Hi ,Iv tried journaling many times before and dieting and starving etc.This approach is not working.I am a stay at home mom of a precious 9 year old.I have 100 lbs to lose.I want so bad to be healthy.If anyone has any suggestions,please let me know.Im ready to jump back on the wagon.Sometimes it can be so hard. :( I want to look like I used to look.Most of all feel like I used to feel :D I mostly have the worst time late at night and then I want to binge.Does anyone say they have conguered that binge demon.HOW,is my question to you?How did you take control?
For now Im signing out,and plan to eat right today and log every bit of food that goes in my mouth and drink

Ok,I skipped breakfast and for lunch I had a hudge shrimp salad with ranch dressing.With 2 big glasses of water.Im doing much better today.Now is the time to be thinking about binging time. 8-|

Hi Bunny. I have not conquered the binge demons! But, I do know that "dieting" doesn't work, and neither does skipping meals. It has to be a lifestyle change, taken one step at a time. I can only tell you what works for me. First, I don't let myself get too hungry, so that means when I am hungry, I eat, but only until I'm satisfied and pleasantly full (not stuffed). I eat every 2-4 hours. I try to eat almost all healthy foods, but I have just recently learned that if I cut out all "good but fattening" foods, that I'm more likely to feel denied, and then a binge comes on in full force and sometimes will last for days. So I started allowing myself up to 500 calories a day for regular foods (tacos, chili dogs, lasagna, desserts, etc.). It's been a week now with this new mindset and I have not even had the desire to overeat, much less binge. Binging to me was more of an emotional thing (the way I lived my life) and created more emotional deepset problems, which became a vicious cycle. So, I had to deal with each one of my emotional issues and work on those. As I've progressed (and it's been tough, let me tell you), the eating has improved and I'm healthier emotionally too. I feel for you. I know what you're going through. You can do it, but it won't happen overnight. One day at a time, as you're able. Good luck, Sue

Hi, Bunny! :wave: I'm glad to see ya back! You know I also fight off that Binge Demon a lot ... sometimes I lose the battle, but I keep trying. My diet plan is the same as always: count cals, exercise and work hard at it and never give up. I lost a lot of weight that way and I will lose the rest of it, eventually. I admire you for not giving up ... you will beat it in the end, Bunny. It DOES work, it's just hard sometimes and it's the work of a lifetime, but well worth it. Talk to me anytime ... as I said, I'm glad you're back. You are a fighter ... you will get there in the end. (But please don't skip breakfast, at least not very often ... you really need to eat throughout the day to control that Binge Demon ... he can be wily and attack us if we get too hungry)! See ya! IT WILL WORK!

Hi, Bunny. Nice to meet you.

I agree that skipping breakfast is not a good way to start the day. Your body is in need of fuel for the work that you ask it to do. And by skipping breakfast your body will be absolutely demanding food before long. Feed the demon and give yourself a good start.

Fill your fridge and your storage shelves with healthy snack foods. Then when the binge demon strikes you will have something to snack on. Veggies and fruits are needed for fuel. Eating healthy foods is necessary, not only for you but also for that nine year old, who is learning what foods are good for her and what ones are not. Now is the time to establish good eating habits in her life.

No, it isn't easy, but neither is life. When you finish eating for the day, brush your teeth, walk around the block, read a book, take up knitting, establish other habits instead of feeding your face. And do drink lots of water. Absolutely no calories and it keeps your body hydrated.

Good luck to you on your weight-loss journey, and remember to enjoy life. Life is good, it really is.

Well I didnt skip breakfast this morning...I had 1egg,between 2 pieces of toast,some cheese,and tomatoe.It was very satisfing.
Normally I would think the thing to do is starve a meal to jump start things.Jo said to feed your demon,never heard of that ,but it makes sense,my body would cry out and demand food if not given some.Thanks for that great advice.
Icpc I plan not to let myself get to hungry and eat every 2 hours.Thanks.
I can and will get through this with my head held high. :D
It was nice today at breakfast with my son we talked about the importance of nutrition,what a good conversation,and how important it really is to respect food and to be decerning with what we eat.
Now to keep this up. :D

Hi, Bunny! Thanks for posting on my journal ... I love the way you always bounce back with a positive attitude. That ol' BD (Binge Demon) doesn't have a chance with an attitude like that! I like JoJo's advice about takin' up knitting ... it's too hot here to knit most of the time but I like to paint portraits, carve wood and make lace ... the BD HATES busy hands 'cause he can't use 'em to shove food in our faces!!! :lol:

H20 really is important. I need to work on that ... my BD likes me to think I need sweet milk drinks like dulce de leche when my bod gets too little :water: ... man, that BD is a tricky :lil: ... sheesh!

Have a great rest of the weekend, Bunny! :wave:

I know what you mean about resisting the temptations. Remember that eating s a quick reward, but not a lasting one. You sure got some good advice from many here at DT. Sue sure had a great idea of allowing some calories each day for some foods so you don't feel deprived. I may take her advice on that as well. It is always easier said than done, but you sound like a strong person. Hope you had a good weekend and have a terrific week.

ok,Lunch= tomatoe soup and 1 ham sandwitch and pushin the water :)

Let's go out there and have a victorious day against the BD, Bunny!!! :) We can do 'er! :up:

Well yesterday I lost 3lbs due to no binging.Im very proud of myself.I sure put up a fight thow!I hope I can do the same today as yesterday.Iv already had my breakfast which was good and healthy,now I have to plan for my other meals.I will succeed at killing that binge demon.He will not rule over me anymore.

ok,I got so hungry I decided to have my lunch at 10.00am.
Lunch=2burritoes,sour cream and cheese and olives.
Ill tell you ,since I got out of the hospital theres not a whole lot I can do so I REALLY want to eat.
IM new to not binging again so this will be a battle.I know the first few days will be the worst ...so far so good.And for goodness sake ware a muzzle.

You CAN do this !

Beth :peace:

My Daughter & Un Born Grand daughter need on going prayers please (http://diettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45733)

Well I binged last night.I got so mad at myself X-( But today is a new day and Im looking forward to it.I will eat what Im supposed to and have a light snack later.The point is not starving.I will drink my water like mad. :water: :water: :water: I know that takes some of the cravings away.Oh well off to the grinder.

Hello, Bunny!!! Long time no see...How's everything going, better today, I hope?

well Iv gotten past the binge demon for now,with a little Bible reading and praying and waiting for God to take my urge,I can honestly say He works.Its the waiting for Him that sometimes gets me into trouble.I hope Im able to do it again. :laugh:

Iv lost 10lbs altogether!I am so happy.I know its because iv been working on my binging . :balloons:
Another day to be on top of the binge demon.This is actually like a game,whos going to when ???

BUNNY, THAT'S FABULOUS NEWS ABOUT THE 10 POUNDS!!!! :cheer: x 10!!!!! Huzzah! You've proven that ol' BD :lil: is no match for what you've got goin' for you!!!! There's no stoppin' you!! Great work! :up:

Iv lost 10lbs altogether!I am so happy.I know its because iv been working on my binging . :balloons:
Another day to be on top of the binge demon.This is actually like a game,whos going to when ???

Congratulations on your wonderful loss of 10 lbs. And as to who is going to win? YOU ARE!!!

Go, girl. Keep doing wha you have been doing, and success will be yours!!!