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Post by nancy on Jan 27, 2019 4:55:50 GMT
WELCOME TO REGULAR & NEW POSTERS! This thread is full of encouragement & suggestions. New people, welcome! We encourage you to jump in. One day, one hour, one minute at a time is easier to handle than a week, etc. Lurkers, join in
Our goal is 21 days Binge Free (studies show 21 days to break old habits & start new ones!). Whether we make 21 or one, the point is to learn as we go, replace binges with other things to help us through stressful times. Some days are harder than others & we may slip; that's OK. The Binge Monster is in the shadows waiting to pounce. Hopefully this thread provides inspiration, courage, & support to become a Binge Survivor!
You may see different folks on different "Cycles." A Cycle is a 21 day block of consecutive binge-free days. Stay with us for as many cycles as you'd like.
Everyone's definition of a BINGE is different. The Oxford Dictionary defines a binge as a spree of eating and drinking. To many of us, BINGE is defined as "eating without dignity." The dictionary defines "dignity" as a calm and serious manner or style, showing suitable formality or indicating that one deserves respect. Only you can define what a binge is for you. Going over points, as long as it was done with dignity and journaled (therefore acknowledged and "owned") isn't binging--it is up to you to decide.
SPECIAL THANKS TO LESLIE5609 for starting this challenge on the Out of Control Board, in August '02, and thanks to all who keep it going
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Post by nancy on Jan 27, 2019 4:58:02 GMT
C94D19, 28 points, 8 water, K9:45-7
Just some walking in the supermarket and some line dancing and walking to music at home. I’m limited on exercise these days cause DH is less comfortable staying home alone. I add aide hours for things like line dancing and dr’s appts, but I can’t see having her just so I can walk in the mall. It’ll be easier in the spring since he won’t mind short walks in the neighborhood.
I was up .8 today. Seems I’ll really have to make an effort to stay at 19 points as often as possible and to get in as much exercise as I can.
Jan – Great day yesterday. Hopefully today was a repeat performance.
Lori – Coincidentally I bought a box of good thins – first time I noticed them. They were, however, the rice ones so 7 = 1 pt. I’ll seek out the corn ones next time.
Lori and Jan – I just found the old Core list online and printed it out. Maybe I’ll try that every now and then. Since I have 21 weeklies, I guess I should use 3 non core points on those days. Of course our leader suggests that we stop “shoulding all over ourselves” <g>. So maybe on those days I’ll follow Jan’s lead and just post how many non-core points I have on those days. No reason I can’t do a 1200 calorie day every now and then too. Just me thinking outloud for a change.
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Post by kathyd on Jan 27, 2019 13:30:54 GMT
C39. D1. I was doing great o Day6 ofc39. Then I got car sick I pulled over to get a ginger ale and found a protein bar in the car. I drink Pop once a year or less, but I kept eating the rest of Thursday, Friday, Saturday. I'm resetting.
Waking up in a hotel room with my family this morning and starting anew.
The confy was great and we'll head home shortly
BBL
Kathy
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Post by Jan on Jan 27, 2019 13:37:05 GMT
An ok food day yesterday. Could have been much better, could have been much worse.
Nancy, very funny, “shoulding all over ourselves”. Great job walking at home. Some is always better than none.
Lori, I saw a great Mudhustler recipe for eggplant on NFLN. It looks a bit time consuming and messy to make, but it sounds delicious. I also saw a great pb chocolate mug cake recipe:
1 T flour
1 T cocoa powder
2 T PB2
1 t baking powder
3 T egg whites (I’ll use a whole egg instead)
1 T water
1 packet Truvia
Microwave 40 seconds at 70% power
Top with Reddi Whip, 2 points
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Post by nancy on Jan 27, 2019 16:00:28 GMT
So I printed out a list of core foods that I still happened to have in my word documents.
I made up a plan for today that includes 5 non core points, and I managed to keep the SP count at 19. Oops - with the Viactiv it comes to 1643 calories. Thought I'd share it with you. Next time maybe I'll count calories in advance and make adjustments accordingly. None of this is necessary of course - just interesting for a while. I guess the mini meals aren't quite so mini <g>.
Mini Meal 1: 2 scrambled eggs, 3 slices canadian bacon, 1 lite whole grain english muffin, 1/2T B&B, single serve unsweetened apple sauce
Mini Meal 2: small piece of left over swordfish, 1/2 baked acorn squash, 1 tsp olive oil, boiled cabbage, 1/2T B&B, apple.
Mini Meal 3: 2 oz 93% burger, 1/2 cup brown rice, 1 tsp olive oil, fresh green beans, 1/2T B&B, mango
Mini Meal 4: home made chicken soup with boiled chicken and carrots, 24g yolk-free noodles, 1 slice 647 with SF grape jelly
Evening snack: FF plain Green Yogurt with 1 tsp SF pudding mix.
Kathy - I'm working so hard on avoiding the all or nothing mentality. Your gingerale and protein bar could have been isolated (or counted) and would have done no harm. It's what we do after these minor slip ups that sabotage our efforts. Let's continue to work on this together.
Jan - You are so right about some being better than none. I thought about skipping the walking since 10,000 steps was out of the question. Then I realized how ridiculous that was and proceeded with some indoor walking and dancing.
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Post by Lori on Jan 27, 2019 21:30:15 GMT
Just a quick Hi, hope everyone is having a good Sunday!
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