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09-07-2008, 08:53 AM
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| Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England
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I would like to restart as well and am glad to see so many here. I have two days since Friday 5th with today working on three. I thought that as I wasn't even thinking about OS for so long that it would no longer be a problem but complacency set in, so I know I need to be accountable. On a positive note I guess I have only eaten OS about seven times over eleven months, but that has all been in the last three weeks. I hit the 50 pound weight loss for my brothers Wedding three weeks ago but haven't eaten great since then; I think exercise has bailed me out and I don't want it to be like that, the two have to run together. I have thought long and hard as to whether I should rejoin the count because at times I feel that I am not bingeing and that I can control what I eat, but I also feel that I am still a disaster waiting to happen. Also I have missed you all and hope this will keep me on the right path. Best wishes all for the remainder of the weekend.
__________________ 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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09-07-2008, 08:50 PM
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| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Like Dave, I need to be accountable. It's great to read about your experience, Dave, and congratulations on achieving your goal for your brother's wedding. I exercise a lot..., but I am feeling more aches and pains than I used to...an MRI showed pinched nerves in C4 thru C7...but, I must avoid OS's for a lot of reasons. I abstained today, and yesterday. I will hope I am released from my obsession when tomorrow comes. |
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09-07-2008, 10:00 PM
| #105 (permalink) |
| Member  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern CA
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I'd like to join this because sugar is my weakness and enemy. I'm on a fast right now and haven't had any sweets for 5 days. I was really overdoing the sugary snacks after about 2 weeks into my abstinence from alcohol. I also noticed that my mood was swinging and I know that's how sugar effects me- I get high and then crash from it and can turn into a basketcase. I'd like to be accountable on here and support others just as I have with the alcohol. It has really helped meeting so many wonderful people on this website. I don't believe I would still be sober without them and maybe this could help my food issues as well. Hi! I'm Kathleen and I'm a sugarholic.  |
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09-08-2008, 06:44 AM
| #106 (permalink) |
| Member Join Date: Aug 2007
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Good Monday morning, everyone! Boston, welcome! I used to have bostons as a child. Wonderful, loving, snorting little rascals. Dave, welcome back, as well as gg. I'm hanging in there. I hope everyone else is as well. I've been using planning and exercise to help me deal with my ED, as well as reading and journaling. What are you doing today to live the life you envision for yourself? If not today, when? Peace. Roxie |
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09-08-2008, 08:59 AM
| #108 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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What am I doing today to live the life I am envisioning for myself?? I am not a prayerful person...but earlier today I am asking my HP to help me be that kind, compassionate person I want to be...and still be able to stand up for myself and not get pushed around by others...that I am willing to have my most "stainful" character defects be removed. Welcome, Boston, I hope you find what you need to have the life you envision. My self-esteem improves when I don't pig out on OS's. I am grateful to come here on a daily basis...find ES&H on my food issues. Take care all. |
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09-08-2008, 03:55 PM
| #109 (permalink) |
| Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: England
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No OS today, so hopefully back in the swing of things. Welcome Kathleen, this thread has helped me much and hopefully it will do the same for you.
__________________ 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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09-09-2008, 12:18 AM
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What a wonderful goal:To find the balance in being a nice caring person but to also atand up for what you believe. I am constantly stiving for that and often times fail. It's something you have to take an inventory on often and take some risks that may not always feel good or be the most popular. I'm looking forward to hearing your progress.  | |
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09-09-2008, 05:59 AM
| #111 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Thanks for the reminder that I need to do a daily inventory on what I did to have the kind of live I envisioned. Right now...I feel OK with how I was yesterday...some self-justification...that I will work on today at another meeting. I am hopeful to abstain from OS's today. Take care all. |
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09-09-2008, 08:09 AM
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| Watch out...it'll fool ya!  |
This thread has been looming like a thunderhead for me...it's been getting closer and closer...and I can't run away... This is something I've needed to do for a long time...unfortunately, I already blew it this morning...I had ice cream and cake for breakfast! HELP! I've lost control! MAYBE I'll try tomorrow...any encouragement MIGHT help. I know I know I know...I have to want to quit...should I get my jaw wired shut? Just kidding! I'm not sure what to do...I always want to shove food in my face. Does chewing gum all the time help anyone? Any suggestions? I'm tired of myself. I know I could lose another 30 pounds if I cut out the crap. Help! I'm eating myself into an early grave! P.S.--I had Hamburger Helper for breakfast as well...it's not in one of the natural food groups, either!
__________________ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. |
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09-09-2008, 01:11 PM
| #114 (permalink) |
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I have been away on a 100 mile long canoeing/backpacking trip for the past 2 weeks and during that time I was eating some OS so I think its only fair I be put back on day 1 please! I had the time of my life and while my options for food were limited I still chose OS as my source of energy when other options were available for me to have. Welcome to any newcomers and keep on trying this addiction is a tough one to kick! Hello to everyone out there glad to see people still posting and supporting each other Bruce
__________________ ______________________________ When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. Helen Keller |
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09-09-2008, 01:36 PM
| #115 (permalink) |
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Welcome, bamboozle and welcome back, Bruce. Your trips sounds wonderful. I did a (very short) kayak trip in the PNW a few years ago and it was a watershed experience. Bamboozle, you asked for suggestions - What helps me get started is to rid the fridge of the stuff that derails me and leave myself only healthier choices. Good luck to you. Peace, y'all. |
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09-09-2008, 04:42 PM
| #116 (permalink) |
| Watch out...it'll fool ya! |
Hello roxie...the only problem with that is I don't own the house I live in...Other people buy the junk and let me eat it! I'm not shifting blame...I'm ultimately responsible for my actions...I'm just not sure what to do. I don't have enough money to move out yet.
__________________ A strange game. The only winning move is not to play. |
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09-10-2008, 07:36 AM
| #118 (permalink) |
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I'm still sitting in and feeling some feelings that cause anxiety in me and it is, well, uncomfortable. Not everything that I think and feel requires an action. I no longer have to be reactionary. I don't have to eat over it. I can just be. Peace. |
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09-10-2008, 07:51 AM
| #119 (permalink) |
| Rockin 'n' rollin' everyday Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midwest
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Yesterdday, I needed to find out what happens to me......again.....when I decide one obvious sweet is "not really an OS"....and I will only have one...and it won't lead anywhere else...that it isn't an entry level OS for me.....that I won't cave in....that I won't crash and burn again.... I come back here. I tell me story. I start again on Day 1. I am grateful for the willingness to try to be sober...try to abstain from things that are addictive to me. Welcome back Bruce and GG...and please keep posting as I need your ES&H. |
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09-10-2008, 09:39 AM
| #120 (permalink) |
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Bamboozle - have you tried a protien diet like atkins. They can really curb sugar cravings. The fat keeps you satisfied and virtually elimating carbs keeps you from cravinsg them. Just a thought. I've gone for months without sugar with a high protein diet. Things like tomatoes become your new sugar. I always feel better and more balanced when sugar is out of my diet. Doing great guys...drinking my iced tea with lemon this morning. No suguary sweets for me today! |
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09-10-2008, 10:30 AM
| #121 (permalink) |
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Hello to Bamboozle and Bruce, and everyone else. Doing well so far today, normal routine and I am pleased for that. How are you doing Cali?, hope all is well with you.
__________________ 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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09-10-2008, 10:45 AM
| #122 (permalink) |
| came-came to-came to believe  Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: east coast
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Wow Dave-so good to see you here!! : ) Welcome to all the new folks. I have had so much going on. ***First of all please reset me. I appreciate everone’s honesty and I know that I can be honest here and not let “shame” keep me away. About a month or so ago I saw a post here about “orthorexia”. I had never ever heard of it before but now I know for sure that a very close family member is most likely suffering from it….this syndrome, condition-whatever it is has sort of “blown up” over this past month, but I heard about it here at soberrecovery first, and have been discussing it with other family members etc. 20/20 had a segment on it last Friday…..I am SO concerned but there is only so much I can do. I e-mailed this family member clips from the show and her rebuttle was “yeah-I guess others get a little nutty about their eating habits, just like I do”. We are planning an “intervention” this weekend…I don’t even like that word but I quess that’s what it’s called….she was hospitalized last Wednesday night for reasons that were able to be “explained away” unfortunately for her…I feel that it was directly to her being mal nourished. I did tell one of the doctor’s through the process that I had just learned about “it” but it sure sounds a lot like her….. I just haven't been around lately. So glad everyone is doing well!
__________________ I've let go of what I was, I accept myself for who I am today- I continue to become who I am meant to be! |
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09-10-2008, 04:15 PM
| #123 (permalink) |
| Gigi, BootLiquor, whatever....  |
ROXIE: 43 LILY: 29 Bostonluv: 8 FROG: 8 Dave: 6 ODAAT: 5 ANANDA: 2 Goldie: 2 BRUCE: 2 JACK: working on 1 CALI: working on 1 Bamboozle: ??? On hiatus: BARB DWYER MIKE NINA PONY I couldn't stand it any more! 
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09-10-2008, 09:17 PM
| #125 (permalink) |
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I've heard of orthrexia before. When you're not driven by being thin but the quest to be healthy. I remember reading about this girl who kept trying raw diets and other things in her quest and finally died. She was just trying to be the healthiest she could be and accidently killed herself. It was really sad actually.  |
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