Thanks

[Nina Kay]

I just wanted to say thank you to each of you who encouraged me to get back on the horse, so to speak, starting with wantneeda. I'm not really there again yet, but I have noticed a little difference, as to my interest in trying again. Today is my second day to not binge, so far, and I walked a slow but steady pace today for 20 minutes. It's a start, for me it's large. Again thank you all for sparking my interest in me and my health again. I think that I had just given up, partly because of my age, which is bothering me more than I thought it ever would, and also because of how bad I feel physically. One day at a time, right. {{{{HUGS}}}} to each of you.

[Pony]

Yes, Nina, it is one day at a time. Just do what you can because doing something is better than not doing anything. It will increase little by little and you will feel better about doing something.

We are all here for you and for us to do this together.

[Nina Kay]

I just thought that I would update my slow process of trying again. Today, I did not overeat, however, I did not undereat either. I did also walk 20 minutes again today making this the second day to move much at all. I walked more briskly today than yesterday. I actually broke a sweat. Ha. As of today, it's been 3 days without any sweets, which is amazing for me in the last long while. Thank you all again for your encouragement. It's much appreciated. I would love to know how each of you are doing, good or bad. Remember, I've been really down under myself for a very long time.

[Nina Kay]

Well today was a busy day for me. I did eat healthier in my choice of foods and not near as much food today. I did eat a sweet goody this evening, but I did not over indulge. For that I am relieved. I usually can't stop myself once I get started with sweets. I didn't walk today, but I got much more exercise than that. I steam-cleaned my carpets and moved my furniture to do it. I am exhausted tonight. I'm sure that I'll be very stiff and sore tomorrow. I really would like to hear how everyone else is doing. Posting this is helping me to solidify any progress.

[hopealwayz]

We can all stick together in this. We can do it one day at a time.

[Nina Kay]

Well, I haven't posted in a few days, because my daughter was here with the virus. I tried to help her as much as I could with my grandbabies and making her as comfortable as possible. I also haven't had time to do my walking. So now I will have to start again. I haven't been overeating though. I have had several evenings, in the last few days, when I was craving sweets. I just kept putting off going to get some, minute by minute, and then I realized that I was in bed for the night and hadn't binged. I knew that God had helped me with this and I thanked Him. It has happened again tonight. I am about to go to bed and I've managed to look back on my evening, determined to get some goodies, and somehow it's late and I never did binge. So, even though I'm not doing great, I am holding on.

[Nina Kay]

I did blow it and binged. I didn't gorge though, which is different, because I usually go overboard after I've overeaten any at all. I did do alot better today than yesterday. I will refocus and start again right now. How is everyone else doing these days?

[Pony]

Hey Nina, I think your doing good. It is just one day at a time and you seem to be coming along. Learning to eat healthy and not give in to our cravings (all the time) is a process and it takes time to make it a part of your life. I think it sounds as if you are do just that. We are bound to slip up every now and then as this is food that we deal with on a daily basis. But we must also be strong and ask HP to get us through those times we feel we are not and help us learn the moderation of healthy living.

Keep up the great work Nina. day by day

[Nina Kay]

Thanks Pony,
I am trying to keep from compulsively overeating. I do have to take it one day at a time or really one craving at a time, along with learning to keep myself calm and think clearly and honestly about the amount I eat during each meal. That's a hard one because, for me, it's harder to stop eating once I get that taste in my mouth than it is if I don't even take that first bite. But I do want to eat healthy so that I remain as healthy as I can at this point, so I don't purposely skip any meals anymore. I managed to eat healthy today and not overeat. I didn't get any exercise today, but I am still sore in the back of my legs from helping my hubby clean out the flower bed and plant some flowers yesterday. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to get in a few minutes of walking. And even though I haven't weighed myself, I can tell that I've lost some weight in the past week or so that I've been coming here to read and post again. I would really love to hear how everyone else is doing, bad or good. PLEASE.........

[Pony]

That is great Nina. You have a good beginning. It takes our thinking to change before anything else does and I see yours becoming more positive, more in tune with yourself.

I know what you mean about having that first taste in the mouth and wanting more. That's why it is important not to take even than first bite of trigger foods, unless of course they are all trigger foods....lol....you can't stop eating all together. This addiction is harder than any other because of that fact, so we have to learn moderation or abstinence from certain foods that we just can't handle....the ones that we most treat like a drug.

I am doing OK today. We had my daughter's soccer party today, which was a huge picnic at the park in which everyone brought something. Lots of food !!! But I think I did pretty good. And to top it off I got in exercise.......we had scrimmage "games" kids against adults....and I played .. some... I couldn't play the whole game, not in that good of shape...lol...but I played enough that my body is talking to me tonight and will be screaming at me in the morning. !!!

[Nina Kay]

Pony,
It sounds like you got alot of exercise at the soccer party. How sore were you the next day? I wouldn't have been able to get out of the bed for at least 3 days if it were me. Have you gotten any exercise since? My hubby and I walked 1.3 miles last night, but didn't get to tonight since we weren't home at the same time today. I've managed to not overeat today. Still not doing great but alot better than usual.

[wantneeda]

oh Nina!!!!
there you are!!!!
big huge hugs to you my friend!!!
please stay in touch with us
i'm doing ok, got myself a second job so i'm working like 13 hours a day 4 days of the week. Needless to say its great for keeping me busy but i'm still having trouble with my nighttimes......My legs have been quite sore from standing so much but i'm dealing with it.
i'm sorry i didn't get back to you sooner...had some computer problems and couldn't get on for a couple of weeks, but all is good now
i just want to tell you that you made my day today...coming on and seeing you post gave me a smile
i wish for you today Nina, a big huge heart smile
Wendy

[Nina Kay]

Wendy,
Hi !! Thanks so much for the wonderful heart smile. I've missed those. I was wondering where you've been. Wow, you are one busy lady these days, aren't you ?! I'm glad that you got your computer problems worked out. I hope that your doing okay with the eating disorder. I would love to hear your update. Did you have a good Thanksgiving? {{{{{HUGE HUGS}}}}}