I'm working towards recovery from an eating disorder and I just overcame the compulsion to binge on a bunch of sugary sweets. I was literally in my car on the way to the grocery store to get doughnuts and ice cream. I went back home and ate a salad and drank a gigantic bottle of water instead. I am so proud of myself and really would appreciate congratulations and positive reinforcement. That was a huge step for me. This was about an hour ago but I'm still amazed that I had the strength to overcome it. Also, do you know HOW sugar rots your teeth? It is amazing and I'd been taught that it was from the outside in, but it's actually from insulin blocking nutrients to the gum line and roots of your teeth. That amazes me having always been taught it was from improper oral hygiene (which, there's a shred of truth to that, but it's misleading). Anyway, yeah, I'm so proud.

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- Woot! You did an awesome job controlling yourself! :D

I have a sister who also has an addiction to sweets, binging on donuts and other sweets. I have seen the struggle and how much better she's gotten at controlling herself. And, I sometimes struggle with controlling how much I eat. Controlling oneself with food is much harder than most people understand.

Keep it up! :D

That is AWESOME news! You are awesome! :D

Thank you ladies, I'm really proud of myself! <3

You have all the reasons to be very proud of yourself!

Even though my own battles are vastly different, I totally understand what you must have been through. I eat very little (and healthy stuff too!) but I tend to binge my meals and thus end up... purging pretty much every time I eat... It has been going on like this for long time.

Again, kudos to you! c:

I really am proud of you. I know how hard that is myself. I have a problem with controlling my own impulse to eat sugary or salty snack food. I eat when I'm depressed or bored or even when I just see something that looks good, and I know I shouldn't. I did, however, have a protein shake made with coconut milk for dinner tonight and I successfully walked past a bag of Doritos without grabbing and eating them. So I guess for tonight I'm doing okay. It's easy at the moment though because I'm at work. When I'm at home is when it's trouble, because the food is right there and free. But I really want to lose weight and learn to eat better, although that's a whole other topic because I have multiple allergies and a strong aversion to certain textures. Anyways, best of luck on your own recovery.

and I hope you guys are both able to overcome your issues with food...it is a long and sometimes emotional road, but it's not impossible! You just have to keep going and forgive yourself when you slip up. I'm rooting for you <3

You go girl! That is amazing and awesome. You showed real strength there. Be proud!

Thank you! ^-^

Wow, awesome! Congratulations! I'm also having a lot of trouble foregoing sweets! I just finished a Glucola test (am 26 weeks pregnant) and I was on "the high side of normal" which means if I don't watch myself, I can become a diabetic while pregnant. So, for mine and the baby's sake, I have to learn to eat healthier, especially right now. The cravings are super hard to ignore, but I'm trying my best! >o< Anyway, congratulations!! I'm very proud of you! As long as you're TRYING, and you're truly putting in the effort to help yourself, then slip-ups don't matter so much, and mile-stones mean even more! :D Keep up the great work!

I am lucky I didn't get gestational diabetes myself...all I craved was Orange juice and sweets! I'm glad you're making the change to be healthier for your baby. I wish you a healthy pregnancy. <3

I've never had high blood-sugar, however apparently some women, no matter what, they just are at a higher risk while pregnant, and I fall under that category, unfortunately. It makes me sad, but I'm trying! Taking one for the team... like with bananas... since I hate them. I intake very little potassium and I just found out that my prenatal vitamin doesn't have potassium in it. >3>;; Been wondering why my muscles were cramping so bad. XD (it explains so much) So yeah, thanks for the warm wishes! Have a wonderful day!! <3

Im so happy for you! Thats wonderful! Bottle of water saves the day again!

Ive struggled with anorexia most of my life, and I had binge eating cycles too, so I know how hellish it is. I chewed on ice and did a lot of really stupid stuff to avoid binges, but drinking lots of water is always the better and most healthy thing to do! I just end up feeling so fresh and proud after I do that, its a wonderful feeling indeed. <3

I really hope you keep the good work! Just remember that if you binge again, its not the end of the world! Now you KNOW you CAN fight it, you know you can control yourself! Even if things go bad again, remember that youre getting better and that you`re the one in charge of yourself! You can do it!

Good job Quo! Keep taking it one urge at a time and before long you'll develop new habits and confidence which will help you to gain even more control over the urges.

I come from a family of seriously obese folks. I mean, seriously obese. Proper eating habits were not something I learned growing up. Fortunately, circumstances in my life led me to learn better habits on my own before I followed in their footsteps. It pains me to watch my loved ones continue to gain weight and deal with accumulating weight-related health problems because they won't even try to change. They just say they've tried before and couldn't do it so why bother. It doesn't matter how many times you try or how many times you fail, each attempt is a learning experience which will better prepare you for the next attempt. Just NEVER GIVE UP.

You can do this, Quo. You're looking for support, substituting healthy foods, doing everything right, and your determination is apparent. You go girl!

Thank you darling!

If only my doctor and therapist would take it seriously! If I say e.g. I've been purging everything I eat for a week straight... Nothing. Because it's totally not bad for my teeth and system! sarcasm I guess anorexia is the one and only 'real' eating disorder and if it's not life-threatening, they just don't care .___. To be honest, I'm not getting any help for any of my problems. Guess it's just too much to ask.

Anyhoo, I'll keep on rooting for you!