Cravings, eating in secret, ADDICTION

I am addicted to food when I get stressed. I think most people with a weight issue addict themselves somehow to food. I basically threw out all the bad food in my house, killed the kids, but we have no more cookies and chips ect. If I buy for their lunches I buy pre-snack sized food, then if I do get that "craving" to cheat, I eat, log in, adjust my calories for the day and move on. You can't feel guilty. By accepting the fact you can have that 100 gram of chip, you remove the guilt, without guilt there is no remorse.
You can do this!!

I hear you loud and clear... I binge when no one is there and cannot stop. My weight is somewhat in control right now, but I get so angry with myself almost daily when I eat uncontrolably at night.
it has been an on going struggle which is at severe low right now for me...
I will win, and so will you. We are all here for a good reason and we can do this!

In the beginning I didn't let the bad food in my house, but now, with willpower and self control it's back in my house. I needed to teach myself how to be around the food but at the same time be able to control myself. You can do it! Just make it clear to yourself why you're doing it and let that be the one thing that truly motivates you! GOOD LUCK!!

You are doing yourself an injusctice. you have a dynamic smile. Show it off even more by being stronger than cravings. You posted on MFP which tells us you don't want to binge. Binge on success !!!!

Hello! I am also a food addict and think we could help each other! I used to secretly eat in my van. I literally ate 6 candy bars in 15 in like 15 minutes! I still have trouble with cravings every now and then, fast food sems to be my downfall now! I always have gum or mints with me and when I get a craving for something I pop one in and it seems to work for me! Feel free to add me! Anyone can add me as well! Good luck!

I struggle with binge eating but I've finally gotten to a place where it happens less often & I've reached my goal weight and have been maintaining within a 10lb range for a year and a half, anyone feel free to add me!

It is all about taking baby steps...learning to find healthy foods you LOVE...finding a food routine...drinking enough water and getting enough sleep...being active every day, even if its just a 30 minute walk...allowing yourself one cheat day each week to eat your favorite foods... recognizing the difference between physical hunger and mental hunger...accepting yourself as you are...being consistent and having patience...and a million & one other things!

It is a life-long journey that you NEED to be ready for...you NEED to embrace it xxx

Become addicted to something else – every time I used to want a cigarette I would do 10 pushups. I was fatter at the time so I hated it. Every time I wanted to smoke I dropped and did 10. Now I am addicted to doing pushups.

LOL, please add me! You rock.

You have our support! I can relate, as I used to eat secretly, and in the middle of the night, to boot. I could only kick the habit very slowly, and motivational stories helped me. Maybe you can be that inspirational story for someone! Here's one that I enjoyed recently:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/terence_haynes_interview.htm

Also, feel free to add me. I also keep my food diary open for anyone to see, for accountability, and for advice!

I think it's an addiction too. To carbs usually. I snack on carby stuff and I get so mad at myself. That's why I really try to have "snacks" around that are more protein than anything else. LIke hard boiled eggs. That reminds me I need to make a new batch. I would try to snack on things like that. Or cottage cheese with some fruit, greek yogurt, even strips of chicken if I make them up ahead of time and just have them in the fridge. I find that having them in my house when I'm not doing well (not working out, just eating what I want), It's much easier to succumb to the urges and temptations. Once I have a good week where I work really hard at cutting those thigns out, it gets easier to ignore and go for a healthier option.

I also love wine. I'm not a big dessert person, I could skip desserts easily, but it's salty stuff, crunchy and appetizers that get me. I don't always drink wine with dinner, but once I get the kids in bed or the day is winding down, it's a glass or two of wine that is my treat. I know they are empty calories and turn to sugar in the body, so I'm going to try to limit how much during the week I treat myself in that way. That's my weakness.

I did start back on Chalean Extreme and my husband and I both did her Ab Burner last night. It's only 10-12 minutes or so, so I really want to make that a routine at night. Before we sit down and watch our DVR'd shows, we both do that really quickly. Maybe that's how I'll allow myself my "treat" of a glass of wine....do that first?????

I feel for you because it is exactly my problem also, cravings. The days that I take time to write out an eating plan and stick to it are the days I am not defeated by nitetime cravings. I have learned to not only have 3 healthy meals, but also very important to have mid-morning snack and mid afternoon snack also. I am eating more (because I am eating healthy food) and I am less depressed because sugar is not part of my healthy eating. Because of my daily morning time with God, I am gaining strength to stay focused One Day at a Time. Just for today I will do what I have never done (follow an eating Plan) and get what I have never had: peace of mind and a healthy day.