I realized the other day that it has officially been just over a year since my last binge. This is the longest I have ever been able to go without a binge and I don’t even hesitate to say it out loud for fear of jinxing it. Before this I had made it six or seven months I think, but my head is in a very different place and I have no doubt that I will stay in recovery. That is not to say that I never struggle because I still have days that are hard and I have to remind myself of what’s important. I still read my binge recovery manual, “Women, Food, & God” by Geneen Roth to make sure I stay the course. I highly recommend this book for everyone who has food issue, body issues, etc.
It has been quite a year and I am feeling better than I have felt in a long time. Moving forward and never going back!
What a fabulous achievement – congratulations! And even though you say you still struggle somedays, you’re obviously winning the war if such a landmark slipped without a countdown. I’m aiming to get through this entire year without a binge, and although I know how much fitter, healthier and calmer I am binge free, there are still days when I could eat ALL the food in the world. It’s inspiring to know you managed to push through them all to get to this point. Hopefully I will too!
You can get there!! It is not easy and sometimes I am really focused on making it minute to minute. You have to have compassion and forgiveness for yourself and know that you are not alone in your struggle. Hang in there and keep going.