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I've lost 13+ lbs in 3 days since joining FAA
Hey You! I've got to put this out there because its a program that works and for the first time in my life I feel totally supported in my plan to not only lose weight, but get healthy. This isn't about will power or cutting out foods for the sake of cutting them out. This program is about recognizing the disease of…
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I went to my first OVER EATERS ANONYMOUS meeting
After spending the afternoon overwhelmed with emotion, feeling defeated, and like a complete failure, I knew I had to try OA. I have tried diets, doctors, online logging, workout plans & personal trainers, nutritionists, and eating disorder doctors, but I know that I need in person contact with other people who are…
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Strength in Numbers- Looking for Friends that Comment!
Hey Everyone! I'm back at this weight loss adventure after falling off the logging wagon. I know that for those struggling, there is strength in numbers, so I am reaching out for new friends who post and comment (even if its a WTG) often. I'm great at posting and sharing enthusiasm and motivation when it is reciprocated,…
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I Binged and I Survived (binge eating disorder)
Yesterday I ate a late filling breakfast and went to a wedding, thinking that they would have appetizers to subdue my hunger until dinner. That was a mistake, because the appetizers were the size of a quarter, piled a half-inch high, with a piece of shaved meat or sliver of cheese. One member of the wait staff walked…
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Binge Eating DIsorder- First Goal Achieved!!
Today I have met my first Goal! 25 lbs down in 12 weeks- that's 2 lbs a week and the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE that have been realistic about my goals and worked to stick to them in a healthy way! I have struggled with binge eating disorder for years and still have many ways to improve and a long way to go, but today I am…
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Planning a Binge - My struggle and a resolution
Hi All, I have struggled with binge eating disorder my entire life. In the past 5 years I have addressed my eating disorder from many different angles, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and now, in response to all of the other work I have done (with doctors and on my own), I am able to start to work ont he physical…
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NSV - I Let Her Win!! Keeping up with kids
HI Guys! Yesterday we had a pool party with family and I spent 30 minutes racing against my 12 year old cousin by swimming laps in different styles back and forth. Usually, I would skip the idea all together or be huffing and puffing my way after each lap from trying to swim and maybe beat her, but this time I suggested we…
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Restless at Night as you Burn Fat?
Hi Everyone! I've been sticking to MFP for a week now and find that as I am burning fat, I am really restless at night. I'm usually really good with getting an early night's sleep and getting up early, but in the past week, since I have been losing weight, I find that I am kind of jumpy at night. When I lay down, I feel as…
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Why do you binge and how do you talk yourself out of it?
Hi Everyone! I've seen some posts about binging on here. I know it's a common struggle for many, so let's take the secrecy out of it and share our struggles and successes, so we can help each other out. What makes you want to binge? What are your triggers? Can you talk yourself out of it? What crazy advice have you been…
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Today I feel Amazing!
Today I feel Amazing! I feel great because I am making a change. No, I haven't lost any weight yet. Yes, I know there will be days when I struggle and try to make pain disappear with food. There will be days when I do eat too much or make the mistake of eating before entering calories and go over simply by mistake, but on…
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220 Lbs to Lose & looking for friends
Hi Everyone! I've stuggled with weight my entire life. From the time I was 1 yr old my parents started taking me to a dietitian, somehow believing that it was my responsibility to make the right food decisions at such a young age; that belief did a number on me emotionally for many years until the time I was diagnosed with…
