Binge eating recovery daily check in thread (Part 3)

@Aleyadaisey That is rad!!! May I ask what resolution you worked with and what software you used?

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Thank you! 50 x 50 pixels, and I use pixilart. It allows you to not only make pixel art but animation too. It’s free to use. There is both a site and an android app version. :smiling_face:

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Thank you so much! :smiling_face:

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175 smoke free, 38 binge free, 20 keto

Very glad I am binge free and feel stable. I realized that eating in front of the TV has become a bad habit that can lead to overeating or snacking. So I am working on more mindful eating settings.

Have a peaceful day, everyone :purple_heart:

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TV snacking usually leads to overeating or poor food choices for me and so I can relate to this a lot. Im glad ur so self-aware girl. Way to go on making such positive changes lately :slight_smile:

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Thank you, Dana! That means a Lot to me. It’s a constant struggle, but every little step counts :face_holding_back_tears:

I stole the three circles model to reflect about my behaviour.
(The Three Circles Model is a recovery tool that categorizes behaviors into an Inner Circle (addictive acts to avoid), a Middle Circle (risky triggers and “slippery” behaviors), and an Outer Circle (healthy, positive activities). By defining these boundaries, addicts can clearly track their sobriety and focus on building a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.)

This is the result:

Red: binges
Yellow: overeating, snacking, carbs, eating out of boredom or frustration, eating in front of the telly or on the couch
Green: 3 planned meals a day, sleep, moving my body, rest and pauses, meditation, creativity, dancing, breathwork, journaling, Talking Sober

When I read the things in the green outer circle, it’s easier for me to care for myself.

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Oh wow!!! :astonished_face: Thank u for sharing this with me :slight_smile: I think Id like to give this a try and create my own 3 circles model. Maybe Ill take some time this week to create eaxh section. Ive been falling off lately (especially last week having very little sleep). I dont recall bingeing at all, but I definitely wasnt watching what I had bern eating or even the quantity of that food :frowning:

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I am happy it’s interesting for you!

For me, it’s always helpful to see the variety of things that help me to stay sober from binging. For example sometimes I need rest, sometimes I need to move my Body, sometimes I need to get creative.

I even realized that some aspects are missing in the green circle: books, selfcare, talking to a friend, enough protein intake. I am sure I am still missing some things :slight_smile:

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Day 1964 : No binge today. :smiling_face:

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Day 1965 : No binge today. :smiling_face:

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2 months 4 days without binging :smiling_face:

I had my therapy session yesterday and the next one will be my last one. I feel ready to be “thrown to life” and not to have the additional support of my therapist.
Now, when I feel somewhat stable and confident about not binging and when I am having tools to avoid it if I feel weak, I think I should start addressing my “sugar addiction”. I eat sweets every day a lot. Usually something with my breakfast, then snack after lunch and then also after dinner.. If I can narrow it to one sweet thing a day, that would be fantastic… There are things containing sugar which I don’t mind eating and won’t consider it as a sweet treat, so I need to distinguish this first. Perhaps write down the food which is the “issue”.
I am looking forward to doing some more work on my eating habits. Slowly and carefully because the line between “healthy” eating and restricting is thin.

Happy Monday :four_leaf_clover::hugs::heart::sun:

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177 smoke free
40 binge free
22 keto

I decided to cheat on my keto diet because of my Mom‘s birthday. The food was delicious and there was a great keto-friendly variety.

On my cheat day, I had not only swabian Kartoffelsalat, but also some of the Tiramisu I brought along. I didn’t use it to numb myself and I didn’t binge on it. Just „normal“ eating at a birthday party.

Today I‘m going back to my keto plan. I am grateful I’m doing keto because it’s a tool for my sobriety and not because of restriction.

Have a peaceful day, everyone!

Edit: TOMORROW I will go back to my keto plan. Today it didn`t work for me.

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Around three weeks of mindful eating :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:. I came home from work and did a upper body weights session and then went for a run. The run was hard even though I didn’t use my legs in the session at all, I guess just general fatigue will affect it. After dinner my daughter and I made brownies and we found a cheap can of squirty cream (like aerosol whipped cream) so I had a piece with a good squirt and felt good to enjoy with my daughter, and there is no risk of me binging the leftovers as my daughter would kill me if I ate any more. :rofl:

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Day 1966 : No binge today. :smiling_face:

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Dang, I was so exhausted yesterday that I ended up coping with food in the late evening.

I‘m taking better care of myself today. Already prepared 2 of my 3 meals. I hope my irritated belly will calm down soon and my brainfog will disappear.

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Day 1967 : No binge today. :smiling_face:

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179 smoke free
42 binge free
22 keto

I‘m glad that I am back on track. Feels good.

Have a peaceful day, everyone! :purple_heart:

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875 sugar
738 UPFs

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