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.

Day 4 complete.  Going to bed so I can sleep off the munchies.

day 5 of no binging!!!!!!!!!!! so here is a lil helpful hint: so tonight i went out to dinner at a mexican restaurant and honestly i was terrified that i was going to binge on all the yummy chips and salsa like i ALWAYS do. its not so much that im hungry, its just that everyone else is eating them and i feel awkward if i dont. well i really want to change my habits so what i did was bring an orange to dinner. while everyone was snacking on the chips i just peeled (which took FOREVER cause i am uncoordinated) and ate the orange. by the time it was gone our dinner came and i didnt even give those chips a second thought! i didnt eat one chip! i was so proud of myself. to all of you guys that might find yourselves in similar situations of social pressure out at dinner (like the bread basket) it worked wonderfully! i hope this helps! good luck all!

Hi All,

I know some of us have had a binge or two, but we should try not to beat ourselves up because of it.  The more we look at the behavior without being judgemental the better chance we have of overcoming it.  If we beat ourselves up we go back into the cycle.  I had a better day yesterday and am going to work hard at making good choices and fighting the urge today.  I find that if I'm too rigid with calories I end up binging too.  I get into that deprived feeling and then I go off...

Good luck to all and have a great weekend!

Kelsey- awesome job on not eating the chips!  I have tried to stay away from the mexican restaurant right now because I'm afraid I just don't have the willpower to stay away from chips or cheese dip.  I'll have to try your suggestion!!!!

Hey all! I think I missed yesterday's check-in...so this'll have to cover yesterday + today (and all of this week...hah.) No binging yesterday, there will be none today b/c I leave on vacation tomorrow...which means you won't hear from me till next Sunday/Monday. And to those of us that slipped...don't get hung up on it (honestly, how many times have I sworn of binging only to screw up a little, and then just say eff this, it doesn't matter, I'm just gonna eat.) There's always another day.

In other news, I had a revelation. I think a lot of my binging is pure self-sabotage. Doesn't make sense, is kind of sick, completely inexplicable...but true.  I'm not totally sure how to work on this.  I'll give it some thought over vacation, I guess. I'm bringing a little notebook so I don't lose track of how much I'm eating, but I'm usually a good eater on vacation, for some reason.

See y'all in a week!

UGH.  I just had a mini-binge.

It is 1:28.  I'm about to go kiteboarding, and I have 200 calories left for the day.

I suck at life.

Original Post by loseweight1234:

So since I've started using calorie counter, i've lost 15 lbs and I feel great! But more recently I have starting binging 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 binging 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 tomorrow (july 22) of DAY 1 of no binging ...join. WE can get through this TOGETHER one day at a time.

your post has motivated me! i want to join. am at day 9 (no going ove rlimits since Fri, Jul 18 2008)

(edited to correct numbers)

kaffwynn - dont beat yourself up. try to eat healthy for the rest of the day and start fresh tomorrow.

WE CAN DO THIS.

Alyssam, I think you're on to something there with the "self-sabotag." It will probably require some self reflection, which it sounds like you're certainly doing.  Have a great vacation.

I ate well over my cals yesterday, but can't really call it a binge as I decided to eat whatever I wanted yesterday.  It was my birthday and we went to a folk festival filled with great music and some interesting foods.  I want to eat better today though.  Have a good one-Dianne

Back from the beach!!! The weather was beautiful, and the food was plenty. Definately went wayy overboard with my calories this weekend. BUT OH WELL. Tomorrow I will start fresh, DAY 1 all over again haha.

TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE KEPT IT UP ..CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have deep respect for your will power and what you guys are doing!! YAY!!! One more day, and one week of no binging will be official!

Kelsey -- That is an amazing tip to bring something to your dinner. Although I think my friends/family would definately make fun of me, as well I am still uncomfortable with admitting I am changing my eating habits. I have no idea why, but I am constantly in denial. But I will definately use when I get over this 'denial' phases. And congrats on 5 days without binging, that is amazing KEEEP IT UP!

After reading alyssams post ( on a side note, have a fabulous vacation alyssam!!!), I ended up researching a little about self-sabotage and binging. There is definately a direct connection. A lot of people when trying to lose weight have issues with success. They believe that they don't deserve success as well there is a part of people that doesn't want to change. When i read this, I immediately thought of what happened to me last week. Everything in my life was going great, then all of a sudden I "self-sabotaged" it all by binging. Even though I keep telling myself I NEED to change, for my health and self-image. I continue to binge! Anyways if anyone has anything to add to this PLEASE DO!

HAPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY DIANNE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
        If there is one day of the year, that you can go over your calories it will definately be your birthday!! I hope it was great and all your wishes came true!

Okay everyone the weekend is over, phew it definately was a longgg one. Ready to start fresh tomorrow/ continue our journey to NO BINGING and eating healthy.

KEEP IT UP EVERYONE!!!!

 

7 days of no binging!!!!! i actually made it a week! its been so long! this forum has really helped me to stay positive im so glad i found it. all you guys are such an inspiration. you can all do this!!!!! if you every need anyone to talk to message me anytime! good luck!!

Happy Monday everyone!  Sounds like a good time was had by all!

kaffwynn - hang in there!  don't beat yourself up, just work to make today a better one.  ka2007- welcome!  congratulations on 9 days binge free!  loseweight1234 - grald you had such a great time at the beach!  kelsey - you are doing great!  Keep it up!  And, alyssam- have a fabulous time on vacation and enjoy!

I was definitely at maintenance on Saturday - ate some chocolate.  But, it was portion controlled and an intentional decision (the TTOM craving) so I don't qualify it as anything near a binge.  I still feel a little on the edge, but I'm hoping a busy week and being back at work will help.

Day 8 binge free!

Hey everyone, thanks for the encouragement!

I did ok yesterday.  So, today is my day 2.  I dipped below the 130's this morning (129.2), AND I got a compliment about my tiny waist.  So now that I recognize my behavior as self destructive, maybe I can try to avoid binging this time.  I have my salad all ready for lunch, and I know what I'm eating for my snacks and dinner, so I think I'll be ok.  I feel like the more I plan my day, the less likely I am to steer off course.

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE!!  How is everyone doing!?

So guess what.. tomorrow is weigh-in!
I feel if we add in a weigh-in, it may motivate us to keep this binge-free cycle!!!!

As well, I changed the name of the forum because no one is on that exact date haha.

Kelsey + Jennelaw - I find it amazing that you guys are done a week. It must feeel so good!!! KEEP IT UP, it only gets better!

Kaffwynn - It must feel great to get in the 20's again. And i highly agree with you, when I have my meals planned, its a lot easier to stay on track and not binge.

As for me, I worked 10 hours today at the pool, so pretty much by the time I got home around 7:00, I had enough calories left over to satisfy my cravings/hunger. When I'm out of the house and busy, Its a million times easier to not go overboard with my calories. I also excercised today . So i feel good, DAY 1 is COMPLETE. (This time I will finish a week!!!! + more)

Have a good night everyone and I know you guys can do it!

Day 3 for me!  Haha, that rhymed, how dorky.  :)

Anyway.  Weighed in this morning... 129.4

I did ok yesterday.  I got home a little bit later than usual, so I ate a bit later.  I think that helps, because I don't really like to snack right after dinner... and when dinner is closer to bedtime, I generally end up not doing any evening snacking (which is where I sometimes have issues).

Today is going well.  I went to Pilates this morning, and I'm in a very cheery mood.  It is 11:30, and I think I will have no problem waiting for a normal lunchtime.  Let's hope the afternoon goes as well.

hi everyone.

well, i went for 3.5 straight days binge free...the longest in awhile. then last night i went on a binge even though i wasn't even hungry. i just felt like i had to eat when i came home...probably b/c i felt really angry and stressed. then i got so depressed, went to bed, then instead of working out today i just binged again this morning :( but i still have the rest of the day and i'm not going to let it ruin my day. just eat a light dinner tonight and work out tomorrow.

Hello everyone!!!!

My weigh-in: 164 (thanks to binging gah ..oh well next week will be a definite loss!!)

So I did really well today, I worked another 10 hour day, so I got home late and I am done for today. Im swimming every morning now. It feels great, even though its kind of embarassing that my co-workers are watching me swim haha. SO DAY 2= COMPLETE. yayyy.

Kaffwynn- congrats on day 3!! I have always wanted to try pilates! do you like it? Have you been doing it for a while? How are the results? Please share! Stay in your cheery mood Its contageous!

Mikeiscool- I am so happy that you are STAYING POSITIVE!! 3.5 days is great, and just keep the non-binge route keep going. Don't let a little binge go on for days. Start fresh today! You can do it!

So how did everyone else do?

I was looking through some forums (to keep my mind off food, works well haha)

And i found this video someone posted. CHECK IT OUT. its actually really interesting!!!!

http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2008/0 7/i_love_this_fat_loss_secret_vi.php

Remember everyone,

"If hunger is not the problem, then food is not the solution."

Have a fantastic night/wednesday!

Hi!  Name's Kristina.  I'm 23 and have been trying to SERIOUSLY watch my weight now for about a month.  I've never been satisfied with my body- EVER!  I should be, and I'm starting to appreciate it more.  I've made progress... I've only just started to weigh myself, but I can tell my tummy is getting tighter!  Now if only my thighs would shrink down!  If you haven't guessed, I'm a total pear!!  I'm so glad that I found this forum!!  It was like I was meant to find it... bingeing is the one thing I've struggled with for years!  In fact- I was reading one of the posts, and was going through the same thing someone else was and was ready to binge... but finding this has removed the urge!!  Thank you!!!  I've always been extremely active, but food has always been tough for me to manage. 

I've been listening a lot to Jillian Michaels- (man, SHE IS A SMART COOKIE!) and she has given me so much hope!  But I was just reading about having a support group, I DON'T HAVE ONE!  My mom just thinks I'll have an eating disorder as soon as I lose weight, my two best friends don't think I'm living life unless I eat junk food with them... SO THIS IS PERFECT!!  I soo look forward to reading all your stories for motivation and support!

Yikes!  That video makes me really, REALLY glad I obsessively use my food scale.  My old one broke, and I literally had to buy a new one like an hour later.

My husband laughs at me and says "don't you know what a bowl of cereal looks like by now?!"  Well, yeah, but if I don't measure, I could get on that slippery slope of adding more and more without knowing it!

Thanks for sharing, that's definitely a good reminder.  :)

I completed today binge free.  We went to Costco and I got these new organic, all natural chicken sausages with spinach, fontina cheese and roasted garlic.  They're slightly salty (what do you expect, it's a sausage!), but all around VERY tasty and only 110 calories.

I eat another type of sausage from the same company (roasted red pepper and provolone for 130).  I use them in my favorite "Oh shoot, I have no calories left for dinner" meal. 2 eggbeaters, 1 sausage, and a heap of broccoli.  It is about 230 calories, packed with protein and SO filling.  It is hard to think about binging after eating all that.

Anyway, I'm off to bed.  Happy Tuesday everyone!  Here's to a productive healthy Wednesday!

P.S.  As for the Pilates, I'm definitely a fan.  I've been suffering from a chronic back injury for over 18 months.  It basically prevented me from doing any exercise.  Actually, I couldn't even walk, or stand for any length of time without a lot of pain (and I'm talking short periods, like at the bus stop and cooking dinner).  I started Pilates about 3 months ago to help rehabilitate my back.  Between that, the chiropractor, physical therapy, and a cortisone shot, I'm FINALLY feeling relief.  Not sure which one finally did the trick, but I defiantly feel a noticeable difference in my posture from the Pilates.  I've been doing private instruction, so I get to use all the fun apparatus.  I think the mat classes look kinda' boring, but I haven't done them.  I think I'll keep doing it to keep my back healthy and core strong.  I'm starting to get abs!

i have been binging for 1/2 week... scoffing down 2 whole loaves of bread in one sitting + melted cheese on top...as result gainned 3 kgs...

im scared of the side effects of this in the long run... heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, crap skin, tiredness, bloating etc etc...

2 weeks ago i could go to gym everyday and workout intense on the X trainner, treadmill and rowing machines for 2+ hrs and not be tired... today i went to a cadio class and dropped out in 15mins...

i need to lose 45lb to get back into my shape before gainning weight... can anyone please help me out?