Cured my binging with with food ?
AshleyPaleo
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As a binge eater, I know the feeling of my brain just shutting off and my mouth taking over only to get my "feelings" back after the binge/next morning. I wanted to tell everyone that for the 1st time in 5 years I have only binged a few times since becoming Paleo.
I don't want to describe what the paleo diet is, you can google it (I don't want to try and make it like I am selling an idea to anyone) But I learned that I am truly addicted to food and what foods make me binge. SUGAR. and I mean ever kind of sugar besides fruit. BREAD OR ANY WHOLE GRAIN/PASTA/ANY WHEAT/SOY/GRAINS and added sugars. For the first time in my life I have learned I do not need them, and I feel at peace with myself.
As a binge eater, I know the feeling of my brain just shutting off and my mouth taking over only to get my "feelings" back after the binge/next morning. I wanted to tell everyone that for the 1st time in 5 years I have only binged a few times since becoming Paleo.
I don't want to describe what the paleo diet is, you can google it (I don't want to try and make it like I am selling an idea to anyone) But I learned that I am truly addicted to food and what foods make me binge. SUGAR. and I mean ever kind of sugar besides fruit. BREAD OR ANY WHOLE GRAIN/PASTA/ANY WHEAT/SOY/GRAINS and added sugars. For the first time in my life I have learned I do not need them, and I feel at peace with myself.
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Just curious, how long have you been following Paleo? I also find that within a week of getting carbs and sugar out of my diet, cravings for them are dramatically reduced. The problem is that when I do endulge, the binge can be so much worse. I'm trying to come around to the idea that I don't have to eat those foods ever, but part of me is still pretty resistant to that. But life sure is easier when I don't have to fight a constant urge for sugar!0
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I can sustain just about anything for a couple of weeks, maybe up to six weeks, two months. Then I crash. I think I crash, not at the table, but at the grocery store, because I have to cook and shop for my family.
I have honestly considered cocaine as a solution. It works for Hollywood dieters ... Ok. Not honestly considering cocaine. I can't afford it!0 -
I agree that cutting out carbs makes the cravings less strong. I can do this for a few weeks, but I always fall, and I fall HARD. My last Paleo-period ended with a two-week long carb feast.
Great that it works for you though!0
