Yesterday I closed ‘day 5’ satisfied, I won another battle. Again it was difficult. Like, there was no hour I wouldn’t think about food. Trying to take it odaat.
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It will get better 
So proud of you that you made it through the day!
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Congratulations, @DanielaJ 
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24 days no binge
2 days no sugar
I am not drinking caffeinated coffee 4th day today. First two days I had a terrible headache, but it’s gone now and things are getting better. I have much more energy in the morning and am finding it much easier to get up from bed 
The reason why I went for decaf is because in Czech I was drinking coffee like all the time! I always go nuts there because I absolutely love the coffee my mum buys. I will have like 4-5 cups a day as opposed to my 1 cup a day here in the UK. So I kinda wanted to reset. But now seeing the benefits of not having any caffeine at all makes me consider to stop drinking caffeine. Today, I was able to get out of bed at 4.30am and do my HIIT. I could still do my HIIT in the morning before too, but I’d have to have the coffee first. Today I just got up, dressed up and went for the exercise. That’s great!
Yesterday, we had a Chinese takeaway for dinner and I didn’t binge or over-eat and that’s big. To make sure I didn’t lose track over how much I ate I put everything I wanted on my plate and spread it evenly into 3 thirds. So my plate was full of choices in reasonable amounts. I even left space for my blueberries (as a dessert). I felt really good about it 
Unfortunately, Chinese give me a bit of IBS so I’m bloated and in pain today. That made me realise that my belly isn’t probably that big as I alway think. It’s just bloated and irritated most of the time. It’s not its fault what I eat. It actually looks after me when digesting anything I put into it. And then I don’t treat it well. The most unappreciated part of my body. That has to change!! 
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792 sugar
656 UPFs
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Another day in the books.
I should eat some veggies today but other than that it was alright. No binge, no extra sugar.
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Day 1865 : No binge today.
@poppyfairy I’m so proud you made it through the day, that’s definitely a win! Keep it up! 
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Well done! You’re doing a great job 
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Day 97 smoke free, 76 binge free, 31 snacking free
I feel loved and connected. I feel addiction free. Deeply grateful.
Have a peaceful day everyone! 
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@Butterflymoonwoman How is your new health programme? Do you like it?
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Day 1866 : No binge today.
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Day 5
The past 5 days have felt soo good, in the sense of not feeling that shame and guilt that stems from disordered eating/binge eating. Tonight, during supper, I made sure to eat slow, putting my fork down btwn each bite, and actually enjoyinf the food (as opposed to shoveling it into my mouth). I ate until I was about 80% full and then stopped. The thought was there to get 2nds but I chose not to.
My Dr made an adjustment to my binge eating med. I take 50mg every morning which helps to supress my appetite slightly and to prevent thoughts of binge eating. However, it wears off by late afternoon and then I struggle in the evenings to snack etc. So… my Dr prescribed me an extra 10mg of the same med, to take in the afternoon to sort of give me a boost in the evening. Ill be starting that Monday so hopefully it will help.
I also have planned a diff menu for my work breakfast and lunch for this weekend. Im hoping it keeps me satiated during work and not ravenous for supper where I end up overeating or bingeing 
@DanielaJ Thank u for asking about the program. Im actually learning alot!! Its teaching me how to choose clean, whole foods. What to eat and what to limit or get rid of entirely (like ultra processed foods). What to look for at the grocery stores. Just how to eat (high fiber & protein) so that im staying full which in turn prevents snacking etc. Its making me realize that the quality of the foods I eat, matter. Not just the calories.
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7 days no binge, no extra sugar!
One week! Its difficult to believe cause its such a battle. Odaat mindset helps me tremendously, same like before with alcohol. I don’t want to think i won’t eat that cheesecakes ever again. I just won’t eat it NOW, today. And tomorrow I will see again.
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Yes, I believe that the choice of food makes a huge difference. It’s great that you’re learning and doing work. Every step forward counts and I think that you’re doing really well
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Huge congratulations on your first week, Mischa! 
Very well done
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Huge congratulations!!!
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Thank you soo much Jana! I really appreciate that! 
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Day 6
Work is almost over. I have 1.5 hours left and honestly, things are going well with my eating. So far, as it stands right now, the lunch I prepared is serving me well. Im not feeling hungry, the thoughts of bingeing arent there, and Im not irritable (my mood changes when I dont eat well). I know Ill be able to complete work on a good note! I have planned my supper and will make sure to not overeat then also. But bcuz i ate well at work, I shouldnt be starving by the time I get home. At work I ate -
Breakfast: Oatmeal with protein powder, chia seeds and cinnamon
Lunch: Chickpea sandwich on whole wheat with lettuce and mustard
Snack: 1/2 cup of cottage cheese with diced peaches and a little maple syrup
Its alot of calories BUT i discovered that if i eat more at work, i most likely wont have the urge to overeat or binge at home afterwards. Whereas before, i would do the opposite. I would eat very little at work (basically snack all day without focusing on protein/fiber), and then come home starving and uncontrollably eat.
I am honestly sooo excited about how today has turned out eating wise. I had my doubts starting my shift. But its going well
Thanks for being here friends! Hope everyone is doing well today!
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I think you cracked it.
I’m doing my therapy for a few weeks now and for 3 weeks I am monitoring my food. I am instructed to eat 6 meals a day, even if I am not hungry; Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner, snack, with no longer than maximum of 4 hours in between the meals.
At first it felt like a lot! But I promised to do exactly as I am told and so I got on with it. There were days when I didn’t manage to eat all 6 meals and sometimes I went ages without eating - like 6-7 hours. Because I am also making notes when I am filling in my info to this tracker, soon I noticed something interesting - that in the days when I followed the plan and ate 6 meals, I didn’t have any urges to binge. Besides when I am skipping meals, I have thoughts about binging and I don’t trust myself much. Days when I am not eating for long period of time are the worst in terms of cravings. That brought me to realisation that if my body isn’t fueled through the day, it will require it from me later in the evening. If I am preparing my dinner while starving, I feel like no amount of food in the world will satisfy me and I feel like I want to binge. And in regards to calories - I will naturally chose healthier food throughout the day as opposed to binging on sweets, chocolates, cookies, etc. So I don’t actually mind how many calories I consume during the day because it’s never going to be as bad as the hinges used to be. Also by eating regularly, the metabolism will eventually increase.
So to put it shortly; if I eat more through the day, I won’t binge and won’t gain weight. That sounds like a win/win situation to me 
The therapist said to me today: “It’s not about WHAT you eat, but WHEN you eat it.”
Well done for your own realisations, it is incredible that you can reflect like this and act on what you have learnt about yourself
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Day 1867 : No binge today.
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