Another binge free week, the sun is shining, we're lookin good, feelin good, time to get a fresh start. New week, start clean. OR some of us need to keep the momentum going, either way, here we go again! Whether you need help getting through just one day, one week, one hour, one afternoon, we are here for you. And we'll never judge you for slipping, we'll help you get back on board.
Please try to remember not to go into too much detail about binges or temptations, anything considered "food porn" may tempt someone else into binging themselves. Remember we have a CyberPurgers thread for that.
Well as for ME, I can't say I'm making the best choices lately, but I have absolutely been binge free....how else could I be, I can't go anywhere with this broken ankle! I think had I had the freedom to leave the house, I may have, I certainly felt the urges but for now I'm at the mercy of my husband, who won't run out and get me all the crap that I wanted, and I'm nearly too embarrassed to ask anyone else. And we don't keep alot of the bad stuff in the house, and to get to the kitchen involves the discomfort of the crutches and the ankle just to get there, so it pretty much keeps me on the couch or the bed. I have a split level house so there's the kitchen, on a level all by itself. Not a bad deal really.
Hope to see the regulars pop back in, hope to see some newbies or some lurkers come out. We're here for you! And I, for one, NEED YOU too! xoxoxoxo Michelle
Well I had a bunch of treats last week and my ticker went up slightly. I definitely binged last night on treats I didnt need to have. I'm definitely frustrated and sick of vowing to not binge only to give up on myself. .. SO
This week is week one of 2 that I'm not having treats. I put on my bikini yesterday and felt sick because I'm nowhere near what I would like to look like for my trip. It's two weeks away and I really need to do everything possible to help myself be comfortable in a bikini. I dont have a one piece and I'm not spending money on one. You'd think that would be enough motivation but somehow I think that I can still eat junk food and not gain weight!
Sorry this is sooo depressing. I'm just a bit tired of the old monday morning routine.
I hope everyone else did better than me and I will let you know if I have any treats - that is a promise. Maybe that promise will help me to stay on track rather than promising not to binge. I need to lose at least 3 more pounds before my trip.
I didnt binge last night but I did throw a couple unnecessary treats in my mouth when I got home from dinner with my aunt. I'm not sure why I do it, but sometimes when I come home late and have to go straight to bed, I stop in at the kitchen and just search for sweet random food. I feel bad cause I will eat my roomate's treats sometimes. They always offer them anyway, but I still shouldnt be eating any of their food really. The other day, I bought a big bag of treats because I wanted to put them on the coffee table for them since I eat their treats, and I ended up eating the whole bowl before anyone else even came into the livingroom. I was so upset with myself. It just proved that I just cant have those treats around. Anyway, I definitely wouldnt say I binged last night and I seem to be doing pretty well so far!
I'm doing great food-wise. I've been having internet connection issues so I haven't been able to post.
Staying low carb really REALLY helps me minimize/prevent binges.
I've also been doing good with exercise!
I hope everyone else is doing well! We CAN all do this!
nursemichelle~I LOVE your attitude and enthusiasm! Sorry to hear about your ankle but glad to hear that there IS something good about it (binge prevention)
bikinidreader~congrats on being binge-free. YES it was a success. Progress not perfection!
rocknroll~CONGRATS on 20 days! You are AWESOME!!!! kutgw!!!
BIG hugs to everybody!!! Kate, Harpo, Ellis??!??! Hope you are all doing FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!
After two straight months of not being able to have just two BF days in a row, I'm happy to report that I have had THREE completely on plan, binge free days!!!! I'm so glad it's over! I'm so proud And, I walked 3 miles today!
It's great to read everyone's binge free streaks. I find a sense of calm and it keeps me motivated to hang on when I think I'm about to start a binge. So far it's been 4 days since my last binge and even though I know I'll have my slip-ups, at least I can come back to this board and know that there is support for me to pick up the pieces and just move on.
I'm doing well this morning but yesterday was ROUGH. I felt HUNGRY and finally gave in, eating extra healthy foods. Not really a binge per se but not on my plan. For me, what it important, is NOT beating myself up if I don't eat perfectly. That only leads to a REAL binge. I do NEED to plan my food, but I also need to remain flexible and forgiving as well. Sometimes, I'm actually physiologically hungry, especially when I exercise, and I need to respond to that without driving myself crazy. A big part of my disease is that I don't trust my hunger. It's hard to differentiate between body and mind hunger.
Perfectionism and the "all or nothing" mentality are keys that unlock my binge beast's cage. Also, judging myself as "good" or "bad" based upon my food intake gives beastie an escape route.
Rocknroll & Harpo
CONGRATS on being binge-free!!!
Kimmie~ 4 days binge-free! YAY! You CAN do this! I know whatcha mean about slip-ups. No one is perfect.
Hope everyone is having a good, binge-free day! Kate Ellis
I'm going to join this thread since tonight is my departmental all you can eat dinner buffet. I made pasta salad for it last night and managed to not eat it (hehe) but I'm worried about tonight. My boss just showed me the box of tarts and cream puffs she bought and it's gonna be tough. I have my WW weigh in tommorw morning so I really need to be careful!!
24 days binge free and 9 days since i started my 'diet' aka exercise my butt off and eat really healthy! I'm down six pounds and i feel great!
I went out shopping and i bought 5 summer dresses, 5 shirts, 3 skirts, and a pair of pants. And the great thing is i felt beautiful! I really mean it I went out for lunch today and was glowing in my new red summer dress- oooh how my confidence is back! That ugly eating disorder is finally going and hiding. Its still a struggle to not purge but with my support it is a lot better. The whole shopping for clothes is great because for the longest time all i wore were sweaters and loose clothing...
BINGE FREE WEEK! May 14th start
And, I walked 3 miles today! 
4 days binge-free! YAY! You CAN do this! I know whatcha mean about slip-ups. No one is perfect. 
Kate