Binge eating/food obsession

briislovely

As the title states I have a binge eating problem which stems from having a food obcession. I would love to keep in contact with people like me with support.
Even if I'm eating healthier, I think about food 24/7. When I am going to eat next is always on my mind. And binge eating has always been a problem. I need friends like me and what helped you if you have these problems!!

sadiepie05

You can add me. I've had a binge problem myself. The only thing that seemed to help me was upping my calories and eating a balanced diet. Having a plan and pre-logging really helps a lot also.

mixedbag4444

Add me as well! I have the lovely combination of being a binge eater and a perfectionist - if I eat off-plan, I instantly get super critical on myself and voila, binge time

I see a psychologist once a month and I also pre-plan what I'm going to eat each day in a written journal. This helps take stress off of "what I'll eat next" and having it handwritten in pen means I can't change my plan to feel better about having overindulged or something, lol.

Myki3012

Everytime you're about to binge just stop and think. What will consuming this unregulated food do for you? How will it help you achieve the goals you want or pursue the things you want in life? It won't.

Try do something to distract yourself when it comes up. Preferably something where you're active and can't cave in (so not a movie or something low activity). Pretty much something you'd struggle to multi task doing.

I know it seems hard but you've just got to put your food down and take charge.

KimF0715

I binge eat to control stress. I've done it for years. When I was younger and super active, it mattered very little. Now that I am 45, it has packed an extra 15 pounds on me in the past 5 years. I have to learn to eat mindfully. I can't say that I am food obsessed but I do have a large appetite and portion control is a problem for me.

kommodevaran

Thinking about food is normal for an animal. We need food to survive. If you have starved before, or even worse, starved yourself, you will naturally think a lot about food. I think a lot about food now, even though I have a relaxed attitude towards food, and eat like a normal person. I enjoy planning meals and figuring out good combinations I think I will enjoy.

Maybe you will experience less urge to binge if you focus on eating food you like and need, instead of eating healthily. At least that was a major reason why I overate; I couldn't stand eating boring and tasteless food, and I forgot to think about why I ate, what I needed, and what I wanted. Food is good and to be enjoyed, not to be used as a coping mechanism, punishment, or for self harm.

Negative self-talk, like must have control, bad foods, make up for, pigging out, or whatever, seems to only fuel the binging. Instead, talk to yourself in a respectful and friendly way. Focus on your needs and wants. Take proper care of yourself. Sometimes that includes saying no, but you are not going to deprive yourself, you say no to protect yourself. Other times, say yes, just because you want to.

selina884

Yes I fit this bill.

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jennasbarton

I binge when I am under stress, even when I'm not hungry (be it real hungry or fake hungry). Add me if you like.

Muchabibi

Please add me. I have struggled on and off since the age of 9, & I'm in my mid 40s now. I am 1st-gen American, came from a very passive, almost reclusive immigrant family & was taught that wasting food was immoral. After all these years I have come to find that it is absolutely NOT about the food---I have binged on both healthy & processed food, so I respectfully disagree that focusing on food you like can prevent a binge. I have had success so far in reflecting what event/s in my past triggered this coping mechanism. Still a work in progress

kommodevaran

Muchabibi wrote: »

Please add me. I have struggled on and off since the age of 9, & I'm in my mid 40s now. I am 1st-gen American, came from a very passive, almost reclusive immigrant family & was taught that wasting food was immoral. After all these years I have come to find that it is absolutely NOT about the food---I have binged on both healthy & processed food, so I respectfully disagree that focusing on food you like can prevent a binge. I have had success so far in reflecting what event/s in my past triggered this coping mechanism. Still a work in progress

Just a quick question, could that "healthy food" be described as "diet food", and the "processed food" as "junk food"? Both kinds are unsatisfying, and unsatisfying food tends to lead some (many) people to overeat, to try to get the satisfaction they need, but that the food just won't and can't provide. Real, good, home cooked or restaurant meals don't normally have that effect. Just my two cents.

KimF0715

Muchabibi wrote: »

Please add me. I have struggled on and off since the age of 9, & I'm in my mid 40s now. I am 1st-gen American, came from a very passive, almost reclusive immigrant family & was taught that wasting food was immoral. After all these years I have come to find that it is absolutely NOT about the food---I have binged on both healthy & processed food, so I respectfully disagree that focusing on food you like can prevent a binge. I have had success so far in reflecting what event/s in my past triggered this coping mechanism. Still a work in progress

Exactly. Some of the food I've binged on is pretty healthful....hummus....GF pretzels....half of the vegetable drawer. Doesn't matter. I'm still sick to death afterward, and that behavior paves the way for the next binge which could be potato chips. It's the behavior.

HazyEyes93

I don't know if I would say that I am a binge eater, as I don't necessarily eat to the point of being ill, but I am a compulsive eater. Once I get my mind fixated on eating something, I feel incredibly anxious until I do. So, keeping my head in the right place is THE most important thing for me. I fill all of my social media with positive things, and a lot of weight loss and fitness motivation. So, I definitely add me. I am trying to be more honest with myself, as well Like actually logging with I mess up instead of sticking my head in the sand and pretending that it didn't happen and "tomorrow is a new day." Anyway, yeah, hi.

sadinplaid

I'm also a binge eater and emotional eater and would be happy to support each other! I've gone through periods where I weighed as much as 300 pounds and other periods where I've gained 30 pounds in the span of 3 or 4 months from binge eating. Right now, I'm almost 9 months into not binging and steadily losing weight by exercising and eating well. There's been a combination of things I've been doing to help myself: using MFP no matter what, starting therapy with a licensed counselor, tapping or EFT - demonstration here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvHIilsh2ug (it looks crazy, but I'm a believer) and trying to fit yoga in at least once a week. I find it also helps to tell someone when I'm thinking about binging vs. hiding and eating all of the chocolate and then feeling ashamed (and then falling into a cycle of shame that breeds more binging).

LiftandSkate

The book Brain Over Binge was enormously helpful to me.

Muchabibi

sadinplaid wrote: »

I'm also a binge eater and emotional eater and would be happy to support each other! I've gone through periods where I weighed as much as 300 pounds and other periods where I've gained 30 pounds in the span of 3 or 4 months from binge eating. Right now, I'm almost 9 months into not binging and steadily losing weight by exercising and eating well. There's been a combination of things I've been doing to help myself: using MFP no matter what, starting therapy with a licensed counselor, tapping or EFT - demonstration here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvHIilsh2ug (it looks crazy, but I'm a believer) and trying to fit yoga in at least once a week. I find it also helps to tell someone when I'm thinking about binging vs. hiding and eating all of the chocolate and then feeling ashamed (and then falling into a cycle of shame that breeds more binging).

@sadinplaid congrats on 9 months! That is truly an accomplishment & something I am striving for----actually I have a lot of "Day 1"s but have not had 2 consecutive days of no binging. You are an inspiration! Let us know how therapy is helping you

kkimpel

it's a hard thing.. I've gained back 20 of the 90 lbs lost and I can't seem to stop myself some nights. It's all "good for you" food.. but seriously, not in those quantities.. Last night I entered 1000 calories.. it was likely 4 or 5000 but it is more a "note to self" Lots of reasons and excuses here..but it is almost winter and my pants won't fit unless I get on the ball and get this done. Feel free to add me..

przybylc3

briislovely wrote: »

As the title states I have a binge eating problem which stems from having a food obcession. I would love to keep in contact with people like me with support.
Even if I'm eating healthier, I think about food 24/7. When I am going to eat next is always on my mind. And binge eating has always been a problem. I need friends like me and what helped you if you have these problems!!

przybylc3

Help, I'm not quite sure how this app completely world but would like to get help and come to terms with my binge eating as I do especially hide it from others. Is there a group to join or how does this work. Desperately needing support

Jolenetaylor5513

I am 100%understanding of this. That was what happened to me, to the point I would eat even when I was full and did my think about anything else but food

DanerTee

I'm also a binge eater. Feel free to add me!