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Yes sounds like me. I gave up smoking 6 months ago and started to binge eat as a replacement. I wouldn't have said that I don't deal with my emotions because I am an emotional person but I now know that just cause I feel them doesn't mean I deal with them. Take a look at these videos from a chick called Stefanie Nielsen. Go to Youtube Type in Belief Cycle part 1. And then there is 2 and 3 and I am sure this will put you on the right track. It has for me.

You also need to remember that it take practice, daily practice. I also keep a journal. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I know you want to fall asleep boring and well who does it really work for anyway!! But try it with this structure and answer these questions. As soon as I feel down or angry or anxious or like I wanna put food in my mouth I get up and say I need my diary because something I am thinking has changed my mood

What is on my mind?

What am I feeling?

What are my assumptions or beliefs at the time?

What was motivating to me?

What are some alternative attitudes or behaviors I can adopt?

What will I do next time?

You have to be really honest with yourself, say things you probably don't want to admit but in doing so you will get to the heart of whats bothering you and by the time the journal entry is written you have processed your feelings and dealt with it without food or smoking.

Hope it helps It's working for me.

Oh and be clear about what you want to achieve with weight and food, don't leave the lines blurry, it creates room for excuses

Cheers

Bek