Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I too have had past binge behaviors. What worked for me was to not try to stop the binge but to pick only my favorite foods when I wanted to binge and set down and enjoy every bite. Chewing slowly because these are my favorite foods and if they are my favorites then it would only make since to eat them slowly so I can enjoy them. And if I was able to accomplish that I did not call them binges I called them " parties in my mouth " . (got that phrase from renee podcasts) As time went on all my binges became parties in my mouth and then they went to small " parties in my mounth " then only if I was hungry. Worked for me might work for you. > > I have been an IOWL listener for almost 10 months now and my progress > has been exceptional. I've been a bulimic for about seven years, > since I was 15, but have almost completely eliminated purging from my > life. Bingeing, however, is a bit more difficult to break free from. > > I wanted to solicit advice from those of you who share this problem > (if any of you do). Usually my binges are late at night, and I'm > trying to really dig deep into the core of WHY I binge, and what I > can do to stop the bingeing in its tracks. When I do binge, as I did > last night. I feel really terrible in the morning, both physically > and emotionally. Depending on the strength of the binge, I might feel > physically ill from all the bad food I've eaten. > > But instead of beating myself up all day and punishing myself (as I > used to do), I'm trying to look for ways to be kind to myself and try > to just keep moving along on my journey toward breaking free. > > Normally a binge would send me off course for a whole week or more, > but I'm trying to isolate the binge and get back on track as fast as > possible. > > So anyway, does anyone have a similar problem? Is there anything you > do to make yourself physically and emotionally feel better the next > day? Usually I try to drink a lot of water and eat foods that are > super-healthy like fresh vegetables and fruit that sort of regulate > my sugar levels after having a large spike in sugar surging through > my system. I'll write in a journal and go for a drive and listen to > music to clear my head. > > Any help or support is welcomed! > > Thanks, > Colleen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hi, Colleen! I haven't been listening to the podcasts for as long as you, but it sounds like we have a lot in common. I am 24, and I have had problems with binge eating as well since I was very young. In the past week or so, though, I have felt a shift. I wish I could give you some really good advice on how to stop these episodes, but I am not sure what exactly is helping me so much. In the past few weeks I have gone from binges to regular overeating at meals. Not being stuffed, but still eating a little more than I actually enjoy at some meals. I can tell you some of the things I have been doing, and maybe you will find something in these suggestions that will be helpful to you. First, I really listened to 's podcast about lessening the duration, intensity, and frequency of an overeating episode or binge. Second, I tell myself everyday: " You can eat whatever would truly make you feel good. " Then I consider what would make me feel good - something that would satisfy my appetite, but that I will still feel good physically after eating it. Then, I chew everything for much longer. I am amazed at how fast I used to eat..my brain was so detached, it's no wonder I kept grabbing more and more food. Now that I am eating slowly, and nothing is off limits, I feel less of a " panic " feeling when I eat. I still make choices that are not as good as others, but for me, one of my overeating triggers was aiming for perfection with eating. I found that if I was trying to eat " clean " or trying to restrict calories, I would totally crack at the first tiny slip-up. Lastly, I try to think of how I would treat someone that I really love and that is emotionally sensitive -like a child - and I try to speak to myself that way when I make a mistake. The way I talked to myself was horrible, and I find that now that I am consciously trying to change that, I am really feeling a difference in my self esteem, which lowers my " need " to overeat in some situations. Good luck. I hope that you are able to find what works for you. Let me know if you want/need a IOWL buddy! Farra > > I have been an IOWL listener for almost 10 months now and my progress > has been exceptional. I've been a bulimic for about seven years, > since I was 15, but have almost completely eliminated purging from my > life. Bingeing, however, is a bit more difficult to break free from. > > I wanted to solicit advice from those of you who share this problem > (if any of you do). Usually my binges are late at night, and I'm > trying to really dig deep into the core of WHY I binge, and what I > can do to stop the bingeing in its tracks. When I do binge, as I did > last night. I feel really terrible in the morning, both physically > and emotionally. Depending on the strength of the binge, I might feel > physically ill from all the bad food I've eaten. > > But instead of beating myself up all day and punishing myself (as I > used to do), I'm trying to look for ways to be kind to myself and try > to just keep moving along on my journey toward breaking free. > > Normally a binge would send me off course for a whole week or more, > but I'm trying to isolate the binge and get back on track as fast as > possible. > > So anyway, does anyone have a similar problem? Is there anything you > do to make yourself physically and emotionally feel better the next > day? Usually I try to drink a lot of water and eat foods that are > super-healthy like fresh vegetables and fruit that sort of regulate > my sugar levels after having a large spike in sugar surging through > my system. I'll write in a journal and go for a drive and listen to > music to clear my head. > > Any help or support is welcomed! > > Thanks, > Colleen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi Colleen First of all congratulations on your progress with stopping the purging. That's a real achievement, so congratulate yourself on that huge step forward. I too have had problems with binge eating but the frequency of them is becoming less and less these days. I think of 's 'DIF' used in one of her podcasts and know that the 'D'uration of the binges is briefer, the 'I'ntensity is mostly not as bad as it used to be, and the 'F'requency is no way near as frequent as the binges used to be. With this said, I know that I will binge again at some stage in the future and now, when I do, the next morning I make a point of drinking lots of water and carrying on with my usual 'slender' activities like exercising and eating well and wisely. I simply pick myself up and get right back on track rather than letting the binge behaviour continue for another day or week. I'm getting much better at doing this. Slowly I am becoming more at peace with food but it's not a linear process. It's taken me a lifetime to develop the binge eating behaviour so I'm not going to eradicate it in a short space of time.. 's podcasts, the regular help of a psychologist who specialises in eating disorders, and Weight Watchers are turning my life around to a healthier relationship with food and eating. I wish you all the best for your journey. Do let us know how you are going. All the best Twinkle ________________________________ To: insideoutweightloss Sent: Monday, 20 October, 2008 4:50:45 AM Subject: Bingeing I have been an IOWL listener for almost 10 months now and my progress has been exceptional. I've been a bulimic for about seven years, since I was 15, but have almost completely eliminated purging from my life. Bingeing, however, is a bit more difficult to break free from. I wanted to solicit advice from those of you who share this problem (if any of you do). Usually my binges are late at night, and I'm trying to really dig deep into the core of WHY I binge, and what I can do to stop the bingeing in its tracks. When I do binge, as I did last night. I feel really terrible in the morning, both physically and emotionally. Depending on the strength of the binge, I might feel physically ill from all the bad food I've eaten. But instead of beating myself up all day and punishing myself (as I used to do), I'm trying to look for ways to be kind to myself and try to just keep moving along on my journey toward breaking free. Normally a binge would send me off course for a whole week or more, but I'm trying to isolate the binge and get back on track as fast as possible. So anyway, does anyone have a similar problem? Is there anything you do to make yourself physically and emotionally feel better the next day? Usually I try to drink a lot of water and eat foods that are super-healthy like fresh vegetables and fruit that sort of regulate my sugar levels after having a large spike in sugar surging through my system. I'll write in a journal and go for a drive and listen to music to clear my head. Any help or support is welcomed! Thanks, Colleen Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi Farra, Thanks for your advice. I also think we have a lot in common. I too used to eat ferociously fast and have slowed down for most of my meals now. I also have experienced that " panic " feeling and have told myself that my diet can't be so perfect, it has to include all the foods I enjoy in moderation. I feel like in the past 10 months I have felt a series of those " shifts " by listening to , it's just absolutely amazing. In fact, one thing said in the most recent podcast that really spoke to me was that the moments of desperation where we feel like we need to gain control might someday not even exist! It totally blew me away that I some day I will never feel like I need to control over those panic-stricken moments. Until then--my life is in constant improvement and adjustment. I would LOVE an IOWL buddy I'm so glad you mentioned that! How do we do that? haha Let me know so we can chat some more. Thanks, Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 If you want to, you can email me at farra712@... and we can just kind of keep each other excited (I like that better than accountable, really) about IOWL. I don't really have a support team other than the yahoo group, and I think having a IOWL buddy seems to feel more personal. Farra > > Hi Farra, > > Thanks for your advice. I also think we have a lot in common. I too > used to eat ferociously fast and have slowed down for most of my > meals now. I also have experienced that " panic " feeling and have told > myself that my diet can't be so perfect, it has to include all the > foods I enjoy in moderation. I feel like in the past 10 months I have > felt a series of those " shifts " by listening to , it's just > absolutely amazing. > > In fact, one thing said in the most recent podcast that really > spoke to me was that the moments of desperation where we feel like we > need to gain control might someday not even exist! It totally blew me > away that I some day I will never feel like I need to control over > those panic-stricken moments. Until then--my life is in constant > improvement and adjustment. > > I would LOVE an IOWL buddy I'm so glad you mentioned that! How do we > do that? haha Let me know so we can chat some more. > > Thanks, > Colleen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi Colleen: Also, congratulations on your successes and you are moving in the right direction! I do not have many binge periods (my eating problems are in other areas, which I'm trying to correct - and it is a long journey). But, sometimes when I have binge moments - I found a quote that I have taped on my vision board - and this really speaks to me. It says " Nothing tastes as good as being HEALTHY feels. " I'm sure you can use other words besides " healthy " too. But, when I stop and reflect on this - it reminds of the feelings I have after I've done the " right thing " (ie. finished a great exercise routine, stepped on the scale and lost weight, etc.) - and it helps me stop in my tracks and move away from the food that I crave. Don't know if this will help others, but wanted to share - just in case. Wishing you the very best on your journey! Kathy > > Hi Colleen > > First of all congratulations on your progress with stopping the purging. That's a real achievement, so congratulate yourself on that huge step forward. > > I too have had problems with binge eating but the frequency of them is becoming less and less these days. I think of 's 'DIF' used in one of her podcasts and know that the 'D'uration of the binges is briefer, the 'I'ntensity is mostly not as bad as it used to be, and the 'F'requency is no way near as frequent as the binges used to be. With this said, I know that I will binge again at some stage in the future and now, when I do, the next morning I make a point of drinking lots of water and carrying on with my usual 'slender' activities like exercising and eating well and wisely. I simply pick myself up and get right back on track rather than letting the binge behaviour continue for another day or week. I'm getting much better at doing this. Slowly I am becoming more at peace with food but it's not a linear process. It's taken me a lifetime to develop the binge eating behaviour so I'm not going to eradicate it in a short space of time.. > > 's podcasts, the regular help of a psychologist who specialises in eating disorders, and Weight Watchers are turning my life around to a healthier relationship with food and eating. > > I wish you all the best for your journey. Do let us know how you are going. > > All the best > Twinkle > > > > > ________________________________ > > To: insideoutweightloss > Sent: Monday, 20 October, 2008 4:50:45 AM > Subject: Bingeing > > > I have been an IOWL listener for almost 10 months now and my progress > has been exceptional. I've been a bulimic for about seven years, > since I was 15, but have almost completely eliminated purging from my > life. Bingeing, however, is a bit more difficult to break free from. > > I wanted to solicit advice from those of you who share this problem > (if any of you do). Usually my binges are late at night, and I'm > trying to really dig deep into the core of WHY I binge, and what I > can do to stop the bingeing in its tracks. When I do binge, as I did > last night. I feel really terrible in the morning, both physically > and emotionally. Depending on the strength of the binge, I might feel > physically ill from all the bad food I've eaten. > > But instead of beating myself up all day and punishing myself (as I > used to do), I'm trying to look for ways to be kind to myself and try > to just keep moving along on my journey toward breaking free. > > Normally a binge would send me off course for a whole week or more, > but I'm trying to isolate the binge and get back on track as fast as > possible. > > So anyway, does anyone have a similar problem? Is there anything you > do to make yourself physically and emotionally feel better the next > day? Usually I try to drink a lot of water and eat foods that are > super-healthy like fresh vegetables and fruit that sort of regulate > my sugar levels after having a large spike in sugar surging through > my system. I'll write in a journal and go for a drive and listen to > music to clear my head. > > Any help or support is welcomed! > > Thanks, > Colleen > > > > Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi Colleen, I've never been a purger but I'm definately a binger! I've struggled with it for almost as long as I can remember and still have my moments. *wink* Binging is certainly one of my biggest struggles. My favorite technique from IOWL has been to try to stop and think and ask myself if I like how this food feels in my stomach in 30 minutes, 2 hours, tomorrow morning? Even though sometimes I still end up thinking " Who cares, I just want that cookie dough, and these chips, and that cheese and those pickles, and that pizza, and... " it sure helps me reduce the DIF- Durration, Intensity, Frequency- like introduces in one of the podcasts. Hope that helps! Esther _________________________________________________________________ When your life is on the go—take your life with you. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/115298558/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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