Root of all

[tulip_fever]

So, lots of random little things get plugged together in this post.

First of all, I've decided that I didn't binge yesterday. Which in a way is empowering--it shows me that I can overeat without bingeing. Which is a good thing to remember. One extra cookie (why do I always use cookies as an example?) is not a reason to throw off the rest of my

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[saddest_smile]

First of all, I've decided that I didn't binge yesterday. Which in a way is empowering--it shows me that I can overeat without bingeing.

I think you're really on to something there. It's a seperation of a word--literally, but it can completely change how you view the situation...and more importantly, how you react. When you think "binge"--you think, "oh shit, I blew it, hand me the entire cake--I might as well finish it"

I'm also kind of tired. I'm wondering if I've pushed myself too hard too fast. I mean, my next scheduled rest day is for Wednesday, and already my body is kind of tired.It's good that you're paying attention to your body :) Going 2 or 3 days between workouts doesn't matter much in the long run (skipping 2 or 3 weeks will add up, though). If you really do feel tired...go ahead and skip. Don't see it as a failure--see it as giving your body what it needs. It's served you well so far, putting in good workouts...listen to it's cues. But if you do really WANT (rather than feel compelled) to work out...if you actually

[tulip_fever]

Glad you're confirming what I said. Always helps to have someone back me up

yello. :)

[vanishing_kitty]

i understand exactly what you mean by the difference between a binge and just overeating. to me, eating something fattening or a big meal is a binge...which isn't really true. it's so stupid; if i go to the movies and eat a little bag of popcorn and split some candy with Jason, then i'm on a binge, i'm out of control, i'm going to wake tomorrow with Jerry Springer breaking down my wall to take me to weigh station on the highway. but if my sister, (who has gained weight in the last few years), eats a steak, potatoes, corn, bread bread bread bread bread and two hamburgers (and i've seen her do this), then she just ate too much, but it wasn't a binge. somehow, it's always worse for me. i don't get it

Re: yello. :)

[tulip_fever]

I've actually never classified anyone else's eating as a "binge." Whenever I see someone eat a lot, I figure they're just overeating. I never seemed to connect the fact that they're probably bingeing. Because you can't look into their mind and see the desperation and just...emptiness...that constitutes a binge for me.

you write beautifully. you all are so intelligent and talented. i feel like the loser here.

Ah, gee shucks. Thanks for the compliment. And you are so not the loser here. I have to read more of your posts to accurately judge your writing, but you are more than coherent.

Prestige whoredom is so hard to fight, especially with all this emphasis in America on name recognition. At least we don't live in certain Asian countries where particular colleges actually CAN decide your destiny, right?