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I was thinking maybe once I reach my goal weight I could loosen it up a bit. I am naturally a very healthy eater, I love plant based foods and have been vegan on and off (starting today-back on :) So I do see it as something that can transition to lifestyle change.

When you are dealing with a problem like emotional eating, losing weight will be close to impossible UNTIL you tackle your emotional problems head on. For me it has taken a lot of self-exploration, emotional eating self help books, and loving myself where I am before I lose the weight. It has also been a journey that has…

I always pack Oatmeal packets. Then, either on the plane or in a cafe before hand just ask for a cup of hot water add oats and enjoy! I always pack fruit too-apples and bananas.

I posted the following on a separate post on 3/5 and I wanted to share it with all of you because it truly was my AH HA moment!! Before I looked at the math and admitted to myself that even infrequent binging was detrimental to my weight loss I justified it...while I felt ashamed after binges I also found some enjoyment in…

I'm currently at day 5...I feel like a binge could be coming on. I'm starting to think that as I get towards the end of the work week and question what I've done all week, my productivity, performance at work etc. I start to get down on myself. I'm hanging out with friends tonight doing something active. I'm hoping it will…

I am back to reporting and I am back to day 1. On thursday I was 5 days binge free and I felt invincible which is definitely a trend for me. I get to 4 or 5 days and I think nothing will throw me off. Then Friday night comes along and I think I deserve to indulge since I'm not going out drinking or having a decadent dinner…

So I feel like I'm honestly back to Day 1 although the calorie quantity and 'loss of control' feelings have significantly decreased. I still eat too much at one time, not quite making myself physically sick but still feeling disappointed that I ate way over cals. I'm going to record some reasons here (for myself and…

THAT'S AWESOME POORCOPIES...5 days is great!!

Where is everyone!!?!?!?!? I fell off the wagon again but was in denial and didn't want to post about it...I'm reading the book changing for good, I'm half way through and I would recommend it to all of you...so far it has helped me realize that 1 binge in 14 days is a huge improvement for me. Before I would binge 2-3…

I'm very excited that I'm at 14 days today :) only 1 week to go...I hope everyone else is staying strong!!! :)

EXCITED to report that today is day 11-no binge!! 21 days feels well within my reach, how is everyone else doing??

I started doing the mat workout about a week ago and it is KILLER...I love it (probably a lot bc I am a dancer and it is dance inspired) I was away for five days but now that I'm back I plan to do it everyday. I want to get the dance cardio video too. I would be interested to hear what other people think and if anyone has…

Hello Everyone!! I am back from vacation and HAPPY to report that vacation was fabulous and wonderful and binge free so I am up to 9 days!! I am happy to see that you all are staying with it or getting back up when you fall. I am also so grateful for the new people who joined! I know we can all do this and it is especially…

I love that Shirla...I went over my calories today by a lot (400) but it was a really rough day and I was just really hungry when I ate (also possibly pms-ing)!! Compared to my usual binges of probably 1500-I am considering this victory and 4 days of NO BINGING!!! So happy! I head off on vacation tomorrow-no internet but…

Yay! Yesterday-my day 3...victory!! Today I'm busy and usually that helps me to avoid a binge...tomorrow I'm going on vacation and when I'm surrounded by friends I usually can abstain from a binge...I return Sunday and will report back then! With no computer access I plan to track in a notebook and enter everything when I…

Aww feel better rckchick...Today is day 3, it's not over yet, but I am feeling good! How is everyone else doing??

Yesterday was my new day 1 and I am happy to report it was a binge free day...I am hopeful that today will be good as well. How is everyone else doing??

Thank you for your kind words and support Calie...those hearts made me smile! Tomorrow is a new day and I am going to do my best not to binge bc that is all I can do! I like the nickname you gave me too!!

I went back and forth about this post...I didn't want to be the disappointing starter of this group and also first to fail but tonight I binged. I'm not entirely sure why and I think I even felt it coming but felt like I was somehow powerless to stop it. I have gotten to a place where I am generally more concerned with…

All are welcome!! Please join...it's day 2 :) of 21 days but of course I would like to be binge free beyond 21 days so any time is a good time to join!!

Hey CalieCat, so glad you're here!! I wanted to post for day 1. It was a difficult day at work, very busy and no time for lunch-usually a day that would totally set me up to come home and binge. But I made sure to snack on steel cut oat bars and I bought a delicious, filling and easy dinner so I could throw it together in…

YAY!! Happy to have you!!

So glad to have you here!!

Yea, I think each day get onto this thread and report that you've gotten through the day...OR if you feel a binge coming on, get on this thread or roam anywhere on MFP and reach out for support!

I neeed this challenge, late night snacking has always been my downfall-what's worse it's usually is more of a late night binge :( Starting tonight I will not eat after 8pm. Yay, excited to have support with this issue!

I think that issues like this stem from the fact that we're used to walking around seeing so many overweight people. People no longer have an accurate concept of what healthy looks like. For someone who's 5'3" 115 is a fine weight. And to reiterate an early response, no one gets to determine what weight feels good for you…

This is a starvation diet and you are now learning the reason why it is not a good idea. Your body will continually adapt to a lower calorie intake and this is why many anorexics end up eating only 100-200 calories to maintain a super thin frame. The minute you start eating normally again you will gain back whatever you…