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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 05 2007 20:54 (UTC) |
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| On Monday I was so excited for myself. I had gone six days with out a binge (and I am a 2000 cal binger usually followed by laxatives). So I was very proud of myself. Unfortunately that feeling ended quickly. For the next three days I have binged every night. I hate the feeling after a binge and I always swear to myself that I will remember that feeling in hopes that it will stop a future binge. But I sabotage any progress I make and make any excuse I can think of to allow myself to binge.
I hate this cycle. I binge and then spend the next few days on a strict diet and exercise plan. I wish I didn't constantly think about each calorie I consume and every calorie I burn. This can't consume me for the rest of my life. |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Apr 03 2007 14:48 (UTC) |
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| I went six days binge free. That's a great accomplishment. I am not going to let what happened last night bring me down. Today is day #1. My goal is seven days binge free. | |||
| Weight Loss | i really need some facts here | Mar 21 2007 22:30 (UTC) |
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| I don't have any specific facts, but I do know that there is no such thing as free lunch (no pun intended). Basically there is no easy button for weight loss. It sounds like you should quit the hydroxycut...none of the symptons sound good for your health. If you continue your research on healthy eating...this website is a good first step...then you will have the tools you need to keep the weight off. And keep it off b/c you adopted a healthy lifestyle and not b/c you popped a pill.
Good luck!! |
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| Motivation | Why Cant I just be "Normal" about food? | Mar 15 2007 14:58 (UTC) |
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| I am a creature of habit so that really aids in my obsession of counting calories. I eat pretty much the same thing every day at specific times. I do not vary. Variety is not the spice of my life. Once a week I let myself eat out for lunch but it's the same thing...a grilled chicken buritto that I only eat half of. I eat the other half later in the day. I wish I could expiriment more but I feel it throws my entire day off. I give up and just binge then. I panic before going out to dinner and alway decline grabbing lunch with co-workers. So sad. | |||
| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Mar 15 2007 14:25 (UTC) |
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| I stopped a binge last night! I'm so proud of myself. I had eaten everything I had planned out for myself and was quite content. I was sipping on my glass of red wine and thought I'd have one slice of the turkey meat I had bought for my salads. One slice was enought but then I thought I wanted more. I got out a plate and was going to eat the entire package of meat and cheese I just bought at the store. I pulled out the plate and said out loud NO! I put the plate away and sat down to finish my wine. I felt soooo good! I have never, never, never stopped myself before. | |||
| Motivation | i binge about once a month or less BUT WHY DO I DO SO? | Mar 13 2007 18:57 (UTC) |
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| I'm a once a week binger. Days will go by and I'll realize that I hadn't binged. Instead of being proud and continuing a binge-free lifestyle I reward myself with a binge. Just a roller coaster of binging and then restricting. Life is all about finding that balance. It is not easy but we can all work to get there together. | |||
| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Mar 08 2007 16:10 (UTC) |
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| Hi tragichild, I added you to my friends list.
I am 5'6'' and around 125, give or take a few. It all depends if I had binged lately. I am so happy to have found this site so I can communicate my feelings; no one close to me knows about my addiction. Please contact me as a resist-the-binge buddy. And vice versa. |
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| Motivation | New Poster- Could use personal Support | Mar 06 2007 17:18 (UTC) |
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| Hi Lookingforachange,
I have the exact problem. Only 5 lbs to loose and I love to exercise. The exercise is the only thing that balances out my binges. I binge about every 3 to 4 days. I also have a huge sweet tooth. I can mindlessly eat a tub of ice cream. I have learned what my binge trigger is...loneliness. I try to limit my time alone. That leads to binges. I've found the journal portion of cc helpful. None of my friends or family know about my secret, so writing it down in the journal helps. I also added you to my friend list. |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Mar 02 2007 21:17 (UTC) |
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| I haven't postin in a while probably out of shame. I've had a bad week. I feel really weak. I've worked out every day, but I have eaten everything. Oh, well. I have almost gained back everything I have lost. I guess today is a new day. I try to give myself motivation but then I think who cares. No one is looking at me anyway. | |||
| Health & Support | ~~Bingers Anonymous~~ | Feb 27 2007 14:41 (UTC) |
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| Rosacana, I also understand what you're talking about. Once I've decided I'm going to binge I get a rush. I get exciting thinking about what I'm going to binge on and in what order I'm going to eat it and what I'll watch on tv while I'm doing it. Running around the grocery store is all of a sudden exciting.
I know that once the binge is over I'll feel ten times worse than that initial high but it never stops me. |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Feb 23 2007 20:42 (UTC) |
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| I'm on day 4 binge free. I'll be spending the weekend with my family so hopefully my streak will continue through the weekend. As long as I'm not left alone I'll be okay. | |||
| Motivation | Bingeing/Overeating - We Just Cant Stop! | Feb 21 2007 14:33 (UTC) |
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| I agree with briosca87. It sounds like you are depriving yourself too much during the day. I have similar issues with food. It consums my day and my mind constantly. But if you allow yourself many little meals that are healthy and fulfilling then you never feel deprived. And include a treat now and then. Whenever you eliminate something that you really love you are more likely to binge on it.
I also liked jpconnor's suggestions. Keep active. Good luck to us all! |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Feb 20 2007 21:29 (UTC) |
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| I guess you could say I fell off the wagon this past long weekend. Not good. It made me feel bad. I wish I could remember how bad I feel after a binge. Maybe that would stop me. | |||
| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Feb 16 2007 19:57 (UTC) |
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| Three days. I think that's my magic number. I can't make more than three days. Damn it. Maybe it was b/c I managed to get through V-Day without a "poor me" binge (even though I did have a cup of ice cream and a couple tble spoons of pbutter...I did eat really good otherwise and worked out) that pushed me over the edge yesterday. I felt, well I made it so I deserve this bag of chips and the rest of the ice cream. So that's what I did. But no lax...it's still sitting in me.
I got up this morning and hit the gym. Today's a new day. Tomorrow I'm off to Rhode Island. At least I won't have a lonely weekend. |
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| Foods | desserts | Feb 14 2007 17:31 (UTC) |
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| I'm a binge eater, and I have discovered if I totally deprive myself then I have a bigger chance of a binge. So now I allow myself, about every other day, something sweet at night. The biggest challenge is only having a taste of ice cream or pbutter and not the entire tub.
Maybe it's easier now b/c I know I'm allowed to have it. I don't beat myself up over it. It's okay. The bit of sugar also makes me a happier person. I'm not as crabby. Oh, an |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Feb 07 2007 14:38 (UTC) |
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| I think forever is too daunting, even a week is too daunting. I think the best I (we) can do is take one day at a time. Each day is a victory. Then anytime one of us is close to failing we can log on and seek encouragement. I feel so proud of myself every morining I wake up having been binge free the day before. But today is a new day and a new challenge. | |||
| Health & Support | Eating disorders that are quite anorexia/bulimia? | Feb 06 2007 19:05 (UTC) |
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| Wow. After I read your post I had to check if I had written it. I'm 5'6 1/2'' and weigh (as of yesterday) 122. I weigh myself almost every day. I go to the gym almost every day. And I eat the same thing every day at every meal. If I stay in control then I won't binge. That's my weakness. I binge. To get rid of it I use laxatives (only b/c I can't make myself throw up).
Everyone sees me as the health one; she eats healthy and exercises. But no one knows of my obsession and hidden secret of binging. I am so OCD about my exercise that I get mad if someone is on the treadmill that I like. I don't take many classes b/c I think I can burn more calories running. I count the calories of everything I put in my mouth. Even though I eat the same thing every day I still recount the calories. I'm so happy to read that I'm not alone in the world. Admiting the problem is the first step, right? |
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| Motivation | binge-free challenge, anyone? | Feb 06 2007 18:10 (UTC) |
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| I'd love to join the challenge, but it really scares me. I can usually go 5 days without a binge but it's hard. I plan my binges. It's something to look forward to. I want to say yes, but without someone pulling the food out of my mouth I don't know how successful I will be. | |||
| Health & Support | ~~Bingers Anonymous~~ | Feb 05 2007 19:24 (UTC) |
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| Agimwinba, I like your idea of binge behavior being as bad of a habit as smoking or drinking. And going cold turkey is an aspiration for me. But we can't go cold turkey on eating. We all have to eat. What do you (we and I) do when we eat a serving of saltines and butter and then before we know it that serving has turned into the entire box of saltines and stick of butter? | |||
| Health & Support | ~~Bingers Anonymous~~ | Feb 05 2007 16:29 (UTC) |
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| Thanks for the support winterz. It feels good to express my feelings. These are things that I've hid for a long time.
Today is a new day. |
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| Health & Support | ~~Bingers Anonymous~~ | Feb 05 2007 15:26 (UTC) |
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| This weekend was hard. I guess all weekends are hard. I usually do pretty good during the day but when I'm home along (as I usually am) I start to get really depressed and feel sorry for myself. Food is my comfort. I did a good job on Friday. Went to the movies and only had a lite latte. Saturday was good all the way up to 9pm. Then I had 3 grilled cheeses. God, why didn't I just go to bed instead. B/c it's pathetic that I'm home alone on a Sat night, and thinking about going to bed a 9pm. Sunday was no better. I gave up at 3pm. Binged on nachos, ice creame and pbutter. Used Laxatives. I can't believe I look forward to the work week. It's my only control. I have less time to be home alone. | |||
| Health & Support | ~~Bingers Anonymous~~ | Feb 01 2007 17:23 (UTC) |
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| I'm making myself accountable. I binged last night. I can usually last 5 - 7 days in between binges, and use laxatives to make myself feel less guilty. Last night I binged without laxatives, and I had binged the Sunday before (just 3 days before). I tried purging but I have a gag reflex made of steel. I can never purge. I woke up this morning and hit the gym instead. I hope to challenge myself...I'm flying for Florida next wednesday. I don't want to binge between now and then. Maybe if I make it I'll reward myself with a binge when I return from my trip. Isn't that sick..a reward binge. | |||
| Motivation | Cravings | Jan 26 2007 01:36 (UTC) |
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| Hi, I'm new to this site. I thought I'd give my cure for chocolate cravings. Lite Chocolate Soy Mild. It tastes great, the soy is good for you and it fills me up. If you haven't had soy milk before I'd suggest to first start with regular and then switch to lite. | |||
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