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Post by nancy on Dec 24, 2016 4:42:58 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 Dec 24, 2016 4:49:01 GMT
C75D13, 7217 fitbit steps
Jan β Sounds sensible to take a short break while using IE to remain in control. BTW I bought the Fairline FF milk. I'll try it at breakfast.
Beth β Happy to know DM is home. Our weekend will be mellow as well. Enjoy!
Lori β Congrats on Dec. WI. A few cookies β maybe a relief from all that baking with almost no tasting. Just think how we used to use the holidays as an excuse to pig out. Weβve come a long way.
Edesia β Iβm at activities in the morning so breakfast is a must before I leave. At 4:30 we have dinner together. 7 hours is too long to wait. I donβt think the authors would suggest that. So it makes sense to eat lunch at about 12:30 or 1 when I get home. Waiting would make that mini meal too close to dinner. I prefer not to eat my final mini meal too late, so 7:30 seems to work. My main takeout from the book is to avoid the on again off again mentality and to ease up on my food choices. I no longer write down what I eat and I no longer count points. I do think my food choices and portion sizes remain sane but just more relaxed and more enjoyable. Iβve still got a lot more to read so hopefully some of my concerns will be addressed. Yes she did say itβs OK to have an occasional meal based on appropriate time rather than hunger but my way is far from occasional.
Enjoy your holiday BFFs.
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Post by edesia on Dec 24, 2016 12:19:35 GMT
Morning, BFF's! A very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! Yesterday was purposely not a healthy eating day. I really felt the need to comfort myself with food and I did. It was not excessive, just not healthy. I had a normal (healthy) breakfast, a doughnut midday (thinking I'd have another in the evening), pizza for dinner, and some dried cherries later on. At first I was going to post that it was not an IE type of day, but in thinking about it, I believe it actually was. I didn't forbid myself from having the doughnut and knew I could have as many as I wanted. Later on, after the pizza, I really did not want doughnuts, so I didn't have another. There was no debate or resistance needed. Knowing I could have more the next day or whenever took away the need to eat as many as I could. This morning, I am craving nourishing food.
We still don't know whether we are going to DH's family tonight or tomorrow because we can't get an answer about what, if anything, they are doing. Planning with them is impossible. It's making me a little nuts. Hope to get an answer this morning.
Thanks for all your well wishes about my mom. Unfortunately, things are not good and they will not be getting any better. I'll post some more details another time. It isn't a good holiday topic of conversation.
Peace to you all, my friends.
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Post by nancy on Dec 24, 2016 17:07:28 GMT
Edesia - Yours was definitely an IE day. It's funny that I thought about having a donut at the Dunkin stand at the supermarket yesterday. What caused me to decide against it was the very fact that I could certainly have it if I wanted it. I also gave a passing thought to the liverwurst and decided to pass for the same reason. On the other hand, I bought a box of Kraft Macaroni and cheese - haven't had that in ages. I'm thinking 3 portions, 1/3 box each. Some of my eating has to do with avoiding waste but that's almost always produce. So, for example, I'm going to spiralize a couple of zucchini's today even though I'm not necessarily in the mood for them. I also have several ziplock bags of cabbage, so I'll have one a day regardless of desire. I think that's acceptable though or I probably wouldn't get in my veggies. Today I'm making chicken soup and have added a ton of carrots. They go into seal a meal bags for whenever. I've got an easy 3 days ahead and hope to find some reading time - it will be spent with the IE book. Good luck with your Mom. Difficult decision to be made, I'm sure.
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