Birgit & Penelope--Thanks for the input.

Rocker Chick--Thanks, I'm so proud of myself.


I made it through Day 4 binge free. I did struggle towards the end of the night but I made it. I'm thinking once I make it to Day 10 however long that takes I will buy the first Geneen Roth learning package. I feel making it to Day 10 would signify I am ready to do the work.

Hey Girls - hope everyone is well!

Katlover - welcome, and you have a lot to be proud of. Congratulations!

Chel - so close and yet so far, huh? It's another day, and I know you can do it! Good luck!

Dana - don't apologize for complaining. This is the place where you can complain to your heart's content, and you have good reason to. It's hard being far away from the person you love, and it's even more difficult when you're feeling insecure about how the relationship is going. Sounds like you and your GF are in a bit of a transition spot right now and you're not sure how it's all gonna shake itself out. Don't you just hate that? We all want all of our ducks lined up exactly according to plan, and we want to know exactly what tune they're quackin'. Well I've got news for your - things don't always work out that way! Sometimes we just simply have to sit back and allow the wheels of fate spin to their own conclusion. As uncomfortable as that is, you have no choice.

And eating over it will get you absolutely no place you want to be! Eating does not provide you greater clarity, and it will not make things go your way. It does nothing except make you unhappy, sick to your stomach, and feel depressed. So please don't do it, OK?

Ash, the same goes for you! (Congrats on Day 2!)

And the same goes for me, as well. I'm sitting here all grump and out of sorts cuz my Sweetie isn't here and I'm not sure when he'll show up. I dn't like the uncertainty. He was supposed to come yesterday afternoon, but got sidetracked and delayed. THen he was supposed to come today, but we're in the middle of a major snow and ice storm and I really don't want him driving in this - so he's really better off staying where he is. But of course, if we're gonna be having a major snow and ice storm, I really want him to be here, with me. Huddled down against the elements together, you know? So he's not here and I'm feeling lonely and pissy and put upon.

But I'm not eating! So I've got THAT going for me ;)

Dolphin, sometimes it gets better and sometimes it gets harder. The good news is that having an eating disorder provides us with a never ending opportunity for self-examination and growth ;)

Like - here's to 10 binge free days...

Be strong, Everyone -

Well, that sucks. Once again... so close yet so far away.

Ashory, how did day 2 go? It definitely is a struggle! I'm glad you can relate but I'm not at all glad you're in a similar situation.. it stinks. My gf and I were long distance for awhile, then we lived much closer, and now apart again. Leaving your boyfriend again after living together for a year must have been so hard for you, I cant even imagine. The weeks leading up to her move were so stressful that I was actually sort of glad once she was finally settled there... we'd been driving each other nuts. Last night was the first time it really dawned on me that it's likely I won't see her for awhile, and it just stinks because we were even having communication issues before she left. I think it's just extra hard because i was questioning the relationship and whether it would work before she left... I'm an eternal pessimist! But like you said, sometimes when you refocus and remember the reasons WHY you got together in the first place it makes sense again. Anyway, thank you so much. I'm so sorry you're struggling with the same thing. Are you planning on coming back to the US to live?

Chel, you're right, the war certainly isn't over! I hope things were better for you today. Those darn cookies!

Kat, welcome! It's nice to have you here.

Renee, thanks for the tips! I love tootsie pops and I've never tried those Klondike things, but I saw them at the grocery store. I'll have to pick some up next time. I also like those Skinny Cow sandwiches!

Shay, congratulations on day 4! You're doing great, keep up the good work. It's great to reward yourself for your goals that aren't necessarily ruled by scale readings.

Birgit, thank you for the pep talk. You are right, sometimes you just have to wait it out and see what happens, and I will do just that! I'm sorry your bf couldn't make it to you this weekend. That stinks! Damn this weather... we've had enough snow! And grrr to your bf getting delayed. Any word on when he'll be there? Good for you for not turning to food.. you're absolutely right. It doesn't help.

Oh Chel that is poop huh?? You fight so hard to geth through th day and those last little bits are what get you. Tomorrow is a new day! Goodluck!

Kat - congrats on being binge free!

Sandy - Thanks for your support :)

Dana - I plan on moving to the US ASAP!!!!! But I tell you what getting there is a hasle and a half!! It's near impossible unless we get married!! Or if a number that is attached to my name gets RANDOMLY selected from millions of others :'( I'll PM you otherwise my post may turn out excruciatingly long for everyone else haha

I went to the movies and didn't have ANY popcorn or softdrink (pop). THEN my sister had to stop at Red Rooster a chicken place (not fried) and they have Pineapple fritters (pineapple rings dipped in batter then fried... JUST heaven!!) and she offered me one. and I turned it down. After dropping her off I was going to drive back and get some but I thought about here and thought and what would I tell everyone?? and I didn't! So day 3 for me was a success! YAY!!

I apologise for the length of my posts I do talk a lot....

Yeah Ash - I am sooo proud of you! Congratulations on letting good sense win out over temptation. Way to go! Good luck on finding a way to come back to this country - it is so very hard.

I'm in a much better frame of mind this morning. The storm has passed, so to speak. Got up this morning to do a "Walk Away the Pounds" DVD and found that it was much easier today than the last time I did it. That means I'm doing something right. This afternoon I'm going to a "Freedom to Marry" hearing in Rutland - gotta do what I can to keep the "other side" from overturning VT's hard won Civil Union laws. And when I get back, Tom will be here - hopefully with dinner on the stove :D. Frankly, he's truly a lousy cook - but it's the thought that counts.

Gotta get into the shower, Kids. Have a great binge free day...

Chel--I struggled initially to get 1 binge free day in but you will get it done! It is possible.

djs06--I know isn't that ? I don't think I have a healthy relationship with the scale either I am working on that. I am a big believer in rewards.

Ashory--Congrats on beating all of those temptations!

I made it through Day 5 binge free. Yeah! I struggled more than I did on Day 4 so I know that the next few will be rough. But you know what...I'm a survivor. I can do this.

Ash, I'm totally impressed! That's sooo much temptation for one day, and you handled it like a pro. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :carrot: :carrot: It feels so good when you have good news like that to report, doesn't it? We're proud of you!! Keep up the good work. How's day 4 going?

Birgit, look at you being an informed citizen! I'm glad you and others are involved in these issues- so many time we become complacent and forget that just because it's there now, it won't necessarily *always* be if we don't keep up with what's going on. I'm glad Tom could make it there after all! That's so sweet that he cooks.. and it's probably better for you that he's not a very good cook :lol: I hope you have a good time together. Seems the "storm" has passed here in MA, we had a little hail but that was it- how's it in VT?

Shay, congratulations on day 5! You are halfway to your 10 day goal, congrats! That's a huge step for you, and you should be very proud of yourself!

Well, after sulking the other day, I'm happy to report that yesterday was a little bit better. I was still sulky and didn't make it to the gym, but I made up for it today with a 90 minute workout and I feel pretty good. Thank you all for listening to my BS and offering your support, it was so helpful and much appreciated.

A friend of mine is having a gathering tonight so I'm hoping to make myself something yummy and filling before I go so I don't start grazing, although knowing her, she'll probably have some veggies out.

How is everyone's weekend going?

Good afternoon ladies!!! Mid saturday... how's everyone doing? I cooked all day yesterday for friend who's having surgery ( I thought was tomorrow but was wrong---it's thursday), I brought her food and was doing fine. I went and played bunko with a couple of my girlfriends last night, but I didn't know anyone (besides them) and they knew everyone! I was really tired from having not slept much in the past 3 days so my mind was dull and I just couldn't think of anything to talk about with people I didn't know. So I really felt somewhat left out. Every table (you rotate tables in this game) had a different dessert on it, and I totally dove in. It's not hard to see (looking back) as to why I did. Oh well...I've ran today, and my food has been fine. So Day 1 AGAIN!

Ashory--that is fantastic! How awesome that you said no, but with plans to go back --- and didn't! It could've turned scary if you were ALONE with all that good food!!! Way to go!! That's very inspiring!

DJ--- good luck tonight!:)

Likenoother----CONGRATS!!! I am feeling so encouraged by everyone's success!

Sandy- glad the storm has passed:D

Here's to a binge free day!!!:)

I just got back from Georgia, my son had a soccer clinic at Mercer University, so it was kind of hard on the diet. I did pretty good but tonight I am really tempted to just go crazy in the kitchen!!! I want to make my cream of chicken with dumplings!!! I think I am going to settle in for an episode of Grey's anatomy instead and then off to bed. I would go for a walk but I am sooooo beat from the long day and then the drive I think I might get lost ... :dizzy:
Hope everyone is doing great!!!

Well...its back to Day 1 today. I didn't make it through Day 6. Around 9pm last night I lost it.

Shay - I'm sorry you lost it but I KNOW you can go 5 days without binging again and even further after that!!! Baby steps! Eventually all of us will be able to say that we no longer binge but we are not gonna get there without a lot of hard work and butt kicking! Goodluck on Day 1!!

Cindy - I completly understand why you might have dove into those desserts! It is hard to be in a situation where you don't know many people kind of makes for an awkward situation and something so familiar is right there you just need to be a part of SOMETHING! Here's to a more successful attempt this time around!!

As for me I did ok today... I'm on the borderline of saying I should start back at the beginning again but I don't think I did any "binging" I only ate three meals and only one of them was a little off track. Apart from that it is pouring here so even with the cooler weather I can't go out and exercise because I'll get wet and more than likely sick. I think I am already getting an ear infection :( I did buy a skipping rope today and was suprised to find I could still SKIP!! I wasn't expecting that! Does anyone have any recommendations for DVD's I can look at buying to help on the exercise front?

Congrats to everyone who got through and to everyone else here's to a new day!!

Hi everyone! Well, I'm not saying I was perfect but I didn't go nutso. I would say it was a binge free day! Today will be even better... day 2 that is! :carrot:

Ashory- YAY! I'm impressed that is a lot of temptation! Good job not turning around.

Unfortunately---I am still on day 1. I have a feeling I'm going to be for quite sometime. (Although, I am trying NOT to think that way----NO NEGATIVE THOUGHTS!!).

OK, so this girl I used watch (7yrs old) is an absolute monster! She is in my daughter's 1st grade class and was also in kindergarten too. I stopped watching this girl for obvious reasons over Christmas break. It has been hellish for my daughter (and by extenstion me too) ever since then. The parents are nuts! They have no boundaries ( are each huge and have alcohol and substance abuse problems--unrealized). So I've taken all of this to the teacher (who I've become friends with through all of this) and now the principal is getting involved--THANK GOD! OK my point.........I'M STRESSED!!!:bomb: So I'm not sleeping much, and even though I am still managing to run (but not movtivated or even wanting to), my eating is very sloppy---if not bordering dangerously close to binging. This situation is going to end soon, one way or another...cause I just simply won't let it linger. So I can see the light at the end....but it is very dim!!

Project chel: good job on not going nutso! Good luck on day 2! I'm pulling for you:)

Ashory: I know...thanks! I've been eyeing that new biggest loser dvd. I'm going to breakdown and get it one of these days!

Likenoother: That sucks! But hey, it happens to the BEST of us right? You'll get there again!:)

Dolphin: so did you make the chicken and dumplings and watch Grey's? or just watch greys? Was it a new episode? I should check my tivo I bet I have one to watch!:rofl:

Hi Everyone,

Ash - a set of DVDs that I really like is Leslie Sansone's "Walk Away the Pounds" They are really easy to do - if you can walk, you can do them. Nothing special to learn, no contortions to twist your body into, no special coordination necessary - and yet you get a really good workout. Good luck!

Rocker - that his sooo hard! There are few things so stressful, I think, than worrying about the welfare of a young child that you care about. Good for you for getting the authorities involved - I'm sure that wasn't and easy decision to make. Gosh... there are so many parents out there who really, really shouldn't be parents... I understand how stressful this situation is for you. HOWEVER - it's no reason to eat! By eating you are accomplishing nothing except adding to your own pain. I know you really don't want to be doing that -- so stop it, OK? (I know, I know... easier said than done... ;))

Chel - YAHOO!!!

Like - I hear the frustration and sadness in your voice. What happened? I know you will dust yourself off and move on to a new day. Please let us know how we can help.

Dana - glad you're over the sulks, and it sounds like you had a good plan for the gathering last night. How did it go?

As for me, I'm doing well. My Honey is here now, and all is right with the world. At least for today - tomorrow eve he has to leave again, but that's life. Tonight we've been invited to a friend's house for dinner (no, not to watch the Superbowl - these people don't even have a TV, can you imagine?). I was asked to - get this! - bring a cheesecake for dessert. So I googled up low fat versions and created something that I think might be passable. I'm feeling somewhat virtuous...;)

Have a great bingefree day, Everyone...