to it indirectly) that really takes precedence, and finally - like yours, she…

I really have to thank you! I've been able to move on and not sabotage the rest of my day. Granted I still have 7 hours left, but I no longer have the mindset of blowing it all because of this morning. This is probably the first time in my life I've actually been able to do that!

Wow, that's a really good point I've never considered. My numbers are set way below maintenance so you're right - even if I hit maintenance, I'm ok. At least I won't be gaining at that point. And one day of maintaining can still result in loss if I'm "good" the rest of the week. I had no idea about the 3500=1 lb. Thank…

Thank you - that's a really good way to look at it. I think for that to work I need to avoid logging my foods until the end of the day so I don't obsess over the number as the day goes on. THANK YOU!

To the person considering counseling. I HIGHLY recommend it, as the others did. My only comment (which someone else also mentioned) is that you need to find someone that you REALLY click with. If you don't, you won't feel like it's really working, you won't want to be open and honest, and you'll probably think therapy…

I just realized this thread was here. I'm new to the group and I won't go into a big long story but I'll try to give some background. I struggle with binge eating. Ten years ago I recovered from bulimia. In the last year or so I decided to try to get my weight back down (I gained 20-30 pounds with having kids, etc). I'm…

Also, I can't make up for this in exercise. I already missed my window for running this morning and it's so hot here that even at the coolest it will be today it's still 94 degrees. I tried running at 88 degrees last night and did not make it.

I don't know how to bookmark this without typing a comment.

I think it's great she wants to run with you. 1. It shows you're being a great role model! 2. It is a great way to teach her the importance and fun of exercising and focusing on her abilities instead of her looks!

hikerhoney78 - thank you! Hearing that you can get past it all is very reassuring! I'm an all or nothing person so I feel like I will never find a healthy way to eat and maintain my weight. My counselor has encouraged me to just "let myself eat" to see that it isn't the end of the world too. So much easier said than done.…

I need to bookmark this but I have no idea how to do it other than type a response and have it show up in "my topics". Thanks! :)

1. I weigh myself about 7 times a day, at least. 2. I log it into MFP once a day unless later in the day I decide that was too low, then I'll up it. I have an off the charts unhealthy relationship with the scale.

Also, based on what I read, try to run in the street rather than the sidewalk. I always hated those people because that's what sidewalks are for, right? Apparently the asphalt has a little more "give"/cushion to it than concrete does. I don't know if it really makes much of a difference for a shorter distance runner but…

I'm not a "real" runner but when I started I ended up hurting my tendon on the back of my heal. It took weeks to recover. I did a lot of reading in that time and I learned you can run with "floppy feet" and injure yourself or at least make it more painful to run, there are actually a lot of habits that can cause you more…

My mother-in-law hasn't seen me in over a year and I've lost almost 40 pounds since then. I weigh a little less than when I met her son, but I'm still a slightly larger size (hello fat, goodbye muscle). Lately almost every day someone I see on a daily basis compliments my weight loss. I was kind of put off she didn't say…