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Sun, one thing is for sure , there is no magic elixir........I am still just plodding along............I did gain back five , went back to logging my foods and that came off quick............no easy answers. For me it is looking like one of those Russian dolls that fit into one another.....bugs me that I can't get my arms…

Mollie, will check it out. I have been so bad of late. Really need to get back to mindful eatting again. I have been super busy and super stressed..............so I get this attitude.....like I deserve to indulge..........even though it is gonna kill me. one day at a time...it was a wonderful day..and I did better. hugs…

thanks for all the help. had some big problems today. richie

hi gang, still around no binges in a couple of weeks. lots of company here which helps. Mollie thanks for offering both groups and glad to see this one also. busy summer.

:drinker: hi everyone, been busy around here getting ready for my company. I will start summer vacation on Tuesday , can't wait but will be here lots so I don't use idle time as an excuse to binge. Thanks again Mollie I have read that several times. It is ok not to be perfect. hugs Richie

mollie that was powerful Thanks so much.

Watched Dr.Phil today....a women who weighed lots was on. He said "it isn't about changing your diet, it's about changing your life style. He also talked about emotional baggage ,my actions don't reflect what I tell myself I want. I say I want to be healthier and then turn around and binge........addiction sucks. Richie

So true, it is a whole new mind set. portion control is so important......I just keep that on my mind most of the day. Sure there are two poptarts in the package but you only need one. Take care you guys the weekend is coming and that is my worst time. I am going to really try hard to stick with the program. Richie

thanks for the advice. doing better today...stay busy.

pressure and unknown expectations were my downfall this week. tried to get back on board several times poor planning did me in. I have to remember to pack my lunch, have my meals planned ahead.....otherwise.....I am in trouble. Today I have someone coming over to help with housework.....she "borrowed" some money from me…

:flowerforyou: thanks Mollie and Rachel. Have my dinner planned. Going away for a bit and this is always a binge provoker.....gotta fight it though. Last night I ate until my stomach hurt....the whole time thinking I need to stop but didn't......I will check back this afternoon before I repeat the behavior. Richie.

great Mollie, you inspire me to keep trying. My nemesis today was icecream sandwiches.....thankgoodness there were only three left or I would have been feeling bad right now. I did pretty well with the picnic thing though. hugs Richie

Ok , so am stocking up on the veggies today......picnic time..and omg the food....moderation has to be my theme. Also reminding my self not to eat so little that I feel deprived.....happy medium....sometimes if I feel I was too good I come home and binge.......wacky problem Good thoughts to all of us on this long picnic…

Kalla, thanks for sharing. for me it is a slow process......baby steps. I feel like each time I make it through a period where I would typically binge I have a victory. Honestly I have seen progress since I have been here. I don't eat the whole box of cookies any more. I still over eat but it is better. And I know this…

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I did it:love:

Pretty good weekend here. I tried to keep busy. Stained my deck and did other chores. It is pretty stressful at work these days. So I need to be careful. I am out of paper products in my home that means going to the store.....which means I have to go to battle with my demons. Today I will stay away from the food…

good for you. I need to blow my own horn. Went to a taco buffet. all you can eat......I only ate one:happy: So happy, and proud that I just conversed , ate slow.........wow I thought , look at me I am in control. :blushing: baby steps always. Richie

Kalla , Welcome. We are here, many of us have been fighting this "thing" for years. For me it is like any other addiction I have to get myself away from the cookie isle. One store that I often stop at when I am dog tired from a stressful day is Walgrens. It is sick I know I can't control myself if I buy the cookies but I…

good question, why..............wish I knew. I have heard that it is a spot in the brain that has a malfunctioning turn off switch......I just have to find a way around it or trick it somehow

:flowerforyou: Mama, the scale triggers me too. Low self esteem not really sure why I deserve to be healthy. I am also triggered by work stress, practically anything........ I did well until I got home sunday and then sat in the chair and trolled around the kitchen.......very bad. But I also on the flip side worked in the…

just a drive by:blushing: will catch up with one and all later. Richie

:flowerforyou: Thanks Diane, I have always seen the binge part but not so much the time keeper.................almost like siblings for me.......fighting for attention. Richie

:flowerforyou: Thanks Diane, you know when I think about my issue is does stem back all the way to childhood. In my case it was an older brother and neighbor boy................never really put the two together before. .......been so many years ......and I am not one to dwell in the past.....but you have me wondering…

:drinker: no serious bingeing here but those chocolate kisses are throwing off my calorie intake :mad: Lots of stress at work . Last night I ate more than I needed to . Woke up in the middle of the night with the urge to binge but fought the feeling off and thankfully fell asleep. One change I want to make this week is to…

:flowerforyou: yay Marybeth. We get it! it is a big accomplishment

Hi my name is Richie, and I am a binge person but like all of you I am fighting to remember that I am a grandmother, gardener, walker, teacher and good person who is more than my addiction. Today was a good day, stayed busy all day and into the night. so busy I am too tired to eat. Elizabeth, I think this topic will help…

:grumble: not so hot Easter sunday. binged on hummus , chicken and ice cream cake. :noway: too old to have a hormonal excuse but I did take ownership for the emotion I was trying to squelch down. A number of years ago I fell hard for an alcoholic. ...guess what he didn't change.....he called....I didn't answer the phone…

:drinker: doing good you guys , chocolate kisses are still here and I have not touched them. My body aches from all that exercise yesterday. Feet hurt and knees. Way too much walking but so glad to have folks that wanted to hang out with me I overdid it. Also mulched the from gardens. Feeling my age today. Going to try to…

:explode: what do people give me for my birthday ........chocolate in all 4 pounds...................ate 3/4 of a pound then put it away. Will send it home with my grandkids tomorrow.......really:noway: why would anyone do that? been keeping busy to stay away from it. Going out tonight with a friend. You know the funny…

:flowerforyou: Mollie I seem to do better as well, sometimes it makes me uncomfortable with my reality as you know I do tend to sabatoge my success. but lately I have been really trying to face the discomfort and struggle through it. I don't know why but it is like my addiction telling me I don't deserve to lose. Have to…