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Post by nancy on Mar 26, 2017 4:06:07 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 Mar 26, 2017 4:07:50 GMT
C77D9, 8 water, 27 points, all ghgs except no oil, 1078 Calories (60 gm sodium above goal), 8319 fitbit steps, STF-8, G20 Y1 R4 March
Edesia – Does DH have siblings? It’s always easier if they are all on the same page. Hopefully finances aren’t too much of an issue. Sounds like the next step is checking out nursing homes. My heart goes out to everyone involved. We do have red meat on occasion (filet mignon, lamb chops, brisket, and I have the occasional 93% 2 oz burger, but we also have a fair amount of chicken, turkey and fish. Tomorrow (Sunday) is rainbow trout, so SFT will be appropriate.
Meg – My Columbus family are coming in April Wednesday til Sunday. The kids are 7, 4 and 4. DH almost never sees them, so it will be special. DDIL’s grandfather just died (same age as my DH) – I think that’s partially responsible for the impetus. The Jersey family are free that weekend as well so it should be a nice family time.
Beth?? Lori?? Jan?? Cindy?? Louise?? Jane?? Where is everyone?
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Post by edesia on Mar 26, 2017 12:30:06 GMT
Morning, BFF's! I ate healthier and lighter than usual for a Saturday for me. This weekend I am determined to break through this weight barrier I keep running into EVERY week. I don't care if it's by 2 oz. Mentally, I need to be in another decade. DH had a good visit with his mom. He was able to keep her engaged and fed her dinner. She really wants to go home, though. Time to get moving. TTYL
Nancy - DH does have siblings and they live in the same neighborhood as DMIL, one in the apartment right next door. They do a lot. Unfortunately, finances are an issue, so some options will be limited. I think everyone's preference is for in-home care, but everyone realizes DMIL needs more specialized care than she had had with the home attendants, who have been wonderful.
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Post by Jan on Mar 26, 2017 13:01:18 GMT
Cals-5/5 K-5/5
Good morning! I've been staying within my calories, but I've been going right to the limit. It's great for maintenance, but I'd like to lose a few pounds. I'm sure I gained a couple on vacation. I'm thinking about going sweet-treat-free for a week.
I have an appointment with a chiropractor for my foot tomorrow. It's improved from the initial pain, but the pain has at about the same level for three weeks. I've heard great things about this group of doctors. Someone told me about them in November. Why didn't I just go then?!
Edesia, caring for aging parents is so tough. I'm sorry. My senior fit group watched as one of its member's mind slowly deteriorated. We've often discussed which would be worse, to be mentally or physically impaired.
Kathy, I hope you're having a great time on vacation!
Meg, this weather has been amazing, hasn't it? I'm about half way through the book on teens that you recommended. A few things have stuck with me, so thank you.
Nancy, it looks like you counted calories yesterday. I love the way you're mixing it up!
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Post by JaneS. on Mar 26, 2017 15:34:25 GMT
I have not dropped off the face of the earth. I submitted a brief on Thursday and argued a case (not well, sadly) on Friday. Yesterday, I did not post because I was so tired and cranky (mostly from my argument) before I left the house that I did not want to be bothered figuring out what date I was on in my challenge. Seriously. I went to a HD Metropolitan Opera performance of Idomoneo and then to dinner. I was still cranky at dinner. I actually was not all that pleasant to be around; if nothing else I am generally quite pleasant. So, I am VERY pleased that I did not overeat by more than 250 calories yesterday, almost certainly fewer, and that I am feeling close to being back to myself today.
Today is my 21st day of my 90 day challenge and I have succeeded, for 17 of 20 days, in keeping with 1200 calories for ordinary days, 1300 for days that I eat out, and no sweets. If I am correct, and I am 75 percent sure that I am, it was only last Sunday that I had sweets; the other two days, which included yesterday, I simply consumed too many calories. I was not planning to weigh myself until April 1, but for some cuckoo reason, I hopped on the scale on Friday. Even with some clothing on, I have CLEARLY lost weight; the second of 3 numbers of the scale was a new and lower one!!! (I read without glasses, and walk around my home without glasses, but even need glasses to see a precise number on the scale. Because I had not planned to weigh myself, I was not wearing glasses and could not see my precise weight loss.) The weight loss made me very happy. Since I had a big weight gain, I have a way to go. However, I feel that I am on my way. Plus, because my work crunch is done, I will have no excuse not to be more active. Right now becoming more active seems hard.
Lori, let me know how you are doing, please. Meg, if it is not too personal, was it for religious reasons that you chose to home school? That is so interesting to me. Your children apparently appreciated it! My only daughter thinks that her (now deceased) father and I had a plot against her by sending her to private, rather than public school. She does not appreciate that, when she was growing up, there were NO decent public school alternatives in our area of NYC. Now, there are. Edesia, I am sorry about the health issues in your family. Those things are hard. I had it with my mom. Nancy, I am glad that your husband will get to see all the Ohio folks.
I hope that everybody has a great, binge-free day. (I am less concerned about bingeing today than I am about going out to dinner, yet again, and consuming too many calories. I want to think this through in terms of choice of restaurant.)
Jane
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Post by cpstara3 on Mar 26, 2017 18:52:53 GMT
Hi Girlfriends!
KC8pm Treadmill
Okay, I gained 4 lbs this week! This has got to stop, am so tired of going back
and forth and not getting anywhere! Went to baseball games & tournaments, Senior
DGS. It is really bothering me, him graduating in 2 months, but can't do this
night eating when we get home from the games.
Edesia, so sorry to hear about your DMIL. It is really hard on the nerves when
faced with parents getting older and sick.
Well, picked out DGS's senior pictures I wanted from his proofs yesterday. They
were all so good! DH helped me so I wouldn't go overboard.
Lori, let's hold hands and get back on the beam as Nancy says! "On the beam"
does have a great sound to it! (g)
Jan, hopefully doctors can figure out and fix your foot. Can't imagine doing
classes with it.
Meg, darling picture! Nancy, yours are too! The dear grandkids grow up so fast!
Jane, wow, girlfriend, you have done wonderful on your days! Can't imagine how
stressful your job must be! Do you live near the courthouses where your trials are?
This is going to be a good week. Okay, have said it now just have to do it!
Love ya'll,
Cindy
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