I can't stop binging

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. I binge when I'm stressed, sad or bored. Things that have helped me keep the binges at bay are to STOP focusing on the limitations and start focusing on what I GET TO eat. That being said, I still indulge and have a fast food breakfast sammich or a bourbon but in moderation.

First off, be nicer to yourself. Start a little self-love and understand that your weight is not your self-worth. Second, figure out what your binge-ing triggers are, make note of them and try to keep your hands busy (ie paint your nails, read a book, look at success stories on MFP, write about your day/feelings).

I hope what I've said has helped you some.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME? Does therapy really help? Are there other options?

Nothing. You have habits that you have developed over the years and they are hard to break. So much of weight loss is changing your thoughts and attitudes about eating, and those are the hardest! I have found that distraction and busy work keep me from having enough down time to grab snacks. Seriously. I believe idle hands are the devils work...ermmm, well they tend to wander to food at least. So when I get urges to eat, I go for a short walk, or drink flavored water, or chew gum, or change things around to work on something else. It doesn't always work, but it does help most of the time.

The good news is that from what I have read, breaking habits and changing habits can start in as little as 4 weeks of practice, but might take years to fully grab hold. So that means if you can keep making the better choice not to binge, and you can do it over time, you will start wanting to binge less. But it also means, if you let yourself slip into old habits - those comfortable habits - you have to start back a bit. You usually won't slip all the back, so even if you make a few mistakes and get yourself back on track quickly, you are progressing.

Just keep the faith in yourself! Don't worry if things aren't linear in life (like you give up something and will never have it again) because not much in life is ever like that.

Hopefully something in there might help you, but there are always professionals to talk with too...just to get yoy heading in the right direction.

All the best Alexis.

Stop thinking about food....

Easy said than done... huh???

Yeah, this person believes that overweight people are overweight purely due to a lack of willpower. Have a look at his previous posts, they are something to be marvelled at.

OP, you do need to see someone, so stop cancelling your appointments. You can try and help yourself in the meantime, though. Set yourself a small weight loss goal per week rather than too much too soon. Log everything, including your binges. Keep a diary; write down how you feel and what you are doing when you feel the need to binge. Are you bored? Stressed? Miserable? Hungry? The professionals can help you get to the root of the problem, but giving them as much information as possible will definitely help.

Lastly, stop being so hard on yourself. I know how easy it is to hate yourself because you binge, but negative feelings towards yourself is not going to help you. If anything, it will make it worse. There's nothing wrong with you. It's more common than you think, I promise.

stay busy and empty house of ****anything**** you binge on. matter of fact, only keep food in house that you have to cook and/or produce/fruits. i don't think anyone binges on baked chicken and brocolli. seek help. cognitive therapy might be something you want to look into.

Stop thinking about food....

Easy said than done... huh???

Yeah, this person believes that overweight people are overweight purely due to a lack of willpower. Have a look at his previous posts, they are something to be marvelled at.

OP, you do need to see someone, so stop cancelling your appointments. You can try and help yourself in the meantime, though. Set yourself a small weight loss goal per week rather than too much too soon. Log everything, including your binges. Keep a diary; write down how you feel and what you are doing when you feel the need to binge. Are you bored? Stressed? Miserable? Hungry? The professionals can help you get to the root of the problem, but giving them as much information as possible will definitely help.

Lastly, stop being so hard on yourself. I know how easy it is to hate yourself because you binge, but negative feelings towards yourself is not going to help you. If anything, it will make it worse. There's nothing wrong with you. It's more common than you think, I promise.

Yeah, spend your precious time on looking at other previous posts to prove an opinionated point right. Give me strength.

And just in case it matters you are actually wrong. I have previously stated many reasons why people are overweight, most prominently bad excuses, ignorance and large portion size.

But lack of willpower is why people cant lose weight. That is just common sense. If they had something to say no, then they wouldnt do it, right? Or do you too need to go and see someone about that one?

Actually, I recognise you from another equally opinionated and ridiculous post. Believe me I don't need to go through your profile.

So what you are basically saying, is that binge eating disorders don't exist. Picking fun at people's need to see a counsellor, too? Aren't you just a peach.

I've always had this same problem, and I do still struggle with it but have gotten better. For me, I realized that I was trying to metaphorically fill a specific emptiness (emotionally) that I was feeling at the time. Taking time to stop and think about what I'm really feeling and why I'm feeling the need to fill up on food has helped me significantly. I'm not perfect and do still have binge days, but being aware of this tendency and focusing on more positive ways to fill the emptiness is helping. I stop to think, what do I feel is missing in my life right now? Am I feeling down about something? For example, if I stop and realize that I'm just feeling lonely, then rather than turning to food, I call up a friend and make plans to hang out or go for a walk or something. And journaling has helped me, too - I can get my thoughts out on paper and then go back to re-read them the next time I feel that way.

*Edit to fix typo.