hi all, sorry I've been awol so long. I started having trouble with bingeing again and I needed to step back from any feelings of deprivation. And I know Atkins isn't supposed to be about deprivation but believe me, when my brain gets that idea, any restriction is. About 10-11 years ago I was bingeing very badly but never did so much with the purging so I felt like I was such a failure I couldn't even do bulimia right, but apparently the bingeing on it's own is now an eating disorder in it's own right. Meh. Anyway, I'm feeling much better now, in particular reading Brain over Binge by Kathryn Hansen has been AWESOME, her book made so much sense to me. I can't recommend it highly enough. I'm probably about 5 pounds up from where I was but I've been eating lots of carbs so a lot will be water weight. I'm heading off on my trip tomorrow - over your way, going to be in SF on the 4th - and being out and about all the time will be great. It sounds like you all are doing great and I'm up for the labor day challenge too :)

Glad to see you Ana! I am glad that you were able to pick yourself up and continue on. I have days when I want to go back to bingeing also. I have come to realize that when I am very stressed out, I use binges as my go to medication.

Btw, I am going to San Fran too, will be there starting this Sat. evening. I have decided I will have a taste of some high carb foods, but not overindulge. Sourdough bread and chocolate are on my list.:D Oh, and of course wine.:) All specialties of the region.

Have a safe and happy 4th everyone! Keep on doing it!

thanks Serenity :) It really is like a go-to medication. But I feel good for not going down that path again.

Enjoy your trip, it sounds like you have some great plans :-)

Happy 4th everyone! I'll be flying tomorrow but I will think of my fellow 4th challenge peeps :)

Ana, I've been bingeing too!

We've decided to spontaneouslly move because of our limited space, and are now on a search to find a place before the end of the month. On top of that, on Sunday one of the women in my moms group lost her little boy :( He was born two days before Sloane and there was an accident while driving in Seattle.

This is a memorial fund we set up for the family, https://www.wepay.com/donations/milo...-memorial-fund and here is the news story, http://www.yakima-herald.com/stories...others-injured

It's been a tough while, we are all very close in our group and she was a great mom.

Amen on the binging .. I did it Saturday night with one of the worst possible things.. sugar cookies. Ugh.

Needless to say I won't be making my July 4th goal. Weighed 223 this morning. Was shooting for 217. Maybe next challenge :-(

Originally Posted by AnaBee:
hi all, sorry I've been awol so long. I started having trouble with bingeing again and I needed to step back from any feelings of deprivation. And I know Atkins isn't supposed to be about deprivation but believe me, when my brain gets that idea, any restriction is. About 10-11 years ago I was bingeing very badly but never did so much with the purging so I felt like I was such a failure I couldn't even do bulimia right, but apparently the bingeing on it's own is now an eating disorder in it's own right. Meh. Anyway, I'm feeling much better now, in particular reading Brain over Binge by Kathryn Hansen has been AWESOME, her book made so much sense to me. I can't recommend it highly enough. I'm probably about 5 pounds up from where I was but I've been eating lots of carbs so a lot will be water weight. I'm heading off on my trip tomorrow - over your way, going to be in SF on the 4th - and being out and about all the time will be great. It sounds like you all are doing great and I'm up for the labor day challenge too :)

Ana you have to take care of yourself. I've seen 2 of my friends suffer from bulimia and they still today go to support groups etc.. that book sounds awesome and I may read that myself.. hang in there :hug: and if atkins is triggering your bulimia then maybe you should take a break or find a plan that won't trigger your bulimia

Step that is sad about the little boy how tragic..I'm in Seattle now I will definitely read that article..

Everyone seems to be binging so maybe it is the stress :hug: well everyone have a great July 4th.. and just hang in there..

Oh my heart breaks for the family of the little boy ...


My hubs is in charge of the after parade hot dog party at the Fire House this year - so I will be going down there later today and I have made the decision that I am having a hot dog with the works! And I am really looking forward to it I must admit ...

Challenge wise - I gained since yesterday .. Lol I didn't go off plan at all .. But I did eat more than normal and it was clams baked with peppers, onion, garlic and bacon .. So probably a lot of salt in it too. Next challenge will be better .. I did lose some inches at least

How do you tell if you have pink eye? Something going on with one eye and it has been ages since I had that so I'm not sure.

Stephanie - Flylady has a good moving plan I think - so you are doing things little by little up to the move and not quite as much stress... I flutter along on there and keep hoping that it will make a difference - I need to get serious about it .. Good luck finding the perfect place

Ana you can do it - I wish I had some advice but I'm not familiar enough with binging to offer anything other than support.

HI all, short post, I didn't make the challenge but I did lose 6.4 so I will take it and move on.

I normally don't do this but I found out today that my mother may have lung cancer, we wont know for sure yet as she hasn't been to a real appt, this was just the emergency room nurse suggesting it. At any case she does have fluids around her lung and is having pains in her back, shortness of breath, and loss of energy and appetite. My family doesn't want to tell anyone about it yet until they know so I haven't been able to say this anywhere else. Prayers are welcome!

Gapeach, prayers sent out for your Mom.

Gapeach for sure prayers going out for your mom ... Please let us know how hints are going as she sees a doctor...

I will do, thank you ladies! She has an appointment with her general doctor tomorrow morning and we will go from there. I am going up (they are 4 hours away) on Sunday to spend a few days and we will just go from there. It's the not knowing that is the hardest, once we have some answers we can make plans and know what we are dealing with.

My mom is only 63 and a young 63, very active! It's just so shocking. Both my parents are dealing with their own mothers being in their 90's and dealing with issues that go with older ages. When my mom tells me about silly things my grandmother does I just laugh with her and tell her well one day I will have to do those things for you...now I am scared I wont get to complain about my crazy elderly mother!

Sorry for being a downer, just want answers....hopefully soon!

Originally Posted by gapeach:
HI all, short post, I didn't make the challenge but I did lose 6.4 so I will take it and move on.

I normally don't do this but I found out today that my mother may have lung cancer, we wont know for sure yet as she hasn't been to a real appt, this was just the emergency room nurse suggesting it. At any case she does have fluids around her lung and is having pains in her back, shortness of breath, and loss of energy and appetite. My family doesn't want to tell anyone about it yet until they know so I haven't been able to say this anywhere else. Prayers are welcome!

gapeach :hug: you will be in my prayers. be strong because I know it isn't easy..
congrats in the 6.4 loss as well.. big hugs again:hug::D

Well ladies I know this came and went and I have been MIA I wanted to stop and say I did make it.... then I cheated a little over the holiday and the rest of the week and now I am paying for it!!!!!!!!!!! MOODY BI**H! OMG and TIRED! and some weight back UGH! I am so POed at my self. But I am at it again I have to say cheating while yummy as it was SO NOT WORTH IT! Congrats to the rest of you who made it!! I was able to get back to 195 but I am stuck here BLAH!

Brooklyn don't be so hard on youself.. the key is that you got back on plan.. if it was easy everyone would be thin.. I fell off the wagon a few times on my journey but I won in the end..