Damn I binged. After a hugely stressful and tiring day at university... I gave in. Start again tomorrow It had been a good week since my last binge. I really need to get over the one week hurdle. I always sabotage myself just when I'm back on a roll
I haven't binged for a while but when I'm in a situation with food i.e my fella wants a takeaway or I buy icecream to make him dessert the bad behaviours come back, I can't stop until I finish, the food makes me very anxious and I don't even want it.
I planned (allotted calories) to get a potion of cheesecake on my way home, one portion not 6, I tasted a bit when I got home (its so sad I was actually excited just like old times ) took one small bite and it didn't taste as good, got half way through and thought offt thats enough but a panic came over me I couldn't throw it away or leave it there, it felt horrible. But I worry about not buying small amounts of my trigger food to manage this rather than abstaining and then rebounding.
I did well though I went into the shops and my urge was to buy an array of junk and I was starving, I took out cash right beside the bakery, thought mmm cakes, then saw cupcakes on special, then white bread, the cereal, then fried chicken, then biscuits/chocolate/crisps then icecream, then chips/cheese and I said no to all and bought what I wanted to eat my small cheesecake, small milk, eggs, quorn burgers and yoghurts.
Hello! I haven't binged in a while because I haven't been on a diet in a while, and it's dieting that causes me to binge. Well, I started dieting again last week, and then when the Superbowl came around, I binged...a little. I ate a bunch at the party, and then I went home and ate a Clif bar and 3 pieces of chocolate...but then I stopped. So I actually consider it a success. It was a small binge, but not of the magnitude I'm used to. So, I'm up for the challenge!
Hi everyone, long time no post. Long time no binge, too - there have been plenty of instances of consuming more than desired calories-wise, or eating pizza and ice cream after a night out drinking, but I can't remember the last time I sat down and said "f- it" and stuffed myself beyond uncomfortable.
I'm sort of out of "diet mode" and now just trying to make smart choices, and I think it's because of this that I've been successfully keeping binge-like behavior at bay. I am content with life and off of triphasic birth control which may be making a difference.
Just wanted to say I'm glad to see people racking up many consecutive days binge-free!
I see you are doing great! What we have to do is keep hopeful till the end of the month. You may have slips, of course, but the fact we keep posting speaks about the need to get better and to find the way out of the bingeing circle.
I don't know what is happening to me... It must be some chemical miracle or something, but I am not hungry, I don't feel like bingeing and it is hard for me to get to the 1200 calories I am supposed to eat. I really make an effort, but it is too much food. It is strange, right? I suppose it is a phase... But while it lasts, today is my binge-free 40th day. On Sunday I will reward myself with one of three rewards I have stored for the occasion! What will it be, the pen, the sweater or the robe? How exciting!
Keep working on your feelings and try to keep away from sugar, people. And have a great week-end!
I am so glad to read about others going so long without binges, and especially those no longer feeling like eating or binging. That is amazing! I hope to be there one day, but right now it is a daily struggle. Day one today...again
I love seeing everyone's success! Also- for those having a hard time.. I agree that just being here, posting and being accountable is a great step in the right direction and definitely better than just throwing in the towel! Today is day 5 for me- and I'm feeling pretty strong! Let's keep this up everyone and keep up our hard work through February!
I think the cheesecake definately triggered some binge thinking for me, and every friday my boyfriend wants to order a takeaway but and for two fridays I've gotten food with him, chips instead of chips and fried breast, next time I will get a half bag of chips, and he ordered chinese and instead of whole bag of chips and 6 chicken balls I got half bag of chips two chicken balls and two scoops of rice.
It just triggers a lot and I think I need to abstain or maybe work more on managing being around it, that was last night, I stayed within 1400 calories, today I made home made oven chips and curry sauce and it was emotional hunger, at least im still on the wagon! keep going.
I want to abstain, I was 186 and now im 187 again from it I think I don't know anymore.
Once you identify what flavors are irresistible for you, you need to eliminate them altogether, at least for some time. When you go back to them after a long time of being in control, you will be better equipped to deal with them. I went two months without trying icecream. When I finally did, it did not feel as delicious as it used to... Now my tastebuds are more used to tomatoes and really enjoy salads! We tend to like that which we have eaten lately, so the more you stay away from triggers, the less you will like that food in the long run. I used to love chocolate cake, and I bought one the other day --with mousse and cherries!-- and did not take a single bite --too creamy, too sweet, I imagined.
My sons also order takeout sometimes, but I order the healthiest dish available, eat half the portion and leave the other half for the following day. You do not need to order exactly the same dish your boyfriend orders, or eat the whole thing in one sitting...
On another note: today is my sixth week without bingeing. I have never controlled my eating this much before in my whooole life. This web site has a lot to do with my success, so I want to thank you all for contributing to it!
Great job, Aleksandra! I am so happy for you! I can imagine how you feel because the same happened to me when I started to add one day to another and another without abusing my body with food. Enjoy the feeling, remember it and next time you are tempted to eat too much too quickly, think of how much you would be losing. You would be losing this great feeling of being more powerful than food!
Today is a birthday for me too: six weeks binge-free, all of 2012 so far! Clap clap clap!
I totally binged today and it was for the dumbest reason! Luckily I don't binge when I'm sad or depressed anymore. But I've been doing some small home improvement projects and every time they stress me out, which is pretty much every time I work on them, I just want to binge! Today I thought I had fixed a leak in my shower but I hadn't, and I couldnt figure out what to do, so I just ate and ate! I had the same urge last week because of an electrical issue but luckily I moved past it. Ugh maybe I should give up home improvement!
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Woo 7 days and going strong! I'm also on vacation and have been able to stay on track so far! That almost never happens...
Great job to everyone who's been so strong!
Surfer girl- we all slip up sometimes, at least you know the cause, right??
I've got a question for you all- how do you plan on handling valentines day? I know my hubby will plan some crazy all day thing- especially since we aren't in town. I'm a little worried I'll lose control!
It had been a good week since my last binge. I really need to get over the one week hurdle. I always sabotage myself just when I'm back on a roll 
