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Post by nancy on Sept 16, 2019 3:56:42 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 (thereforeacknowledged 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 Sept 16, 2019 4:02:44 GMT
C102D3, 20 points, 1200 calories, 7 water, 8928 steps
3 x around mall with my friend, 2 short walks with audio book.
Jan - I finished Under Currents audio book and downloaded The Sound of Gravel. I'm listening to The Nightingale in my car and loving it. Was that also one that you recommended?
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Post by Jan on Sept 16, 2019 10:10:53 GMT
20 points 1489 calories 51 APs
Iβm really missing the early morning daylight from mid-summer. It is pitch black here right now. It makes such a difference getting up early when itβs light out.
Nancy, I havenβt read Nightingale, but I think someone recommended it to me a while back. I started listening to Home For Unwanted Girls yesterday during my run. Iβm enjoying it; thanks for the recommendation. Iβll check out Under Currents.
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Post by nancy on Sept 16, 2019 15:56:42 GMT
Jan - And I'm missing my evening walk for the same reason.
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Post by Lori on Sept 16, 2019 18:39:17 GMT
Yesterday was a nice controlled day. That was the worst 3 day binge I've had in a long time. I would never be able to list everything I ate (it was so out of control) but to give you an idea the scale was 145.6 this morning. This week I plan to do MFP until Sat morning weigh in to see if I can undo most of the damage. My step count has also been the lowest so this week I'm aiming for an average of 6,000 steps per day...I'm already feeling so much better with one controlled day behind me.
Nancy, glad to see your also back on track!! We can enjoy a nice skinnylicious lunch plus a nice walk!! Jan, I'm also not liking the darkness already... Kathy, wonderful to hear about the house on the lake...hope it's a nice get-away for you and your family!!
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Post by nancy on Sept 16, 2019 19:12:20 GMT
Lori - I made the cheesecake yesterday and refrigerated it overnight after covering it with paper towels and then saran wrap. It was tasty - but the consistency was more like custard than cheesecake. Is that how yours was? I had the same sort of binge but two days. Mine was 142.5 on Saturday morning (at home) and this morning it was down to 140. Thursday AM was 138, so I'm half way home. I won't make it to my meeting on Saturday so I'm hoping for a serious loss by the next week which is still August for my signature post. I'm going to check the CF menu. Hoping for good weather.
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