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HarleyNinja237
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Posted: 26 Jan 2008 11:40 pm |
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I ran 16 miles
all to burn off yesterdays binge...and then I binge again today...
thats basically how I go from day to day...binge one day,burn it off the next and binge the same day....
I managed to go a day without binging the day before and I was so happy...
then its like oh i should reward myself with a donut and next thing i know i cleaned out the whole rack lol....the only reason i remain in shape is because I do ridiculous amount of cardio.I dont even throw up (i cant,even though sometimes I wish I could) I just burn it off in the treadmill
How do i fix this without having to go seeking professional help ?
I try going cold turkey,needless to say it never works.
Last edited on 26 Jan 2008 11:46 pm by HarleyNinja237
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zenobia
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008 01:01 am |
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hey
yeah, binge eating is a big problem for many, myself included. first, please don't wish that you could throw up. really, that just causes a whole slew of problems and doesn't fix the binge eating part. second, try wrting down how you feel before you start to binge. what makes you feel like you need to eat? are you hungry? are you bored? are you doing it out of emotional issues? this might help you find out why you binge, as well as distract you from actually binging. that's the first step of controlling the issue- finding out WHY you are doing it.
beyond that, once you have started to figure out the reasons behind binging, you cn really start to work on the problem. it's a long process... and yes, you might need to seek professional help (are you in school? can you talk to the school nurse or a counselor?) sometimes these issues go a lot deeper than where we can dive to on our own, and there is nothing wrong with getting help for it.
if you figure out why, try to prepare for it the next time the desire to binge hits. but that is all based on the reasons why you binge in the first place. there are various tricks you can use- drink a huge glass of water so you get that "full" feeling. binge on veggies so you are getting something healthy and will be filled up quickly. or maybe just distract yourself- get out the kitchen, go outside, so to your room- aything that will keep your body and mind away from food for a little while.
i hope this helps and please keep us posted on how it's going!
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Imaw89
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008 11:07 am |
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I'm not a expert or anything but maybe you should stay away from those highly sweet and carb'olisious foods. As it looks like those are food triggers.
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HarleyNinja237
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008 11:29 am |
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Thanx..thats a good idea to write down how I feel before doing it...Ill start trying it..
I really dont want to seek help...I wanna fix this myself and put it behind me and move on.But I doubt thats going to happen....If I continue to not be able to stop I will be forced to talk to my counselor....
Sometimes I do manage to go cold turkey but it doesnt matter because It only lasts 3-4 days....Its so hard to stop yourself,but its the easiest thing in the world to start and once youve started before you know it you allready gone too far.
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HarleyNinja237
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Posted: 27 Jan 2008 11:30 am |
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the food was in my job....
I cant quit that job I need it and I doubt Id be able to find another...
Before I found that job I looked EVERYWHERE for a job and no one would hire me...
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HarleyNinja237
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Posted: 2 Feb 2008 12:00 am |
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eh ive been able to keep my binging in check since last time i posted this thread....
i think i know the main reason for binging is...
after taking the advice and writing it down ive noticed id only go for sweet stuff i think im addicted to sugar...
Ive just gone cold turkey and its been hard but ive kept myself motivated to keep myself from binge eating...hope it lasts...
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 2 Feb 2008 10:17 am |
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Great job harleyninja  . I know it is difficult but keep it up and soon you will be at the 1-week mark!!!
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HarleyNinja237
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Posted: 3 Feb 2008 02:08 am |
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thank you
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