Today tues 6/6 I will remain binge free....:)

Hey everyone...
I have a binge eating problem too, but it is at a very specific time in the day. Right after I eat lunch. I feel totally in control of what I eat for breakfast and lunch, but then I HAVE to have something sweet. One thing leads to another and I've eaten 1,000 empty calories. I was wondering if anyone else has this same problem, and if so, do you just restrict sweets altogehter, or do you allow yourself a small treat? I'm debating on whether or not to try and give it all up or to get something pre-packaged, like a Lindt truffle, and just eat one...any suggestions?

hey i'd like to join. i've been binging almost everyday for about a month, and i really want to stop and take control. today was almost a good day, and then a friend called. for some reason, when i'm on the phone, all i want to do is eat...and that's what i did, 700 calories worth.

anyways, even though i'm a day late, i'd like the rest of my week to be binge free.

Good morning! :yawn:

Here I go again: yesterday wasn´t great, but binge- free :carrot:
I am maintaining my weight, what is a good thing, but I really would like to loose again....

I realized that I am not drinking that much. Drinking is important, or? I just made a huge pot of tea for today. Maybe it helps somehow.

The weather is going to be warm (or hot) in the next days. That is a good thing because I will be able to sit outside and do my learning things, but it´s bad because the "What the heck should i wear??" question comes again. Tiny little T- Shirts won´t work for me, and my inner thights have a close relationsship (you know what I mean?), that makes wearing a skirt hard. Painful.

And I am stressed- I am wondering what drives people that they always come to me and say: Do this- but you have to do that. And don´t forget....

IDGRL2005 and pimpishboo: :welcome3:
I really don´t know a good answer to your question, IDGRL2005. I have a problem with sweat- things as well. I eat a small amount of them, but it has to fit in my plan. So if I eat sweats, it counts as meal. I drastically cut down my sugar intake (a thing I haven´t realized before...), but I still eat them. I haven´t binged for 5 weeks, but I haven´t lost weight in the last week. So maybe eating sweats is bad. Or not :dizzy:
I know that I wouldn´t be binge free today if I would have been more harsh with myself on the question.

ellis: Hi :balloons: :wave:

purplepansy912: Good luck for...yesterday (?). And for today. And the day after that....:lucky:

I hope everyone is having a good day today!

Kate

Hi Everybody! :wave:

It's already Wednesday :yikes: and this is my first post in the binge-free thread! The smilie/emoticon binger is BACK!!!

I had a binge Sunday but have been good :angel: on Mon and Tues! :carrot: I'm feeling much more in "control" today----binge-beast didn't even try to snag me as I passed his cage this morning! :dance:

I've also been using the :woops: dreadmill daily. WOOHOO! I think it is probably the most potent way to sedate the binge-beast! :faint:
I read an article that claimed that binge-eaters, like alcoholics and drug addicts, have less dopamine receptors. One of the best ways to increase dopamine receptors is through exercise. So, I'm giving that a try. One more good reason to submit to my FEP (forced exercise program).

Kate~Congrats on your binge-free day AND on maintaining your weight! You should be proud of yourself--I am! From personal experience and from reading the incredibly smart posts on the maintainers forum here, I know that maintaining can be even more difficult than losing! WTG!

pimpishboo~:welcome: I don't usually eat while on the phone cause I've heard how other eaters sound. CRUNCH, CRUNCH, CHEW, CHEW, gurgle, etc.... It doesn't really bother me, but I can see where others may get offended so I don't do it. Kinda like flushing the toilet while on the phone. I just don't want anyone to feel that I'm focused on other things---rather than talking with them!

IDGRL2005~:welcome: Oh, YES! :yes: I can definitely relate to the time-released binge urge! Mine is in the afternoon! What works for me---when I am good and actually do it---is to avoid my binge zone (kitchen) and distract myself by keeping busy. If I'm physically hungry, distraction doesn't usually work-- it is very crucial for me to make sure that I've eaten enough for lunch ---including protein, fiber and a healthy mix of carbs and fats.

Fruitful~:hug: You are NEVER hopeless!!!! Walking would be a GREAT way to start making positive changes. It can help improve depression and may also help contol bingeing! I know I can feel a DEFINITE mood improvement after exercising for a few days! PLEASE never lose your smile :D Keep smiling even when you don't feel like it-fake it till you make it! You'll feel better!

Ellis~Hello you all powerful :censored: :wizard: :censored: wonderful moderator! I hope you're having a great day!

Lealee~Hey there coffee drinker! :coffee2: I hope you're having a good binge-free day!

Hocus~:welcome: Sweets definitely trigger a binge for me. It is a very rare occassion that I can eat just ONE of a sweet thing and be satisfied.
So, I try to avoid them and am better able to control the binge urges!

:dust: to everyone! :grouphug:

Bongiorno, dah'lings! :wave: We're heading into Italian week here in downtown Ottawa, and that is the extent of my use of the language. :D

Elizabeth, welcome back!! :cheer: I'm so glad you're "back in control". :)
It's so true about exercise. :yes: It works for depression, too. Briefly. ;)
"Flushing the toilet while on the phone..." :lol3:

Oh, Kate, I so know what you mean about "what to wear in the heat". :( Talk about a dilemma. I always hated them, but I wear a lot of capri pants now. :shrug: And my upper arms are huge, so I can't wear sleeveless tops...
Someone should invent something to stick on our inner thighs so they don't rub together when we wear skirts...

pimpishboo, welcome! :welcome3: Eating on the phone: This is obvious, but what about just gum?

IDGRL2005, welcome to you, too! :welcome: The afternoon is a killer for me, too. I've found that if I have a good breakfast, a mid-morning snack (around 100 calories), lunch, and then a mid-afternoon snack (again, about 100 calories), I can get through the afternoon. You're tired by that time, and from the sounds of it, you're probably hungry. :yes:

fruitful, welcome!! :welcome2: You're not hopeless, hon. You just need a little change in attitude. :hug: You CAN do this... this isn't about being perfect. It's about doing the best we can, and if that's only a small improvement, then that's still huge.

Purplepansy, how did it go yesterday? :wave:

Terry, good going, girl!! :cheer:

LeaLee, thank you so much for putting up with me. :rofl: Are you on track, or what? ;)

I had a good day yesterday, and I'm hoping for another today! :crossed:
Good luck, everyone!! :grouphug:

Helloooo...... It seems quiet in here! Come on, where's everybody?

I did ok yesterday. Ate too much in the evening but didn't really binge. I've been grazing :moo: more in the evenings. I've found that when I watch tv the enticing commericals are like the :devil:

I did get on the dreadmill :woops: and actually did some walking! :carrot:
I went this morning for a tennis lesson and FRIED like bacon in a frying pan.:flame: I could almost hear my thighs sizzling when the instructor asked, "is it getting too hot". :hot:



How's everybody doing? Here's to a binge-free day:cheers:

Today 6/9 I will remain binge free and on my plan

Hi all! Sorry I haven't been around, we moved last week and it's been so hectic. We just got back online today! I am ashamed to admit that I have fallen off the wagon very badly! I am hopeful to jump back on, and coming back here is so definately the right way to start!:) How are ya'll doing? I hope you're doing great!