Thread: Binge eating

Do you do it ? How do you control it? and does it work?

I do it! Too often really. I up til now have no way of controlling it, i have cut down on the amount I binge on by trying not to have the sod it i want this attitude but when I feel like I need to binge, just do so in moderation. I would love to eradicate them all together though

I do it when im stressed which seems to be all the time these days ,I even tried not to have anything in the house to binge on BUT i always find a way. Hopefully someone comes up with a great strategy to help beat it.

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Cheers Danielle

I binge but only when I'm watching what I eat and when something really upsets me. When I'm not watching what I eat, cakes, biscuits and the like aren't something I think about a lot. But when I'm trying to lose weight I constantly crave them and if something happens to tip me over the edge it's what I turn to. After a bad break up this weekend I ended up having a really bad binge which included chocolate cake, a doughnut and cupcakes and while I absolutely loved it at the time I remember falling into an extremely bad binge eating phase before which took me a long time to get out of, and I never want to go back to that. This time I kind of forced myself out of it because of the effort I've put in and the amount of weight I've lost. It's just a horrible compulsion.

Yes it is a horrible compulsion .Im hoping that when i finally control my stress i will be less likely to binge.Well thats the plan anyway .

I'm sure you will. I really don't know what makes me do it. Whether its a comfort thing or a self-sabotage thing or just something that makes me feel like i'm sticking two fingers up to the world I don't know. I'd like to figure it out though.

LOL i like the stick two fingers up at the world But really we are only hurting us . Im off to google binge eating and see what comes up LOL

I used to do it at least 3 times a week !! It's a horrible, vicious cycle.
I found I binge when i'm stressed or bored ... Usually at night. The best thing to do is really, really think about it - stop yourself in your tracks. Mentally block yourself wether you have to put some sticky notes on the cupboards with a "?" on. That's what I feel has kept me on track, i feel happier and healthier for it and the weight is melting off !

For me it really is lack of control, I need to claw the control back!

I binge when I'm stressed or when I don't have a 'plan'. I go to work with my food and little money so I don't have the option to binge but when I'm at home / out, I tend to binge more. I was doing well with it until last Friday, when I got off the bus at the shop and came home with a tonne of chocolate! I felt terrible after it so lesson learnt! I think admitting it and finding when you're most vulnerable is the first thing to do before getting it under control.

im trying to control my self
before i was eating healthily i used to just not care and munch all the time
now im using myfitness pal and it seems to be helping. i know when im up to my total calories for the day thats it or if im really craving something i just try and eat some fruit

Mine is when I am just watching tv, if I'm bored or if I'm stressed. I wish I was one of those people who just didn't eat when stressed! And when I'm watch tv (which is rather rare) I'm doing it to chill out a bit, not because I have nothing to do but because I need time to wind down.
My other problem is I like to nibble, I love finger foods, I prefer to graze rather than have a single meal- nibbling and grazing lead to binging!
I know my issues and like you say I need now to control them!

Okay after googling i found this

How to stop binge eating
It can be difficult to overcome binge eating and food addiction. Unlike other addictions, your “drug” is necessary for survival, so you don’t have the option of avoiding it. Instead, you must develop a healthier relationship with food—a relationship that’s based on meeting your nutritional needs, not your emotional ones.
In order to stop the unhealthy pattern of binge eating, it’s important to start eating for health and nutrition. Healthy eating involves making balanced meal plans, choosing healthy foods when eating out, and making sure you’re getting the right vitamins and minerals in your diet.

10 Strategies for Overcoming Binge Eating
Manage stress. One of the most important aspects of controlling binge eating is to find alternate ways to handle stress and other overwhelming feelings without using food. These may include exercising, meditating, using sensory relaxation strategies, and practicing simple breathing exercises.
Eat 3 meals a day plus healthy snacks. Eating breakfast jump starts your metabolism in the morning. Follow breakfast with a balanced lunch and dinner, and healthy snacks in between. Stick to scheduled mealtimes, as skipping meals often leads to binge eating later in the day.
Avoid temptation. You’re much more likely to overeat if you have junk food, desserts, and unhealthy snacks in the house. Remove the temptation by clearing your fridge and cupboards of your favorite binge foods.
Stop dieting. The deprivation and hunger of strict dieting can trigger food cravings and the urge to overeat. Instead of dieting, focus on eating in moderation. Find nutritious foods that you enjoy and eat only until you feel content, not uncomfortably stuffed. Avoid banning certain foods as this can make you crave them even more.
Exercise. Not only will exercise help you lose weight in a healthy way, but it also lifts depression, improves overall health, and reduces stress. The natural mood-boosting effects of exercise can help put a stop to emotional eating.
Fight boredom. Instead of snacking when you're bored, distract yourself. Take a walk, call a friend, read, or take up a hobby such as painting or gardening.
Get enough sleep. If you're tired, you may want to keep eating in order to boost your energy. Take a nap or go to bed earlier instead.
Listen to your body. Learn to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger. If you ate recently and don't have a rumbling stomach, you're probably not really hungry. Give the craving time to pass.
Keep a food diary. Write down what you eat, when, how much, and how you're feeling when you eat. You may see patterns emerge that reveal the connection between your moods and binge eating.
Get support. You're more likely to succumb to binge eating triggers if you lack a solid support network. Talking helps, even if it’s not with a professional. Lean on family and friends, join a support group, and if possible consult a therapist.