Thats it! Binge-free day #1 starts today!

After binging the night before yesterday and having an all day binge yesterday, I've had a horrible, rough night yesterday and couldn't go to school today... I hate to sound like a whiner - its my fault I did it, but I am going to fix this once and for all.

I used to be anorexic, to make matters worse, I'd never stuffed that many poptarts, that much bread, and protein bars down my gullet.  I could definently use some binge buddies that I can message if I get the urge and any tips on stopping a binge would be fantastic!  NEVER again, binge bugs, NEVER again am I letting you run my evenings.

i'm so glad we've got this particular forum up and running again :) 

you all are definite motivators for me, too. 

binge-free day #4

Seriously though, this forum is a lifesaver...every time I get that urge to binge, I think about how I'll have to come on here, and instead of saying "binge-free day #x", I'll have to start from the beginning...it really holds me accountable for my actions.

Also, binge-free day #11

binge-free day #5

although i did indulge a bit for mom's day din and desserts - wasn't outta control and still had a deficit of 1000 :]  

Binge-free day #12

That's awesome, musicalfishmich!  My main goal in life is to learn how to indulge without binging.

right?! ..that's totally the secret to happiness!

it really is.  also the secret to skinny people who can "eat whatever they want without gaining weight".

we'll figure it out one of these days.

Today will be binge-free day #1. I've decided to give up alcohol until I reach my goal weight because it is ALWAYS the trigger to bingeing! I'll do super well during the week then practically fall on food after a big night out. It's so bad, I feel awful about it and want it to stop...so I'd love to join you on this thread :)

i had a bad, sad day today :[

it's time to start over again...

i feel like crying..

edit: god i'm a whiner. but seriously need to get some control over myself.

ok. binge-free day #1 again!

binge-free day #14...two weeks!

Original Post by flightotc:

binge-free day #14...two weeks!

Wow congratulationss...that must feel amazing! (By the way, your name is for flight of the conchords isn't it?)

and MFM, don't worry! I had your experience on the weekend too. I felt pretty **** for a while, then just did the best I could to get on with it. Which isn't easy..I really shovelled down a lot. Pretty much ate nonstop on Saturday. And Sunday. Just trying not too dwell on it too much :s

Haha, yeah, I was trying to come up with a username, and my flight of the conchords poster happened to catch my eye...

I'm glad I've been able to keep from binging for this long, but I'm really worried...for the next couple of days I'll be at a conference where the food served will be sugary, high fat food, and I won't have my trusty computer to log calories...wish me luck!

sigh

day 1 again..

fotc you are doing awesomely! you'll totally kick butt with this at your conference - besides they say it takes 2 weeks to start a new habit, and you just passed that milestone :)

success with day 2..

I don't think I will count this as a binge but I still feel ****. I had 2 slices of cake today, because my housemate works at a patisserie and had the closing shift. Gah! I wasn't going to have any but I finally got a job today and wanted to celebrate. I feel pretty icky. But today I weighed myself and I'm down to my lowest weight yet since starting to lose weight. I will NOT sabotage myself any further. I won't. Grrrr.

no way that's not a binge.. i'm impressed with your self control!

and down to your lowest weight? awesome! congratulations! :]

binge -free day #3

Hi.  I know I am kind of late joining, but I want to stop BINGING!!  It makes me feel so nasty and out of control!  I had a big one 2 days ago and I felt so terrible about it, I decided, enough is enough!

I like the idea of being accountable and coming on here and posting our accomplishments and being able to reach out for support.

Binge free day 2!

hey, welcome to the group(are we a group? haha)...this thing is seriously saving my life...I'm so afraid of having to come on here and admit that I lost control that I'm able to snap out of the binge mindset.

I think today is #20...what you said about taking two weeks to developpe a habit must be true, it's wayy easier now than it was when I first started trying to quit...

Good luck everyone!  We can definitely do this!

Saw a program on public tv Saturday night. It featured Dr. Mark Hayman who talked about the role of nutrition on our brain and that eating the wrong things (i.e. unhealthy things) screws up our metabolism and just makes us sicker. We are after all a big sack of chemicals and not everyone can get along on the minimum daily requirements per the US govt. Some people actually need more of some vitamins or minerals than others. When we bing it may be an attempt to self medicate. Remember that sugar can turn into alcohol in our bodies so too much sugary foods can actually make your brain get foggy and you act like you are drunk.

Original Post by sed1949:

Saw a program on public tv Saturday night. It featured Dr. Mark Hayman who talked about the role of nutrition on our brain and that eating the wrong things (i.e. unhealthy things) screws up our metabolism and just makes us sicker. We are after all a big sack of chemicals and not everyone can get along on the minimum daily requirements per the US govt. Some people actually need more of some vitamins or minerals than others. When we bing it may be an attempt to self medicate. Remember that sugar can turn into alcohol in our bodies so too much sugary foods can actually make your brain get foggy and you act like you are drunk.

I totally buy it.  Since I've been cutting out the unhealthy stuff, I feel about a million times better, but on the nights where I eat sugary candies with my friends, or days when I choose to start my day with lucky charms instead of oatmeal, I feel sluggish and disgusting.  My friends are constantly asking how I can say no to junk food and instead eat an apple or something, but it's not hard...I don't like feeling gross, and junk food has the unfortunate side effect of grossness.