Binge Eating Disorder (B.E.D.)

JessiLynnFit

@sothgo also just a side note... I've almost stopped binge eating since I read the book but I've definitely had ups and downs and found that AVRT is a skill that improves over time. It's been about 6 weeks since I read the book and I'd say I'm almost a "normal" eater now (I'm still trying to lose the 28lbs I gained from binge eating). It's so weird and so amazing at the same time.

Hearts_2015

JessiLynnFit wrote: »

@sothgo AVRT is a voice recognition technique used by alcoholics, drug addicts, binge eaters etc. to stop their addictive behavior. I used to binge so hard that there were several times I thought I needed to get my stomach pumped. It was a serious problem. Literally since the DAY I began practicing AVRT, I've barely binged and when I do it's nothing like in the past. The book is Brain Over Binge do yourself a favor and download it now... I think it's 8.99 at Barnesandnoble.com for an instant download. That's what I did... as soon as I heard about it I downloaded it immediately. I was tempted to just skip the woman's personal story and skip straight to how she did it, but I'm SO happy I decided to start from the beginning because everything makes a lot more sense. Please read the book.

http://www.rational.org/index.php?id=36
Thank you for explaining I just quickly Googled the above link but look forward to reading the actual book shared to learn more.

sothgo

@JessiLynnFit ok I'll check it, thanks for the explanations

slimbettie

What helps me is this website. The moment I got "permission" to eat anything I want, just stay within my calories, the allure of a cheat day or binging totaly subsided.

slimbettie

Oh, and open up your diary. Log 100%. There is something to be said about "the world" seeing your wacky disgusting eating.

sothgo

i'm so ashamed about what I eat....
when I'm in a bad day i usually eat everything I want but try hard to stay Under my calories goal, but I binge sometimes, even if I feel less frustrated about thing I can eat or not.

sothgo

I order the book 'over the binge' I prefer to have the paper version

Hearts_2015

slimbettie wrote: »

What helps me is this website. The moment I got "permission" to eat anything I want, just stay within my calories, the allure of a cheat day or binging totaly subsided.

That method of 'eating anything you want' doesn't work for everyone. Some of us got here because of that. But glad it's working for you

slimbettie wrote: »

Oh, and open up your diary. Log 100%. There is something to be said about "the world" seeing your wacky disgusting eating.

Hm, again doesn't work for all of us. I prefer to keep it to myself, I think one can be completely honest in their food logging if they know others won't judge them. Yes, some ppl DO judge on this site what they feel is 'not what another should be eating'.

nichole8605

saladfairy wrote: »

I began binge eating around the age of 14, when I first tried to diet (i.e. starve myself). I would cycle days barely eating and days where I couldn't control myself. it turned into bulimia about 2 years ago, which got progressively worse until a few months ago. I hardly ever purge anymore, but the bingeing is a daily struggle! Slowy, *slowly* growing past it.

I became balimic in High school. It took a lot of help and support from my friends to finally pull me out of it. I'm glad to hear that you are getting better. I wish you all the luck in the world. Ik it's not easy. But you can do it! I've always been the fat girl in my mind. I'm 5'8 and started this long dreadful journey at 216 lbs. Now 6 days later I'm 208.8. Exercise and small portions ( eat what you want just in smaller portions) and the weight is just falling off. Stay positive and surround yourself with positive people! Good luck. :-) "I can do all things through christ who strengthens me"

Hearts_2015

nichole8605 wrote: »

saladfairy wrote: »

I began binge eating around the age of 14, when I first tried to diet (i.e. starve myself). I would cycle days barely eating and days where I couldn't control myself. it turned into bulimia about 2 years ago, which got progressively worse until a few months ago. I hardly ever purge anymore, but the bingeing is a daily struggle! Slowy, *slowly* growing past it.

I became balimic in High school. It took a lot of help and support from my friends to finally pull me out of it. I'm glad to hear that you are getting better. I wish you all the luck in the world. Ik it's not easy. But you can do it! I've always been the fat girl in my mind. I'm 5'8 and started this long dreadful journey at 216 lbs. Now 6 days later I'm 208.8. Exercise and small portions ( eat what you want just in smaller portions) and the weight is just falling off. Stay positive and surround yourself with positive people! Good luck. :-)

So true... keeping positive ppl around us makes a world of difference!

Hearts_2015

@JessiLynnFit Do you suggest the audio book or the book itself. I know sometimes things get and stay in my head far more if I'm listening to it. But I do love my books.

Can you offer any advice as to which you might recommend to be better? Or perhaps it doesn't matter?

Thanks for any help you can share. I emailed my Therapist and asked her if she was familiar with it (Rational Recovery)....awesome she is and feels it's positive! Looking forward to discussing it more with her in the a.m.

The more I read on this on the web the more excited I am in feeling I have hope of taking charge and getting my life back.

Thanks so much Jessi for bringing up what's been working for you as now I feel I see light in the tunnel!!

68myra

gwenpally wrote: »

I hear you!! I'm guilty of yoyo-ing over the years (about 15) and binge-eating is defs something I need to change for life! I can do quite well for a few days then I'll allow myself a treat and there's just no stopping me. It's like I can be good again when all the treats are gone, but I'll wait til then. Doesn't help that I'm an emotional eater and as a female, I get emotional a lot. Unfortunately I can offer no solutions either but if anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears!

Also, welcome Good Thymes. I'm new-ish as well (again). Going to do better this time though!

omg, you could be my twin. i've lost thousands of pounds over the years..... all the same 15ish! to be able to STOP after one treat would be like nirvana! welcome! (again)

atj110

I'm recovering from an ED that is more restrictive. I was diagnosed with bulimia first and then after attempting to recover and relapsing a few times, I sought professional help again and that diagnosis was changed to OSFED. My biggest addiction is purging in all ways possible, so years of that has caused binges to be more frequent. So I empathize with what a lot of people have posted so far.

I just want to point out that EDs are a form of mental illness so if shaming personally works then those feelings are valid, but no on is a disgusting person for simply having an ED since regardless of the diagnosis, this isn't something we chose. x

JessiLynnFit

@Hearts_2015 I'm just seeing this now... I'm so incredibly happy that you're getting the book and that your therapist is familiar with it. I would honestly get both... Read the book and listen to it in your car. I didn't know there's an audio I'm going to get it. I reread the book still it's good to refer back. The book also talks about how habits form which has been a HUGE help. Please let me know how you're doing with it!!! I also started a blog about using it it's girloutoftherut.wordpress.com but it's not that interesting lol

JessiLynnFit

@Hearts_2015 here is the link to the AVRT page just for overeaters:
https://rational.org/index.php?id=68

msfoxy_25

I struggle with bulimia and i know how frustrating binge eating can be. Honestly going to treatment was one of the best things for me. It helped me establish a routine, eating only at set times. You should look into the meal exchange system. Maybe try to talk to a nutritionist and get on a meal plan. Also therapy and fining your binge triggers will help immensely. As for what you can do until then.....i'm sure you have heard these before but here goes. Water, drink a cup before and after each meal. Set meal times, you can only et during those times. No going into the kitchen, snacking or buying foods if it is NOT those meal times. No "diet" foods, these are less filling and can leave your body craving more shortly after having eaten them. DO NOT make food illegal, what I mean is if you say "i'm cutting back on breads so I can't have bagels, rolls, biscuits" your going to binge on bagels, rolls and biscuits. Allow everything in moderation. I suggest not buying binge food for a little while, it's hard at first but eventually you will be able to bring those foods back into your house when you have more control. DISTRACTIONS! Stay busy, clean, exercise, read, make a blog, do art/crafts, if you have kids spend more time with them. When you crave something tell yourself "I will have that later, I just ate X hours ago and I can eat at X time. I'll have it then." Watch a movie or something to pass the time.

mcaffee91

I have struggled with BED my whole life, I found such comfort in filling myself with things that made me happy. I still struggle with it and reading some of your stories makes me feel not so alone in this internal battle I feel every single day. I have gone as far as not buying any food I can binge on and giving my credit cards and cash to family so I couldn't go buy $20 in fast food to go home and binge on. I am still struggling but 1 week along without a binge and feeling very good about it. Thank you for your stories and kind words!

Starfish1125

I'm joining late but I am SO glad there's a name for this insidious disease. I have put on 40 lbs over the past years and it is all due to bingeing. I can easily eat an entire large pizza in one sitting and have no problem putting down ice cream and 2 sodas after.

2 lbs of M&M's? Done it.

Entire bags of Oreos with milk? Guilty.

I am so relieved that I am not alone.....

Hearts_2015

Starfish1125 wrote: »

I'm joining late but I am SO glad there's a name for this insidious disease. I have put on 40 lbs over the past years and it is all due to bingeing. I can easily eat an entire large pizza in one sitting and have no problem putting down ice cream and 2 sodas after.

2 lbs of M&M's? Done it.

Entire bags of Oreos with milk? Guilty.

I am so relieved that I am not alone.....

@Starfish1125 You're absolutely not alone! Glad you found the thread

Hearts_2015

mcaffee91 wrote: »

I have struggled with BED my whole life, I found such comfort in filling myself with things that made me happy. I still struggle with it and reading some of your stories makes me feel not so alone in this internal battle I feel every single day. I have gone as far as not buying any food I can binge on and giving my credit cards and cash to family so I couldn't go buy $20 in fast food to go home and binge on. I am still struggling but 1 week along without a binge and feeling very good about it. Thank you for your stories and kind words!

@mcaffee91 Great job!!!

VanillaGorilla808

I struggled on and off for a while, nearly becoming hospitilized for it, eventually I convinced my mind that food was doing good because it was fueling my body and building muscle and with that I eventually broke free. Dont give up, reach out to someone

wendy75_512

I have had issues with this for many years. I have recently gained control of this, but recently I just don't eat at all. Scared to eat, but more afraid of a new problem that's developing. Feel free to add me.

aektroop

I have gained 17 pounds in the past 2.5 weeks from bingeing. No joke. Even my dr said it was an "impressive" gain but not in a good way at all! Taking control back today. Ugh. I was doing so well before!

kittyplunkett

saladfairy wrote: »

I began binge eating around the age of 14, when I first tried to diet (i.e. starve myself). I would cycle days barely eating and days where I couldn't control myself. it turned into bulimia about 2 years ago, which got progressively worse until a few months ago. I hardly ever purge anymore, but the bingeing is a daily struggle! Slowy, *slowly* growing past it.

same thing happened to me. EXACT same thing. I stopped purging... but I still am bingeing....... slowly stopping. It's so frustrating. Yet, so warming to know you aren't the only one. Thank you for this

JessiLynnFit

@Hearts_2015 hope it's going well !!!!

JessiLynnFit

@aektroop don't give up

amandahugndkiss

So glad i found this thread just skimmed a couple pages as i an getting read to work out, but will come back to you all later. I have struggled with binge eating for add long as i can remember, its so good to know it's not just me.

sothgo

@JessiLynnFit it's been 10 days I didn't binge, the book "brain over binge" has help me more than I could expect, I also have the brain over binge workbook ... these two books help me understanding a lot of things and avoiding me from bingeing. so thank you so much to have speak to us about this book

Hearts_2015

sothgo wrote: »

@JessiLynnFit it's been 10 days I didn't binge, the book "brain over binge" has help me more than I could expect, I also have the brain over binge workbook ... these two books help me understanding a lot of things and avoiding me from bingeing. so thank you so much to have speak to us about this book

@sothgo
So glad you're having so much success with the Book and Workbook. I hadn't realized there was a workbook as well. May I ask where you purchased them? I'm having a tough time finding it locally. Even Barnes and Noble doesn't carry it.

I think I'll just go ahead and order it this week from Amazon but didn't see the workout on the site. I think I'll prowl the Net to see if I can find the workout. I had hoped it came in audio as well but can't seem to find that either. Sometimes when I sit and listen or do whatever I'm doing at the time I listen to that sort of thing, although I love books as well, both would be nice to have.

@JessiLynnFit did you find the book on tape (CD), I did see the download but I don't have an iphone. You're sweet to ask after me... Sorry I haven't popped in on this thread in a bit I'm a bit under the weather..but I'll be checking in.

Welcome newcomers....this is a great thread, it makes me not feel like "I'm the only one out here" as many of you have also shared. So many ppl have shared tips and tricks and books etc.

Hope you're all doing great today!
Hearts

sothgo

@Hearts_2015
I found it on the website brainover binge
http://s517416068.onlinehome.us/?page_id=12
I print the book after buy it
it's exercices to do and it really helps me since even if I Really liked the book it was not enough for me.