Okay, I never really had a serious binging problem until recently but it was getting out of control and I needed to stop.

So I dare myself whenever I see one coming.

I say to myself "Okay, go ahead and binge, but I dare you to drink that whole gallon of wate(or bottle or whatever), then you can eat as much crap as you want"


and guess what? After I do that, I'm so bloated, I feel like im going to explode and the idea of eating more makes me sick.

Idk, but I've been binge free all through my spring break vacation and today I haven't binged so it's obviously working.


Just thought I'd pass it own.

Also try other variations.


"I dare you to eat a whole bag of _insert very low calorie fruit/veg here_, then you can eat whatever you want"


off topic but I'm also daring myself not to weigh myself until friday. It's been more of a challenge but so far, im doing well.

Do you actually drink an entire gallon of water at once? That can be very dangerous.

no not usually, almost. I can drink A LOT of water. but i pee like right away so its not a big deal.

Oh btw, it's not at once, it usually takes me an hour.

I just watched a documentary that featured the story of a young man who died from water intoxication, caused by drinking too much water at once.


This story below goes into a these issues a bit.
http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/200...ice-for-a-wii/

Yeah but it was probably way more then a gallon.

I know what you mean. I've heard of water intoxication but I wouldn't drink pass my limit or anything.

I definitely understand your point -- it's part distraction and part "you can have what you think you want" when you meet these goals!! I like setting a hugh goal, one that is difficult to meet. Great idea.

Concerns with water intoxication aside (which it sounds like you're well-informed about, anyway ), that's a great idea if it works for you! I often eat a lot of grapes...or a lot of other veggies or fruit, etc. But sometimes eating a lot of whatever just leads me to eat a lot of junk. It's more the binge mentality then the food

That IS a good trick for binge avoidance! Will have to try it next time I'm tempted to go off plan (once I actually have a plan...)

When I catch myself feeling really anxious, which is a precursor to the binge for me, I try to list the 50 states. As dumb as it sounds, it diverts my attention and when I'm done the binge impulse has generally passed.

Great idea! I like to challenge myself anyway! What an awesome idea! I'm going to try it next time! ... which should be any minute now

That's an awesome trick! Thanks for sharing.

Try not to forget Maryland. That one kills me almost every time! HAHAHAHA

oh man i wish i would've found this thread earlier! i just gave in to a very high calorie binge. why oh why do i keep sabotaging myself? and i still want to eat more!!! i must put a stop to this madness!