Hey everybody! I was away a few days because my computer gave me some trouble. It is so inspiring to get here again and to see that we all had our ups and downs but keep trying to get healthier!
My Easter was difficult, not because I binged --I didn't-- but because there was a lot of unhealthy food around --not my fault, but my relatives'--, and I had not gone shopping for healthy food. That means I had to eat the unhealthy food but very small portions to keep within my calorie range, which made me hungry all day. It was really tough, but a lesson to learn from: we need to have good food in the house, or we will either binge or go hungry.
To get back in control I am having a no-carbs day today and going back to low cal tomorrow.
Congratulations to all of you, those who have been binge-free for long, those who are starting, those who are struggling... We all know how difficult it is! Sometimes it is a week at a time, sometimes a day at a time, sometimes an hour at a time! But keep going!!!
I have only been on the site for two days, but am really happy to find that there is a thread about binging. I have really been struggling with sugar binges and would like to do the April challenge (though I am a week late!).
Today, ate within my calorie limit and exercised which I haven't done in some time. Want to lose 20 pounds which right now seems so far off. When I read posts of folks who have lost so much weight, it is a real inspiration!
Just wanted to pop back in and report that day two is finished and done with, no binge, and I'm in a couple of hundred calories under goal. I had planned for fat free rainbow sherbet and didn't even eat it!
Stay strong ladies!
that's great that we all have been good today.Some have been binge free a long time..I'm here watching DWTS.I'm not sure who to vote for.i keep forgetting what the dances are.I have 2 left feet
That's fantastic, Jalsa! You'll see it gets easier and easier as time goes by, though in fact we are never "cured". We will struggle with this always... It is good to remember this, because if we think we are definitely cured we may stop "watching our step" and one day find ourselves surrounded by empty containers and crying. Stay strong, people!
I am new to this thread and would like to join in too I am following a low carb diet and have lost 30lbs, but I have had the last two weeks off work and wow has that been a struggle. I haven't lost anything but then I haven't gain either so there is a small bright spot, I guess. I have binged six times and am just beginning to recognize the thought cycle assoicated with that. I never thought I would say this, but here's to going back to work
Hi everyone! Binge free tuesday. today my goal is to make SURE I log EVERYTHING I eat on myplate. my dinners have been pretty good lately, but I've been getting lazy halfway through the day and don't always log dinner :P so tonight I definitely will type in every calorie that crosses my lips!
I realize that just getting started makes it much easier for me to be on my plan of not binging. Weekends are tough for me as my days are less structured and I am going out more. Yesterday felt really good though to not be plagued by sugar cravings. That stuff is really addictive to me.
Jalsa- you go girl. Can't wait to get 10 days binge-free behind me.
Aislapearl- I always cheat with logging my food, I never want to log when I overheat, even by like ten calories, but I'm climbing back on the wagon and one of my big goals this time is to be accountable to me, because when I'm thorough, I feel like I'm more in control. And calorie counting is a great plan! I'm also committing to log everything I eat, every morsel. We can do it, that's the easy part good luck!
Omgosh so day 3! I'm off to a great start, even though today is stressful- a term paper due today on A Tale of Two Cities and an oral exam in French tomorrow. But then it's the weekend! I've planned my food ahead for a couple of days (I'm actually getting kind of obsessive about it, it helps me with my cravings to plan out whatever I'm craving for the next day or day after that.) and I've planned a high day for tomorrow (1700) and then a low day (1400) and then a cheat day (2000), and after that back to 1500. I've found that cycling helps my body not to plateau, and it adds variety to my day. I kind of go lower some days so that I can go higher other days and eat less "diet foods" and instead, small portions of higher calorie stuff I love. This way, I don't feel deprived, and am less likely to binge! It's working so far. Does anyone else calorie cycle?
Stay strong ladies!
Great job everyone! Today makes 10 for me! :-) I discovered black bean brownies- and they saved me yesterday! They're enough like a "treat" that I felt satisfied, but healthy enough that I got two into my calories and dont even feel guilty! (black beans, banana, rolled oats, and Splenda- I figured I could do
Worse!) but they were delicious and saved me from a binge last night. I'm thrilled to have found them!
I am following a low carb diet and have lost 30lbs, but I have had the last two weeks off work and wow has that been a struggle. I haven't lost anything but then I haven't gain either so there is a small bright spot, I guess. I have binged six times and am just beginning to recognize the thought cycle assoicated with that. I never thought I would say this, but here's to going back to work 
Today made 10 days for me 
