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Post by nancy on Apr 3, 2019 3:33:55 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 Apr 3, 2019 3:36:44 GMT
C96D5, 19 points, 4 rollovers, 6 water
table tennis, treadmill, beginners line dancing, home line dance practice.
DS is 53 today. Sunrise... Sunset... Swiftly fly the years......
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Post by Jan on Apr 3, 2019 10:37:12 GMT
Good morning! I worked through some hunger yesterday. It really is amazing how little food we actually need.
1633 calories 27 points 29 APs (3 classes and 5 mile run)
Lori, hoping youβre on your way today!
Nancy, time just flies by. Happy birthday to your DS.
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Post by Lori on Apr 3, 2019 14:16:34 GMT
Trip is on!! Just leaving a day later...Packing tonight and hitting the road tomorrow morning. Off on an adventure - were going to spend one night in Virginia Beach and then continue to GFs in North Carolina - route home to be determined... We've never been to either location so now I'm getting excited!!
Nancy, Happy Birthday to DS!! Time does fly by...
Jan, I bet your already feeling a big difference! Just a word of caution - With all your APs be sure to listen to your body, you don't want it to go into starvation mode and not let go of the weight....
For the trip, I'm packing some healthy snacks - fruit, veggies, yogurt and protein (hard boiled eggs, string cheese, pb2) plus some Quest bars. Eating out, I will MTBC, practice portion control and eat mindfully. I'm hoping when were visiting GF there are too many temptations.... I'll try to post daily....and get lots of steps!!
Lori
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Post by nancy on Apr 3, 2019 19:38:00 GMT
Jan - I agree. My 1200 calories and 19 points (when I was doing that) were more than sufficient. And remember Dr. Beck, i.e. "hunger is not an emergency" <g>
Lori - Great news! Sounds like an awesome plan. You'll do great. You've really got this down to a science. Have fun and do check in when you can.
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