Here we go again! Ya know, sometimes I am so annoyed with myself, getting all gung-ho on Monday morning, doing good all week, only to blow it on the weekend, and then all motivated again Monday morning. I mean, at least I do get recharged come Monday morning, but why can't I just get through the weekend???? I think I'm just feeling crappy because we ate Mexican last night and all the sodium really showed up this morning in the form of a number I DID NOT want to see on the scale. Tons of water today should take care of that, I HOPE.
But here we are, AGAIN, but I am feeling pretty motivated, we will do this! And it sounds like most of you did make it through the weekend, proud of you! Report in and let us know how you're all doing.
Did anyone watch the premiere of Celebrity Fit Club last night? I never really watched it before, but thought I'd check it out, looks interesting, who knew Screech was such a jerk?
Well here's to DAY ONE, BINGE FREE. Good luck to you all, and remember to try to be more considerate regarding the details of what we're eating and not to indulge others in "food porn".....
I will be binge free this week. Even though I have treats in the house. I have to keep reminding myself that they are available tomorrow too. It's finally warm weather so getting out at night should be easier.
Oh do I hear you! I'm sooooo glad I saw this post- I have been going through this cycle for about four months now, and thought I was alone in this nasty habit! I'm so dedicated and disciplined Monday through Friday, counting my calories and drinking my 8 glasses of water everyday, and then I reward myself with a nice dinner out with my husband Friday night...only to throw complete caution to the wind all day Saturday and Sunday and lose all of my weekly progress!
The sad thing is that even when I have that reward dinner out with my husband Friday night, I'm still able to consistently lose weight each week, so it's not like I'm even depriving myself or suffering here- I have that meal to look forward to each week, so what the heck am I doing?! If I stick to that one reward meal a week, I can lose weight and still enjoy my favorite foods- so long as I limit it to that one meal a week. Unfortunately I haven't given it an honest effort on weekends since the new year's started. Until now- this weekend is all about me being strong, getting my appetite under control and thinking before mindlessly grabbing food and 'grazing' the rest of my weekend away.
So that's it: I vow to be strong, stay focused, and fully participate in 'Binge-Free Week'- I can do this! If anyone else needs any encouragement, please feel free to drop me a line and I'll be happy to offer my support to you too- if we can make it through this weekend, that means we're capable of doing it again next weekend too, and future weekends to come! It really is mind over matter- to take my mind off of mindless eating, I'm going to focus on household projects, outdoor activities, and to be sure to count those calories and drink all my water. I'll let you guys know how I do- stay strong everyone!
P.S.- And I did catch Celebrity Fit Club last night- it's a fun, motivating show to watch, and it makes you realize that even famous people are human too. I'm really rooting for Maureen McCormack, Tiffani, and the whole woman's team- GIRL POWER! I can't believe what an absolute CREEP Dustin Diamond is! He's rude, insensitive, and completely uneducated on the subject of health and weight loss! I hope Harvey whips him into shape and puts him in his place!
Almost totally unrelated note here... I don't watch that show, but there have been a few comments about Dustin Diamond being a creep. I remember reading in a People magazine a while back that he was about to lose his house for non-payment of the mortgage, and was launching a big campaign whereby people (all his FANS??) could have the privilege of donating their hard-earned money to pay his mortgage for him. I think you got a T-shirt for donations of more than a certain amount. Definitely a class act.
Hey guys, I'm in! Yesterday I almost came unraveled but was able to stop myself before a real binge happened. Good luck everyone we can do this this week!
I didn't catch Celebrity Fit Club but I love that show so I'll probably watch it when they replay it (VH1 and MTV love to play everything 50 times!!) I definitely think it's a fun, motivating show. And haha, Janie, that's pretty funny info.
Hope you don´t mind if I join as well.....I need some accountability for a new start after months of struggeling. And I really want my weight ticker to move to the right side again!
But today was (until now) a good and binge free day for me.
NurseMichelle: Weekends seem to be a common problem...I have a huge problem with weekends as well. I always thought it would be because of the different schedule at weekends, but at the moment my schedule is quite the same everyday- and still being binge- free on Saturday/ Sunday is far more complicated then a binge free Monday. It´s....magic?
Mmmh, I really start to think that I miss something because we don´t have "Celebrity Fit Club " over here....
I hope everybody is having a nice day with some amount of binge free time!
Am I allowed just to say DAMMIT DAMMIT DAMMIT! Blew it on day one already?!??!??!?!
Yes I had a moment of weakness, I ate a light breakfast and ran errands and waited waaaaaay too long for lunch. I KNEW that's why I went nuts when I did, but it didn't stop me. Even as I ordered at the drive thru, I was beating my head against the steering wheel. I considered tossing the bag, I even chewed peppermint gum, I just couldn't resist. So, a tip to the rest of yuns, EAT! Don't wait until you're starving and impulsive to do it.
But I am going to pick myself up, dust myself off, and get my butt into the gym....I also know that not working out in four days hasn't helped. My resolve is much stronger when I'm exercising. But part of me says, why bother exercising when I've already blown the food part of it? But I know that's the "bad" voice and not the voice of reason. I know, I'll go. And I have to sit down and PLAN PLAN PLAN...plan my workouts and plan my meals.
I just hope others can somehow learn from my mistakes. I just need to get back together. xoxoxoxo Michelle
Hang in there everyone. Last night I passed on a treat my roomates were having and just went for the walk with them to get it! I told myself if I was still wanting a treat when I returned I could have one. I did have a mini treat when I got back but did not go overboard so I'm not upset/ yet not too happy about it. I really want to lose these last few pounds so I need to stop having treats really. But if I have the choice between a little treat and a binge I choose the treat.
NurseMichelle: Waiting until I am starving and the blood sugar crash and then eating everythig in sight is one of my "favorite" mistakes. Ok, right after eating everything in sight
Donīt know if it helps you at the moment, but TODAY I learned from your post and ate a small snack in the afternoon to avoid wanting to eat tons of food in the evening.
Well, here I go again as well. Did not do well on Monday, but Tuesday will have to be the first day of MY week. I have binged for so long -- and I'm older than most of you -- and I know exactly what my triggers and bad times of the day are. I mean, we are not exactly clueless in this thing, are we? But it's still a problem, a HUGE problem after all these years.
OK! Here goes my commitment to one full week of binge-free eating!
Try not to be too hard on yourself. We all know or triggers and yet sometimes you can convince yourself to keep them around! If I can keep myself from buying them at the grocery store then I'm in good shape. This weekend I decided not to listen to that philosophy and I'm definitely paying for it.
Hang in there Lizzy. YOu can do it! Let us know how you do. (Congratulations on the weight you've already lost! That's impressive)
I'm in ladies! I am two-weeks binge free and I am extremely proud of myself, and I think becoming part of a thread like this is the perfect thing to keep me accountable for my eating pattern..
One thing I have noticed is that when I exercise everyday, I am much, much less likely to binge because I dont want to reverse all the hard work I am doing!!
We can do it ladies!
Bad news. I binged tonight. I had bought some trigger food on the weekend and I quickly realized I couldnt have it in my hosue. So I ate it all> i thought about throwing it out but I couldnt so I put it in my stomach to make my life harder! Well I am telling you all now that for the rest of this time and all the way until my trip, I am not purchasing any treats!!!!!! I am only having treats on special occasions or whatever but not buying them and stocking myself up with food I dont need. It'll be binge free now because I have nothing to binge on.
I just watched "The last 10 pounds boot camp" one of my fav shows and I felt horrible about my binge.
A big to everyone having a rough time. I've been keeping away from this thread because I've had the roughest past couple of months and I didn't have 2 binge free days in a row. But I'm happy to report I have FINALLY had two BF days in a row!!! I think I'm finally settling into my new life. I moved to a new city, so I just had to try all the new restaurants (there's literally over 100 on the street I live off of) and I was out shopping for my new apartment and eating on the run. It was just bad combinations all around -- and I broke up with my boyfriend in the midst of everything -- and work has been totally stressful. But enough with excuses -- I'm planning a wholehearted effort to get to my goal weight by my 25th birthday (in September) which *should* be incredibly achievable.
KATE!! Where have I been? We both disappeared for awhile, but we're back at it!! We such fighters. I'm so glad you've stuck around --- you're always the forum's resident voice of rational, sound advice (and always good for a laugh!!)
Binge Free Week April 23 Start!
If I stick to that one reward meal a week, I can lose weight and still enjoy my favorite foods- so long as I limit it to that one meal a week. Unfortunately I haven't given it an honest effort on weekends since the new year's started. Until now- this weekend is all about me being strong, getting my appetite under control and thinking before mindlessly grabbing food and 'grazing' the rest of my weekend away. 
I can't believe what an absolute CREEP Dustin Diamond is! He's rude, insensitive, and completely uneducated on the subject of health and weight loss! I hope Harvey whips him into shape and puts him in his place! 
to everyone having a rough time. I've been keeping away from this thread because I've had the roughest past couple of months and I didn't have 2 binge free days in a row. But I'm happy to report I have FINALLY had two BF days in a row!!! I think I'm finally settling into my new life. I moved to a new city, so I just had to try all the new restaurants (there's literally over 100 on the street I live off of) and I was out shopping for my new apartment and eating on the run. It was just bad combinations all around -- and I broke up with my boyfriend in the midst of everything -- and work has been totally stressful. But enough with excuses -- I'm planning a wholehearted effort to get to my goal weight by my 25th birthday (in September) which *should* be incredibly achievable.
Where have I been? 