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06-16-2008, 04:04 AM
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| came-came to-came to believe  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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Jack- No it wasn't me that posted the link-I don't know how to do that LOL. That's too complicated for me  Speaking of "We Didn't Start The Fire"-he played it-and what a GREAT show! He is so awesome...I realized last night that each time I have seen him (1985, 2006, 2008) I was sober...actually 1985 I was only 16 and couldn't "score" alcohol there..but the other times I was genuinely sober...I thought that was cool. Then we got home at midnight and were locked out for one hour...in the past I would have let that spoil everything but not this time! I went with three other people and before the show, we went out to eat. Everyone got exactly what they wanted. I got a salad--actually a huge very nice salad. There were treats all over the place that we were (casino) and I felt SO good that I didn't cave....I have done my share of that...but who knows when I won't be as "strong"...that's what I worry about. But for today, I'll try and grab another day of sanity away from the foods that chain me up.
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06-16-2008, 04:18 AM
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As of June 15th: CALI -120 MIKE -35 ROXIE -14 JACK -8 ANANDA -3 PONY -working on 1 DAVE On hiatus: BARB DWYER GOLDIE NINA ODAAT Hope you are feeling better today Ananda. Glad you had a great time Cali. Best wishes all.
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06-16-2008, 07:25 AM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I have an old college dictionary...and I wanted to look up the word "binge". It is not listed. I am interested in knowing what the definition of that word is. Life is good to have...and share. I bwant to be in recovery from my addictions today. I am already thinking along slippery slopes. I want to be rational, sane and serene...and I will not be if I give in. Take care. |
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06-16-2008, 08:30 AM
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Good morning, all. Welcome Sheila and thank you all for your sharing. I'm working on my "toddlerhood", too. Getting defiant when I come up against a "no" - as in don't eat that, and then binge just to prove that I can. I'm trying to distract myself from those behaviors. |
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06-16-2008, 03:37 PM
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Jack, my dictionary says: Binge 1-drink heavily 2-unrestrained and often excessive indulgence(eg. a buying binge) 3-an act of excessive or compulsive consumption(as of food). Hope that covers it, best wishes all.
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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06-16-2008, 05:12 PM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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I did something and now I am wondering if it was a good idea.... a family member is really sad over something that they have to do tomorrow...I went out and bought this person's favorite cake decorated, a huge bag of their favorite candy, and a huge particular favorite chocolate bar....they thought it was great but I am not so sure...granted the goodies will be around for this person because they won't eat it all in one sitting like I would have.....I figured it was comfort food...I think the old me would have bought even more than that, opened every bag so I could have a few of each, and arrange it in a lovely basket for presentation....so maybe it's progress? anyway just needed to say that.
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06-16-2008, 08:21 PM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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I remember buying OS's as Easter gifts, and not waiting for the person to open them up...or after they did...stuffing myself with much more than my "share." It sounds like you didn't do what I did. Anything less than that is ok in my book. |
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06-17-2008, 06:59 AM
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I'm still hanging in - eating clean and getting some exercise. The scales, however, have decided NOT to bend to my will and I'm trying to let that go and not obsess about it. Overall, things are peaceful and I need to remember that my recovery is my number one priority. Without it, I am lost. Peace. |
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06-17-2008, 09:02 AM
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I think that sounds like a lovely gift Cali, and a kind gesture. And it is also definitely progress. If that was me, I would have eaten it and then had to go out and buy it all again. Just been on the bike and soon getting the kids from school. I am taking my boy for us both to get a haircut, mines looking a bit wild again- wonder if I will lose any weight with the mop missing?(would be nice but don't think so!).
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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06-17-2008, 09:06 AM
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As of June 16th: CALI -121 MIKE -36 ROXIE -15 JACK -9 ANANDA -4 PONY -1 DAVE On hiatus: BARB DWYER GOLDIE NINA ODAAT Best wishes all.
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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06-17-2008, 11:28 AM
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I'm still hangin in there ... but struggling.... on the food basket thing - i think it shows alot of good qualities that you can buy it for someone else when you can't have it and then not sneak any...at this point i couldn't do either of those thing  I take fruit and stuff to birthdaynite and functions....figure there are lots of people who like me are not suppose to eat sweets....but often no other options are available. Well....some good news for me...but don't get too mad at me!!!! I have lost about 6 pounds since i started really trying to do this, despite falling off the wagon a number of times. So I am really pleased about that. I seem to not be struggling with a physical craving right now so much as just a strong desire to eat some......i seem to be in a place where i debate weather to give up and eat some several times a day...just havent so far this time..so on sorta shakey ground. |
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06-17-2008, 05:34 PM
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| came-came to-came to believe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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thanks guys-for giving me some different perspective. I ended up going with this family member to put his cat to rest. This was one of my three so we are down to two  I am so glad I can be there for others today...
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06-18-2008, 07:17 AM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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It's Wednesday AM...beautiful morning...got an hour of exercise done outside...stayed sober yesterday from all my addictions...talked with a sponsor and am spending time working my program...and working on my relationships.... My thanks to all...I ejoy coming here in the AM...regardless of where I am in my recovery...I feel good coming here....I am thinking of Mike from Boston and hope he's OK..the Celtics won the NBA title...but I hope his health is OK. Take care all. |
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06-18-2008, 10:09 AM
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Sorry about your cat Cali, I know how much they mean. Our three are only 4 years old and they seem as if they have been around forever. They totally rule the roost here, even the dog resents them for this. We have a black and white alley cat who is wild. He is always fighting and bringing in birds, frogs and mice. We have a lovely tabby cat who is my personal shadow and my word how loud can he talk. And we have a little black female who is very affectionate and spends most of her time avoiding the other two. Hope you are okay Cali, your help and gestures are appreciated. Congrats Ananda on the weight loss. With some foods that I try to not eat, I slip up and I accept at the moment, that improvement is better than nothing and better than it was. You keep coming back and credit to you. Jack, always appreciate your words and I enjoy coming here also. Ate really well all day and after getting the kids went to the seafront and couldn't resist a plate of chips- have to knock that on the head.
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06-18-2008, 10:17 AM
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As of June 17th: CALI -122 MIKE -37 ROXIE -16 JACK -10 ANANDA -5 PONY -2 DAVE On hiatus: BARB DWYER GOLDIE NINA ODAAT Best wishes all.
__________________ Into each life some rain must fall,some days be dark and dreary. The Difficult is that which can be done immediately;the Impossible that which takes a little longer. |
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06-18-2008, 01:59 PM
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| One Day At A Time  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: England
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Thought I'd stop by and say hi Still not managed to get to One Day. Hopefully things will change soon. I'm seeing an Eating Disorder specialist on Friday, so fingers crossed for then. I'm very touched that I'm still on the list. Will keep you posted.
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06-18-2008, 09:51 PM
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it's great you are here...we are too hey you guys....i got a kick out of this. everytime i walk by the receptionist desk I see the candy and recoil as if from a hot flame! Then I have to walk past very fast! I get to my desk and focus on work....working so far! |
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06-19-2008, 04:03 AM
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I will try to get some exercise today..I know I keep talking about it but it's so hard to find the time. Last night I had some "junk". Not sweets-but some other things that I am abstaining from. I don't consider it a slip because as many days as I have clean from sugar, I have been also away from the other junk (chips etc.) I won't continue to do it but I am NOT going to beat myself up. Being an "all or nothing" person is sometimes hard I am right back on the balance beam. I listen to tapes about Law of Attraction/what I think becomes my reality etc... This concept is SO true, SO simple, and yet SO HARD!!!! I will stay in positive thought today.....and as many times as I find myself drifting to the negative, I will jump back on the positive track. LIFE IS TOO SHORT for any more negativism!!! (don't even think it's a word--but it's my word for today )
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06-19-2008, 08:37 AM
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I find on days when I feel negative and I can't seem to shake it off, I tend to keep myself to myself at work and just get on with things. I have heard people say "It will pass", and I remind myself of that -even if it takes a day or two. Ananda, the snack machine doesn't even register any more at work. I don't know how that's come about but I hope our parting of the ways goes on a long time. Half hour to myself at home and then the day moves into phase two(wouldn't have it any other way either).
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06-19-2008, 08:39 AM
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As of June 18th: CALI -123 MIKE -38 ROXIE -17 JACK -11 ANANDA -6 PONY -3 DAVE On hiatus: BARB DWYER GOLDIE NINA ODAAT Best wishes all.
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