evening binging

smilesback

I loved your sharing about YOU Jamie. You are a WARRIOR! Thanks for being here for us. Love the tip about mini peppers. I will get some of those too.

One thing I would add here is that YOU are making a choice to not stay in bed. You have feelings and unfortunately a lot of challenges to stay healthy right now. You have a BIG HEART and you are not forgetting to love yourself. I love the will to refuse to let yourself give up!

Once I had a similar choice to make, and I heard in my mind a voice reminding me that there was a 12 step group meeting. And instead of driving off the side of the road and crashing, I drove home and looked up the times of the meetings. Took myself down there. I said to myself that I am not going to go like that!

Good for YOU!! Thanks again for being here and helping us see the light

smilesback

PS I didn't have to look too deep to find out what was wrong with me. It kept coming up, everything I missed, and I started putting the puzzle pieces together. I started seeing the big picture and then I got straight with my faith and what I believe. I found peace of mind inside, and now no matter how my feelings drive me around the bend, no matter what life has in store for me to deal with, there is a place inside me that I go that can have peace, knowing, accepting, understanding and loving who I am. That's where it starts and ends, for me, living in my own skin, and being grateful for another day, a second chance. Hope everyone knows they are worth a second chance at loving themselves and life. We love you too! Let someone know how you feel.

calibriintx

You do realize that this is a thread, right? Groups and threads are different.

86myHeadache

I got my carrots tonight after reading this thread last night. Thanks

MickeyCastello

I am a night binger as well. But, instead of fighting it, I learned to accommodate it. I save about 300 or 400 calories for a snack around 8 ;30 - 9:30. Worked for me

WannabeStressFree

I started to read a book, the author says stress is a big factor that derails us from our goals. This is so true to me, I used to beat myself up for breaking my diet, but it was really stress that drove me to eat 4,000 calories in one sitting, no joke.

I'm trying now to consciously live more stress free, and assess my true hunger level, then eat.
I used to eat all the time without being hungry, then binges would put me way over my calorie goal.
I guess I just wanna add to other posts, that there are truly underlying factors we need to address below the surface.

For me, I always ate crap and I think binges were my body's way of asking for real energy. Now that I'm eating a bit more balanced, binges still come to my mind, but not as powerful.
Love to all! and strength more than anything!
xo

jamie88moore

whatever this is im just here to talk...I started the thread that's all!!!

jamie88moore

someone had just asked me if I knew this was a thread not a group....ummm I love it whatever it is and would love who ever wants to me my support and me yours...send me a friend request!!!!

smilesback

I am feeling a bit embarrassed as to writing so much here when I posted earlier, sorry.

smilesback

You do realize that this is a thread, right? Groups and threads are different.

DId you mean it should be short when it is on a thread or what?

janetteluparia

I have had a severe problem with the evening bingeing most of my adult life. I found out I was allergic to wheat, and after a really hard struggle to give it up, my night time cravings and bingeing vanished. I have been wheat and binge free for months now. Just thought I would share in case it might help someone else. It's like I'm a different person.

Really? I have not heard about wheat causing binging...I have been working on giving up wheat and sugar because I know they are triggers, but I never thought about being allergic to wheat (kinda makes sense, I thought it was sugar)....interestingly enough though I often get headaches and a stiff neck when I eat sugar, but it is usually paired with wheat so who knows...very interesting.

I have a naturopathic doctor. She tested me for food sensitivities (allergies, but not anaphylaxis type immune response). Wheat, dairy, and eggs all came up, as well as some other things I really enjoy. I asked her why I would crave these things when I am reacting to them. She explained that part of the reaction is an endorphin release which would create a mildly euphoric feeling. It makes sense, but cutting out the very things I crave has been very difficult. She has said to limit these things to not more than every 4 days, and after some time away from them, they can be reintroduced once the IGG antibodies have disappeared. Unlike IGE (strong reaction) antibodies, the newly formed IGG antibodies do not learn to react to specific substances from their predecessors. Just some interesting stuff to think about.

Edited for clarity and to add: Great job beating the binge Jamie!

That is very interesting. My night binging is related to boredom and ADD. I have avoided sugar for years and know I can't eat bread. Because of retention not wheat. I love what your naturapath said though. As a nutritionist I am very interested in that perspective and medical doctors have no clue.

SchroederNJ

Evening is tough for me too --- I find exercising after dinner helps fill in some of that time void when I would eat crap

janetteluparia

Cucumbers are the best!!

jamie88moore

SAY WHAT YOU WANT..ITS GREAT....I DONT CARE IF ITS A THREAD.....

jamie88moore

PLZ WRITE ITS FINE

smilesback

Thanks Jamie! I love cukes too I also have been putting more spice into my life like cayenne pepper into my coffee and tea, ginger too. Seems to be helping at night.

jamie88moore

So everyone I want you to know what is going on...I went to Prison 5 years ago and I will have 5 years clean and sober in a month...so my personality is REALLY addictive...my life is so blessed..im spiritual bigtime...I have big house..cars ect we worked hard for..3 boys who love there mama...LIFE IS GOOD...but 3 years ago are family started to have horrible tragedies happen...5deaths that were all shocks and near death and one is going on now with my hubbys mom who lives with us who has been sick for 2 years and its getting worse...I TAKE CARE OF EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING...SO WHAT I AM SAYING IS THIS IS MY EMOTIONAL EATING PROBLEM WITH BINGEING AT NIGHT....I haven't been good...I just need support..Im starting today AGAIN...

Werfam

I do the exact same thing and it is draining. Tired of it and need suggestions.

jamie88moore

HI EVERYONE...I AM BACK...MY MOM IN LAW ALMOST DIED AND BOY DID I EAT EMOTIONALLY....iM ON FOR GOOD I HAVE ASKED FOR HELP WITH MY EATING AND I WILL BE CALLING HER PERSONALLY AS MY PERSONAL DIETICIAN AND SHE IS DOING IT OUT OF THE KINDNESS OF HER HEART....I WILL TELL ALL OF YOU WHAT SHE TELLS ME TO HELP YOU TO....I HOPE YOU ARE ALL WELL AND WE CAN DO THIS EVEN THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS....!!!!

smilesback

Thank you so much Jamie. You have been a big help already! Mini peppers and hot tea, this group :flowerforyou:

megslovescountry

late night eating is my problem as well. i do well all day, but i'm an insomniac, and often when i'm laying there for hours not able to sleep i find myself going to the kitchen. i'm working on having water by my bed and making myself drink a bunch to discourage myself but i'm still struggling. i might have to give the veggies thing a try. any suggestions welcome and feel free to add me!

3carissa

Thanks everyone for sharing I would find pockets of time during the day to eat alone. I work around food so I'll stop somewhere on my way to work then eat again once I get there. Same thing when I leave I get off at 10pm eat @ 8pm by 10:30pm when I get home I fix another meal to eat again. I want to stop and need to because now it's affecting my health so thanks for all your post I may not comment all the time but just know I will read to get encouragement, thanks

ileitch

Cutting down carbs (including wheat) and cutting out alcohol has really helped me. Logging everything helps too, somehow.

jamie88moore

HI MY FP FRIENDS...IM ON MY WAY FINALLY....NO NIGHT BINGEING AND EATING GREAT AND UNDER MY GOAL....IM A RECOVERING ADDICT ALCOHALIC SO I HAVE FINALLY PUT THE ONE DAY AT A TIME TO FOOD...ALL THOUGH IT IS HARDER BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO EAT....IM HERE FOR YOU ALL...I SLIPPED BACK BECAUSE I LET MY STRESS OVER SICK MOM BE AN EXCUSE....YES EXCUSE!!!!....I FINALLY GET IT AND ALL YOU CAN TO!!!! I HAVE OVERCOME SO MANY THINGS...ADDICTION...PRISON...AND ALL THAT IS ATTACHED TO THAT AND I HAVE THE MOST WONDERFUL LIVE!!!!

Annice22

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jamie88moore

HI GUYS HAD A STUPID MIGRAINE FOR 2 DAYS SO I WASNT ON HERE....I ATE WHAT I COULD AND IT WASNT ALL HEALTHY BUT LET ME TELL YOU GUYS SOMETHING!!!!!! GIVE OURSELVES A BREAK WE DIDNT GET HERE OVERNIGHT AND WE DONT WANT THAT FAST WEIGHT LOSE TO JUST GAIN IT BACK BECAUSE IT GETS TO DEPRIVING...ALTHOUGH I HAVE NEVER DONE A DIET IN MY LIFE...I NEVER HAD TO WORRY...I WAS A BIT UNDER WEIGHT...BUT THESE MEDS PUT SOME ON AND I LIKED IT BUT NOW OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS IT CREPT ON...IM GIVING IT TO GOD AND GOING TO DO MY BEST...ALWAYS WRITE EVERYTHING YOU EAT NO MATTER WHAT IT IS...AND YES WE CAN HAVE A PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE ONCE IN AWHILE AND STILL STAY UNDER OUR GOAL....BUT FOR ME I NEED TO STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR IT TRIGGERS MY MOODS AND OTHER THINGS...YOU ALL HAVE A WONDERFUL NIGHT...GOING TO GET MY HAIR DONE AFTER 6 MONTHS....I LOOK LIKE I DO BUT I GREW UP POOR AND AM NOT HIGH MANTINANCE....XMAS PRESENT...EVERYONE ASKS ME WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR CLOTHS....THRIFT SHOPS...HA....BUT I DO BYE A FEW THINGS....GOD IS GOOD GUYS AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST....THE HAPPIER YOU ARE THE EASIER THIS WILL BE...WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT ISSUES SO YOU NEED TO DEAL WITH WHATEVER YOURS IS....I WOULDNT CARE ONE BIT ABOUT BEING HEALTHY IF I WAS STILL DRINKING AND USING...FOR ME TO STAY GROUNDED...I GO TO MEETING..I SPONSOR 3 WOMAN IN AA...I AM IN LOVE WITH GOD...TO EACH YOUR OWN AS LONG AS IT IS A TRUE RELATIONSHIP...AND DEAL WITH ALL YOUR BAGGAGE THROUGH THERAPY OR WHATEVER...REMEMBER ALOT OF US EAT BECAUSE OF EMOTIONS....JUST A LITTLE OF WHAT IS WORKING FOR ME...LOVE U ALL!!!!

jamie88moore

I have stopped binging and am soooo happy!!!

smilesback

Just love that you are stopping your bingeing. I totally get dealing with my issues will make my life easier because I will be happier. Thank you for your wisdom Jamie. Today is the start of the rest of my life, Thank God to have a great life to live. Amen. Happy New Year's Eve 2014!

jamie88moore

FRIEND AND YOU ARE A AMAZING ROLE MODEL FOR ME!!!

jamie88moore

OK EVERYONE I HAVE WEENED MYSELF OFF SUGAR AND I DID IT IN A 5 DAY PERIOD AND I ALSO HAVE STOPPED MY NIGHT BINGING.....COME ON GUYS LETS BRING THIS NEW YEAR IN WITH HOPE...EXITMENT...AND MY GOAL IS ON AUGUST 25 I WILL BE 37...OMG...BUT THIS IS THE BEST I WILL HAVE EVER LOOKED IN MY LIFE AND IN THE BEST SHAPE...EVERYDAY IS ONE DAY YOU FOCUS ON...NOT YESTERDAY NOT TOMMOROW...I DO THE SAME THING WITH MY SOBRIETY...WHICH WILL BE 5 YEARS ON THE 7TH....WOOHOO....BEFORE MY BIPOLAR MEDS I WAS TO SKINNY NATURALLY AND I PUT 20 LBS ON BUT IT WAS PERFECT BUT THEN I STOPPED SMOKING AND THE NIGHT BINGING BEGAN.....JOURNAL WHIKE YOU ARE HUNGRY AND WHAT U R FEELING....DO SIT UPS...READ...YOU ALL CAN DO THIS AND REMEMBER IM JUST STARTING TO!!!!!