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Most of the times eating and overeating and binging and purging are just methods that we use instead of working on the real problems that then become excuses to manta in the cycle.

I was saying “I eat because I am too sad”. Considering that I am too sad and that I have strong cravings, I will eat till explode.

Today when I have strong cravings I…[Read more]

How true, Letileti: “Depression is not a cause for binging but it can be an excuse.”

Depression is not a cause for binging but it can be an excuse. I am then trying to treat it to ease my journey in life.
I am trying to avoid annoying people.

I mean trying to avoid all the excuses I used to have to overeat

Aniebee wrote:
Thank you so much for the encouragement everyone! I did gain 2lbs this last week, but I’m not surprised. For everyone that thinks bulimia makes you lose weight, it’s just not the case. At least not long term let alone all the wonderful side effects

But I had a great day yesterday & I have renewed motivation!

I am doing 5 bites…[Read more]

Thank you so much for the encouragement everyone! I did gain 2lbs this last week, but I’m not surprised. For everyone that thinks bulimia makes you lose weight, it’s just not the case. At least not long term let alone all the wonderful side effects

But I had a great day yesterday & I have renewed motivation!

I am doing 5 bites around 9-10 & 5…[Read more]

Aniebee wrote:
So I’m going to be completely honest… I’m really nervous for the Monday weigh in.

I’m using 5 bite to show me where I struggle with food & I’ve been battling bulimia for many many years. I’ve gone to numerous counselors, tried prescribed drugs & it’s still an issue.

I’ve tried all the diets & this is the first honest one that…[Read more]

The reality is, Aniebee, that the extra chocolate chips will affect your weight loss, but you should still see a significant drop on the scale if you been able to adhere to the diet otherwise.

Again–especially for people who have had eating disorders–this diet is perfect for you. It gives you absolute control without doing any harm to your…[Read more]

Ues. evening js always HARDER!

So I’m going to be completely honest… I’m really nervous for the Monday weigh in.

I’m using 5 bite to show me where I struggle with food & I’ve been battling bulimia for many many years. I’ve gone to numerous counselors, tried prescribed drugs & it’s still an issue.

I’ve tried all the diets & this is the first honest one that tells you like it…[Read more]

Thank you Dr. Lewis! You’re such a great encourager

GREAT. :laugh:

Brilliant! That is EXACTLY right. It’s hard, but you power through, because it is TOTALLY WORTH IT! :woohoo:

today it was HARD.
But I did it.

I’ve had a few rough days- was experimenting with different bars & wasn’t enjoying what I had which I ignored & tried to just keep going with what I bought which led to eating extra bites of what looked good around me. Before I eat my five bites I will ask myself if this looks satisfying? If not, what would make it more satisfying?

However, I’m…[Read more]

Yes, definitely!

So this diet is making me realize how much I just want to eat. I’m not hungry, and honestly, being hungry feels easier to deal with then just craving food.

Now when I feel an urge to eat I’ll ask if it’s 5 bite time? Am I hungry? If not, what am I feeling? How can I handle this emotion since food is for when I’m hungry.

Guess…[Read more]

That’s exactly right: lesson learned. But try and recall how that overeating made you feel BEFORE your next 5-bite dinner.

I had dinner with my family last night, but at too much which was silly. I know I can have that food any time especially when the diet is over! I’ve just been dieting for soooo long – way before this diet- that I forgot all food are permissible- it’s the quantity.

It was still much less than before, but more than 5 & way over full.

Lesson…[Read more]

Sounds like you’re doing awesome!

I went on all day reminding me that food and feelings are two different things that Ihave to treat separatly.

I am hungry and I know it is because I am eating my fats.
So it is a good sign.