Rockerchick! How did you gon on the treadmill?? If you didn't d as much as usual I really hope you didn't beat yourself up at all!

Cyndie- GREAT job on the three days!! Keep it up!

Sandy - You know what! I did do what you said once we got the KFC I gave my little brother the largest piece of chicken I had and was left with a smaller piece. I ate the smaller piece and just a little of the other things but I still felt gross eating KFC! So everything just went downhill. Great work on your day at home!! I know my face is.....WAS.... constantly in the fridge when I spent days at home.

Natalia!! 9 days binge free is GREAT!! It must have taken a lot of willpower and strength to get through that. We're allowed to slip up every now and then. So the way I think you should take it is now you KNOW you can go that long witout binge eating so lets aim for a few more days!!

COngrats to everyone else you got through the day! and if you didn't tomorrow is a new day!

As for me I had a good day no binge eating although I think the dinner I ate could have been a little healthier. That wasn't my fault though I was going by my step sisters guidance and really believed she was right until I saw the end product.... I haven't started excercising just yet. I am going to get my fod under control first although the main reason for this is the fact that I don't have the money to go to the gym and I live in Australia and lately it has been well into the 100's and in that heat even when I am doing NOTHING I get migraines which last for days. I'm kind of disappointed that I am letting that be an excuse though. I have been lifting weights later on in the night when it KIND of cools down.

Day 2 here I come!!

Good morning, Everybody -

Ashory - Congratulations on your binge free day. I just know you can do another one! Phew! 100 degree days are brutal and I certainly understand that it's difficult to exercise when it's that hot out. And it's hard to think of doing anything with a migraine, isn't it? I wonder if maybe it would be possible for you to just concentrate on one thing right now. If conditions aren't right to exercise, how about just focussing on not bingeing? That would be a huge step in the right directions, wouldn't it? Why not try to get a few more binge-free days under your belt (one day at a time!) and then, when it's a it cooler and you're feeling better - maybe go for a walk. It's OK to start slowly. You don't have to do everything at once.

Natalia - 9 days behind you -- WAHOO!!! Keep it up!

Yeah, Chel, for getting thru the first day! On to day 2...

I've got another day working at home today. So far, no cravings and no desire to binge My BF will arrive sometime late this afternoon and will stay thru the weekend, which means that i will be "safe" from bingeing for a few days as I generally do that only when I'm alone.

Life is good here. Hope it is for all of you as well.

Hugs to all of you,

Hello Everyone!

I just found this forum yesterday, and became so inspired that today is my first binge-free day in weeks! The before and after success pictures have given me a great desire to be thin. I even went to FitDay and created an account. I haven’t eaten yet today, and although I know that it is not good, I always found it easier not to eat during the first half of the day. Actually, the first time around, when I lost 80 pounds, I lost them by not eating for most of the day, and then something small for dinner. It was easy because I had classes all day long, and cigarettes helped keep my mouth occupied. So now I have another addiction to battle. Do not do it!
This time, however, it is not that easy, because I am mainly at home. I will have to buy lots of fruit.

Thank you all for your valuable inputs. I have already gained so much just by reading your stories, and the feedback on my first post was very inspiring and educational! I can see that this forum is full of kind and gentle people. I wonder if those a common traits in obese people…

Everyone is doing so fantastic!! I am so happy that I finally decided to admit to myself that I have this issue and decided to actually work on it. Thanks so much for the support.

I made it through Day 3 with no bingeing. Now being that I tend to sabotage everything (I think I'm afraid to be successful/be at a healthy weight???)and overanalyze a bit somtimes so I am starting to wonder...how long will this last? I know, I know....

I'm thinking of buying some of Geneen Roth's stuff. On her website she has learning packages that are not terribly expensive. I was thinking of getting the first one. I've heard she talks about intuitive eating and I'm so trying to get there because I do want to get to a healthy weight but not by "dieting". I have started by not counting anything. I do 3 meals, 3 snacks a day. I still plan and measure but don't count calories, points, fat grams, nothing. Also if I still feel hungry at night I do allow myself an additional snack (ie, fruit, yogurt, nuts) which generally does the job. I maintained last week but I do think when I weigh in Monday I will have lost. Any thoughts about Geneen Roth and intuitive eating? Do you think its possible when you are a binge eater/compulsive eater? I'm hoping so because this will be my opportunity to build a healthy relationship with food.

Hey Bomb - I am so glad you found us. Welcome! You only ate one meal a day? That sounds so difficult... I hope that whatever food plan you choose for yourself this time around is one that's sustainable for you for the long haul. Whatever you choose - can you imagine yourself living that way for the rest of your life? If so, go for it. Certainly eating lots of fruit is a really good start.

Like - years ago I attended a workshop that Geneen Roth facilitated. It was all about "getting in touch with what your body really wants." It was great! She taught me to really pay attention to what my body is asking for, and then giving it to myself. I lived that way for several months, lost a bunch of weight, and then just "lost it." Who knows why.

But it was a skill that I learned way back then, and basically that's what I'm doing now. Before I sit down to eat I take the time to think about what I want. Then I go ahead and prepare it, paying attention to what I'm doing. While I'm eating, I try to really pay attention to what I'm eating - not allowing myself to be distracted by other stuff. I eat whatever I want. This morning I wanted a PB&J sandwich (I usually want carbs for breakfast) and I ate it and enjoyed it. Just now, for lunch, I mashed up a whole ripe avocado with non-fat plain yoghurt and salsa, and I ate the whole thing by dipping apple slices into it. Absolutely delicious! Eating a whole avocado is probably not on anyone's diet OK list, but this is essentially the way I've been eating for the past few weeks and I'm losing weight. I must be doing something right.

So yes, I have a lot of respect for Geneen Roth and in my experience her theories are sound. Go for it!

And yes, my friend - I sure do know about that self-sabotage thing! Why do we do that, huh? Beats the heck out of me... All I can say to you is, One day at a time! Today you're in a good space around food. Enjoy it, and allow tomorrow to take care of itself.

Thanks for these encouraging posts, my fellow bingers. Tomorrow starts a new month -- and I hope to make it a binge free one. If I do, it will be the first binge-free month in about twenty years.

We are here to cheer you on, Lizzy. Welcome!

ashory - :congrat: on the positive scale surprise! :) I'm sorry to hear about your migraines :( I'm getting headaches, and it's BLOODY cold here, so I don't know which is worse :lol:
I hear you about not being able to go to the gym...I really believe that the gym could play a key role in controlling binge eating. Unfortunately, I can't afford it. Exercising at home is just not the same. I need to be out, and working out around other people. Sweating on the big machines. I'm going to contact my local YMCA and see if they'll waive membership fees for me :goodluck: It's worth a try :)

Shay - I've found that going to bed early/getting enough sleep can definately help. Keep up the great work!
Regarding intuitive eating - it sounds like a great plan, that could definately work if it's right for you. I can't really give you a personal opinion on it. I feel that even though I mainly count calories and try to eat smart, I also do a little of the intuitive eating. For instance, if I'm not hungry, but I haven't had my full calories for the day, I don't force myself to eat. Eating when I'm not hungry often makes me uncomfortable, because it reminds me of how it feels to binge.
I hope someone else can be more helpful :)

Chel - Woo hoo! Day 1! :cb:

Rocker Chick - A baby would be a lot of work! Kudos to you for trying so hard to get a handle on your eating while also a mommy to a baby. I remember how just babysitting used to be one of the situations that would send me running for my sister's cupboards :O

ClydieCat - :welcome: to the thread! We're so glad to have you :) :congrat: on your day 3!

Birgit - Working at home can be TOUGH! Good for you!!

dolphin - You are stronger then the cake! How did you do?

Natalia - You are right, tomorrow will be better. You know how far you can get, and you know that you can get farther. You had one bad day. I bet it really reinforced why you're doing this!

fatbomb - :congrat: on your first binge free day, and :welcome:!! We're so glad to have you :) Fruit is a great idea! It's really helped me lose weight and keep it off.

OK Lizzy - We're all with you in trying to make February as binge free as possible :) How about aiming for smaller periods, like a week at a time, to avoid getting discouraged or overwhelmed? Every time you make a week, plan a mini reward (non food). Please keep posting, and let us know how you're doing!

Whew! That was quite a bit of typing. :lol: This thread can be a bit hard to keep up with.
As for me...I'm back to Day 1 today. I went on a heck of a bender last night. I'm tired and puffy :( I even blew off spending time with a friend to eat. I know that what started it was getting REALLY hungry during the last part of school. Then I started dreaming about food. When I got home, I jumped into my cupboards and fridge with all four feet :p
Today, I'm getting as much protein and fresh produce as possible,..no carbs, and no artificial sugars. I'm trying to give my body a chance to recuperate.
A good day today is going to be a GREAT way to start February! Cheers to a binge free Thursday :)

Hi everyone! Day 2 binge free for me! Yay!

Ashory- I didn't need to beat myself up, somehow I managed to do my normal time!:carrot: Great job on not binging!

Welcome Fatbomb! Glad to have you!

Likenoother: I haven't heard of that person, but congrats on 3 days without binging!!!

Justadreamy: You jumped into your cupboards with all 4 feet huh?:rofl: I can definately relate to that some days!

Congrats to all who are binge free! On to tomorrow---Let's make it another!

Thanks for the encouragement Dreamy.... I was a LITTLE stronger than the cake.. I had 2 small forkfuls and then started cleaning my bathroom to get my mind off of it.
Today has been better but still struggling. Does it ever get any better???
I know I will always have the binge issue but does there come a time when it is not all emcompassing???

Ashory, 100 degree days.. WOW. We're the total opposite.. I'm freezing my behind off! Good luck on day 2.

Birgit, enjoy your visit with the bf!!!

Fatbomb and Lizzy, :welcome: We're glad to have you here, and I'm so glad that it's helped you to know you're not alone.

Penelope, sorry to hear about your slip up. How did today go??

COngrats on day 2 Rocker!

Yesterday was day 3 for me, but today wasn't so great. I'm sitting here hoping to assuage my emotions with a bag of air popped popcorn, but I'm afraid it will get worse than that. It was a rough day for me today, I slept for most of the afternoon and skipped my gym session (and I was sooo close to my January exercise goal). I miss my gf and our relationship doesn't seem to be working very well, and I just feel lonely and pathetic in general. I went out with some classmates tonight and for some reason that seems to make things worse rather than better.

Sorry to complain. I'm trying to stay away from the kitchen.

Well I typed a reply and pressed the wrong button and it all got deleted so for now I will just keep the message an all inclusive one except for djs! So Congrats to everyone who had a binge free day. Don't you just feel great?! For everyone who may have slipped up if you're feeling a little low maybe you can use those emotions to REALLY help you tomorrow!

Djs today was day 2 for me and it was a struggle!! I lived in America for around a year with my American boyfriend who I have been seeing for 3 years. We're now separated by 10,000 miles and it literally breaks my heart everytime I realise he isn't near me (I cry for at least half the day most days, I'm such a baby). In the 3 months we have been separated there have been times when I was certain our relationship wasn't going to work. I don't quite know your situation but I know for me my BF is one person who really motivates me to do anything for myself. Being so far apart brings up a lot of questions and issues for us but all it takes is going back to the beginning and remembering why we were together in the first place and it puts everything back into perspective. As I said I don't know your situation but maybe just a talk with your gf will help?! If you ever want to talk or anything feel free to PM me the feelings you explained are what I feel everyday so I do understand. (hugs) I hope you are feeling better today/tomorrow (I get confused with the time difference).

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As I mentioned before late night and late afternoon hours are the most difficult time for me. Well, last night my daughter had a dream that there were ants in her bed and she came in and snuggled up with us. That usually ends up with me on the couch because I get pushed to the edge of the bed. But last night I got up and put her back in her bed and showed her there were no ants.

I tried. I really did... well... not hard enough. DAMN COOKIES! I had about 10 cookies and a quarter of a dr pepper my husband had been drinking. That was about 12:30 am... I'm counting it as yesterday though. So, day 2 was a bust. And I was so close too. I think that sucks, doesn't it? When you do so darn good all day long... then have a break down like that! Anyway, today is a new day.

GOOD JOB, everyone who is making their days binge free!

And to those of us who have had a couple of battles... the war isn't over yet!

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I am new to your board. I wanted to share my success to be finally binge free. I started Weight Watchers Core program 1 1-2 wks ago. I have not had an urge to go off, I haven't had any problems like I use to. I am very very happy with this :carrot:

Good job everyone for staying strong and positive......there are 2 things I've found I can eat just one of and feel I've satisfied that "craving" so I don't binge:
Tootsie Pops...they last a LONG time and on WW they are only 1 point so they can't be THAT bad for you!
SlimaBear Ice Cream sandwiches by Klondike....they are 100 calories and I savor every bite "feeling" like I'm cheating. They taste great!

I usually have a sucker mid day when I just "want something". An ice cream sandwich after dinner when I want "dessert"

hope this helps someone!