I feel a binge coming on...

1. you're not getting anywhere near enough protein. the number mfp suggests should be a MINIMUM.
2.how much water are you drinking? because you're not tracking.

where did you get your calorie goal? are you exercising?

I find the best thing to combat a binge is distracting myself. It sounds ridiculous but if I can really get into a movie or go for a walk or just do something else to get my mind somewhere else I'm a lot less likely to binge.

On the other hand if the binge is coming and nothing seems to work... I go for it. Granted I usually go to the gym before or afterwards to stay within my caloric range, but if I don't then I don't. If your BMR is around 1900 then just stay below that and you'll maintain for a day instead of losing. I know that when it's my TOM nothing is safe around me. I will eat the upholstry if it happens to be food colored. But one day down is not the end all do all, it's just a day. There will be plenty more days after this one and you can make up for it on one of those

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If it's really a binge urge you're having, instead of just a craving, then it could be emotional. Have you been stressed out? Not sleeping enough? Gone through some major life change/schedule disruption? Sick? Ticked off? Do some journaling or talk it out with someone - it may help.

If it's really a binge urge you're having, instead of just a craving, then it could be emotional. Have you been stressed out? Not sleeping enough? Gone through some major life change/schedule disruption? Sick? Ticked off? Do some journaling or talk it out with someone - it may help.

This and look at if you have any hormonal changes, changes to medications, taking any different supplements. Maybe you need to give yourself one day to enjoy your rice-a-roni? Make it just portion it out and reduce the butter. Is it truly hunger? Ask yourself could you be happy with just drinking some water and eating vegetables? If the answer is no then it's probably just a craving because your bored or something else is going on. Maybe try something new for dinner that might take the boredom off.

If it's really a binge urge you're having, instead of just a craving, then it could be emotional. Have you been stressed out? Not sleeping enough? Gone through some major life change/schedule disruption? Sick? Ticked off? Do some journaling or talk it out with someone - it may help.

MIND.BLOWN.

I'm home alone and I have dependent personality disorder.... ding-ding-ding.

That makes a lot of sense, looking at it from an emotional perspective. I don't know how to thank you enough for shedding this light on the situation.. I don't even have words.

Yay! happy you foudn the answer. Call up a friend or do something for yourself. Perfect time to do a mani/pedi!

do you have a wii or kinect? I turned mine on earlier and kept myself occupied and moving right through a craving!

If it's really a binge urge you're having, instead of just a craving, then it could be emotional. Have you been stressed out? Not sleeping enough? Gone through some major life change/schedule disruption? Sick? Ticked off? Do some journaling or talk it out with someone - it may help.

Yes, this. My urges to binge are largely emotional; boredom, anxiety, procrastination, avoidance, anger/disappointment/disgust with myself or my behavior. Discovering those triggers needs consciousness and a willingness to be in it so you recognize it every time, see it for what it is and do something else besides eat about it. Walking or running are good alternatives. Drinking a full glass of water sometimes helps, chewing gum, celery, doing some creative or self-pampering activity can help, too. Get your nails done, get a massage, put your headphones on and sing along loudly to your favorite songs while you dance to them. Put the anniversaries of painful life events (break-ups, deaths, injuries, rape, incest or whatever might have happened to you in the past that wasn't your fault) on the calendar so you can consciously remind yourself you might feel bad and have a planned activity to asuage the pain that isn't eating.
I say this partly to remind myself to do these things. And I agree that high-carb foods make me want to eat more of it, I over do it, then feel bad about it, making me want to cover that discomfort with food. Low carb is better. Especially cut out high fructose corn syrup.

Read Brain over Binge. I thought it was a great book. Read all books on emotional eating and work the steps. I'm in the process of doing this and it helps...tremendously.

I'm no expert in changing binging behaviors, as I am early in my "recovery," but I will share with you what is helping me. Looking at your diary, this is what jumps out at me:

1. You should up your intake of fruits and veggies (mostly veggies). They are filling. I add them in anything and everything that I can possibly can. Dip them in hummus, make green smoothies, add them to pasta (whole grain or quinoa) dishes, soups, and sides. Try new ones and cook them in different ways. Take a vegetarian cook book out from the library and try a few recipes. The fiber helps fill you up without the calories.

2. You should up your intake of lean protein. Protein shakes (or powder added a green smoothie) is a great way to do this. You should get about half your body weight in protein per day. I drink a protein shake (premier protein from Costco) after a workout with weights. Try greek yogurt with fruit and a little coconut sugar (or agave), hard boiled eggs (egg salad made with a ripe avocado instead of mayo is DELICIOUS), tuna (I mix with 1/2 greek yogurt, 1/2 mayo), or organic cheese (watch portions - it's easy for me to get carried away on cheese). I eat the egg salad or tuna out of tomatos or on whole grain bread. I add onions, celery, pickles, cucumber, tomato, avocado...etc, etc. Sprinkle egg or tuna on your salad for lunch. I also thaw two chicken breasts (or beef or pork) on Sunday, cut them in half (butterfly) and cook them on the Foreman grill. This way, I have half my dinner already made. I also steam mixed veggies (broccoli, cauli, carrots) that are already cut up, or saute some mushrooms and kale to have as a side.

3. You need healthy fats. For me, fat is what I seem to need when a binge is coming on. It was always sugar I binged on, but I realize now that my body needed fat - and good fats at that. Do not be afraid of things like coconut oil (great with coffee), butter, or olive oil. Also, do not be afraid of nuts or cheese - just limit your portions of them. If it weren't for Trio bars (another Costco find), I swear, I'd be crazy. They are made of nuts and seeds and a little dried fruit. I love them and they help fill me up for breakfast on the go. They also cure my craving for sweet in the morning. If I'm extra hungry one day, I will have an extra trio bar or a serving of cinnamon almonds (Even if I go over my calorie limit) because that is what my body needs. Seriously, better to go over calories by 500 than 3000 - especially if it stops the binge cycle.

4. Go for whole grains. Limit them to breakfast and lunch...don't have them for dinner. Lean protein and veggies at night helps keep the cravings at bay.

5. Do not be afraid to experiment. It is ok if weightloss is slow or non-existent. You need to get healthy first. Trust me I know it is frustrating when you are trying hard and the scale does not move. BUT, you will not keep this weight off if you do not fix your behaviors now. Do it for you!

Good luck! I hope you find what works for you!.