Low - needing a lift.

I can empathize with you. Is there something that is stressing you out right now? I find journaling gets my thoughts out and even if I destroy the paper later, it's still very helpful! Sometimes I think that once people start to notice me, it gives me license to eat again. Once the flood gates are opened, then it's a downward spiral unless we put a stop to it. I hope you can search your mind and see if there is a trigger hidden somewhere that has caused this feeling of defeat. We are going to fall at times, but we must keep trying. All the best to you and I hope you begin to feel better!

I can completely understand where you are at bc I too struggle with eating when I'm down and then I get down when I overeat!! Ah!!! That cycle is a hard one to break! The only advice I have is to take one moment at a time...sometimes that's all we can do. Every moment you are free from bingeing is a moment for joy! Add 'em up and you will have made it to your next planned meal or snack. I am no expert yet again I've been where you are now and I know how it feels. Best of luck and a special prayer being said for you!

It's hard, I really empathize. For me, I try to focus on re-programming the message. I don't beat myself up about failing, I say instead, "Just part of the journey!" and move on. I won't use it as an excuse to give up or trash myself or anything that makes me feel bad which can lead to more overeating. I try to step back and see it neutrally. I come from a place of curiosity: I wonder why I did that? Yes, sometimes it can be not eating enough or depriving myself of treats for too long or being extreme in some way that causes a rebellion. But other times, it's just stress or difficult feelings that drive me to comfort eat. I have to learn how to substitute the comfort of food with another activity that soothes me. My binges are either from undereating or difficult feelings. Sometimes I don't always know that something is bothering me or I'm scared or otherwise discombobulated. Staying in touch with what's going on inside of you and addressing it in a way that does not involve food might be of help. This was a bit of a ramble, sorry! Don't give up, keep going, put it behind you.

I don't like to be in pain, I don't like to deal with things. When I eat I am happy and it distracts me, gives me an escape. Sometimes we have to be in pain for a while until we get thru stuff, I hate it but I am learning. I am an emotional eater. Why does one do something so destructive to themselves, there has to be a reason.

I don't think it's the restrictive diet that does it, I think it's the person. Some people are more prone to these lapses for whatever reason - stress, anxiety, flat out lack of self control.... you've got to figure out what the trigger is for you so you can address it.