The holidays have been really hard. My partner and I went to visit parents and there was just food and snacks and candy all over the place. We did well the first night and then kinda gave up. So I am glad to be back home.
I also was just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, which has opened up some wounds. Still processing that!
@Passerina_cyanea I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis and hoping for a good treatment plan 
768 sugar
632 UPF
Day 72 smoke free, 51 binge eating free, 6 snacking free.
Happy to return to my routines, including planned homemade meals. Today it’s oats, berries and coconut yoghurt for late breakfast and steamed vegetables, quinoa and salmon in the evening.
Have a peaceful day everyone!
I am so sorry. I wish you the best doctors by your side and strength and hope! 
Today I am REALLY choosing to make an effort to stop my disordered eating/binge eating. Im finding it hard today, but I do know that the more I practice this way of healthy eating, the easier it will get. I ate a normal sized healthy breakfast, had some coffee, and ate a high protein lunch. I have not snacked in between meals so far. I want the chocolate thats here from Christmas, but I literally told myself out loud that I dont need it.
Yesterday, I reviewed my blood work results from October (that was required for my LifestyleRX program). It was again a bit of a wake up call. So I am putting all my effort into tracking my foods (so that I dont overeat), eating higher protein and fiber (to stay full), and making sure to drink more water also. I get to go back to the gym on Jan 5th, so am excited about that. Just really want to set myself up for success again 
Day 1841 : No binge today. 
@Passerina_cyanea So sorry about your diagnosis of crohn’s disease too. That’s a tough one that’s for sure. Hugs.
@Butterflymoonwoman Sending you lots of strength in your efforts 
769 sugar
633 UPF
Day 73 smoke free, 52 binge eating free, 7 snacking free.
Not snacking between meals is the right way to go. Food noise is decreasing and that is a great relieve 
Have a peaceful day everyone!
Wonder if I should do no snacking! My kitchen is pretty full of snackies. Healthy ones, but still…
Day 1842 : No binge today.
Hello @Passerina_cyanea
I’m sorry to learn about your diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. My cousin has got it too. It’s helpful that now you at least know about it and hopefully once you learn how to manage it, it will also help you not to binge. I believe that you will be ok 
Day 74 smoke free, 53 binge free, 8 snacking free.
One of the best things about 2025 was quitting smoking, and shortly after that, letting go of binge eating. When I made the decision to stop binge eating, I searched for an online community to support me on that journey and I found TS and all of you. You are amazing, and I can’t thank you enough for being there for me during the hard times. Thank you thank you thank you
Day 1843 : No binge today.
Happy New Year and all the best to 2026 everyone! 
I went through a tough time over the Xmas, re binging but also alcohol. My cravings were out of the roof. But I managed to pull myself together and I haven’t binged since 29.12.2025, that’s taking me to 3 full days without binge It’s huge for me, I don’t remember the last time I achieved any continuous days at all.
The good things are that a) I feel stronger, more confident and more hopeful with every successfully passed day; b) I have my second therapy session this Saturday morning to support and motivate me furthermore; c) I feel more positive now and my life enthusiasm is back.
Soon I should also hear about my job, whether I’m going to be made redundant or not. I requested my consultation to happen by the Thursday next week, because I’ll be away, visiting my family, from Friday till 17.1. And 16.1. is the company’s deadline to have this all finished by. Wish me luck 
So that’s about me. I don’t post much lately but I’m watching you all closely and it makes me happy to see the increasing numbers on the counters of some of you 
Here’s the reminder that you’re doing truly great and that you are a true inspiration to me at least 
And a reminder to those who are more on the struggle side like me, that we all have been there and that the most important thing is to keep trying. It’s a process, a learning curve, trying to figure out so many things, such as what works FOR YOU, sometimes even WHY you’ve got this issue, WHAT’S the underlying cause, and then deal with that as well. It’s a learning curve HOW to replace old bad habits and with WHAT? WHO are we outside this disorder eating habit, what do we really desire, what’s been missing from our life? It’s a tough journey full of self-discovery, confidence building, trust and hope. And as long as you’re holding there and keep pushing - you’re progressing, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.
I truly believe that every each of us here has the ability to heal. Simply because the recognition of the issue is present and the first step of seeking a community - like minded people - has been made. These two things alone are huge and take a courage. Some people won’t be even able to admit that there’s something out of place and will never look for help and live their life unhappy not knowing why, trying to fulfil their life with food and not seeing that it doesn’t work and that it’s in fact the cause of the problem.
Sending love to everyone and let’s start 2026
771 sugar
635 UPF
Day 75 smoke free, 54 binge eating free, 9 snacking free.
I had a nice quiet NYE. I treated myself to a dessert, which means an irresponsible amount of sugar. The result? Sugar marched straight into my brain, messed with the chemistry, and left: first I was wired, then wiped out, and now I’m just low.
Seems I needed this little live experiment to remind me: if sugar, then only in tiny, civilized amounts for me – lesson very much relearned. Anyways, I`m not beating myself up, because it was no binge and no snacking and that is what I am focusing on.
Today I will go for a walk (slow movements help when I`m on low energy) and a swim (looking forward to the fresh natural mineral water) und then start an new book.
Have a peaceful day everyone and a very happy New Year.
Happy New Year Jana!
I’m really glad you shared this — it felt very real to read. I just want to say: those three days are huge! Awesome, girl!! Especially after Christmas, after cravings being so loud, after alcohol being in the mix. Pulling yourself back takes grit. I remember so well that I too couldn`t do a longer time with no binge for a very very long time. That does not mean it will never happen
What really stood out to me is how aware and reflective you are. You’re not just counting days, you’re doing the work: therapy, asking hard questions, noticing what’s underneath, rebuilding trust with yourself. That’s where real change happens. The fact that your life enthusiasm is coming back says so much.
I can imagine how stressful the job uncertainty must feel on top of everything else. That kind of waiting can shake anyone. I genuinely hope you get good news No matter how it turns out, you’re showing that you can face scary things without numbing or disappearing.
Your words to others here were incredibly generous. Supporting people while you’re still struggling yourself is such a quiet kind of courage. And for what it’s worth: You are an inspiration too, because you’re honest, you keep showing up and you share your own path!
I’m really rooting for you as you head into 2026. One step, one day, sometimes one hour at a time. Sending you a big hug and a lot of steadiness
Thank you so much, Daniela, for your encouraging words and time to type them Well done for retesting the sugar influence on your brain and body. I decided to have January free of sugar because I have a feeling that when I managed to stop eating sweets for a month before my lower back pain went away (alongside other health issues). But I can’t recall that for 100%. So I will see after a month what difference it’s going to make to my physical health to quit sugar and go from there I feel like I can do it.
Oh, that’s exciting! Quitting sugar is so beneficial for the body. I hope I will also bee able to do it some time!
You can do it! I am cheering for you.
I also wish you a good second therapy session. You had such a great start, I am sure you can build on that and Progress with your therapist.
Sending warm hugs!
I love this message it’s so encouraging!! I never thought this addiction would be so much harder than quiting drinking. I try to remind myself that even if i have failures, if I try to eat normally every day it’s preventing future Me from diabetes, heart disease, etc.