Posts by bulma_85_16

Did you find a buddy yet? I would be willing, but I am 10 years older than you. If you don't mind that then I would be happy for some extra motivation as well.:)

I started yesterday! I was planning on doing  the 6 day jumpstart program....but it was harder than I thought since I don't have enough money to go shopping now...so maybe after the next paycheck??? I did the start it up program and ws definitely sore...but not so bad that I won't do it again today!

You could try PB2..it's almost the same as peanut butter but without all the calories from the peanut oil. It comes as a powder and you add water. I really like it. You can also get chocolate PB2...similar to chocolate peanut butter. Google it! :)

Hi...I seem to be a bit behind...is the group closed? I would like to join if I can.

I am 24, 5' 3" tall and weigh 177lbs. I would like to get down to 120 lbs. by next summer.  years ago i weighed 115 lbs. Then I developed a binge eating disorder and I gained 57 lbs. Sigh. Now I am ready to lose this weight for good!

SW: 177 (05/20/09)

Hi everyone, again. I had a rough night tonight. FInals are coming up, and I am doing poorly in 2 classes. This is causing major stress for me, because if I don't pass I will be held back a year. Subsequently I binged tonight and accumulated several thousand excess calories today. Hoping to start fresh tomorrow. I hopee everyone else is doing well!

Hi, i'm 24 5' 3", last time I weighed myself I was around 190...and have been too scared to weigh myself since! I was down to 115 lbs. 3 years ago, but developed binge eating disorder which got me back here. I am trying to cut out white flour products and stick to more fruits, veggies, lean proteins. I am alos trying to just stop binging and become emotionally healthy. Luckily, if I don't buy "binge" food it is much easier for me to stop, so I am doing ok...so far.

Right now I am a size 16 jeans (I am a definite pear shape). My goal is to get to a size 10 by the time of my friends wedding in August. I am planning on incorporating exercise as soon as school gets out for the summer. Anyways, that's my story, good luck everyone!

I hate how some things are region specific! I cannot find Diet vanilla coke anywhere!!! I miss a certain type of House brand tofu. It was a small, brownish brick that came vaccumm packed. It had about 200 calories and it was really delicious. I cannot find it anywhere, not even the website, grr!!!! If anyone knows where I can find it I would really appreciate it!!!

As for McDonald's Pizza, I have seen it in several European countries/airports, so if you are travelling maybe you can get your fix?!?!

I have done the same thing. I lost 55 pounds, and gained back 45-50 of it. I went through a 6 month struggle with binge/emotional eating. Now none of my clothes fit, and I feel terrible about myself. I am trying to lose weight, but it is hard. It seems like I lost all of my self control when I gained the weight back. You are definitely not alone, in this. I wish I had some advice, but I am struggling with the same thing.

Hi, I am 5'3" about 150, shooting for 120. I really could use daaily encouragement/advice if anyone wants to help. :)

I too have chronically low blood pressure. I went to give blood today and my blood pressure was 86/63, so I couldn't donate. I felt bad, but at least I don't have to worry so much about sodium intake.

All of the sugar free chocolates I know of have Splenda or some other fake sugar. Since you can have fruit maybe you could have things sweetened with fructose?  I think there are cookies made with fructose but I am not sure of the taste or quality. I hope you find something. I am also attempting to conquer a binge eating disorder. Good Luck!

I was always obese/overweight growing up. No one told me that I was fat, so I didn't realize I was until 5th grade. Now when I look at my childhood pictures I wish my parents would have made me be healthier. I started feeling fat in the 5th grade and have been dieting ever since. Two years ago I lost 55 lbs. When I tried to eat normally I slowly regained 10 lbs. Then I began feeding my emotions, got stuck in binge eating mode and added on another 20 lbs. After therapy I am doing much better with binges, but I still wish I looked good in my old clothes, swim suits, etc. I guess to me being thin is too important. When I lost weight I felt like I had actually done something worthy of respect and I was proud of it, then I messed it up so I feel worthless again. I know I have issues with weight, I am trying to do better, just sharing.

Excellent point! I definitely work a lot harder now than when I weighed 120 lbs. I never knew I could sweat so much! :)

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Hi, as a student escaping a binge disorder myself, here is how I cope with eating, school, etc. Like you I eat a big breakfast (Usually oatmeal, and a 1 egg omelet with laughing cow cheese), pack my lunch and take additional snacks. I used to eat them all very quickly by the time I got to school because I would get "hungry". After I started seeing a therapist I realized that sometimes I just wanted to eat, so instead I would drink something or write in a journal (yeah, during class when I should have been listening to the discussion :). My snacks were usually baby carrots, apples, peanut butter, or a combo of those. After I re learned when I was hungry I also began eating what I really wanted. For instance sometimes I would have a low calorie smoothie from the union, and save my snacks for later in the day. I also found that exercising helps curb my desire to eat, so I usually go for walks after I eat my lunch, or if I am not hungry. I find if I exercise early in the day I don't get hungry later on. Maybe it is just me, but you could experiment with it when school is over for the year. Just remember you are not alone, and you can do this! :) Good Luck!!!