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Post by nancy on Dec 29, 2016 4:36:34 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 29, 2016 5:07:39 GMT
C75D18, 10,046 steps.
So DGK-17 had our car for 2 months to practice and take her test. She passed. After all that, she was following her Dad around a circle (in our car) yesterday and rear ended him. They said our car wasn’t badly damaged and fortunately no one was hurt, though DS has had to see his chiropractor today – something about his neck and back. They’re coming tomorrow (Thursday) to bring the car (so we’ll see for ourselves) and spend the day. It’s been a while since I haven’t been going up there on my Wednesdays. That was the deal since DH didn’t want to be stranded with no car on those days. Both of theirs were stick shift cars which is why she needed ours. Now they've traded in one of theirs for a Honda Fit (automatic) and the three of them will juggle the two cars. I think the trade in was affected a bit by the damaged car, but c'est la vie.
Jan – Your posts sound kind of IE-ish already. “fairly good eating” has become my way of life at the moment.
Lori – How nice. Enjoy your mini vacation. And yes, you will be right back on the beam in no time at all.
Beth – I wasn’t suggesting a fitbit for you. I agree that you’re about as active as anyone I know except maybe Jan. I was just curious about how many steps you jocks get in. I finally hit 10,000 today. It took 1-1/2 hours of line dancing (with breaks), 30 minutes on the treadmill and a 15 minute walk outside. That’s about as active as I get. You and Jan probably get in about 30,000 or more. I hope your office will be to your liking once the renovation is accomplished.
Edesia - Miss you. Hope everything's okay.
Jackie?? Cindy?? Jane?? Come back to us. You are family, after all. Louise are you still away? Kathy - still on the beam?
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Post by thebber on Dec 29, 2016 13:07:46 GMT
Good morning!
Nancy, oh heavens...that's CRAZY! Glad nobody was hurt.
Last night ended up being a bust...my niece & fiancé did not show up and no phone call, text or email...we must have got our signals crossed. By the time we determined they weren't going to show it was too late to go to the Y so we ended up just eating leftover lasagna and a salad for dinner and going to bed before midnight for a change! I slept well too.
We're having a Winter Storm Warning today/tonight so not sure i'll make it to pickleball tonight. DH worked from home so he can shovel. If I don't end up going to PB tonight I might pull out one of my old Leslie Sansone DVDs. I won't get to the Y or play pickleball again until Monday so I'm going to have to squeeze exercise in where I can between walking, exercise dvd, maybe some yoga at home.
Tomorrow I'm leaving work early to meet my friend for a concert in Boston and then go out to dinner. Then Saturday morning I need to cook fajita fillings for an gathering at friends' in the afternoon and a cake for another gathering, 2 hours away, on sunday. Looking forward to these activities but will have to stop at the grocery store in the snowstorm this afternoon on the way home from work since I won't be home until after midnight on Friday!
I finished reading Intuitive Eating last night and really enjoyed it. I especially liked the description of the idea of "rebellion" as I've always felt that way and have always, as a result, resisted the idea of counting points or setting up "rules" and typically been more comfortable following SFT. Although right now I'm doing neither. Anyway, thanks for turning me on to the book...I found it affirming and did find some ideas to challenge myself with. Particularly the idea of having a "hidden diet mentality"...which I think might apply to me...I like to THINK that I don't place restrictions on certain foods or view them as "bad" or "good"...but after reading IE, I can see that I might subconsciously be doing just that...I don't know...exploring the idea is going to stir around in the back of my mind for now...not feeling "ready" to dive in to that yet but it's definitely an interesting insight for further exploration.
have a good one everybody!
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Post by edesia on Dec 29, 2016 14:15:19 GMT
Morning, BFF's! Yesterday's eating schedule was weird. I had breakfast and then nothing but a few life savers during the day (I was getting my hair done and traveling) until I got back home about 4:30. DH was in the mood for some popcorn, so we had a bowl of that and then a healthy dinner. Not sure what today will bring because I haven't decided what I'm doing, yet. I was going to start off at the gym, but I'm still feeling a bit sore from my last workout. TTYL
Nancy - Oy about DGK and the car. At least the accident was in a parking lot and not on a highway. I'm glad DS and DGK were not hurt. Thanks for your concern. I will be ok, but am preoccupied 24/7 right now because of what is going on with my mom. Her husband is a pathological liar and thief and has caused an unbelievable amount of financial ruin and distress over the years. My mom has spent her life defending him despite all he has done to her and the rest of the family. She cannot even see reality anymore and she is the perfect target for his kind of pathology because she is so kind. Things have been kind of quiet for a few short years, but apparently things have not been ok. Right now they are facing their fourth eviction because of non-payment of rent. It is a mess and there is not much we can do. None of us are in a position to throw money at the crises he creates. We are exploring some legal options, though.
Beth - I'm really glad you liked the IE book. I also found the hidden diet mentality and good/bad food discussions to be particularly helpful. As a food lover, I also loved the concept of "enlightened hedonism". I feel so much more balanced in my life since I have read the book and started to reevaluate or change some aspects of my eating and relationship with food. Enjoy all of your upcoming activities and be safe on the roads.
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Post by nancy on Dec 29, 2016 18:25:20 GMT
Beth –Sorry about niece not showing up – sort of like “all dressed up and nowhere to go” <g>. I guess you’ve spoken to them by now to make sure they’re OK. I was thinking about your assessment of IE. I don’t think I ever consciously rebelled against counting points. But I was thinking about how WW says you can eat everything, you just have to count the points and that’s what the WPs are for. I realize that I found that concept to be restrictive, i.e. I could have the cheesecake but it would cost too many points and would create limitations for the rest of the week and such. To offset that I created the concept of isolated meals/snacks. But for some reason that stopped working and even a slight “cheat” started setting off a binge. With IE there are no point limitations and no “cheats”. I seem, therefore, to be much more relaxed about my eating while remaining very much in touch with making reasonable choices between healthful and not so healthful foods and about portion size. So it’s by no means a free for all. Mainly it seems for the time being anyway to veer away from the on again off again mentality.
Edesia – Actually the accident wasn’t in a parking lot. They were on their way to buy the new car and were driving around a traffic circle. But yes, still better than a highway. DH said the idea of a traffic circle was new to her and also the concept of following him. She obviously got too close. Live and learn <g>. As to your Mom, horrible situation. I couldn’t help thinking about Debbie Reynolds’ life story as covered by all the news channels today. She had two such marriages. What’s hard is that you and siblings are left to pick up the pieces. A not so different situation with my mother (though not the finances) served to tear our family apart. Dsis and I were on opposite sides throughout. I hope the attorney can be of some assistance without breaking the bank even further. Ooy!!
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Post by nancy on Dec 30, 2016 1:07:40 GMT
Car is home. I would need a magnifying glass to see the damage. All is well with the world!! Because of IE I ordered differently at Houlihans - We had the early bird which included a salad with creamy Italian on the side, a roll, potroast with mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy which I didn't nearly finish - satiety reached - and 1/2 slice of cheesecake - brought other half home to DH with his dinner. Enjoyed it all and feel not the slightest bit of remorse. But I would probably go back to my mini filet mignon next time. Got the potroast out of my system which is IMO the point of IE. Thanks for listening.
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