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I need some buddies too. Ive been doing this a while but fell off the wagon and need to be communicating with people who understand. Trish

Ok, so I'm one of the diehards on the list, but I have the hardest time accessing this group easily. Is there a way to get it on my phone app? And did you start another group? Because if so, I'll join it. No one understands like another mother of a special needs kid. Trish

Oops- guess I did that quote thing wrong- I meant to reply back to whoever said it was awesome. I'll get the hang sooner or later... But for today.... Binge ZERO STILL! Me- 28. Happy. Trish

Thanks! There were some shaky days, but nothing I consider a true binge. Nothing short of miracle material for me. :)

Me- 25 Binge-a big fat ZERO! Just when I was getting discouraged, I see it now on paper (well, computer screen) and I realize I AM making progress! Trisih

Binge- 0 Trish- 19 Though I'll tell 'ya, today was a tough one. A binge would have made it worse, but boy did I want to drown the sorrows and make myself unconscious. It's never worth it though. Sometimes having a special needs kid really sucks, and today was one of those days. Trish

Eddie- I have days like that. Make sure you're eating ENOUGH when you bike that much, because my own inclination is to use that calorie burn so that I'll lose extra fast, but I don't admit to myself that when you're biking 50/60 miles, you really need to refuel. So when I don't eat enough, that's when I start longing for…

Fuzzball, you and I are about the same runners- I'm about 150, and am 53 years old. Long time runner, lots of overuse injuries. And getting older doesn't help. I second schmenge's suggestion-- the foam roller. Medium length (not the short one which is about a foot?) and I'd go for a medium softness-- something that has a…

Skimflatwhite-- no, you are NOT a quitter and you wouldn't be here posting so honestly if you were. I'm glad you're jumping back in. Another really good day, but when you go for a 4 hour bike ride (I'm on vacation) and burn 2500 cals, it's kind of hard to blow it. (Although believe me, I have. Many times...) Binge-0 Me- 17…

Hi Ashley, I don't know how active this group is, but I'd love to "chat". Sometimes this can be a lonely road, so I welcome the camaraderie. I have 4 kids and my youngest, who just turned 13, was born with a single ventricle heart defect. He only has his right ventricle, the smaller of the two. He's had 4 open heart…

Yay Karen!! They tell me it gets easier the more you can resist the urge. I think I've yet to resist the urge if it gets really strong. So I'm thoroughly impressed by your strength. I'll be knocking on your door when I need a hand. Binge-0, Me-16. Wonders never cease! I had to go out to dinner tonight (which is always…

73 days? Ed, you're my new hero! I can always learn-- just reading through these posts and seeing how other people struggle and feel "weird" is making me fee a lot LESS "weird". I never tell anyone what I'm doing and I don't talk about it to anyone, even my dh. But it's not like you can hide a 20 or 30 or more weight gain.…

Binge- 0 Me- 14. Take that you binge monster! Trish

No, no, no Karen! don't give up! Get away from triggers and do something else to relieve the stress or anxiety. But don't give up! I don't even know you but I'd miss you... Trish

Ed- I'm about 30? days binge free and I feel the same way. "When am I going to blow it, because, you know, you always do." I try to let that voice have it's say and then more on to something more constructive. For me, it's staying away from that darn monster sugar! How many years have I proven over and over that when I…

For all those who are actively binging and honest enough to report it here, wow. You have my admiration. When I hit a bad streak, I hide, tune everyone else out, isolate, and feel so miserable both emotionally and physically that the last thing I want to do it admit it and let anyone know. So in my book, you are all brave…

Hi- I'm new to this group. Have unfortunately been a binger for a LONG time. It's nice to be here with people who understand. Anyway, I've been binge free all of this month, so I guess that's ME:11, BINGE:0. Trish

Hi I'm Trish, not new to MFP but I've mainly used it to track and not for the message boards. But here I am, looking to give and receive support. I live in CT. 4 kids, about to lose my second to college in a short time, which breaks my heart. I hope I can join in the conversation and offer some BTDT support for everyone.…

Nice job. Getting started is sometimes the hardest part. And awareness is key. Keep up the good work!

Hi-- I'm very new to MFP and would like to join this group too. My name is Trish and I'm 51. I am active on another site but I'm going to a trainer now and he can access this site so he told me to start tracking exercise and food on MFP so he can access it online. Fine with me-- I was doing it anyway. I am an avid athlete…

I have to agree about carbs being considered forbidden poison. They're not. Anyway, back to the question: I have the same problem. My caloric needs are about 3000 cals also, and I find it hard to find a variety of low sugar, healthy carbs. Here's what I came up with (mostly for endurance hiking, or long bike rides. I don't…

I also plan the run out in advance and drop water bottles in strategic places. Even a bar or some gel too. I carried the hydration belt/bottles but for a run that long, it is so easy to chaffe in places you never expected and wearing a belt is a set up for a raw area. And there's nothing worse than getting in that shower…

Like you, my weight loss has slowed down some and my baseline caloric needs have gone WAY down in the last 5 or 6 years. I'm 51. I just try to adjust portions to add up to what I need for calories (i"m amazed at how little it takes to make me full now!) and I try to eat everything I want, just less of it. My mind still…