LilchookNZ

So so so very true. Thanks for this :)

Congratulations! The holidays are one of the worst times. Last year I was fine until New Years then it all came crashing down - I would stay up late "reading", while in actuality waiting for family to go to bed so I could have free access to the kitchen and leftovers with no-one watching. This year I did that only once AND…

I know exactly what you mean - and the frustration of talking to people who don't understand what it feels like to feel so out of control when it comes to food can be a big trigger for me. I really like Zamara's comment - though for me there are still foods I can't have in the house - jars of peanut butter for example,…

Me too exactly! especially when a little low on emotional stability...

Congrats! Way to go on keeping it binge free! I am totally with you on eating emotions - I use (d?) food for everything - to counter stress (especially while studying), unhappiness, loneliness, frustration, boredom and then on the flip side to reward myself or to celebrate things. Alcohol is also something which lowers my…

Yay sleep - you must have a lovely fresh look! Holiday browsings a great idea, and clothes. I go through and try on old clothes that are too small (or, admittedly new clothes I bought knowing they are too small - BAD habit I know) - although I have to pick my moment with this as this can also make me feel like binging if…

Shower is a good one! I get that unclean feeling too, and it can take you away from the kitchen for a good amount of time when you add moisturising etc into the mix. Exercise is a BIG one for me - I hardly feel like eating just after exercising let alone binging, so having enough will power to just put my shoes on and get…

I've been really proud of myself this week - not a usual state for me. Last year around the holidays I was doing great up until NYs then fell of the wagon which then reversed back over me 3 or 400 times. This year I haven't beaten myself up for any extras, and while I can feel that part of me which wants me to scoff the…

A couple to start with: At night - brush teeth and go to bed (on the assumption that the bedroom is a safe-ish, snack hoard free zone). Log on to MFP! I can spend a couple of hours trawling through blogs and posts here which also helps with motivation. Could also pre-log any potential binges which I have done occasionally…

Good work! Every time I resist I know it's possible and I can do it again - even if sometimes it feels inevitable, or it happens only one time in three. Mini challenges like... - a week logging everything no matter how small - drinking 8+ glasses of water everyday - brushing teeth everytime get binge urge - or brushing…

Hi Freya, I to do the same when I started - clear it all out. I find a taste of one of my 'trigger' foods can send me in to a day/week/century long binge, sadly unlike some people who seem to just be able to 'have a little' of whatever they want and leave the rest of the jar/packet/bag in the cupboard. Some things I still…

Hi, definitely a challenge I would love to join! Perfect timing for me, I've lost a little bit of weight but still haven't managed to kick the binge and emotional stuff yet.

I have to stay away from certain trigger foods, sad but just know that I can't handle them without my body going nuts. And like you I am more tempted when I'm alone - and feeling lonely. I find the urge is still there anytime I'm feeling a bit low or tired and creeps up on me suddenly, but the best thing I have found is…

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Big bump! Thanks so much for thread getting so many ideas!

Sending friend request! I've been on here (actually getting to know people and using website better) for about a month. Am loving getting and giving support, it is really making a world of difference. Anyone else here free to add me too :)

Hi, can add me if you like :) I'm with on the emotional eating - use food for everything. I'm 24, finishing studies at Uni this year and wanting to get better habits set up for the rest of life. Would love some new friends.

I totally understand the frustration. I have those moments when something seems to switch off and I can't be bothered finishing a workout and just want to crawl away and hide (with a stash of junk food). I'm with tmarie on changing up the exercise. The last couple of days I was trying to do shred level 2 but some reason my…

Don't worry - take an average over a few days and keep drinking plenty or water you'll be fine. My weight does crazy things round that TOM too.

Hiya! Feel free to add me, I'm gunning for 30lbs. A few weeks in and supermotivated, always keen for some new friends :)

What a stunning transformation! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!

Bump for later - give my heap some wrapping time :)

Great advice! I tend to get overly restrictive when I am on a 'diet' as well. I finding tracking really carefully on MFP actually helps me see I should be eating more!! Plus I love being able to check out other people's diaries for ideas :). I'm new to this latest MFP journey - about 2 weeks in but feeling positive and…

Hi, I know what starting over... and over feels like too! Anyone is welcome to add me :)

Woh! 12 strands of DNA LOL!! Only so sad that some people didn't actually believe she is legit! What a con! Might as well be trying to teach people to walk on water - "Oh, you only sink? Clearly you don't have enough faith". There is so much back and forth about whether there are good and bad sugars, low/no carb vs…

So glad to hear your feeling more positive and have got your hubby there to support you! All the best :)

I'm an emotional eater too and when I get in the mood there is no stopping me, and its compounded by the whole "I will start tomorrow so I will eat every crap thing in the house before beginning" - only tomorrow never comes. For me the point is that NO oreo's will satisfy me. I want to feel stuffed so that I stop other…

Thanks all!! Will add and looking forward to getting to know you and sharing support :smile:

I joined a few months ago but haven't really done the message board and friends thing though I want to now! Feel free to add me, very non-judgy and lacking sausage :)

Thank you for starting this thread and for the posting!! I'm a 5'4", just starting out and its so inspirational to see others that are same height and some same weight as me. Thanks again!