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Post by nancy on Jul 7, 2019 3:28:16 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 Jul 7, 2019 3:33:48 GMT
C99D2, 24 points, 1097 calories, 4 water, 8143 steps
Grocery shopping, work on dances for 45 minutes, decent walk to visit a friend, walked home the long way.
It feels so good to back on the beam. I made a conscious effort to enter the points and calories throughout the day but without totaling them until the very end. Points ended up a little higher and calories a little lower.
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Post by Jan on Jul 7, 2019 11:08:10 GMT
Good morning! I’ll start tracking points and calories again today. It was a nice break, and I’m ready to get back at it. I did continue to log my APs, just out of curiosity. I had 202 from Sunday to Saturday, which is a record. I’m sure I got more when I was marathon training six years ago. What I love is that I was off for four days, and I earned many of those APs running and bike riding. I rode 86 miles from Tuesday through Saturday! Yesterday I was turning around in a neighborhood. I should have gone to the cul-de-sac....I took the turn too sharp and tipped over. My knee is banged up, so stupid. I’m hoping to hit a trail with a friend this afternoon; the weather is iffy again.
Nancy, you are probably correct in that you will see a gain next week. Or you might be pleasantly surprised. I’m glad you’re going to relax your standards with planning. I tend to eat the same thing every day, so I guess in a way it’s pre-planned, but I never fully plan my day ahead of time. It gives me a chance to listen to my hunger signals and adjust accordingly, without feeling like I messed up. I also like your commitment to more activity. I saw an article yesterday about the benefits of adding an extra walk to your day. I think you’ll like the results. Who knows, maybe sometime you could even add some strength training a few times a week (wink).
Lori, it sounds like you’ve managed to fill the remainder of the weekend. Great job staying OP through the holiday!
Louise, yay for a week of sweet treat free!! It sounds like it was the jump start you needed.
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Post by kathyd on Jul 7, 2019 13:43:51 GMT
Hi all - DS had some surgery and a painful recovery. All is well with him now.
I'm getting some r&r at a family members lake house.
Eating is lax and exercise not prioritized.
Have to go and take care of my whining dogs. Not used to being tied up.
Kathy
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Post by nancy on Jul 7, 2019 17:52:02 GMT
Jan - Ouch! Hoping your knee's ok. Did you actually run a marathon? So far I'm enjoying this new modus operandi. Like you, my eating is kind of repetitive, but I like the idea of waiting until I'm either hungry or really want something. As for the strength training, didn't you say my 30 minutes of back exercises each morning counts? Anyway.. I just did 20 minutes of this video with 3 lb weights www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKaYYtxCcWQ. I stopped when they went to the floor. Guess I'll have to be prepared with my mat next time. Kathy - Sorry about DS's surgery but yea for a well-deserved day of R&R. Or is it more than a day? |
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Post by Louise on Jul 7, 2019 21:04:00 GMT
Stats for Saturday: SP 14 AP 3 for 40 minutes walking the dog
WI 150.2# down 2.8# Water 59 oz
Things going well today food-wise. Marisol and I have already taken three walks; two at 15 minutes and one 13. We'll do one more around 7 PM.
Nancy-yeah I was pretty sure Jan meant the fruits and yogurt were ok <g>. I'd take the low gain for now. I do agree it might show up next week though.
Jan- Sorry to see about your fall. Thank you for the info about the trackers. I used my last LM free digital code on June 16. That gave me eight weeks free; until Aug 11. if I get to that point and have not yet gotten back to goal I'd have to start paying I think it was $13.95 per month. The current weekly plan I have for the meetings expires Aug 3. They just had a new promotion for meetings but you had to pay by last Sat. I would probably try MFP if I didn't get to goal on time and lost the free digital access to the tracker.
One of the reasons I decided it was time to get serious on getting back to goal is that I really don't have too much clothing for summer that fits well. I have to get upstairs to check for shorts (I thought I had some down here but haven't been able to find any). I went upstairs yesterday to bring down the rest of the small window fans and it was 102.
I have four very large skylights up there and for reasons I won't explain none of the blinds ever got installed and I no longer have them. Since the house is oriented with eastern and western exposure on a sunny day you get sun coming in all day. I probably should get the things if they're still made. No idea what it would cost now either.
Kathy-good to see things are going better for your DS after his surgery.
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Post by Lori on Jul 7, 2019 21:58:38 GMT
Just got back from the viewing. It was in the neighborhood where I grew up and the viewing was for a family member of a grammar school classmate. I got to reconnect with people I haven’t seen in over 40 years. My DH actually worked with a girl I knew but we never made the connection until today...small world..
Nancy, Glad your day is going well! Always feels good to be back in control, no matter which plan we’re following...
Jan, sorry about your knee but amazing APs!!! Just out out curiosity what does your usual food day look like?
Kathy, so sorry to hear about DS, especially the painful part. Hope he’s on the mend and wishing a quick recovery for him. Glad your getting R&R enjoy!!
Louise, Great day today! Clothes fitting is a great motivator!
Cindy, check in if you can....miss you!
Tonight, I’m planning a mushroom pizza burger, corn on cob and homemade steak fries!
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Post by Jan on Jul 7, 2019 22:47:22 GMT
Nancy, I forgot you were doing your back exercises. They count! I ran two marathons in 2012. It’s unreal how crazy strong I was then.
Kathy, glad your son is doing better. It’s no fun watching them suffer :-(
We’ve never tied our dogs up. They would all have been miserable for sure.
Louise, 14 points is very low. Did you have a lot of zero point foods? Clothes not fitting is a huge motivator for losing weight. You’ll be where you want to be in no time.
Lori, it really is a small world!
I typically have a protein drink (anywhere between two and five points) and a piece of fruit at around 10:15. Depending on the day of the week, I’ll have lunch at 12:30 or 1:30. Sometimes HB eggs, veggies, and yogurt, sometimes beans, veggies, and yogurt. My go to food combos are smoked salmon and whipped cream cheese on Triscuits, veggie sausage patties with eggs and a slice of cheese on a one point wrap, banana and Jif Whips on a one point wrap, and the tropical yogurt recipe that is shared a few weeks ago. I eat lots of fruit, probably more than most people. It’s easy to pack and I really enjoy it.
The bike path was a bust for me today. I had tire issues after I got there so I ended up going to the bike shop. I wish I’d known my gears weren’t working right when I was there. I discovered that on a ride later. I’m disappointed I didn’t get to ride with my friend. She’s moved farther from me and I rarely see her.
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Post by nancy on Jul 8, 2019 0:26:07 GMT
Louise - down 2.8 is awesome. The walking and the water will serve you well going forward. Keep up the good work.
Lori - What a coincidence. Not the greatest occasion, but it must have been nice to reconnect with old friends.
Jan - 2 marathons in one year? Wow! You're still strong. Do you ever consider doing another one or even a half?
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Post by Louise on Jul 8, 2019 0:51:18 GMT
Ok tried once let's try it again.
Jan-breakfast was 5 SP with NF lemon yogurt and a mini bagel having the points. My typical breakfast is 8 SP. Lunch was 4 SP with NF Greek Strawberry Cheesecake Yogurt, mayonnaise, and a Tumaros Multi-grain wrap accounting for them. Dinner brought me back to 5 SP with Cashew Butter and a slice of Dave's bread accounting for the points. Carrots made up the rest of the meal. That's a rather low dinner SP total for me but I sometimes just want something light especially when it's as hot as yesterday was. Most of the time I use half servings for my choices.
Today's dinner was 15 SP and the whole day 27. Dinner was a Chicken Club Panini. For the rest of the meal I decided to have the treat. It was a half serving each of chocolate ice cream with whipped topping.
Marisol and I ended the day with a 10 minute walk.
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Post by Jan on Jul 8, 2019 1:12:35 GMT
Louise, a walk with Marisol is a nice way to end the day. I’ve been trying to spend my evenings outside on the deck. I realized after I asked you about your 14 point day that I was only at 11 points. Having my peanut butter and banana wrap to bump it up a little.
Nancy, my feet aren’t even healthy enough for a half marathon right now. I’ve done a total of 11 half marathons (I think). A few years ago I did three, spaced throughout the summer and early fall. It kept me in shape all summer.
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