How do i stop binge eating

CouchToHealthy

You are not alone. I had/have such similar issues and I can very much relate.

Just a suggestion, I have recently read this book: "How to Have Your Cake and Your Skinny Jeans Too: Stop Binge Eating, Overeating and Dieting For Good Get the Naturally Thin Body You Crave From the Inside Out (Binge Eating Solution Book 1) " By Josie Spinardi. I got it on Amazon, read it over a few days, took notes and really let it sink in... The concepts very much clicked with me, I have re-read sections and I feel so, so much better about my relationship with food. A sigh of relief for me, it's opened my eyes SO much about WHAT/ WHEN/ WHY i'm bingeing. Once it really clicked with me, I felt I felt a shift inside and haven't had that urge to eat in that manner. It might not help everyone, but it helped me a lot so I wanted to share.

I second this book. After two decades of binge eating (I started as a kid), this book has been the first thing to help me make significant changes.

Is this book available in paper form? I would like to read it myself but can only find it on kindle on the internet.

ElephantsAreStunning

Hey I self recovered from anorexia and gained weight back that I needed. I recently however too find myself binging a few times a week and like you I too suffer some issues. After recovery my binges were more severe, 4000+ calories in a day and that has left me with body fat! I like I said still binge but instead of everyday they are a few times a week. I'll name some tips that have helped me below. You have to understand though that it does take time, some people think you can just stop instantly but you didn't gain these issues over night so don't expect them to go over night.

The best things to do to avoid binge eating:

Eat a healthy substantial breakfast. I always have either oatmeal and a really sweet fruit like banana sliced on top. I find that on the days where I eat little to no breakfast is when my binges are severe.

Brush your teeth if you feel the binge voice kicking in, Brush them then use mouth wash.

Read (if you enjoy reading) it takes your mind off food.

Calories in V calories out is what makes you lose/gain weight so if it is near the night when you feel these urges kicking in then save a fair few calories to have at night so you can have a bit more of the food you cook so it keeps you satisfied.

Trust me you will beat it, you will eventually get sick of the foods you binge on. I was so bad with Kitkats (chocolate biscuits) it was a huge binge food for me, I never want to eat one again now!

BTW talk to someone about your relationship with food and any other issues you are going through I promise it helps!

ducati45

The binge eating is a symptom of your mental health problems more than the problem, well that is how it was for me. Trying to lose weight is stressful in itself but if you are already struggling with those issues it is a manifestation that you need help, not what needs to be fixed for you to be happy. It is possible to use some of these tips and maybe they might stop you...or not. But self destructive behaviour and doing anything to relieve anxiety will just move on to another bad issue, if it's not binging, it's something else. Don't try and cut off the head of the hydra, so to speak. Go back to see a psychologist and a psychiatrist. Get on the right meds and the right therapies and coping strategies for you. You won't have the urge to binge if you aren't mentally unwell still. Best of luck.

TheFrugalFatass

I'm not saying all eating disorders can be tamed like this, but mine was.

You just completely negated your own argument with this one sentence.

If you read my post, you would see that I said that it works for me and it might work for the OP. I didn't guarantee it would work for the OP.

My eating disorder was unable to be tamed like yours, so that's what works for me.

CaliopeCupcake

We're with you sister. Between now and asking someone who knows more than we do, you might keep a notepad nearby and jot down the time of day or night you binge; add detail about your feelings-- if any-- that may have motivated it, and make a note if a thought or event with others happened beforehand to spark it. Sometimes I am my worst enemy and start thinking about something stressful. Before I know it the fridge door is open! It also happens if I stay up too late and need more energy--but should be sleeping.

Springfield1970

I'm not saying all eating disorders can be tamed like this, but mine was.

You just completely negated your own argument with this one sentence.

If you read my post, you would see that I said that it works for me and it might work for the OP. I didn't guarantee it would work for the OP.

My eating disorder was unable to be tamed like yours, so that's what works for me.

Apologies, I forgot to mention the years in the 'rooms' of OA,AA and NA trying to learn how to deal with my, not alcoholism, food addiction or drug addiction, but my general moderation problem with all things!

Abstinence is one way, which 'worked'with alcohol for a couple of decades. Food, if you abstain from whole food groups, eventually you're going to binge. Especially if the fear of death isn't really there like the alcohol one is. OA did not work one bit for me, especially as there was no calorie control.

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bethanyka

Claresweet-
if you are talking about the book i recommended..' How to Have Cake / Skinny Jeans: ThinSide Out.'

i was only able to find it on the kindle too. I do not have a kindle, so i bought it and read it on the Kindle App, on my Iphone
you can also open it up to read on your computer. but no, haven't found it in paper-book form

TheFrugalFatass

Fair enough. It works for some, doesn't work for others. Works for me. I try really hard not to tell people "you should" or "you shouldn't" precisely because what works for me won't necessarily work for others.

MouseFood

Hi sweetie,
First of all, YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
I want you to know that there are hundreds of people out there in your shoes and we all love and support each other because THIS IS NOT AN EASY DISEASE.

I agree with those who have said to talk to your doctor. But don't stop there ... PUSH PUSH PUSH, everywhere and every time. You may have to push extremely hard to get the help you need, especially if your eating disorder is not considered as much of a 'health' risk as bulimia or anorexia ... that happened to me. I was refused one-on-one counselling because of that. But there is help and hope if you keep pushing and knocking on doors.

And finally .... NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP.

You will wake up one morning and know you can do it, and then two minutes later you'll eat half a cake. But that doesn't mean that it's over. It's never over ... ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Last year I did 30 days without binging. That was probably the longest I have gone in my entire life. It was amazing.

This year has been even harder. Life has really gotten me down. I feel beaten and burned and weary every day. But I'm going on 12 days binge free if I make it to tomorrow morning, and this is my first long streak this year.

YOU CAN DO IT ...

You're not alone. BIG HUGS. lots of love xxxxxx

Terraforcejenny

I second (third? Fourth?) seeking out some professional help/advice. Besides that, is there a support group in your area? Maybe a weight loss or diet group? When I say diet, I of course mean people trying to eat healthy, not just restrict diet. In addition, there's a distinct possibility that this is a symptom of your depression/anxiety as well; comfort eating is very real! If you can find someone to help you with your other issues, there is a chance this may be more easy to conquer.

On a softer note, please try to find people on this site struggling with this and add them as friends, if you feel comfortable with that. The idea of being alone in these sorts of struggles can lead to feelings of despair and "I'm alone in this", which makes it easier to succumb to depression. Having positive or realistic people going through the same experiences (preferably people who comment encourageingly to you) might help.

I see you haven't commented back yet; are any of the suggestions here things you are interested in pursuing? I hope you find something here that helps you! Please don't lose hope

FaylinaMeir

It sounds really negative, but I've stopped myself (so far) from gorging by mentally saying any time I want extra "You're too fat to eat that". Then I try to fill up on water.

REALLY bad advice, as someone who used to have anorexia and bulimia that for reasons (I'm not getting into it) turn into binge eating NEVER berate yourself by saying "you're too fat" and just fill up on water. Especially when this girl said she has disordered eating. What you suggested is a straight line to hating yourself.