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  • Name: 97gstchick
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Current weight: 153.00lb
Goal weight: 140.00lb
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Are you a Binge eater?

I got this in an email I get from Jillian every week or so with little tid bits and help.  Thought this was interesting and wanted to share with you ladies. 

Are You a Binge Eater?
If you're inclined to binge, the most important thing to do for yourself is to examine the emotional reasons behind your problem. I know that processing those emotions is hard and takes time, but here are some good techniques to help you modify your behavior and combat binge eating in the future:

Banish binge foods from your environment. Don't buy or purchase stuff that you can binge on. You can't eat what's not there, so get rid of it.

Try taking up a hobby. Keep yourself occupied so that rather than focusing on food, you'll distract yourself with something productive.

Decorate your fridge with stuff that motivates you. I have two pictures on mine: One is a photo of my cellulite, and the other is of Madonna. Let me tell ya, there is nothing that will turn you off to food like Madonna's rock-hard muscles next to a picture of the cottage cheese on your butt.

Call a friend. The next time you want to stuff your face, reach out for support and try talking through your feelings instead of anesthetizing them by bingeing.

Do something to screw up your binge. In other words, pamper yourself with something that's positive as opposed to self-destructive. Get a mani-pedi. Take a bubble bath. Go to the gym. There are many places to go and activities to take part in that'll also lead you away from food temptations.

Real work takes time, so it's good to have some techniques to fall back on when life gets the better of you! And remember: one day at a time. If you do end up in a binge, work out a little harder the next day. Every day is a new one. Got it, kids? Cool.

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Thanks

Thanks for sharing that with us!!!  It's good advice!

Last week the girl who wears the glasses is the one who sent the Husband home.  She made a smart decision in my book!!  I'm glad she sent him home because he is a man and we know how that goes against women!!!  Yes, his wife is evil, and I feel sorry for the girl that sent him home, you know his wife is going to try and get even.  Should be good tonight!!!

 

This is a great post

Your article you posted has some really good ideas.  I struggle with binge eating.  I was actually bulimic in college and had to quit school my junior year to get help.  Now, almost ten years later I am back in school and losing the right way.  It's been a definite journey. 

Vegassssssss

Great post about binge eating!! I suppose if you don't have chips or ice cream to binge on, you can't binge =P And..besides...who wants to binge on veggies?! Not me! lol

KEep us posted on the trip to Vegas! Sounds fun..are you gonna go see the grand canyon too? My bf is going there with a buddy..i'm so jealous =P

 

Great post

Thanks for sharing!




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