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candicejn

Hi everyone. I've been a member of MFP since Oct 2011, but just joined this group tonight.

I'm a binge eater. Have been for years, and I have no idea how to stop. I can do really well for a while, then it's like I almost don't care anymore and have no control and eat, eat, eat. I lost almost 50lbs in the first 6 months on MFP, then tried the "eat more" deal going around on the forums and ever since then, I've been struggling. Gained 20lbs back. Can't figure out what calorie goal to set myself at since I keep reading how 1200 calories isn't enough but when I let myself eat 1600 I can't stop. I binge 1,000+ calories in a 2-3 hour period, always at night after I should be done eating for the day and am not hungry in the least. I usually feel disgusting and exhausted afterwards. But I can't stop.

So that's me. I have GOT to figure out how to fix this. I have 90lbs to lose to hit the high end of my healthy weight range. I can't keep doing this!! I think my first step will be to identify trigger foods (nachos, ice cream, etc) and get them OUT of the house.

If anyone's up for a new friend, I could use some who know what this feels like.

Thanks

kate99931

You are not alone! Reading the posts from this group helps me during that after dinner/before bed danger time. Maybe check out some of the books recommended on the reading list too. Getting rid of trigger foods from the house is a good first step!

MadDogManor

I'm right there with ya! I've looked at the "eat more" group, and for me, it looks really scary! That's the whole reason I'm here - I ate more and more and more.

My worst time of the day is right after work until I go to bed. I'm exhausted, but still have to do things for the family. Lately, I've been trying to eat lunch later at work - I'm finding I'm not so ravenous as before. Just a little, but hey, it's something different. And I've told my family that I'm going to bed early - sometimes at 6 pm, just so I can get away from the kitchen.

In my opinion, this is the best group on MFP. Everyone is very supportive of each other, even when struggling themselves. Good luck!

candicejn

Thanks for the posts! I'm about to hit the hardest part of my day, and the past 3 nights I've binged so I'm very nervous about the next few hours. It shouldn't be this hard to just not eat, right?? So frustrating!

rincoglionita

Welcome and good luck.

I had a rough struggle against a binge last week, and I got through it--without bingeing--in part because I reached out here in the middle of it. I wrote what I was feeling, what I was going through, and it really helped to just get it out. I put a trigger warning on it, in case reading about somebody's struggle might set them off. But there are several different ways to make use of this group. It definitely is helpful.

candicejn

I got through last night without a binge, so yay! I know if I can get on track for a few days/a week I'll be much more likely to keep control. It's when I lose it several days in a row that I feel like I can't get control back.

Thanks for the posts!

esballet

Feel free to add me! I'm also new to the group and trying to adress my binge eating for good!