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.

I'm starving, and I only have 330 calories for the rest of the day.  I really want another snack, but I know I shouldn't.  I knew today would suck.  Whenever I have to eat out for lunch, it just ruins my day.

I've done really good today so far. I ate a salad for dinner.. with no dressing.. just plain veggies :]

Original Post by kaffwynn:

I'm starving, and I only have 330 calories for the rest of the day.  I really want another snack, but I know I shouldn't.  I knew today would suck.  Whenever I have to eat out for lunch, it just ruins my day.

 Hang in there!  Day 3 almost over.  Keep busy. 

day three of successfully not binging =) so...1/7 of the way to a new habit? keep up the good work, everyone!

Alright.  Dinner is over.  I feel full and satisfied.  Now I just need to avoid having any snacks before I go to sleep.  I think I'm going to stay upstairs as long as possible.

If I go downstairs for any reason (say... to watch the results show of So You Think You Can Dance), then I'm forcing myself to do housework.

Hang in there Mike.  You can harness your will power if you just allow yourself to!  Next time you feel stressed, have a run and take a shower.  I know that's not the fun option, but it will really make you feel better when you're done.

I managed to hold it together yesterday... not today...

I did so well until I got home and ate a snack, drank half a bottle of sprite, then dinner then a handful of marshmellows... UGH! I only maintained today, but I tell myself it could have been worse, so small consolation I guess.

I did find that drinking a bottle of vitamin water (100 cals per 591 ml) completely nulifies my snack cravings, I just don't like drinking too much because of the artificial colours... messes up my blood sugar.

Back on the wagon tomorrow, going to try oatmeal for breakfast to curb the midmorning munchies which seem to effect my daily totals the most :\

Congrats to everyone who made it through another day binge-free!

4 days successful of no binging!!!!! 

4 days binge free! 

It is a little surprising.  I was afraid the french fries at lunch would totally throw me off the wagon, but I felt so much better over being able to work them into my total (and leave a few on the plate).  Unfortunately, it's TTOM which usually means a HUGE binge for me.  Especially on the weekends.

Congrats everyone (especially those who've had a hard go of it - it takes even more courage to admit when we're having a hard time!)

um, yea, wow did i crash and burn yesterday.

it is what it is; such is life; and all that jazz.

today is another day - and i had a fantastic run this morning.

buenos suerte por todo el dia!

(lo siento mucho if i butchered that espanol..)

So, I did  ok yesterday, but I feel like each consecutive day is getting harder and harder.

I just had an unlpanned mid morning snack.  I was super hungry for some reason.  I think maybe cause I was moving offices.  I wonder how many calories that burned.  I'm still hungry.

DAY 4 DAY 4 DAY 4 DAY 4 DAY 4

CONGRATS EVERYONE, KEEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!

So you would think that because i started this i would definatley be much more motivated and not binge. BUT NOOOOOO.

So pretty much everything in my life right now is going great, the guy who ive had a huge crush on just asked me out, i got a raise at work, and im going to the beach this weekend with the family. All this happiness led to BINGING. Yesterday night I went out for dinner, and I didnt eat very much, so I ate 'i dont know how' many calories when i came home. And today, i binged on pizza and PEANUT m&ms on top of everything else i could find.

I feeel awful and grosss, and I cant believe that i could only last 3 DAYS!!!! arghhh. honestly i love food too much, i dont know what to do.

I totally agree with whoever said this feels like AA.
Hi my name is Angie and I am a binger.

ANYWAYS FOR EVERYONE ELSE WHO HAS KEPT UP!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT, JUST THINK HOW GOOD YOU FEEL WHEN YOU REACH YOUR GOAL!!!!!

anyways tomorrow new day (i dont even know how many times i say this a year, but this time i mean it?)

GOOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!

loseweight1234-Don't beat yourself up.  Repeat that a million times.  I have found that whenever anything good happens I try to self-sabotage by bingeing.  Doesn't make sense, doesn't make me happy - but I do it anyway.  Just get back on the wagon and have a FANTASTIC weekend!  This guy obviously likes you just the way you are right this minute.  Enjoy!

On that note, I am totally fighting the TTOM binge urge.  And, of course, the justification that the PMS cravings will only be satisfied by carbs and chocolate.

Keep fighting the good fight over the weekend everyone - it's the hardest time for me, at least!

Day 4 almost over!!!!!

Angie - Don't beat yourself up.  Just keep on plugging along.  Eventually it will take, I promise.

As for me, I've noticed a direct relationship between feeling good about myself and binging.  It is clearly self destructive, and I have no idea why I do it.  Last week I hit 129 (the lowest I can remember being in a long time).  On that same day, I got called skinny by my Pilates instructor.  So, of course that set off a week long binge on alcohol, guacamole, chips, cookies, candy, ice cream, pie and anything else I could get my hands on.  I was back up to 133 earlier in the week, but thanks do you and your thread, I'm back down to 130.5.

I currently have 489 calories left for the rest of the day, and I haven't even eaten my afternoon snack yet (I had 2 mid morning snacks, a piece of chocolate, and went out for lunch).

I'm worried about the weekend, but I'm going to try my best to be good.  This is HARD, but I think having a place to vent is really helping.  I think together we can break the cycle!

Well I just got done binging on COOKIES,  They were lower fat sugar cookies,  But I feel so bad.  I have had a rough week,  last tuesday my scale broke,(so I have no idea how much I weigh)  yesterday I found out my aunt who had a brain tumor passed,  then today I found out my husband overdrafted our bank account and we owe $350 extra in charges.  I felt bad and now I feel worse

sorry I just had to get that out  Wooo

Okay so the weekend is coming up!!!!! dum dum dum....

Honestly, the weekend is definately the hardest part to control ourselves because we all think we need a break!!!

Everyone is doing so well, and weigh-in is on TUESDAY, so i found some articles (that might be useful) to look at for some tips on surviving the weekends!!

They are sort of self-explanatory but still a good read

 1. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/3878 77/how_to_stay_on_your_diet_on_weekends.html? cat=51

2. http://www.thedietchannel.com/weekend-diet-pl an

Thanks guys for being so supportive, just because another binge doesnt mean im going to sabotage my weekend too at the beach! Healthy eating and swimming!!!!

TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY for everyone who ate a little more than expected (sounds nicer than binge lol). You guys can do it!!! Remember one day will not make a HUGE difference if you eat well the rest of the week!

EVERYONE IS DOING SOO WELL, keeeeep posting this weekend. Unfortunately i won't be here, but when i come back, i want to know that you guys have an amazing non-binge weekend. It will make me sooo happy! Not to mention just think of how good you will feel!!!

GOOOD LUCK AND I KNOW YOU GUYS CAN DO IT!!!

Original Post by timcochic:

Well I just got done binging on COOKIES,  They were lower fat sugar cookies,  But I feel so bad.  I have had a rough week,  last tuesday my scale broke,(so I have no idea how much I weigh)  yesterday I found out my aunt who had a brain tumor passed,  then today I found out my husband overdrafted our bank account and we owe $350 extra in charges.  I felt bad and now I feel worse

 

sorry I just had to get that out  Wooo

 Man days like that are tough! I am so sorry for your loss.

Don't take it too hard on yourself or clean out the dessert area (which i know would be my first go-to). I feel like this is a time where you need to take a nice bath and have some time for yourself. Everyone has weeks like this, and trust me next week (or the week after) will be much better. Take a few breaths, go for a walk, and just eat well from now on. So you ate the cookies? ..next step new start.

Dont worry, and keep your head high!

I will be o.k.  Thank you for your words of encouragement. 1234  I will start Fresh right now!  Have a wonderful weekend!