[Me23]

Desigirl and Fat_Chick_B_Gone (Great name, btw):

I have the same problem when I go to my mother's house. I think it's a feeling like 'phew, I'm home, I don't have to be so responsible/grown up for a change', which unfortunately can translate to eating rubbish...also my friends in my hometown (my nearest, dearest, beloved friends) aren't so much in to healthy eating. I mean if I cook healthy for them they eat and enjoy but they're the type to buy full-fat products by default, bring sweet/chocs to a film, etc...and I don't want to seem like a wet blanket, if you know what I mean...

[miriam101]

Good for not binging, Heather!
I know what you mean - I also have this problem only with people very close to me.
I don't know about you, but I've been thinking about the reason for this for a while now, and I believe the bottom line is - that I'm worried that if I say something or express my feelings to this person - the way I REALLY fell - that they won't love me anymore. So to avoid that - I punish myself.
Something like that anyway!!!

[Mrs Snark]

YAY Heather! You used such a great method for avoiding the binge... you came here and wrote out what was causing the trigger and analyzed it and didn't mindlessly eat instead! That's just SO awesome!

[Loveliam]

Day 5!

Heather- hmmm - maybe keeping a vent journal would help you get out some of your feelings and help with turning to food?

Miriam- I like your procedure- I actually find that helpful because I so need to be more assertive!

Jude- I can sort of relate to what you are saying. Every year, we have a reunion in Wisconsin on 4th of July and the food there is sooooooooooo fattening - so I am already trying to figure out a way to be very mindful without others noticing or thinking that I am judging the food.

Josephine - is this day 92 for you??? Amazing

The heat wave finally went away and our regular upper 80s seems very cool! I did a 40 minute walk (though was feeling a bit sluggish darn PMS ). This afternoon DS and I are meeting SIL and my niece at the pool

[WardHog]

Drumroll, please ... It's day 30!!! I really think it's because of this thread. Thank you all for your support!

[Mrs Snark]

Originally Posted by WardHog

Drumroll, please ... It's day 30!!! I really think it's because of this thread. Thank you all for your support!

WAY TO GO!!!

[Loveliam]

WardHog- Good for you!!!!!!! Do something special to celebrate

Boy am I wiped out! DS and I spent more than an hour playing in the pool in the sun with SIL and my niece. SIL and I were definitely far more worn out than DS or my niece LOL - we were feeling soooooooo old.

I am really hoping I make it to day 10 binge free because if I do, I am going to purchase a scrapbook supply I have been wanting as a reward.

[Jessica87]

I'm a little late! but i'm on day one of no binging!

[Mrs Snark]

Originally Posted by Loveliam

I am really hoping I make it to day 10 binge free because if I do, I am going to purchase a scrapbook supply I have been wanting as a reward.

You can do it, scrapbooking supplies here you come!


Welcome Jessica!

[mama2jmb]

Hello! My name is Monica and I am hoping that I can join this board for some help. I have struggled with my weight my whole life and I had a little girl 13months ago and I have been "dieting" since she was 3 mths old and needless to say, I have gained more then I lost and it's because I just cannot stop eating and I don't know where to start!

I have tried WW, I joined LA (I stopped going) and I have tried sparkpeople! I don't know what else to do, I cannot not stop eating, I start out so well and by the end of the night...sigh.

I hope I have a found a place that might help gain some control...

Monica

[mama2jmb]

Oops! I posted in the wrong thread! I will cut and paste it to the introduction board!

Monica

[mattalec1]

Been away for a few years. i am back. i hope to contribute to the thread. thanks, matt

[Fat Chick B Gone]

Hey girls. Hope everyone is having/had a good binge free day!

[JennyWren]

Hello All..

I found this site when I was researching the side effects of bitter orange.. don't think I will order that stuff afterall, as I don't want to raise my blood pressure and stress my heart.

I go to WW but have a naughty little party trick happening.. get weighed in on Saturday morning - then nosh my way through the weekends. This means a hard week until next weigh-in 'cause I have to lose the weekend noshing weight, and a bit more besides..

The binge free challenge is a good place for me.. I would like to join you good people.

Jess: way to go with one day success.. keep it going.

Monica: the binge free challenge might be the best place for you.

Best to all, Jenny

[desigirl]

Today is day 2 for me. I had a dinner to go to yesterday and didn't go overboard;it helped that the food wasn't so good anway

Fat-Chick_Be_gone and Me23-- I can completely relate. I think for me as well, I feel like a sense of relief and lack of responsbility when I go home and so I let myself go. I even watch over my DD less bc my parents are there It's like the days pass in a pleasant eating blur.

Leigh-- congrats onday 5! You will definitely make it to day 10

Welcome Matt,Mama2jmb, and jessica!

Congrarts WardHog!

Jenny-- welcome. I am on WW as well although stopped going to tbe meetings bc I am a bit cash poor these days But when I went, I would go to the SUnday afternoon meeting bc then I had to be good all weekend. I noticed that when I went to the sat meeting, I would eat way too much all weekend.