Binge Eating

tashtash88

This was my problem in my late teens-early 20's... and I really thought I'd gotten it under control last year. Now I sit here facing a few hardships, a few confusing relationships and an impending move, and it seems yet again the only things that can help are my old standards, pizza, cookie dough, ice cream or french fries. It's starting to spiral and I need to get it back under control before my health and my weightloss get out of control as well. Any advice or support anyone has is greatly appreciated.

chelseabuns88

I know how you feel, I've been doing really well with healthy eating and avoiding my problem foods.. Today I accompanied my elderly Nan to hospital in an ambulance and all I could think about the entire time was devouring a bucket of chicken or a tub of ice cream.. Instead of allowing myself to cave in to the intense craving, I just reminded myself it was down to my emotions and kept my head on.. I did order a healthier takeaway in the end as I was tired and hungry when I got home and had no food in the house, I tried to keep in within my calorie limit, then went for a long walk after..

Just stay strong! Keep healthy snacks in the house, if you can't get rid of your cravings allow yourself some healthy snacks; nuts/fruit/etc.. and most importantly, try and keep your mind and body occupied!

schondell

I usually binge when i've had too few calories but I don't generally use food for emotional support. If the real issue is stress/emotional why not try redirecting your energy else where, towards something comforting that has nothing to do with food?

tashtash88

Thanks guys! really good advice.

GetFitCarly

I binged the other night and it was the worst feeling ever. All I wanted to do was stick my fingers down my throat to bring it all up. Yes we need to indulge ourselves but binging will make you upset which could result in more binging. I try and remember all the feelings but it doesn't always work. I'm trying nothing bad until Christmas

jojorh

Try and go for a walk instead. Easier said than done, but I understand your problem, I tend to do that too (stress eat) now I am 215lbs. So dont put the food in your house- you might not want to go out of the house just to get that junk food.

Josh_H

Well you have to understand most everyone starting on a strict diet will binge eat from time to time. Its all part of the process of falling off the wagon and getting back on. the problem with most people, not on this site in general. is they binge eat and say oh its too hard and never get back on. The people who stick with it, will become stronger through the process. just my .02

slkehl

(Dory voice) Just keep logging...just keep logging...

Keep track of everything you stick in your mouth, good or bad! I guarantee you the damage won't be as bad, even if you don't think you're holding back! Whatever you do, don't fall off the MFP horse when you're in an emotionally trying time like this!

MinMin97

lol slkehl!
I wonder what would happen if you planned ahead....like, log ahead for the day, including all your favorite foods.
That way, you would eat all those foods you want, but, in moderation.

10manda86

i completely understand the binging and wanting to spew afterwards feeling!! I logged it and it wasn't too bad, BUT it felt bad... I ate a whole block of chocolate (whoop whoop, i hear some ppl say) but when you have gone over a month without eating a lot of sugar... i tell you the first bite was the best bit ever and i should have stopped there... by the end i felt terrible, nauseous and in need of a drink of water (too sweet), i was angry at myself for not being able to control, and so i went for a walk, the whole time i could feel it in there and it made me feel sick... the only things stopping me from having a good spew is i dont want to start that.... i dont need another thing to control!!!!