Binge Eating

I don't consider myself to have a disorder.

I practice disordered eating habits, I don't own the disorder.

Anyhow, there is a binge eating support group on here. I like the December challenge. The community helps, you should join.

As for binge eating...sometimes it takes a shift in mindset. There is usually a lot of twisted/negative thoughts tied into it.

Find out triggers, avoid them. Find alternatives to binges.

Best of luck~

I don't have any expert adivce, but knowing from experience I just think about how bad it makes me feel when I am done binging. I feel disgusted with myself and I also feel dissappointed because I now know that my goal weight will never me reached.

Also you could try to stay away from the house or kitchen at the time you are usually prone to binging. Or maybe you could try drinking a ton of water so your stomach feels full. Workout instead of eating, that is always a great distraction. Another way you could possibly stop is if you live alone you could buy small amounts of food and no junk food at all then there won't be anything for you to binge on...try eliminating all the factors of the problem so then the problem itself can not occur.

P.S. Don't quit cold turkey...you won't get anywhere. Plan one cheat day per week or one per two peeks (whatever is more comfortable for you) it is so important to have a cheat day because if you don't this is what normally cause binging for people

Know this was long but I hope I helped a little bit

Hey I know how it feels when your dieting and you see that food commercial or your out and see a fast food joint and you just loose your mind and instantly feel you have to have it. It's all mental. I think all overweight people have that problem but you have to fight that little voice in your head with willpower. Will eating that food really benefit you in the long run and bring you closer to your fitness goals? or set you back? Are you going to benefit your health and look good in your clothes for that piece of cake or fried chicken? NO! Hell yes it taste good but honestly your gonna feel like **** afterwards! Guilty and ashamed of yourself. But if its that bad for you I would recommend taking a once a week cheat day to rid yourself of all that craziness and satisfy your need. As long as whatever you eat fits your daily calories go for it! Be strong. Idk why your trying to lose weight but find something to motivate you when you feel the urge to binge. I usually look at fitness videos on Youtube. Hard work and dedication will get you that physique that your working for. Not that one day of eating 10000 calories because you just could'nt help yourself. Hope this helped ya! Be strong!

Binge eating is caused by being really hungry.

...No, it's caused by a need to comfort yourself. In fact, most of the time it has NOTHING to do with hunger. Just find you trigger. If you can't lose the trigger (say your job or your mom) then try some grounding techniques to bring you back down. If that doesn't work, try distracting yourself. If none of those work, then do what you need to do to feel comfortable and safe. Just remember, one day at a time. This isn't a diet, it's a lifestyle change and you can't change a lifestyle over night.

wow some brilliant advice on here! from my personal experience, what helps me with binge eating issues is telling myself that no food is out of bounds. that way there's no issue of wanting something you can't have because you know you can have it, but it's YOUR CHOICE. you can say no. you feel in much more control.

so, for example, when i craving hits, first i'll ask myself, is it just because i'm hungry or thirsty? if that isn't the answer, I ask myself whether I am truly craving this, if yes, then I'll have it, but only if it constitutes no more than a serving and it falls under my daily calorie intake. there is a bit of thinking involved but it gives you time to question whether you really want this.

if you don't end up having it, you feel good, because you made an informed choice where you could have had it but you declined. if you do end having it, you feel good too because your craving has been satisfied and you don't feel deprived.

the key is moderation, positive thinking and listening to your body. once you can get this right, your cravings also fall under control. you're human, so you will have them but you will be better-placed to decide when and how much. whatever you're eating, enjoy it!

it helps to see food as fuel. eat often and when you're satiated, stop. if you're eating healthy, wholesome foods for the most part, there should be no guilt attached to treating yourself. you deserve those rewards and indulgences but you also deserve good health, so strive to seek a balance. if you would like any help or advice regarding this, do feel free to get in touch : )

Binge eating is caused by being really hungry.

...No, it's caused by a need to comfort yourself.

So you feel the need to binge eat when you are fully satiated from a healthy meal? Hunger has no role in binge eating? Ha.

Hunger can have a role. But not always. I have been known to eat my healthy meals all day, with plenty of calories and then to comfort my emotional side binge on anything and everything. Had nothing to do with being hungry, had to do with emotions. And that is why you eat until you're sick....and then keep on eating anyway.