Binge Free Challenge Nov 22 - 28
 

Welcome to the binge-free challenge!! You can come in here and post your weekly successes and struggles and keep track of your binge-free days. You can also vent about anything and everything you feel like getting out. We are here to share our feelings and to encourage and inspire each other. No negativity! We are strong chicks and I KNOW we all can do this!! And we don't have to do it alone, we have each other to get us through the rough times.

ALL chicks are welcome -- no one is excluded! If you are trying to lose weight, not trying, maintaining, recovering from an eating disorder, in the midst of one, or have ANY kind of problem with food, we would love to have you join us!!

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happy Monday everyone!!! I am earning day 102 despite over eating on the weekend... i even had chocolate yesterday after lunch but stopped myself short of a real binge! it was over calorie but then later in the day i was still full so i didnt have my afternoon snack - nearly intuitive eating!!!

i had some hard emotions to deal with this weekend as well - my youngest had a double eye infection which scared me a lot and i had to decide if i brought my large dog back into my house (he has been at 'doggie daycare' - aka a loving family in the country - since i split with my ex and they wanted to know if i wanted him back... totally heart wrenching for me to say no...but i have to say no... zeus won't have quality of life if he lived with me again and i have more than enough responsibility as it is!!!)

all that to say - over 100 days now and feeling more and more confident that i can do this for a long long time!

i hope you all had a productive, binge-free weekend!

hugs to all! :D

Good Morning!

Day 42 here and it feels great! I am ready for the holiday weekend here. I have a plan in place and I will stick to it!

Kim, Sorry to hear about your weekend drama. It sounds like it was rough. Good for you for making it thru without turning to food! That is really great! :hug:

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!!!

Hey everyone, I hope you don't mind me joining in on this Binge Free challenge. I just recently came to the realization that I have a problem with binge eating and an addiction to fatty/sugary foods. I am trying to focus my new eating habits on this realization. I have done pretty well so far, despite a binge I had this weekend. (Which I posted here about and felt 100x better thanks to all the lovely people on this forum).
I am going to accept the challenge to stay binge-free through November 28. I have a plan for Thanksgiving and I am going to stick to it. Let's do it! :carrot:

193! Closing in on 200!

I just found this forum. I definitely have a problem with binge eating. Some random days i just feel like my stomach is a bottomless pit and no matter how much i eat i'm still hungry. My husband even suggested that maybe i have a tapeworm on one day when i wouldn't stop eating.
I felt a little bit like that last night. I had two dinners :-( ....i had dinner at my parents house, came home an hour later and had a second dinner. and then had some apples and caramel and a crunch bar and then i was seriously debating eating some pita chips and hummus..so i just forced myself to go to sleep to stop myself from eating anymore

Day 287! :D

Tyla :dust:

Hi to angeluv and chubbyhippie and hope this forum helps you. It definitely has made me more mindful of my tendency to binge.

Working on Day 10. The weekend was totally OP because we were out of town visiting friends but I don't really classify it as a binge because I didn't feel totally out of control and horrible about it. I knew we were going out, I knew that we would be at a good steakhouse, so I chose to eat more than I normally would. I had a single forkful of the chocolate cheesecake from my friend's plate rather than ordering my own. Came back from the weekend with an extra half pound but I'm back on the plan now.

Hi all - and welcome to all our new friends!!

:wave::wave::wave:

Yesterday wasn't good. In fact, the night before that wasn't good either. All in all, not the worst days of my life by any means, but I still feel sick today.

So, back to square 1. Trying to figure out a strategy for how to actually follow-through with my plans. I set it up, plan it out, and then just let the moment take me where I darn well feel like going, which leads to disaster.

Family Thanksgiving is over for me - that was yesterday - and I will be crazy busy right up until we leave on vacation Friday morning. Plus, I won't be alone in the house until sometime next week, which is also good for me.


Here's hoping that a LOT of water can help correct my poor choices. Ugh.

Day 1 - earning it the hard way.

Hi all, Glad to be part of this wonderful site. I have recently been diagnosed with binge eating disorder although it has been going on for years and years, would love to join you and make today a binge free day

whyywhywhywhywhywhywhyWHY!?!?!?!?

Which is to say, Day 1.

I will take it one day at a time. I will make it through today.

Does anyone have a mantra? Something you say, over and over, in your head, something to help you stop and regroup?

hey everyone, I have a terrible problem with binge eating. Sometimes making myself sick afterwards, sometimes sinking into a deep funk and sometimes taking it out on those around me. But all thats going to change! I am a strong woman and I wont let food get the better of me any longer!

Binge Free days - 0 :o

mantra: To unconditionally accept myself as a beautiful, loveable woman who does all in her power to better her mind and body everyday.

welcome to the newbies!!!! i am so glad you are joining us...the more people who share their struggles, the better we all seem to do... it is like our "net" keeps getting bigger so we feel more confident to succeed!

not a big surprise on my side - it is tuesday and i am struggling... it is a really obvious pattern for me now...every tuesday is hard, really hard! no reason for it either, at least not that i can pinpoint... best guess is that i tend to indulge a bit on the weekend, detox on monday and tues my body wants to go back to the slightly higher calories from the weekend... either way, tues are hard!!!

so... i told the owners of my dog that i don't want him back... nearly broke my heart... feeling guilty but i know he is better off with them or if they want i have offered to find him another home that i trust to take care of him as well as they have!

okay, so stop dwelling on the crappy and think about the happy ... my bf has really "changed" since we decided to be just-friends and he opened up and told me so many things and has been acting like a bf now!!! i really think i could be falling for this guy... seriously, how sweet is this: i have to young boys so i cannot leave the house after bedtime. he comes to my house and we play with the kids, he helps me put them to bed, i do my chores and tehn we talk/tv/snuggle... and now he takes me upstairs to bed and lies with me until i fall asleep and then 'sneaks' out... all i can say is "melt'!

i WILL focus on the good today... i WILL work out at the end of my workday including sprints, abs, back and at least 30min of stretching to get rid of this sore back... i will NOT binge during beavers (a past habit)... i WILL be kind and gentle to myself.... i DESERVE IT!

you deserve it too! lets do this together today! i challenge you all to be binge-free with me today!!!!

194!

Good Morning All!

Day 43 today. I am so excited that Thanksgiving Day will be my 45 days binge free!!! Yet ANOTHER reason to stay binge free on that day!

Kim: One word.....SWOON!!!! :) I'm glad he's in your life. :hug:

Make today great everyone!!!

same7lbs - "I will respect myself." It doesn't always work, but that is mostly when I CHOOSE to not say it, not repeat it, simply ignore it...and then the self-disrespect begins. :hug: Sorry you had a rough night.

Paris, Vixsin, & Tyla - - YOU ARE AMAZING! Way to rock the binge-free challenge. :bravo:

Kim - *swoon* Seriously, this sounds like the best thing ever. Sometimes, we just need to take the pressure off...he sounds like a gem, and I am so very happy for you! Sorry about your dog, though. I parted ways with 2 cats 4 years ago, and I know exactly how you are feeling. It is difficult, but for the best.

Welcome to all the newcomers! :welcome2: This is an amazing group of people, here. You will find unconditional support, and hopefully the strength and encouragement of this group helps you as much as it has helped me. AWESOME group!


Day 2 - earning it. Out to dinner last night before a concert (John Mellencamp...so fun!!). A few late night munchies, but they were simply poor choices, not binge-y in any way. I'm bummed that my weight is up from my low going into vacation, but I still have a few days. I wish to work out at least 3/5 days while we are gone. That will mean success for me as we'll be active every single day.

3 days 'til Disney! My kids are besides themselves with excitement :D.

Day 288! :D

thesame7lbs, jalsa and focused lani, welcome! Take it one day at a time. It's all about building momentum. Sometime you've got to take one hour at a time until you get to day one. Good luck to all of you! We've all been there. :hug:

Welcome to all newbies that I missed! Good luck to all of you, too!

Cheryl, thank you so much! :hug:

Tyla :dust:

Day 7- as we get closer to Thanksgiving, all I want to do is eat. It's not even here yet, but i consider the whole week an eating fest. Why?? I never felt that way before, it's really hard to control.

what a way to welcome myself to day 104! i was up at 2am for no good reason and hungry even though i went over plan yesterday (and nearly binged but DIDNT! i did eat about 200 cal more than i 'wanted' too but managed to buy groceries and not binge)

being tired is such a trigger for me... today is hump day for a reason...i think it is going to be a hump to get over it! i am seeing my trainer tonight, thankfully, so hopefully she can work out this back-kink i have and set my mood :)

i hope you all have a fantastic wed...and that we all manage to stay binge free for our sanity!

i found a lovely new song... Bruno Mars Just the way you are... i heard it for the first time the other night ... very sweet... in the past i have asked you ladies for ideas for inspirational songs and i have found some that i truly love...thank you! any new ideas out there ???

remember... like i try to... food is just fuel...just becuase it tastes good doesnt mean we need extra fuel... calorie in - calorie out!

Happytobe, I'm sorry about giving up your dog. I am a dog person and can imagine how hard that would be. What are beavers (in this context)?

All you ladies with all these clean days, you are inspirational. Tyla, I can't even imagine 288. I'm not sure I would have thought it possible if I hadn't "met" you. Thank you for raising my sights!

Got through day 1 really well in spite of tons of baking for the holidays (some for teachers at school, some to bring to my inlaws).

Today should be good b/c there is no snacking at my inlaws. Nothing offered, nothing available. I just have to be sure not to go crazy at dinner. I have been known to stuff myself to discomfort at dinner there. Same with tomorrow. I will bring a couple granola bars and yogurts so I don't get ravenous.

I may not check in until Friday or Saturday, as there is no privacy at my inlaws house. Hope to come back and report a growing number of clean days!

same7lbs - Beavers is the youngest part of Scouting, it is for boys 5-7 years old and it an hour event once a week... so i drop off my oldest and usually end up doing groceries iwht my youngest.... this time last year i would go to the grocery store and buy a large bag of cookies, 2-3 extra large chocolate bars and then my groceries and i would eat the entire bag of cookies and all the chocolate before the hour was up!

i know you will get through this weekend with your inlaws and food... and taking a snack is an awesome idea because being too hungry is a trigger for me too!

i keep forgetting that a lot of you ladies will be doing the 'thanksgiving' thing this weekend, being from canada we had ours weeks ago... GOOD LUCK to all of you!!! I know you can get through this... just remember how amazing you will feel when you report back to us all that you were kind and gentle to yourselves!!! give THANKS to yourself and not just to your family!

Good Morning Girls!!!

Day 44 here. So excited that tomorrow is 45 days!!!! :woohoo:

Here we are, the day before Thanksgiving. Anyone feeling super nervous and anxious. Me too. :) We can do this. Let's all make this holiday season about getting together with loved ones and friends and let's all try not to focus on the food. That's where the focus has ALWAYS been for me and this year I vow it to be different. I am thankful for all of my friends and family and this year I am going to let them know it. I will not sit next to the dessert table and I certainly will not fill up on appetizers!

We are strong and determined women. Thanksgiving is just another Thursday. Last Thursday didn't scare me and I made it through just fine, we will make it through tomorrow too! :)

Stay strong, chickies!

Hello ladies! Just a quick fly-in. I am really struggling with overeating/emotional eating. It isn't bingeing. Definitely a different "flavor" of food abuse, but not healthy or necessary nonetheless.

I continue to be disappointed that my weight is up right before my vacation, but am focused on finding time to workout while I am away. That will be my gift to myself during our vacation - I truly am looking forward to it & hope I can make it happen.

Happy Turkey Day to all of my US friends! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend wherever you are. I'll be back mid-next week - - hopefully without several extra pounds to lose :(. I'm really worried. I don't want to go back to where I was...

Day 289! :D :happ3:

I'm so looking forward to Thanksgiving. I'm like a little kid at Christmas!:D My hubby and I are going out to a really nice restaurant, as we don't have relatives closeby. I have all my portions figured out and calories counted, so I should be ok.

Thesame7lbs., I know you will do well tomorrow. I'll be sending you good thoughts and wishes!

Vixsin, I love your attitude! Congrats on reaching 45 days!

Happy, congrats on day 104! Awesome!

Cheryl, Here's wishing you a great vacation! All the best to you!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, EVERYONE! :happ3:

Tyla :dust:

seems everyone is doing great.

day 13. unlucky for some but not for me!

My new plan of eating the same b/l/d for 5 days with a bit of variation at weekends is working like a dream! No more obsession with food. Although I do get to vary my veg at meal times. Happy days

Tried on my work trousers and they were nice and loose this morning. Love love love that feeling.

Day 12 and a bit wobbly in my resolve to stick to the plan. I've been sick and stuck at home because the car is in the garage. The combination of boredom and not feeling well has made me crave comfort food. So far, I've behaved but it's been hard. Fortunately the car is back tomorrow so I'll be able to get out of the house tomorrow.

Cheryl - have fun on your vacation. Disney is such a blast.

Happytobemom - Your BF sounds really sweet. I'm so happy it's working out so well for you.

For everyone celebrating Thanksgiving and worrying about it - I know you can do it. Just remember it's about family and friends, not food.

To everyone joining - So nice to have more people and more stories. Together we can do this.

Day 14 ... 2 weeks down... woo hoo and going strong

congrats everyone, you are all so inspirational. Ive had one binge free day, here's hoping for a lot more to come :)

hi ladies...happy thanksgiving to those celebrating friends and family (and NOT food!)

i wish i knew why i was in this funk... is it hormones? being overtired? what!?!?

all i want to do is eat... and crap too... i have not given in but damn it is getting harder to ignore it... earning day 105 today... i need sleep and to get my groove back... hopefully teaching spinning class today will help!?!? at least seeing my trainer last night managed to get rid of the back pain i was having... feeling strong today... bloated, tired and irratible, but strong... weird no?

for those struggling today - shall we make a pack to get to tomorrow? add one more day to our totals? lets do it together!

Day 14 and a job interview today. I'm not really sure I want to go back to work full time so I have mixed feelings about it. With my current job, my boss calls me when he needs me to work on a project. That worked well for a few years but this year I've only worked two months. A more regular income would be good but I'll miss the freedom and flexibility of this job.

doing ok, strangely went to gym and started workout I wasn't feeling it so wrapped it after 5-10mins. Usually this would be the start of me boarding the train to bingetown. Feeling of failure etc but do you know what? I am tired i just want to chill and I am a little hungry so I am going to have dinner and have an early night. No binging, I haven't come this far to slip back. No way No how!

Look in all. Here comes the weekend.

Day 291! :D I made it through Thanksgiving!

Tyla :dust:

day 16, today was a little bit of a challenge, feeling emotionally a little lost...

but i survived

Day 15 and feeling pretty good. Didn't each much yesterday because of nerves over the job interview. And, after being nervous all day, the interview only lasted ten minutes before I was offered the job. Starting on Monday.

I think I'm probably happier about the 2 lb weight loss in the last two days than I am about the job.

Day 1 today- Thanksgiving was my down fall, yesterday was horrible too. Two days of binging in a row. Gained 6 lbs so far, my pants are getting too tight. I'm so depressed, but determined to get right back on plan and lose this weight!

198! Going to make it to 200!

Have been at home for Thanksgiving and not able to get one a computer. My parents, I can really see now, are both incredibly anxious people, each in their own unique way. So when I'm at home, I find myself feeling very anxious too! I noticed that earlier today, I just really wanted to eat for no reason. Not binge, but just eat. I guess that's progress?

day 17, feeling ravishingly hungry this afternoon, and fairly dizzy, so decided to eat dinner early rather start munching and end up binging..
so ffar so good.

Yep Thanksgiving turned into a 24 hour binge fest - But I'm back OP - It wasn't the worst binge fest but definitely did not leave me feeling good. Yesterday I ate pretty well, ran 11 miles, and this AM I woke up in a horrible mood. Was tempted to go to the grocery store to buy some comfort food - Instead I went for a 6 miler and my reward was that it started snowing! I think it's the first run I've ever been on when it was snowing (being a Texas girl living in France). My mind kept going back to planning how many cals I could burn today, what I would eat today etc. etc. and then I kept shifting it back to the present - How stunningly beautiful the snow was and John Mayer crooning in my ear :)

Went to church, then the grocery store - made a delicious salad, bread & cheese and now, I want to eat more haha :) No hungry, not stuffed but still the desire to eat. Realizing that it's the end of the semester and we have ridiculous amounts of work due before we leave and I think I'm internalizing it - taking it out on myself, stress eating - And so the best thing I can do is eat as healthily as I can and then just buckle down and get to it. Knock out one assignment at a time.

So today is Day 2 for me - Probably spreading myself a little thin on these forums so I'm going to try to stick with this one since emotional eating/binge eating is the biggest struggle for me.

Time to get writing - Hope everyone has a healthy day.

Day 2- made it, but almost didn't. We went to a Japanese buffet, the hot food never tempts me, but the desserts are so hard for me to stay away from. I had my salad and lots of fresh fruit. So many times I almost got up & got lots of desserts, but I didn't.

Day 293!

I'm posting today, because today is incredibly hard. I have a seriously, painful bladder infection, and I'm just hanging on. I can't exercise, can't go outside, there is nothing really good on tv and I'm already up to 1,066 cals. My calorie range only goes to 1550. All I want is a good, warm comfort-food type of dinner and probably some sort of snack after that. What I want will probably add a lot more calories than I need, which will make me feel very sad.

I really have to decide whether I will blow it for a temporary fix and feel very bad after, or choose to stay strong. It's not always easy for me. It takes a lot of inner strength sometimes.

So what am I going to do? I've decided I can hold on. I CAN stay within my range and make it another day. I'm still in pain (even though I'm currently taking my meds), but my determination to make it another day will trump any pain that I'm feeling. Thanks for listening.

Tyla :dust:

Finishing up 199!

Tyla--you can pull through! You've come sooo far, and I know that you can keep that number and add one tomorrow! Just think of all that you've accomplished.