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HAHAHAHA XD I just reentered my stats.

LOL. So I dunno what happened on the spreadsheet. Went to log and it looks like the data was deleted. Just wanted to let y'all know. :P

9/28: 40 min walking Dorothy, and an hour of yoga. 9/29: Went on a 35 minute jog with Dorothy. 9/30: Eh, needed a mental break. YAY October!

Thanks so much. This actually made me smile. I like your advice to take it one day at a time because yes, then I will not be likely to beat myself up over it. And my plan is that if this does not work out to take a few breaths and continue on in my life. The only reason why I was asking about the 21-Day Sugar Detox is…

And I apologize if it offended you.

I had already apologized for making that assumption, thank you.

Thank you, And my plan is to reassess and readjust if it does not work. I figure though, like you say, it's worth it to give it a try because in the grand scheme of things, no, it does not seem like a long time. Thank you for being understanding. Peace :)

LOL. Ok, well then, at least people are being nice. So thank you for being nice. And I don't mean that facetiously. Truly, thank you for being understanding. And maybe it is because I just joined and I don't scroll over the message boards that often, but I apologize for making the assumption. Peace :)

It's only apples to oranges if you're not going through it. Besides, it has been stated that is it elimination/selective/restrictive. So is not drinking alcohol or ingesting caffeine with that argumentative thinking. I shouldn't have brought it up. I know it's a sensitive topic. And I'm so done with it. Because listening…

Thank you for your tips. I love dark chocolate. I never thought of yogurt and pumpkin butter together. That sounds super tasty. And I LOVE herbals teas. Since I can't have caffeine, besides water, that is all that I drink. Sometimes with a little bit of raw honey, which has some great nutritive qualities. Peace :)

I know you don't mean offense by this, but as a recovering alcoholic as well, alcohol is not easy to avoid and is in surprisingly many more foods that a lot of people realize. Especially fine dining cuisine...which OMG, not gonna lie, I miss. Again, I'm talking about refined processed sugars. NOT natural sugars.

Ovo-vegetarian is the technical term. It refers to a diet of anything that produces eggs or eggs themselves.

Word.

I am actually already in the Recovering from Bulimia/Anorexia group, but I will look into that as well. Thank you.

Fine, I won't do the "detox." Good luck with your binge eating. Your post was actually very relatable and inspiring.

We are all different people with all different relationships with food. Our bodies all react differently to food. Our minds all react differently to food. Some people have more extreme reactions than others and people overcome those varying reactions in different ways. No one is stupid or lying to themselves for trying one…

I should say not one that I had read before now.

Thank you for sharing your post though. I know exactly how it feels. i relate to the comfort of a full stomach and I know what it feels like to beat yourself up after a binge day. I have stopped beating myself up after binge/purge days. I have stopped beating myself after bingeing without having to purge, period. And I do…

Here is an article. Not one that I have read, but it is a study reflecting what I said. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2235907/ And aren't you jumping to conclusions about my relationship with food? And thank you for insulting all the good work I have done in recovery the past five months. Real classy.

And do I think this will last forever? Who knows? But it's worth a shot. Just like anything is.

Unfortunately, yes, all I do have in abstracts from textbooks, which I do not have access to because all of my things are in storage in Chicago and I am currently in Miami until further notice. And yes, this may seem like a cop-out or me not knowing what I am talking about, but frankly, I don't care. My experiences with my…

Thanks, I'm not saying any foods are bad. I hate when that word is attributed to food. I did go to Culinary School and I have been working in food service for the past nine years. Yes, I have a very wonky relationship with food. You are right though, everyone is different. And considering that my PSYCHIATRIST is the one…

Simple, i.e.- processed carbohydrates have a different chemical structure than complex, i.e.- whole grain carbohydrates. So no, one would not have to eliminate ALL carbohydrates. And yes, actually, studies have been done showing that processed sugars can cause a chemical dependency, not just ignite the pleasure centers of…

Thanks for your opinion, Although Neurological studies have shown processed sugars having similar effects on brain chemistry as drugs like cocaine and heroin. And I believe that detoxing is the process of reducing one's chemical reliance on substances like drugs or alcohol. So yes, some detoxes are pseudoscience based on…

Thank you. You response is the most honest and thought out response I could have imagined getting. Plus, you answered all of my questions. :) Yes, I do not plan on eliminating whole or ancient grains from my diet (mainly because I cannot live without quinoa) nor can will I stop eating fruit or natural sweeteners like…

Oh dude, that sounds awesome!

Thank you! I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. I am glad you are doing better though. I forgot to specify processed sugars, not natural sugars from fruit and natural sweeteners and the like. But your advice is very appreciated. I know everyone's is different and different stresses and triggers arise depending on one's…

LOL. ;)

Thanks! Yes, I should have specified processed sugars (although I found it apparent in my own mind). I also tried to cut out processed sugars cold turkey a few times and it did not work for me AT ALL. I have no intent to stop eating fruits or vegetables containing sugar because they also have vital nutrients and vitamins…

Wow. Thank you for sharing and you are very inspiring. I always worry if "congratulations" or "good job" are the right thing to say for such an amazing recovery. I have spoken with my therapists about the concept of recovery kind of not having a beginning or an end as well and I agree that the mental state kind of lingers,…