In the words of our lovely Liz:

This is a thread to challenge ourselves to remain binge free for one week. Some of us make it, and some of us don't, but we all give it our best effort. It doesn't have to be an entire week. Some of us take it hour-by-hour. Whatever you can do, come here to share your successes and your struggles. Together, we are all stronger!

Please refrain from mentioning any specific foods because it sets some people off on a binge. If you feel the need to mention food, head on over to Cyber Purgers and confess away.

This is a thread open to all, don't hesitate to jump in anytime!!! Newbies are very much welcomed!!!

Good luck and much strength!

Let's do it!!!

Okay, I don't know about the rest of you, but enough fiddle-farting around, here, eh?
I am bound and determined to have at least ... oh, maybe three clean days this week. MINIMUM!!

Kelli, I didn't try anything new, but I did do some healthy cooking on the weekend, which is not like me at all.
I hope it goes well with the trainer today!

Liz, I wonder if you really ARE hungry when you eat that first bite and then can't seem to stop. Do you think a little healthy snack prior to your meal might help? Just a thought...
Or maybe you just need to focus more on each bite... savour the flavours. As opposed to wolfing down the food because you feel like you haven't eaten in years.

Missindy, congratulations on getting through yesterday! Sometimes it's hard to justify spending more money on healthy foods, but I try to remember how much I spend on junk food.

How's everyone doing? Fresh day, ladies!!

Good Morning Ellis

Ive been reading over here for a couple years, and yesterday I decided I'd come and join you ladies.

Its getting harder and harder to stick to my woe, and I read someone yesterday (Im sorry I dont remember who) mentioned never being able to eat that item again, and was thinking of making a pan of it last night so they could start over this morning. This described my way of thinking to a "T".

So, Im here to learn from you ladies, and offer any help I may have tucked away in my brain someplace.

Have a great day!

I started off the day with making good choices! I had a big temptation my ds brought home ---- from a b-day party but although I almost talked myself into eating it I didn't I had my usually healthy breakfast and did an exercise video instead! Hopefully today when I weigh I have a lost but regardless I need to focus on the fact that I have been making choices that I would of never made before (stop the binge before it starts). It feels great!

I would also like to have a binge free week--it seems as though I have two or three good days and whoops--something happens and I go beserk--does this happen to anyone else? I know for myself I have just got to find a way to ease my frustrations with something other-than food. A good week for us all--jnance

Hi Ladies…as I start another Monday with a new vow after having a weekend filled with junk… I stumbled onto this website…I feel so much better that there is someone (more than one person) out there going through what I am going through. So far almost half a day with no cheating…I will check back in often and hopefully with your support I can make it through a whole week…My goal is to wake up on Monday and say WOW…I made it through a whole week instead of …today is the day to start over after blowing it. Good Luck Ladies…& Happy Snack Free Monday...

I am going to try to not eat after 7 pm this week, 8 pm at the very latest.

Hi Everybody!

I've been binge-free for several days! But, those URGES are strong today! I've resisted so far but it is hard. I will be strong!!! Just typing that makes me feel better! I AM stronger than these evil urges!!!!!

Lots of newbies this week! YIPEEEE......together, we can all whip the binge-beast!!!

whitwhit~YES! I definitely do what you mentioned. I HAVE to limit what I buy---avoid trigger foods totally. And I have to limit what I cook, even "healthy" allowed foods. 'Cause sometimes, I will eat and eat if it is there. Even hard boiled eggs! I was making 6-12 at a time for convenience. HA! It was convenient for a binge! Now I only make 1 or 2 at a time. If I'm still hungry, I cook more. But when they are done, usually I don't feel hungry anymore.

brwneyes1~ You are definitely NOT alone! This forum has helped me soooo much, I hope it helps you as well! Good luck on staying binge-free! You can do this!!!

jnance62~Yep, been there, done that! Good luck with staying binge-free for a week! You CAN do this!

mikelli~WOOOHOOOOO! WTG! Not only did you avoid the temptation but you did an exercise video?!?!? FANTASTIC! You should be proud! Keep it up!
Personally, I'd DESTROY the temptation while no one is looking Pour some windex on it and trash it. Better off in the trash than on my hips!

RobinW~ I can relate to not being able to eat a food again. For me, certain foods are like powerful drugs. And I am terribly addicted. Sugar is just one example ( it even looks like cocaine!). I can NEVER seem to get enough so even one bite is way too much. Good luck on your plan!

Ellis~ thanks for your suggestions! Unfortunately, it is not due to hunger. I can literally have a full gut (stomach aching) and still want to eat while I cook. I think part of it is a bad habit (like eating in front of tv). I'm gonna try chewing on sugar free gum to keep my mouth busy while I cook.
I KNOW you will have at LEAST 3 clean days of eating! I believe in you! You can do this!!!

Kate~ where is the wonderful kate?!?!?!??! I hope you are feeling well! Sending you good vibes!

Hey guys... i've totally fallen off the bandwagon but i'm back and ready to put binging behind me for GOOD! I started the south beach diet today and instead of mindlessly eating my afternoon away, i dragged my butt over to the gym and did some cardio I have a dance class planned for tomorrow and i cant wait! My room mates are making fettucini alfredo and you know what? it doesnt smell or sound good! Thats a first!! I have so much will power right now its CRAZY! i've figured if i keep up this enthusiasm, i can possible lose 20 pounds by the new year! I can dream about it but right now i'm getting up and DOING IT!

haha sorry

Good evening... Not much to report. It's the end of Day #1. AGAIN.


Is it me, or does the task of staying binge-free get harder in direct proportion to the effort one puts forth? ...

(Never mind.)

Cheers to all of you! Stay strong!!

I knew to this support forum. Been haning out on featherweights. Sat eve had Halloween party and I once again realized the binging is directly related to alcohol. My goal is to be alcohol and binge free for a week. At work today there were donuts. Well we had the pics from party up online and damn my face is fat. I dont even look the same anymore. I am so motivated today it is crazy,
Whitwhit, as long as you dont have kids to feed just dont buy it!! Whats hard is having to have it around for the kiddis!!!! FYI If I can get through this week without binging then anyone can!!! Let's do it!

Hi everybody!

I am back again- feeling better on the "health side", but ot very good on the "emotional side".

Ok, now here comes a long explanation of the way the german legal bar exam goes and some whining from me. Skip that part if you want.
A part of the legal bar exam in Germany was reformed, so the first part is now done at the University itself (the rest is somekind of state- controlled exam). It consist of 7 written exams where you have to reach at least 28 points (minimum 4 points per exam) and a long seminar- paper (to get that certificate you have to write at least 20- 50 pages, hold a lecture and stand a discussion). I already wrote 3 exams and passed all of them. So I have 24 points from the 28 points needed- so I have to achieve four points in four exams, I can practically "unsatisfactory" in those exams and still pass. That´s the good thing. And I already have a seminar certificate.
So my plan was to do that state- controlled part (which takes a few month) around April/ May next year.
Yesterday I found out that "they" won´t accept my certificate and that I have to do it again. "Unfortunately" there is no chance that I can do it this semester, I have to do it between April and July next year. Means end of studies October/ November/ December next year. Means having o money from September on. Paying high fees.....
I am "a bit" dissapointed......and worried.
Ok, the "me and my Univesity" part is over

Oh, and have I already mentioned that my Doc "challenged" me too loose 17lb till Christmas?? Hey, I love those "Jump on the scale loose a certain amount of weight in a certain time setting yourself under pressure" things. I guess I don´t have to mention that I haven´t lost a lb since my last appointment and my next apointment is in 14 days. Yahoo.
So I am fighting hard to be reasonable and jump away from that low calorie trip which leads to binging.

And I am alone at home, my mother is at vacation. I am alone at home. Just me and my cat. Didn´t make my life easier at the moment.....

But I was somehow binge free yesterday....but I still need a lot of work to really get back on track.

I can slightly feel Depression creeping back. And I feel a bit burned out, maybe that was the reason for my illness.

Elizabeth: I am here!

I hope everybody is having a nice day with some amount of binge free time!!

Kate

P.S. I guess I have to go to the supermarket now- maybe there will be some "Trick or treat" kids this evening. Halloween is very much loved in Germany since a few years.

Oh, Kate, I'm so sorry about that darned certificate! That seems so unfair... what a let-down for you, hon.
Kate, thank you for saying that. I have to lose weight "for" my doctor, too. (blood pressure has been a bit high) I'm seeing him in December, and like you, I haven't lost a single lb.
Come on, girl... let's get our acts together... we can do this!

I'm rushing out the door, but I'm sending good vibes and big hugs to all of you!
Back later...

Hi Everybody!

I ate too much (all "acceptable" foods) yesterday but didn't binge. Today, I am up 3lbs, which I KNOW is water weight due to sodium intake but it still makes me want to throw my scale monster in the cage with my binge beast! ARG!

Today, I plan to drink more water, exercise some (I've been a real slug lately! ) AND eat like a reasonable human being (fake it till I make it!!! ) WOOHOO!

Kate~I'm glad to see you back! I'd hate to have to hop on a plane and fly to germany to find out how you're doing!
I'm sorry to hear about all of your trials and tribulations regarding your legal education! It seems that NOTHING comes easily for you! Very UNFAIR...yes. But it also makes you a stronger, more determined person who WILL accomplish whatever you put your mind to! I know you are capable of overcoming whatever hurdles they put in your path. You are SO close!!!

Good luck to everybody! WE ARE STRONGER THAN OUR URGES!!!!