enough is enough. NO MORE BINGEING.

(edit: changed the name of the group, since everyone is at different days)

So since I've started using calorie counter, i've lost 15 lbs and I feel great! But more recently I have starting bingeing horribly, my stomach feels like a bottomless pit and nothing seems to satisfy me. I know how horrible it is, and the reasons why I binge(whether its emotional/life etc) but nothing stops me.

I have come to the notion, that I keep telling myself 'never again' although this just starts the bingeing cycle. The all or nothing thinking gets me everytime and usually if I eat too much before noon (aka over my calorie intake), i just put everything in and keep eating like that all day because the whole day is ruined.

NEW THINKING: I'm going to move on and don't let my overeating result in ruining the rest of my day.

I found this in another forum, and I want to quote it: it really pushed me to make this post :

"It's a misconception for us bingers that binging is inevitable. The urge to binge, like the urge to do anything else, can and will pass if we give it time. But time is also an issue for us. We tend to be impulsive by nature and once we feel we've hit that point of no return, we believe there's no sense in trying to stop it. Having said that, there is also wisdom in knowing your triggers and staying clear of them for a time, learning how to deal with your emotions/stresses in a more effective way, and getting support."

Anyways ANYONE who wants to start this no bingeing journey ...join.

WE can get through this TOGETHER one day at a time.

Can i please join???

Im doing everything i can to stop bingeing. Im seven days eating to my calories, Ive lost 2lbs and i go overseas (ie have to wear a bikini) in 6 weeks!!!!! Aiming to lose 8 lbs by then if i can.

Fridays are my worst day and im dreading tomorrow as there will be so much food at work. HELP!!

Superjenb - I'm in a similar position! I'm going overseas in three weeks and I'm sure I'll lose weight while I'm there (a month backpacking in Guatemala - last time I went backpacking I lost around 15 lbs in 2 1/2 months), but I want to look better when I first get there. Not like I'm an expert in not bingeing, but maybe it will help to look at each day individually? It's too much for me to think about going a whole week without screwing up, but one day seems doable. Speaking of...

Day 2! Done. Small healthy meals throughout the day and snacks when I was hungry. I had a beer (bad I know, but work sucked big time) but I am going to the gym in a bit. On to day 3...

I know what you mean. I have to go day by day too, although Ive got things in place for the next two weeks to try and divert bingeing. Getting a hair cut, going to the movies, rewarding myself with small things (not food) and most of all keeping an image in my head of how happy Ill be when im away in a bikini if i stick with it.....

You will definitely drop weight on holiday. I never binge when im away. I guess cos theres so much else to think about.

Why does food have so much control? its ridiculous, its fuel and shoudnt be anything more!

Doh!  Back to day 1 again.

Ok, the garlic bread and the pizza were just overeating....

But, when I was completely full from that, and insisted on getting beer and ice cream, well, that was will-full bingeing.  Oh, and that chocolate old fashioned doughnut?  No excuses there either.

UGH.  I'm going on vacation in, count them, 29 DAYS!  I will be in a bikini the majority of the trip, and surrounded by strangers (we're all sharing a house).  I need to get my butt in gear, and be good for the next month.

That's going to be really hard though, because it is quarter end at work, which means I will be very, very busy.  BLEH.

I'm in a good mood today though, cause I was still able to get up at 5:15 this morning, and forced myself to do cardio.  So, I don't feel that ick that I normally feel after a binge, just sore.  :)

This weekend did not go very well. However, I pretty much avoided bingeing or really overeating until this afternoon, but... I was more or less trying to eat whatever I could keep down after getting a little on the sick side this morning and once I figured out that I could eat properly I didn't know when to say when :/...

My boyfriend has agreed to work out with me at least 3 times a week starting today and I'm going to work hard to not overeat, so I'll start day 1 of next week starting when I wake up tomorrow.

so really really bad weekend

mass amounts of alcohol + mass amounts of pizza and ice cream + lots of partying = my body going through a shock hahaha

but today went well

so day 1 of no bingeing complete! yayy and i treated myself to an ice cream sandwich!

it seems like EVERYONE is going on vacation!!! wow motivation, you guys can do it!! I have my bikini hung up right on the back of my door. This way when im about to go to  the kicthen, i see it. I subconsciously tell myself that it helps lol.

keep it up everyone!

day 2 of no bingeing!!

i couldnt go to the gym today because i was soo busy, although stayed under my burn meter!

im swarmed with assignments essays and tests this week!! stress = more eating. Although im going to handle it without food!!!

haha so i seem to be the only one keeping up on this, C'MON PEOPLE!!!!!

Unless we have all been binge-free ... which is what Im hoping!!

I will continue to post everyday because the day I stopped writing my binge-free cycle. I binged.

DAY 3 = binge free!!!

Im going home this weekend, Im SOOOO excited to eat homecooked foods. I plan to overeat, but definately not binge!! I want to enjoy my food :) 

i sure do love that quote at the beginning...that is so true and oh so motivating. thanks!

No problem!

This forum was to help everyone, if you read through the beginning posts I sent out a lot of articles and helpful information for bingers.

So Im almost done day 4, once my housemate comes back im off to get a kiddie cone from dairy queen. yum yum!

so today was alright, its getting so cold and I keep getting hungrier!

This weekend im going home, so FINALLY HOME MADE MEALS!!!! no bingeing though!

Anyways day 4 = COMPLETE!

I'm around.  Today marks 1 week binge free.  I've had a couple moments where I've come close (this is going to be a VERY stressful month for me).  However, knowing all the social/food events coming up for me in November, I really really need to be good this month, or I'll end up on a slippery slope until Easter.

So, since I'm going to be really busy for the next few weeks, I probably won't be posting much.  So, good luck guys, hang in there!

Hello everyone.  I have been binge-free for 8 months.  I credit my success to Jean Antonello, who is a nurse and a former binge eater herself who has authored some wonderful books that have changed my entire way of thinking about diets and why we binge.  I am 48 years old and have had 2 distinct periods in my life of dramatic weight loss in which I kept it off for several years.  But like with all diets, over time the dieting lifestyle became difficult to maintain because the restriction of food caused my body to compensate by binge eating.  No one is exempt to the fact that your body's survival instinct is stronger than your will-power.  I was proud of how determined I was to diet and keep the weight off, but one thing is stronger than my will-power, and that is my survival instinct.  It is your survival instinct that causes you to binge and give you that out of control feeling that you can't understand (because you weren't that hungry to begin with) or you want to pin the whole mess on your emotions, or the fact that it is autumn, or that the planets and stars must be in some crazy alignment.  Bottom line is you binge because you've restricted, and this is interpreted as a famine to your body.  You body reacts to a famine by scarfing down the highest fat/highest sugar foods available to you, because you've made your body need it. 

What I love about Jean's books is that they make more sense than anything I've read about dieting in the last 30 years.  If only the world would see that the dieting mentality that is promoted by fitness "experts" is actually contributing to the obesity epidemic (as dieting combined with obsessive exercise causes a severe famine environment to the body, thus promoting bingeing and weight gain).  Take it from me who's been around the dieting block.  Do you want a lifetime of dieting/bingeing and posting here until your 80th birthday, or do you want to look at dieting in a way in which you will actually understand and help your body become naturally thin by actually eating real good food for a change?  Just google her name; she even has a website.  Try to find her books at your library or used cheap ones on Amazon.  If you like the diet/binge lifestyle; great.  Carry on as usual.  If you've had enough like me, and want to think about something else in your life for a change, try to get your hands on these books and read them, over and over, until you understand very clearly what's going on with your body when you diet. (I say read over and over, because it is very difficult to de-program from all the dieting propaganda that fills our heads). I ask you to question all of the dieting information that is put out there by today's diet & nutrition professionals.  Because it is not helping you, is it?  Jean's books will help you! 

Best Regards,

Risabella

so DAY 5 = complete :)

yayyy .. I was worried when I went home today, but I have been get a STORM of compliments lately. I just feel sooo good about myself. My parents/friends/friends of friends etc. have all noticed my weightloss!! And generally this would lead to bingeing, but it just motivates me to keep going!!!

I kept portions small today and was fine!!! I feel great!

kaffwynn -- nice to hear from you!!! CONGRATS on the one week, good luck with your busy scheduele!! Let us know how you do if you can!! KEEP IT UP! You're doing great!

Risabella - I know a lot of us probably won't go buy the book, although the fact that you have been binge-free for 8 months sounds wonderful! If there is any more specific information that you could fill us in on. That would be great! Such as did you increase your calorie intake/did you still count calories?
Thanks for the motivating post! Its good to hear from people who have overcame bingeing!

Good luck everyone and have a great weekend!

I wish I had found this 3 days ago! 

Although I binged today- it was this morning and I got myself back on track so.. i'll cheat and call this day 1.

day 6 = complete!!

I definately overate big-time. I went to my uncles 50th birthday, and over-indulged in cake. Although I stopped myself. So even though I went over cals, Im pretty sure I burned it off walking/dancing tonight!

Everyone is noticing!! My aunt was like youve lost soo much weight! You need to stop losing weight! --> Then my other aunt was like you look amazing! ...It honestly feels soooo good And so motivating!

Liz - welcome to this forum!! Day 1 sounds great, keep us updated everyday how your day went and if you have any question/ or feel free to rant as much as you want. Were here for you!

So the weekend is almost over, one more day! Keep it up everyone!

*double post

day 2 is starting well! i made an eating plan yesterday night and so far im on track! thanks for the support! i'll be back later [hopefully with good news]

i'm joining this group! i'm on day 6 so far (my record was 7 days ha). i think being here will help me reach my goal of 14 days :)

end of day 2- I avoided a binge! My bingeing is usually at night, so I try not to eat after 7 pm since 9 times out of ten this will lead to a binge, but tonight I was at a birthday party and had a couple chocolates as I was leaving (around 10:30) and I was able to leave it at that!

While I could have done without the chocolates, I'm more excited that I was able to not trigger a binge! Yay for day 2!

Hi Everyone... I have not been on here for ages! I have returned today as I need help...fast! I thought I had got over this binge pattern, lost 10 lbs but in the past month I have gained it all back through this crazy bingeing! Today is day one for me, horrified that I am 124lbs, cant fit into any of my nice clothes and have decided today that enough is enough, it has to stop! I want to log in as much as possible and keep in touch with you all with my progress...I know I can do it and reading all your messages helps so much...DAY 1...here I come... started the day with my healthy porridge and a sprinklin of cinnamon to help speed that metabolism up... I am determined to get slim and fit and feeling good for Christmas...Hayley x