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Posted by: greekblondechic

Hello everybody!

I'm way past due for a change. So here I am, new avi, new journal, new Greeky.

Probably the biggest thing holding me back from achieving my goals is my binging problem. So stopping that is now going to be one of my top priorities.

My health is also another priority. You guys probably think I am a hypochondriac by now, constantly looking for a diagnosis to fit my symptoms. It is quite possible that I am looking in the wrong places. Maybe I just need more sleep.. maybe I am deficient in a nutrient. Regardless, I will try not to stress about it anymore as that only compounds the problem.

I finally got in touch with the psych clinic about therapy today, they will call me back sometime next week. I will also begin reading books and such on the topic of binging and emotional well being.

I don't intend to post my diet, except maybe for changes, and any bad things I may eat. Posting what I eat is another stressor and right now I just need to eat clean and healthy foods without worrying about the amounts (as long as they are not excessive)

As for my workouts, we'll see. I don't want strict rules for this journal, mainly a place to express my feelings and ask questions and get the much-needed support you guys always provide.

Tomorrow, I am going to weigh, measure, and take pics. I know it will be embarrassing for me. In the past two months I have gained 10 or more pounds. I am highly disappointed and upset with myself for this and I intend to go back to previous methods such as cardio which worked for ME to lose fat in the past.

I may or may not post my weight measurements and pics tomorrow, but I will definately take them.

In exactly 11 weeks will be my church's annual Greek Festival. I am setting this as a goal date because I want to look the best I can, and having an actual goal in mind may help my progress. (Who knows I may meet a nice Greek guy

) I aim to achieve 11 binge-free weeks. I have not decided if I will include cheats. However, I must make the distinction between controlled cheats and out of control binges.

I guess I will pretty much make this up as I go..
As of right now, I am doing two no carb weeks. Before you all jump on your soapboxes, I am doing it for the following reasons:
1) Break sugar addiction
2) Get possible and quite likely candida under control
3) Lose a couple quick pounds to regain some confidence.

By a couple, I literally mean a couple. Anything more will be water and or possibly muscle. I am however quite unhappy with the amount of muscle I have put on, so this is not a problem for me.
I will do periodic spit tests to check if levels of candida are going up or down, and then slowly attempt to reintroduce complex carbs..then eventually fruit as well.

I am going to use active verbs from now on. One thing I have learned as a communication major is that the language you use to describe something frames the way you view that thing. For example: I will try to stop binging VS. I WILL stop binging. Both of these have very different meanings, I will use the second form from now on. "Trying" is NOT good enough anymore. Only DOING!

I wanted to note my first no carb day is going well. I invented a new type of eggies, macaroon eggies. I add some organic unsweetened coconut flakes both in and on top (as well as cocoa and sweetener) It is surprisingly delicious, and using unsweetened coconut flakes adds *minimal* sugar. It doesnt taste that great alone..so I am not eating it out of the bag!

This is a very long post..but hey, its MY journal..

GREEKY'S BINGE FREE ZONE WOOHOO!

Good luck to me

Posted by: donescobar2000

Good luck ma! I'm right behind you.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Good Luck Greek. Just getting through life sometimes is a big enough challenge, much less trying to take care of ones body and be in good physical/mental condition.

Since you mentioned you go to Church, I will take it your at least semi-religious, as am I. One thing that always helps me when I have issues or problems is taking maybe 30 minutes at the beginning of each day and pray/read the Bible/ or just quietly meditate and give my issues to God. I usually get the day going right doing this and it really helps me, especially during tough times.

I wish you the best and Good Luck.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks camaro, I am like you, semi religious, but I have become too wrapped up in myself lately. Thanks so much for reminding me to look to God for guidance!

Posted by: atherjen

Viv, I am so glad you finally decided it was time to get serious about your health conditions and try and take better control of it.
Im in the same process, I know its hard but hunnie it will be soo much more worth it in the long run!
Best of luck girl, Ill def be following for support!

Posted by: PreMier

I know this has already been said...

But im here for support too

Posted by: camarosuper6

I got this in my email box a few weeks back, and I hung it on my mirror. Good read

MEMO FROM GOD

To: YOU
Date: TODAY
From: GOD - The Boss!
Subject: YOURSELF
Reference: LIFE

This is God.

Today I will be handling All of your problems for you. I DO NOT need your help. So, have a nice day.

I love you.

GOD

P.S. And, remember....
If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you can not handle, DO NOTattempt to resolve it yourself !! Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. I will get to it in MY TIME. All situations will be resolved, but in My time, not yours.

P.S.S.
Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold onto it by worrying about it. Instead, focus on all the wonderful things that are present in your life now.

If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege.

Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for years.

Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return.

Should you grieve the passing of another weekend; Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk.

Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity.

Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities; Remember, things could be worse. You could be one of them!

Should you decide to send this to a friend; Thank you, you may have touched their life in ways you will never know!

Now, you have a nice day,
Love, God

Posted by: greekblondechic

TY jen don premi and camaro

that memo is SOO cute! I will print it out too!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

oh man time to whore

just kidding

How are you gbc?

Posted by: greekblondechic

im ok cat how are you?

Posted by: Jill

Good luck chicklit, Im here for ya, you know it my twin.

I will not comment on the no carb weeks, just pleeeeezzzzzzzze be careful. As for the coconut-im off to get groceries and that is on my list for my nighty night snack! Much success to ya darlin!

Posted by: greekblondechic

thanks sweetie

man.. i am too damn sensitive..somebody makes a little joke and i start crying WTF

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
im ok cat how are you?

well its been a hard week but its friday...

im sick
and my body aches all over lol

but besides that im in good spirits

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
thanks sweetie

man.. i am too damn sensitive..somebody makes a little joke and i start crying WTF

WHO DID IT????

ILL BEAT THEIR ACES!!!

Posted by: Flex

Good luck babycakes

it's tough, but its definitely doable. You control your own fate little one, so if its something you really want, then there is nothing that can stop you.

give 'em hell

p.s. i got the whole "bulking=eating as much as possible thing down", but i'm sure glad i don't have to do the whole dieting thing.....yet

Posted by: greekblondechic

*gives cat a massage*

ty flexy that was sweet

Posted by: Jodi

I really wish you luck but do you realize what 2 weeks of no carbs is going to do to your metabolism, digetstive system and sanity?

It could take you weeks to bring your metabolism back up so that your actually burning fat again. Your metabolism shuts down and stops burning fat if this is not done properly. Not worth the pain and torture IMO.

Good luck Greek, I really do wish you the best.

Posted by: JLB001

2 weeks Greeky? Make sure you have a note pad handy all the time, you might get forgetful. I'm with Jodi on this one, two weeks is a long time to go no carbs.

Posted by: donescobar2000

Quote:

Originally posted by JLB001
2 weeks Greeky? Make sure you have a note pad handy all the time, you might get forgetful. I'm with Jodi on this one, two weeks is a long time to go no carbs.

Me 3.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Thanks Jodi Jodie and Don Don.. I will monitor how I'm feeling, as well as do periodic spit tests. Then I will try to slowly reintroduce. I think brown rice is gluten free. We'll see, I might do only one week.

Anyway.. I got my pics and stats taken. Walgreens may be able to get you the CD in one hour.. but the quality is soooo much worse ugh! My pics stats and measurements are REALLY embarrassing. But I will put them up. I want to do them every week, but may more realistically only take pics every two weeks. I need a digital camera.. anybody wanna donate one??

I will also post some older pics that were on the roll, from december and january. I looked a lot better then

Posted by: greekblondechic

Height 5'6.5" - 5'7"
Weight 158lbs
GOAL IN 11 WEEKS: Get back to 144/145 or at the very least my old 148!

Measurements

Chest 40.75"
Rib Cage 35.5
Waist 31.5" (EEK!)
Abs at navel 36.5"
Hips 40
Around thighs under butt 40
Thigh 25
Quads (above knee) 18
Calves 14.75
Arms 11.25

PICS

Here's my fat front

Posted by: JLB001

Greeky..I am jusy worried that after day three of no carbs you'll wanna pull your hair out. It's tough going completely no carb. Just monitor DAILY how you are feeling. If you feel that it is too much, start introducing things back in. Promise us that...OK????

Posted by: greekblondechic

fat side

Posted by: greekblondechic

fat back

Posted by: JLB001

There is nothing wrong with your pics. You have a cute shape! But if your goal is to get down to 148, you shouldn't have a problem doing so.

Posted by: donescobar2000

Youre gonna hit Ketosis for sure. It aint fun.

Been there done that. Will never do it again.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I promise Jodie, dont worry, I am not trying to be stupid! I will be careful

Posted by: JLB001

Can I have your little legs Greeky???? They have a nice shape!

Posted by: greekblondechic

they are not little.. and my thighs got sooo fat! I want them to be 22.5" again

Posted by: JLB001

Mine are WAYYYYYYYYYYYYY bigger than yours.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I posted some other pics in my gallery.. I was a little lighter then

Posted by: atherjen

Viv you are not fat!! stop being so hard on yourself!

it will take time hun and you will get back to where you want too.

as for going completly NO carb, thats not needed. you can still incorporate brown or wild rice into your diet if your following a candida detox. also tons of veggies missy. make sure you keep your healthy fats up too.

Posted by: JLB001

Jenjen...we need to make a trip to cause her bodily harm if she says anything else negative about herself.

Posted by: atherjen

I agree JodieBolognie!!!

no more bad talking yourself Viv!!!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

i totally agree

viv you look hot

you need more close up shots, so we can see your pretty face better

Posted by: greekblondechic

lol, u guys r silly.

thanks for the info jen, I will incorporate rice soon.
I am not having any nuts or peanut butter.. but I also need to give up dairy (coffee

) and aspartame (diet soda

)

Posted by: Jill

If you were here Id hit you hunny!

You look stunning in ALL your picks!!! If my legs were lean like that I sure wouldnt be complaining.

Posted by: Jill

Ive givin up diet drinks, and replaced them with water. I actually feel A LOT better. I will have the occasional one from time to time. I usually drink 1 cup of coffee a day. Not everyday.

Posted by: greekblondechic

thanks jilly

anybody know how i can manage to take pics weekly or bi weekly without a digicam? I'm thinkin my only option is if i can find 12 exposure rolls of film.. i dont wanna fill up 24 pics every 1-2 weeks!

I think posting pics weekly would REALLY help me stay on track..

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
lol, u guys r silly.

thanks for the info jen, I will incorporate rice soon.
I am not having any nuts or peanut butter.. but I also need to give up dairy (coffee

) and aspartame (diet soda

)

welcome hun! anything!
some nuts are fine. but raw. peanut butter is high fungus and molds. (I know I know it tastes great. lol).
dairy and coffee and aspartame ALL have to go!!
get herbal teas and stevia.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I use stevia, but I most diet stuff has aspartame already in it. Jillian, in what ways do you feel better?

Damn manufacturers should all switch to stevia

In general, nuts are hard to digest, and I don't want to develop an allergy to them, plus I tend to binge on them. So no nuts for me for now!

Posted by: atherjen

you can rotate nuts, only have them every few days. and soak them before eating. easier to digest.
if you wanted to eat them that is...

Ive eliminated ALL artificial sweetners, sucralose included, no whey protein powders.. in 2 days I dont feel as fatigued or brain wishy washy farts.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by JLB001
Greeky..I am jusy worried that after day three of no carbs you'll wanna pull your hair out. It's tough going completely no carb.

And it also causes binging tendancies

Posted by: donescobar2000

I heard that Jodi. So very true.

Posted by: greekblondechic

in your guys opinions, how long can i go without carbs safely? 3-4 days?

Posted by: JLB001

Myself I can go about three days before I start getting goofy.

Just monitor yourself closely.

Posted by: greekblondechic

How exactly would I know if its time to reintroduce carbs anyway?

So far I am doin fine.. and enjoyin the greatly reduced cravings! woohoo!

Posted by: JLB001

If you can't remember things. With me, I get forgetful. You'll probably be fine, people do the Adkin's diet all the time, but I am not sure if what you are doing is the same or not.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I am always forgetful lol!

I am not doing Atkins, I am not eating bacon and that garbage..

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by JLB001
If you can't remember things. With me, I get forgetful. You'll probably be fine, people do the Adkin's diet all the time, but I am not sure if what you are doing is the same or not.

even on atkins most people get between 10-60 carbs on avg

Posted by: greekblondechic

what about during induction?

Posted by: Jill

"Fasts are a popular method of weight control. The trouble wuth fasting programs, is that they too are temp and artifical. Peoploe on fasts have 1 or 2 outlooks: either they are pinishing themselves or they are delighted to be free of food. Those who think of the fast as an ordeal may have a hard time staying away from cheating and feeling guilty about eating. They often quit the program before they reach their goal weight, feeling like failures, and usually gain weight back quickly because of the rebound from total deprivation of food".

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
Jillian, in what ways do you feel better?

Hon, I've never drank enough water, maybe on 1L or 1.5 a day. Steve has been on me about drinking diet shit. I cut out crystal light, and aim for 5L of water a day. I really dont like it alot, but I just feel better drinking it. Im actually starting to like the goal of filling up my bottle "5X" a day. I dont have that "I wanna snack" feeling, and keeps me full too. I seem to have more energy-I dont know if its the water, or maybe its cause I am happier in general with life?

Posted by: camarosuper6

Greek, have you thought about taking carbs only before and after weight training, such as a pre-workout meal and a post workout meal... then cutting carbs to simply fiberous veggies throughout the rest of the day? (Along with some protein and EFA's)

Posted by: greekblondechic

anybody know about prediabetes and insulin resistance?

I am trying to learn more... when I eat sugar I crash HARD.. and then it drives me to eat more and more.. hence a binge..

Posted by: camarosuper6

Hmm... my brother is a Diabetic and has been since he was 8 years old. Ive become pretty knowlegable about Diatbetes in general from him... are you concerned that you may be predisposed for Diabetes and these are the warning signs?

Posted by: hardasnails1973

Viv just hang in there and you will be fine. I have been on no carbs for 7 days and i feel fine. the secret to no carbs is this. inbetween your meals take 2-5 grams glutemine about an hour or so after you eat this i will cut your sugar cravings and keep you mentally focused keep our proten about your body weight b/c too much protein can be converted to sugar and that is what feeds the yeas and just keep the fiber coming in from ground up flax seed oil and sunflower seeds, cut the fucken sweetners other then stevia the others still get converted to gluclose and this is not what you want. I want you to goto he sore and stock up on extra virgin cocconut oil, Flaxseed oil, extra virgin olive oil. in order to be successful on this diet your fat intake has to be increased to make up difference from lacking caloires from the carbs. try to minimize caffine because that only feeds the yeast as well. Trust me in about a month of getting your self stabilized you can go tell those damn head shrinkers to kiss your ass becuase they are feedng you a bunch of shit becuase all they want is money and put you on drugs to keepyou coming back. Once you reduce the stress, stabilize your intestinal flora and rid body of over growth o yeast i have a feeling your symptoms will resolve over time. you just have to be patient and you need to look at the postive out look of improving not only your phyiscal well been but also your mental well being. THINK BACK when w went shopping that day at the store and bought acidopholis and you were progressing very well. Examine what you where doing more cardio eating much cleaner and even feelin better about yourself do you see the connection about possible out of balance of your natural flora and how you have regressed....

Posted by: hardasnails1973

what you think is diabetes may be the yeasy fermenating giving off alcohol in your blood making you tired ...are you starting to see the connection plus you have been on tons of antibioiotics when younger plus culture has high carb intake to begin with plus all caffine you were drinking for how many years

Posted by: greekblondechic

ugh im upset tired hungry and eating peanuts BAD GREEKY

Posted by: greekblondechic

day 2 of my new journal and i already binged on peanuts.

tryin to sort everything out. my reasons were:

tired, hungry, and upset
I will try to get some carbs in tomorrow, as it's better to eat some brown rice than a shitload of peanuts!

wish i could just be happy! I went out and even my fat shirts looked bad on me..it was really upsetting. I didnt feel comfortable, cuz i kept worrying about my rolls/fat showin thru.

Posted by: Jenny

Greeky, I know when we don't like ourselves we want to push ourselves HARD and go to extremes.. In your case it is crazy to go on so many no carb days, that's what I think! Why did you stop carb cycling? As I remember it, the no carb days were a big reason, cause they made you feel restricted and lead to binges. I might be wrong though. Honey, please try to find a medium way to do this, I think that's how you'll make this happen. Why not eat medium carbs everyday and don't restrict your eating too much. Incorporate cardio if that helps you stay on track

We're all here for you, never forget that

Oh, and btw, that side pic of your legs is friggin amazing

You have such a great shape on your legs sweetie

Posted by: greekblondechic

thanks jenny
ur right thats partially why i stopped carb cycling, but i guess i wanted to kick start my weight loss and also try to stop feedin the yeast in my body..

my legs r way too thick IMO

Posted by: Jenny

I'm not very knowledgeable about this feeding yeast thing.. But isn't it more realistic to do one thing at the time.. Maybe aim for binge free first and then try to beat the other problem.. You can't eat carbs when not feeding the yeast?

Posted by: greekblondechic

only like brown rice.. but i think u r prob right, if i fix binging, ill be happier, and that in and of itself will solve a lot of problems

Posted by: Jill

Binging is very "emotional" Greeky-its really not at all about food. You need to get to the root of the problem. Restricting basically lead me to binging. Ever since I've givin myself the ok to eat everything in moderation, I havent had the urge to binge-or really eat shitty at all. Thats just me though. Its an all or nothing approach you are taking-which leads to intensive binges. "When you stop dieting and allow yourself to believe that there are no bad foods, you will be able to take the good/bad lables off some of the foods you binge on. WHEN A FOOD LOSES ITS ALLURE, IT DOESNT BECKON AS STRONGLY" These are just some quotes from a book I am reading Hope they help.

Posted by: atherjen

great post JIllybean!

Posted by: donescobar2000

Quote:

Originally posted by Jill
Binging is very "emotional" Greeky-its really not at all about food. You need to get to the root of the problem. Restricting basically lead me to binging. Ever since I've givin myself the ok to eat everything in moderation, I havent had the urge to binge-or really eat shitty at all. Thats just me though. Its an all or nothing approach you are taking-which leads to intensive binges. "When you stop dieting and allow yourself to believe that there are no bad foods, you will be able to take the good/bad lables off some of the foods you binge on. WHEN A FOOD LOSES ITS ALLURE, IT DOESNT BECKON AS STRONGLY" These are just some quotes from a book I am reading Hope they help.

Sounds like youre on the right track Jill.

Posted by: P-funk

Quote:

true

Posted by: hardasnails1973

Greeky if you want i have a link that will put your mind at ease. its the CDC and they will examine your sample and give you a postive reading for all parasites and yeast...

Posted by: greekblondechic

ty for the comments and quotes jilly and everyone

sure han, send it my way

u guys r right im not emotionally stable enough to cut carbs. but i will do my best to avoid anything with yeast or refined sugars in it.

how do i know whats the right amount of calories for me?

also am thinking about gettin caffiene pills for my workouts.. how do u guys find the energy?

Posted by: Flex

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
also am thinking about gettin caffiene pills for my workouts.. how do u guys find the energy?

well, i took caffiene pills. but to be honest, they gave me more "psychological" energy than physical. cuz i'd take the pill then 5 minutes later be like "whoa" haha, therefore it was all psych.

but what i do notice, when i drink one of those bigass coffees from D&D's, i get "energized" to the point of being jittery.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I cant drink my coffee black. and using cream in it before empty stomach cardio defeats the whole point..

Posted by: Katia7

Hey girlie...
Listen to hardasnails, I agree with EVERYTHING. For some people (those who are used to eating MANY carbs... like you an I).. it's really hard to go completely with no carbs, so a little of certain carbs like barley, quinoa, flax, are perfectly fine. And you NEED the fiber... (ground flaxseed if psellium is causing you problems) and acidophelis are a MUST .
If you want nuts almost all of them are fine to eat (as long as they're raw), EXCEPT penuts and cashews.

Posted by: Jill

Restricting = Possible binging, JMO

Posted by: JLB001

I think Craig and I binged on tortillas. They jumped in the shopping cart.

Posted by: hardasnails1973

http://www.cfs-recovery.org/testing.htm

here you go dear

Posted by: greekblondechic

ty katia, and i agree jilly..

ty for the link han, tho i dont think i can afford that!!

jodi..theres much worse things to binge on besides low carb tortillas! they prob have a lot of fiber in them too!

guys, how do i determine how many calories i should be eating to lose weight but not slow down my thyroid?????? my bodyweight X 13 = 2054... TOO MUCH! how do i figure this out??

Posted by: atherjen

Viv rather than stressing over a certain number of calories to get in, why not just try making small improvments at a time rather than getting into fine details on every lil calorie. just make minor smarter choices in your diet alone will be a good start.

Posted by: Jill

I agree with AJ.

Posted by: donescobar2000

Quote:

Originally posted by JLB001
I think Craig and I binged on tortillas. They jumped in the shopping cart.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I am actually afraid of eating too little, cuz I know this leads to binging as well.. I don't want to count calories.. just have a guideline as to where I should be at so I am eating enough.. but not too much.

I went sneaker shopping, couldn't find anything that fit right and looked nice.

All I bought was
http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/Product.a...01&wpid=222822 in brown and black

and http://www2.victoriassecret.com/comm...me=OSBRPBBVPNT in black

Dressing room mirrors are really upsetting when u've gained weight

Posted by: Jill

These tanks are the best for the gym!! I have white, black, pink, yellow, orange, lt blue, and turquoise. Oh and a puplish color! I am a shopoholic. They have built in bras-I still wear one anywase! http://www.oldnavy.com/asp/Product.a...01&wpid=222825

I just bought new shoes last week! New balance.

Posted by: Jill

Did we really need to see your undies silly girl?

Actually I just bought 5 new pairs last week!

Posted by: greekblondechic

I dont like how new balances feel, seems like only adidas fits my foot..

I can wear shelf bra tanks around the house and whatnot braless.. but I wouldnt even THINK of working out without a sports bra on!

I always wonder how girls do cardio with spaghetti strap shelf bra tanks on.. thats such little support!

Posted by: greekblondechic

hahahahaha! I am a little tease..

wanna hear something weird? I put up a new pic on my yahoo profile.. the one from new years where i have that short skirt on.. and this guy messaged me with you must be a virgin and i was like huh??? how did you know?? he's like, i could tell by the way you're standing, you look uncomfortable in your outfit. he said having sex makes you more aware and comfortable with your body. do u think thats true?

Posted by: Jill

Im not a guy?

Posted by: greekblondechic

I'm sad, I've been sad a lot lately.. and I don't know how to change it.

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
hahahahaha! I am a little tease..

wanna hear something weird? I put up a new pic on my yahoo profile.. the one from new years where i have that short skirt on.. and this guy messaged me with you must be a virgin and i was like huh??? how did you know?? he's like, i could tell by the way you're standing, you look uncomfortable in your outfit. he said having sex makes you more aware and comfortable with your body. do u think thats true?

you know i was kinda thinking similar, i just couldnt put it into words
and i didnt want to say it and sound perverted

but yea its true
think about it, you'd be more confident if a guy liked you enough to sleep with you

but then again that guy prolly did not have clue about what he was talking about...
what he said might have just been a sort of "pick-up" line

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
I'm sad, I've been sad a lot lately.. and I don't know how to change it.

you really need a bf who will tell you
how special you are everyday that you see him...how beautiful you are and such

then you'd feel better

when was the last time you had a bf?

if you dont mind me asking

and no im not hitting on you

Posted by: greekblondechic

no, thats not what he meant

guys try to sleep with me all the time. he's sayin the act of having sex makes u more comfortable with your body, not the fact that somebody wants to sleep with you.

if guys wantin to sleep with me made me more confident, i should be an egomaniac by now lol

Posted by: greekblondechic

i havent dated anybody lately, guys just try to get in my pants and they dont stick around when they see its not going to happen

i cant rely on a bf to make me happy if i never have one

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
i havent dated anybody lately, guys just try to get in my pants and they dont stick around when they see its not going to happen

i cant rely on a bf to make me happy if i never have one

guys are assholes....

but what can you do

if im going to sleep with a girl, its gonna be more than just that

I mean i would never do a one night stand kinda deal

i always date them
and make sure THEY are ready

lol im always ready

but that kinda thing if very emotional for women so i always make sure its exactly what they want

Posted by: hardasnails1973

honey i am going on jut about 2 years dry and when it is right you will know. More important things about a person rather then whats under the cloths. just be patient i was a virgin ill 23 and regret doing it my self

Posted by: Jenny

I wouldn't say sex makes you feel better about yourself. I lost my virginity way too young (us swedes start early

) and it gave me a weird relationship to sex. It's supposed to be about love, but a lot of times it isn't these days. Take your time, when Mr Right is there you'll know

Posted by: greekblondechic

im not in a rush. if i dont wait til marriage.. then til engagement.. but i wanna be sure im ready cuz i dont get over things quickly and i dont need a huge regret like that on my mind

i really need some happiness in my life, i know i shouldnt stress and worry but how can i change it???? its so hard.. even working out isnt makin me happy anymore..

Posted by: Katia7

Quote:

i havent dated anybody lately, guys just try to get in my pants and they dont stick around when they see its not going to happen

same here... they all say "you're such a perfect girl.. bla bla".. the later "I'm not sure I can 'wait' "

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

its guys like that

that make the rest of us sound bad....

they are why women think all men are just jerks

Posted by: Katia7

I don't think that ALL men are jerks.. just 90% of them.. j/k

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

more like 95% lol

Posted by: greekblondechic

and for greek men its 99%

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

thats not good

i dont know any, so

where you live must suck ass....

Posted by: Katia7

oh gush.. Russian men... 99% too..seems like they think with their "other head"

Posted by: hardasnails1973

viv here is protocol i am using
Flax seeds, bendonite, acidpholis, caprlic acid, lemon pudding
YUMMY
Pancreatic enzymes
> > Super Greens (chlorella, spirulina, barley, veggies, etc.)
> > Essential Fatty Acids
> > Can take fish oil, flax seed oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage
> > Green Tea decaffineate & Spicy Teas
> > Liver Cleanse
> > Probiotics
> > A good multi-vit - Solaray's Spectro - with GTF Chromium
> > Cleansing drink: warm water, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tbl apple cider

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Greeky, there's nothing wrong with those pics girl. You know, go back and look at my beginner pics -- there's something to cry about.

You're gonna be fine! You're gonna do AWESOME!! And we're all here for you to vent on and to lean on when you need support!!!
I have no doubt you'll get to where you need to be or even exceed those expectations.

I'm with everyone else though, two weeks of no carbs is way to extreme...you know the trainer that I'm working w/ says you can have all the "sweet taters" you want. Do you like those? Maybe you should throw a couple of those in every other day...I don't know, it's a start.

Love the pics girl, we all gotta start somewhere!

Posted by: greekblondechic

thanks fit.. i am eating carbs now.. just too hard not to!

han hon..apple cider vinegar? doesnt that have yeast in it

Posted by: greekblondechic

its not much.. but my waist was down 1/2" this morning..

itd go down more if i could give up dairy sf gum and diet soda!

Posted by: jstar

Hi Greek!

Your pics are not bad at all hon! You and I have very similar eating patterns (minus the greek food on my part though

.

Just keep trying to read all you can on the internet (hey its free). I keep doing searches for sugar addiction, carbohydrate addiction, emotional eating, binge eating, etc. I don't believe in the being addicted to food...but there is more to a craving than just wanting the food...there is some component going on in our brains making us feel this need. I do think eliminating all the shit...the artificial sweetners, caffeine, and processed foods will help. I am also with you on the nuts and PB. Too easy to overeat although it is healthy in small portions. Greek I am going to give up freaking diet soda once and for all and drink more water. I have been putting this off a long time but I think Jill is proof positive that it DOES make a big difference in breaking this cycle. I am going through the same things as you are so if you need to just PM me. I am here for you

Posted by: Stacey

Hey Greeky!! I just wanted to tell you that I'm here for you. I just saw that you started a new journal and its already 4 pages! You are a popular chick!!
Don't be sad honey.. your a beautiful girl with a lot going for her. Oh and I waited a LONGGGGGG time to have sex--and I it did not change how confident I was and all that crap. I still feel the same about me.. I still have the same food issues, etc.. it didn't make me more comfortable in my body. I Wish I never would have when I did have sex. I waited ALL through high school and was going to let myself wait for my hubby.. but it didn't happen

Anyway.. Sex is not important when your dating. Theres So much more to relationships then that. You follow your heart and wait

Trust me!

Take care honey!!!

Posted by: hardasnails1973

large amouints of apple cider vinegar can promote yeast build up
I keep it to 1 TBSP 1-2 times a day with some fresh lemon juice warm water - good for liver cleanse

Posted by: greekblondechic

jstar

stacey

han

i really do need to give up the crap, and i need to think happy thoughts.. no worries i wasnt planning on giving up my virginity anytime soon anyway.. but was just curious if u guys agreed

i bought cute new adidas runnin shoes today! they r called nova, they r light grey light blue white and silver, i cant find a pic of them in the color i got

i also went tanning, i love being tan

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
jstar

stacey

han

lol yesterday me and friend bought $27 under-armour shirts

they are great

Posted by: greekblondechic

under armour.. those are tight and shiny right?

im so excited, i bought bronkaid (12.5mg ephedrine tablets) to try as a pre-cardio energy boost. I hope it works for me, so I can avoid caffiene (bad for yeast) and also drink less coffee and diet drinks! I will try to stop these tomorrow!

My skin sucks too, damn that stress!

Posted by: PreMier

I dont see the point in wearing under armour unless your huge and ripped

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
I dont see the point in wearing under armour unless your huge and ripped

why???

they make them in all sizes for all guys....
and who says im not huge and ripped

Posted by: PreMier

I just dont see a point. Just like people who wear cut off shirts and have small arms. No point.

The pic in your gallery says your not huge and ripped.

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

those are 2 years old dude

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

and believe me, ive put on some quality fat in that time period

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
those are 2 years old dude

Ok... So post some new pics of your "Huge Ripped" self. Heh.

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
I just dont see a point. Just like people who wear cut off shirts and have small arms. No point.

The pic in your gallery says your not huge and ripped.

and shirts like that arent just meant for people that are big...

They are for who ever feels comfy in them...

i dont know of any law that says otherwise

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by myCATpowerlifts
and shirts like that arent just meant for people that are big...

They are for who ever feels comfy in them...

i dont know of any law that says otherwise

I never said there was a law saying that. I just dont see the point in trying to show off your arms if you have none.

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Ok... So post some new pics of your "Huge Ripped" self. Heh.

i will asap!
but the pics from mexico this summer, i cant find anywhere
and i dont have a camera, my bro does
but the film is messed up or something i dont know
and im so lazy i never would go get some new film

but im gonna take a couple pics of me in this under-armour shirt just for you PM when i can...

And im not huge and ripped, im only 16 for god's sakes lol
im pretty big, but not cut yet, in fact i just started today, really "leaning out" for me

Posted by: greekblondechic

guys guys.. play nice!

there is no law prohibiting flat chested women from wearing low cut shirts, just as there is no law prohibiting less than huge guys from wearing under armour!

tehehe

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
guys guys.. play nice!

there is no law prohibiting flat chested women from wearing low cut shirts, just as there is no law prohibiting less than huge guys from wearing under armour!

tehehe

sorry about the 3 posts in a row
babey gweekie

Posted by: greekblondechic

grrrr this always happens, i dont do my homework til its late at night.. then i want cereal to help keep me awake...

i ate maybe 10 pieces of cereal. thats it, not going to allow myself any more. this is important. i have to take pics saturday. i cant face taking them after a binge. no no no. smalll handful. it was good, but i dont need it. damn that sugary shit. i hate the food industry for what it has done to us poor americans. i have a double chin and thats disgusting.

yes i am talkin to myself

Posted by: I'm Trying

Sorry for chiming in so late but good luck GBC!!

Posted by: greekblondechic

better late than never! hi im trying

cant get my work done, will go to bed instead so i dont eat cereal

BINGE SUCCESSFULLY AVERTED!!!!!!

i'm so proud of myself

i know im corny! but this is a big deal to me

Posted by: draven

hey good job, way to stick to it

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
under armour.. those are tight and shiny right?

Ephedrine does not work by itself. You have to add caffeine to it or it does almost nothing. Sorry.

Posted by: donescobar2000

It will probably just make her breath better that is about it. I agree with you on this.

Posted by: Stacey

Hey Greeky! I do that a lot- go to bed early so I won't snack on stuff I don't need. I get bored at night--sooo lately I'm trying on just going to bed!

Hope you have a good day!

Posted by: greekblondechic

I'll try it alone first, then add caffiene if i need it. It's not like I've been avoiding caffiene lately anyway..

Posted by: atherjen

umm you NEED the caffiene with the ephedrine to make it effective silly!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
better late than never! hi im trying

cant get my work done, will go to bed instead so i dont eat cereal

BINGE SUCCESSFULLY AVERTED!!!!!!

i'm so proud of myself

i know im corny! but this is a big deal to me

good job holding back girl!

weeee

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by atherjen
umm you NEED the caffiene with the ephedrine to make it effective silly!

My point exactly

Posted by: greekblondechic

oh ok. I knew u needed to add caffiene for fat loss but I didnt know you needed it for energy. How much caffiene? I got 12.5mg BronkAid

ty cat.. i almost always binge when i stay up late doing homework, so it was good to be able not to

Posted by: Jodi

100mg is good enough with the 12.5mg ephedrine for an energy boost.

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi
100mg is good enough with the 12.5mg ephedrine for an energy boost.

I like it! Just bought some more last night!

Posted by: greekblondechic

Today I ate too little protein and too much simple carbs (fruit and soup made w. white rice and flour)

Posted by: draven

but did you overdo any of it?

The rest comes in time, sometimes we can't fit everything into the meal plan or schedule.

Your doing great.

Posted by: Jill

Hunny bunny I wanted to say "right on" for stopping that binge last night!!!! Pat yourself on the back<---How friggin corney!

Posted by: greekblondechic

my friend set me up on a "blind date" w this cute greek guy.. we set it for thursday, but i am seriously considering putting it off for like a week, i look bloated, my skin is broken out, and im hoping the ephedrine helps me lose some water esp. off my face

what should i do?

Posted by: greekblondechic

ty jilly and draven. even tho i havent been eating great.. the ability to taste cereal and not binge.. its cool..

i seriously need to give up coffee w/ cream!

Posted by: greekblondechic

how come a search on vitaminshoppe.com for caffiene comes up empty???

Posted by: greekblondechic

duh cuz its spelled caffeine!

Posted by: Jenny

Greek, great job on not binging

Keep it up hon

Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
my friend set me up on a "blind date" w this cute greek guy.. we set it for thursday, but i am seriously considering putting it off for like a week, i look bloated, my skin is broken out, and im hoping the ephedrine helps me lose some water esp. off my face

what should i do?

YOU SHOULD LOOK IN THE MIRROR!!!!!!! You are so pretty!! Don't you realize that????? I doubt you look bloated to anyone but yourself.

GO ON THE DATE!!! He will be knocked out by you, even if you have a zit or two!!!

Listen to me...

You are NOT fat
You have a knockout bod
You are beautiful
You are beautiful

GET IT???

Posted by: atherjen

LISTEN TO CYNDI!!!
she speaks the truth hun!!!

GO ON THE DATE!!

Posted by: Jill

Go on the friggin date!!!

Dont be silly, you'll never know unless you go!

Do you just use reg 1/2 n 1/2 in your coffee? If you do thats not bad at all.... Unless its the flavored stuff. I gave it up about a year ago. I used to just pour it in my coffee, like it was going out of style-

french vanilla, UNTILL i read the label....the carbs and sugar, ick, way to much.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I use regular cream. But today I am trying to give it up, I know dairy gives me problems.

As for the date... we'll see...

Posted by: greekblondechic

oh btw I have an interview for an unpaid internship I need for school today, I hope I get it.

Posted by: greekblondechic

BTW TY Sapphy, Jilly and Jen!

Speaking of hot, nice new avi Sapphy

Posted by: donescobar2000

Congrats. Looking for a job maybe a great move for you. This will take your mind off a lot of things.

Posted by: Stacey

GOOD LUCK ON THE INTERVIEW

AND Go On the date!!!!

Posted by: Sapphire

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
oh btw I have an interview for an unpaid internship I need for school today, I hope I get it.

Good luck Beautiful Greek Goddess!!

Posted by: jstar

Good luck on the internship. I hope you get it too! Go on the date, you never know

he could be the one!

Greek I am giving up caffeine now too - cold turkey. That is the only way for me. I am hoping my skin will clear up and I will be less bloated without the diet soda. Congrats on not bingeing...hang on you will get there girl!

Posted by: greekblondechic

TY EVERYONE

Well, I got the internship, too bad its unpaid... talked to that guy on the phone, we're still on for tomorrow.. but it was kind of weird cuz he's more comfortable speaking Greek and I'm more comfortable speaking English..

I have a lot of things I need to cut out but I'm not ready to do it all in one step. First I am trying to get rid of dairy, then diet soda. I think drinking diet soda would be OK if I drink enough water.. but the coffee's w/ cream definately have to go! I am tryin to lose weight here

I find when I drink more water, I don't want the diet drinks and/or coffee as much!

I took 12.5mg ephedrine today, and drank a diet snapple iced tea cuz I didn't have caffeine. I guess it helped, but it was nothin crazy.. Did my cardio and abs.. I have so much tummy fat! Before I had more on my lovehandles less on the front of my tummy, now it's the opposite, but I can't stand it either way!!!!

Still tryin to figure out how to take weekly progress pics w/ a film camera.. I kinda don't want to be getting them developed every week... but at the same time I dont think I can wait a few weeks til I get a digicam...

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
I have so much tummy fat!

OOOOO, girly you and me gots to do somethin' about the tummy fat. I CAN NOT seem to get rid of it.

Going to do my cardio in about 10minutes.

Posted by: greekblondechic

I think the reason I store a lot of fat in my stomach area is my high levels of stress --> cortisol --> tummy fat storage

I think the solution is going on a permanent vacation

Posted by: david

I wish I could go on a *any* vacation at the moment! Although, I did request time off next week!

Hey Viv!

Congrats on your internship!!!

Posted by: PreMier

Hi GBC. Congrats on the internship, and the date

Go out and have a blast. You deserve it!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

ditto

Posted by: greekblondechic

Well, the date turned out to be more of just a hangout, he's significantly older than me. but he's a cool guy to have as a friend

in other news, i ate a lot of ice cream and chocolate today

Am hoping I wake up looking thinner

Posted by: PreMier

How old was he?

Posted by: JLB001

Greeky...you can never have too many friends.

Try not to stress the choc and ice cream. start new tomorrow.

Posted by: greekblondechic

32, which I wouldn't mind, but he looks older.

Jodie, I want to just say oh it's ok its a cheat, but I'm not sure how much a cheat can be, do you know what I mean?

I will have to make sure to do morning cardio for the next few days, and this won't make me gain, altho it certainly isnt helping me lose.. or is it?

On my drive home I was thinking of purging.. but I will NOT do that

Posted by: JLB001

No purging Greekie.

As far as if it helps, depends on how long ago it was since you had it before or something similar to it. If anything it will just be added water weight which isn't so bad.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Overall, I've been pretty good the past week.. Not too strict, but nothing out of control really.

Posted by: sara

I'm pretty sure you can do it greeky

it just takes time

Posted by: greekblondechic

Sara, it just upsets me to see this big gut that I am not used to having and makes it hard for me to pick out an outfit to wear everyday.

Posted by: david

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic

in other news, i ate a lot of ice cream and chocolate today

Am hoping I wake up looking thinner

which reminds me of something, ice cream sounds good right now!!! chocolate!!!!!

Posted by: Jill

No worries-I laughed when you said you'll wake up thinner!! lol Dont feel to bad-me and my co-worker polished off a big bag of mini eggs, and a bag of gummie candies today, what pigs we are. My stomach hurt after-these last 3 days Ive been eating like crap!!! I dont know whats wrong-all I can say is that I can totally relate. I probably wont wake up any thinner either!

Posted by: sara

I know what you mean hon.. just eat veggies when you crave for sugar.. adding more fat into you'r meal would help you forget the junk food.. it works for me, I'm pretty sure it will work for you

Posted by: greekblondechic

The problem is somebody else was buying the junk food this time lol.. and actually Jilly.. one time I did wake up thinner after a cheat!!!! *keeps her fingers crossed*

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

im happy that you didnt purge

dont ever do that!

Posted by: sara

what is purge?

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

to throw up

Posted by: ncgirl21

Morning Viv!

Don't purge hun- everyone deserves chocolate sometimes!! Especially since you weren't paying

Posted by: greekblondechic

hi everybody. thanks cat and ncgirl

today I had MORE chocolate (a lot) because it was in my car

but there's none left...

Posted by: Stacey

Hey honey...
Don't worrrrry--start better tomorrow

Posted by: Sapphire

Hi Greeky!!

You are way too hard on yourself! So you ate some chocolate, BIG DEAL!!! Just don't eat any tommorow!!

Posted by: sara

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
hi everybody. thanks cat and ncgirl

today I had MORE chocolate (a lot) because it was in my car

but there's none left...

Where do you keep on getting all the ice cream and chocolate ?

Posted by: greekblondechic

Older greek guy bought it for me...

Posted by: chiquita6683

hey greeky
ur doin good hun. ur a beautiful woman no matter what any1 says or how u feel!
i live w my family 2 and i know that it is like SOoooo hard to not eat the crap they eat!(not really crap, tastes soo good!)
i have a binge problem also

ill admit it

what i have done is made my OWN shelf in the fridgerator, and my OWN shelf in a cabinet. i make all my food, and have all these glad/ziploc containers. they get really annoyed sometimes.

i was cutting for 8weeks be4, and i went on a binge 1 nite, ate $12 worth of fast food! earlier that day, i happened to be ata gym talking w a trainer that had been cutting for a comp in july, i asked her how to do a lat spread, she began working on the pose and i saw home little i was! no muscle! so i decided to just eat and train.
we have completely different goals in mind tho. i understand that u just wanna loose weight, i want to compete.

when i was cutting i was such a bitch to my bro n dad whom i live with. theyd come home with like barbeque or something, id almost cry. then theyd put the leftovers on MY shelf:o id bitch them out so bad, i later apologized and explained that i had few carbs in my system, thats y i was so bitchy. and omg they would say xactly what i didnt need to hear, like "yea its ok, just eat, y r u doing this?" sigh* i know what ur trying to do is sooo HARD, beleive me i do!
i hope i inspire u. cmon! look at the shit I have been thru, i have brain damage, like alot! i CAN DO THIS, so can you! all you can say to that r lousy excuses right?
i havent read any of ur journal, so im sorry if im being wrong or rude. i just read a few paragraphs in ur 1st post. sounds like ur a hypochondriac. if so be that way about eating 2! i think about EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth. hey its ok, i mess up 2, I AM SO FAR FROM PERFECT, like its not even funny. when a greek guy gives you chocolate accept it and TRY to put it away! later just toss it! when your at a family dinner its ok to eat and enjoy the food and ur family but not Every meal is with your family! is it? i dont know/understand greek culture but.......um my attentions spent n i need to take a shower, ironmag is like addicting like the yahoo chat is!

Posted by: greekblondechic

chiqy thanks for the nice post and inspiring words

last night i had a couple drinks, and i ate cereal

today my weight is wayyy up (water mostly) and I didn't bother with measurements

I can't seem to understand whats wrong with me and why I keep doin this to myself??? I always say OK thats enough! Im gonna do this!!! and then I just mess up over and over again! It's like I have all these "false starts" and I keep gettin depressed over it too. Why cant i just stop fuckin up? whats wrong with me? why is my weight now higher than its been in YEARS??

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Hey Greeky, how are you today? I hope you're feeling okay sweetie pie. Greeky, what do you mean false starts honey?

Posted by: greekblondechic

not feelin too great fit.. how about u?

by false starts i mean that i get all amped up ok like this is IT, im gonna do this! no mess-ups or binges etc etc.. I get all motivated and angry and like ok enough is enough time for a CHANGE. but then, i dunno if it wears off or what, but i mess up/binge and am right back where i started!!!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Want me to make you feel better baby? I had some protein pancakes all ready to eat this morning. Did I eat them?? NOOOOOO......

I had to get this damn bacon, egg and cheese biscuit from Mickey D's....

See, we're not all perfect -- we all jakk up our foods and bail on our workouts. I even contemplating bailing on Victor in an hour (and it's a leg day, I should bail) but I'm gonna do it. You have to have will power.

Don't worry sweetie pie, you'll get on the track you wanna be on. When the time is right for you and when you're ready! Don't beat yourself up about it, or I'll beat you up!!

Posted by: jstar

Greeky - congrats on the internship. I knew you would get it

Hon- I know what you mean about false starts. I have done the very same thing millions of times. I think it is all mindset. Literally take it one day at a time. Or even one meal at a time. If you have choc or something "bad" just balance it off by eating clean the rest of the day, and for a couple days after. I think you can still lose fat w/small cheats every couple days...just not binges. Like the other day w/ the cereal..you need to keep things in moderation...you know this I know. Easier said than done, but you don't need to eat perfect (if there is such a thing).

Posted by: greekblondechic

Haha, I could use a good ass beating honey! *bends over*

See, my problem is that I don't eat one bad thing then stop. It sets me off to eat more and more bad stuff for DAYS! That's what packs on the pounds! It's a bad binge cycle. *sigh*

Posted by: Jill

Quote:

Originally posted by greekblondechic
I can't seem to understand whats wrong with me and why I keep doin this to myself??? I always say OK thats enough! Im gonna do this!!! and then I just mess up over and over again! It's like I have all these "false starts" and I keep gettin depressed over it too. Why cant i just stop fuckin up? whats wrong with me? why is my weight now higher than its been in YEARS??

TWINS.... What cant WE just accept ourselves the way WE are?? Stop obsessing over weight and focus on our inner beauty? I dont know why either....

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Aww honey, bend on over....I'll be happy to do it....

Okay, be back later, gotta go do my leg day --
now where did I put those thermos???

Posted by: jstar

Quote:

Originally posted by Jill
TWINS.... What cant WE just accept ourselves the way WE are?? Stop obsessing over weight and focus on our inner beauty? I dont know why either....

You both ARE beautiful!!!

I am the same way - eat one bad thing and then it sets me off. I am suprised I haven't binged since what my bf did to me...and I haven't had the urge to either. I feel so EMPTY inside yet I am still trucking along. Bingeing would just make me feel even worse than I do now, if that is possible. What has helped me a bit is to fill every possible second of the day with stuff...distract yourselfs ladies. It helps put things in perspective and takes the focus off foods & our bodies.

Posted by: greekblondechic

Jstar, your strength is admirable *hugs*

Jilly, I don't know girl, I just don't know

Fit.. do you think the thermos are helping you lose weight?

Posted by: chiquita6683

when i came up w my goal, i sometimes hesitant to go thru w it, thats even y i stopped cutting!
i hate the fact that all bbs are all about looks! when i started my diet it was like ok so i wanna look good for my trip, then 1day i was like 'what am i doing? im a beautiful woman, i dont need to be all cutup' tho getting myself in shape Has given me confidence. im pretty damn cocky now, and even around guys.........y should i settle?
and i wish greek could feel this way, stop stressing over every little thing! dont be such a hypochondriac! Greek, You are a beautiful woman, INSIDE as well as out! u arent fat! ur not ugly! y do women feels these ways?

Posted by: donescobar2000

I preach the same thing chiquita. I totally agree with you. I preach the same thing to Greeky.

Posted by: hardasnails1973

A freind of mine had same problem wih binging and she did an ormone test 4 tmes at differnt times and fond that her estrogens levels were high at night time causing this problem and then she some how corrected it and doesn;t binge any more

Posted by: Jill

Morning sista!

Posted by: greekblondechic

ty chiqy and don don

HI TWIN!

Hey Han

han. can u find out how she fixed it please? thanks darling

Posted by: greekblondechic

I know I am not supposed to focus on my outside...

But I feel so uncomfortable physically! I am not comfortable in my own body I dont like the way I feel or move. Its really annoying

Posted by: chiquita6683

greeky, listen.......... u better write it in ur next reply!....... I AM BEAUTIFUL! I AM BEAUTIFUL! I AM BEAUTIFUL! over n over again!

but u know what, im like the total opposite i think

im not "normal", and u know that HAN used to intimidate me? bc he was/IS like "a freaky bb"...........but now and in the future, i think im becoming more like "a freaky bb" maybe,idk? trying
i have insecurities 2, PLENTY of them but its ok greek. but u still better right what i said!

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