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Health & Support	~~Bingers Anonymous~~	Mar 08 2009 18:27 (UTC)	40
The struggle we have with food and binge eating is exactly like an alcoholic or drug addicts addiction issues. But, as has been stated by many, binge eating is so much harder to overcome because it's not as though we can simply avoid food altogether. While in college, I was definitely a binge drinker, but when I graduated and removed myself from the situation, it pretty much stopped happening. In fact nowadays I don't drink that often at all. It was pretty easy to remedy that situation. My binge eating, not so much. I feel as though this will be a life long struggle with me. It's gotten to the point where I'll check into a hotel for a night and go nuts bingeing.. Just recently, I finally broke down and began sobbing to my mother and told her that I cannot do this by myself. I'm 24, but this isn't something I can kick by myself, hiding it - or trying to - by simply avoiding eating in front of others because I am so uncomfortable around food, and then binge-ing out of control as soon as I'm alone. I'm planning on trying out therapy for the first time. Along with my trunk load of food issues, I'm fairly sure I suffer from some sort of depression, bipolor, anxiety disorders. Which all feed (ha..) the food and binge issues. I can't express how much I hate that out of control feeling that will take over my body. I'll begin shaking in anticipation.. I hate it so much. I want to be able to eat normally and in the presence of others without feeling horribly self conscious and turning bright red. Hopefully, I'll begin what I'm sure will be a long, hard, uphill battle with all of this soon.. I certainly cannot live like I am for much longer. I don't even think it can be called "living". I'm a pretty avid fan of yoga, and during a vinyasa session a couple weeks ago at my studio back home, my yoga teacher recited this phrase: "don't let the urge to act affect your reaction." This struck a chord in me, and I think I may adopt it as one of my mantras to chant in my head during those moments of weakness to hopefully help me through it. I didn't mean for this to be so long. But it does feel nice, now, to have written out some of what is spinning around in my crazy mind.. I hope we all can beat this.. or at least have some semblance of control over it to allow us to live normal lives again.
Health & Support	~~Bingers Anonymous~~	Mar 05 2009 19:51 (UTC)	43
i'm glad i stumbled upon this forum... i began to binge earlier in the day - but, miracle upon miracles, was able to pull myself out of its depths. it's been a LONG while since i've been able to pull the reigns in when i've already decided to go crazy... i can't believe i was strong enough to do it. i'm going to end the day with a long vinyasa yoga session later on..
Health & Support	Looking for the cause of my lower back pain...	Mar 05 2009 19:48 (UTC)	8
ah then maybe not the kidneys. pain related to them is generally on either side of your lower back.
Health & Support	How do you recover from a major binge?	Mar 05 2009 19:41 (UTC)
Original Post by mad4moon: I understand your fears - it is much easier to stay on a healthy plan than to get on a healthy plan, and I also have worried about falling off the wagon and not being able to get back on. And I have learned that it is excessively self-loathing that extends a binge. I am upset and angry with myself, so I punish myself AND momentarily escape the hateful feelings, by binging some more. Two birds with one stone, a vicious cycle. Sounds like this binge was a wake-up call that there is more you need to learn in order to maintain a healthier lifestyle. If you can see this as mistake designed to teach you something, rather than a flaw in your otherwise perfect program, you do not need to be on a month-long guilt trip - it's only the 3rd, honey, 4 full weeks of self-flagellation for one morning's food romp? This calls for an immediate adjustment in your... 1) Perfectionism. Many compulsive overeaters have an either-or mindset that sets them up for failure. Either I am eating perfectly, working out perfectly, counting calories perfectly, or I am a pig in a trough and when I am not stuffing my gob full of every high-calorie food I can find, I am laying in the mud, hating myself. Long-term weight loss requires a permanent lifestyle change, and part of that change is accepting that humans are not perfect, that there are times when we will make mistakes, or times that we will eat unhealthy foods or healthy foods in unhealthy amounts, and that we can accept this. Learn to live in the zone of moderation in all things, skw33, and that includes moderate feelings about your mistakes. 2) I have often been shocked by how I exaggerate what I've done with a binge. I ate way too much sugar this last weekend, felt sick all day yesterday, yet what interested me was my mind: I felt like I had gained 50 pounds and was mildly surprised when my clothes continued to fit. We didn't gain large amounts of weight in one binge, skw33, it was frequent binging over the course of months or years that led to being overweight. Keep things in perspective - see "Perfectionism" above. 3) Afraid of falling off the wagon? Then get back on, right now! Even if you've already eaten off-plan this morning, stop now and get back on track. Every time you eat unhealthily, you are reinforcing bad habits and they get stronger. While it feels like you are not in control, you are the only one driving the bus, every piece of food in your mouth is your own choice. Drink lots of water. Eat healthy foods today. Exercise. Treat yourself as if you are recuperating from an illness. You will feel better within 24 hours, I'm here to tell ya. I feel much better this morning than I did yesterday at this time. 4) Your description of how you felt in the store makes me wonder about low blood sugar. Have you ever been tested for hypoglycemia? Perhaps you are not eating often enough - many small meals throughout the day is much better for me than 3 larger ones. If I have low blood sugar and I'm in a grocery store - look out, it takes a humongous amount of discipline avoid becoming a high-carb eating machine right then and there! 5) Binging is a flaw in your plan, not a flaw in your character. Be kind to yourself. Don't verbally abuse yourself. Learn to love yourself regardless of your behavior. Learn. Practice. Repeat. this ^ was a wonderful, wonderful post. Thank you, mad4moon, for taking the time to write all that..
Health & Support	Looking for the cause of my lower back pain...	Mar 05 2009 19:32 (UTC)	11
could be related to your kidneys.
Health & Support	Ammenorrhea's effects	Feb 21 2009 12:49 (UTC)	16
i've been experiencing ammenorrhea for years. i've told a couple different doctors about it during routine check-ups, and none have been at all concerned.. but, my instincts tell me it's not normal..
Health & Support	I Need HELP - Really wanting to stop binging!!!	Feb 21 2009 12:47 (UTC)	4
i can, definitely, relate. ..sending inner strength your way! and i hope you're feeling better.
Motivation	What if I DON'T want that?!	Feb 19 2009 13:38 (UTC)	2
at 5'8 120 lbs. is ridiculous. no Dr. would have told you that.
Foods	dessert teas	Feb 17 2009 18:16 (UTC)	11
these all sound delicious! i need to delve deeper into the wonderful world of tea.. :)
Health & Support	Sometimes i can't control my eating at all - help?	Feb 17 2009 13:44 (UTC)	1
ditto.. :\
Health & Support	Anyone Ever Heard Of or Tried Bromalite?	Feb 07 2009 10:56 (UTC)	2
never heard of it. lemme know how it goes if you try it out --
Foods	What diet friendly alcoholic beverages do you enjoy? Share fun, low-cal cocktails here! :-)	Feb 07 2009 10:22 (UTC)	10
sprite zero and peach vodka or red raspberry vodka.. yummy :)
The Lounge	"Diva" - Beyonce	Feb 06 2009 15:43 (UTC)	5
blah.. ya'll are haters :P
The Lounge	"Diva" - Beyonce	Feb 05 2009 19:27 (UTC)	12
lol i know it's weird but i'm not gonna lie, i find him strangely attractive.
The Lounge	"Diva" - Beyonce	Feb 05 2009 19:12 (UTC)	16
aww boo ya'll. i think the video makes her look like a baller. the song has a great beat to run to. and jay-z is fine as hell.. lol another song i recently heard for the first time: charles hamilton's "brooklyn girls". lovin' that song and beat too.

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