Can't stop bingeing.

Well do you binge on fruits and veggies?

You have to learn how to say "No".

There really isn't any magic to it...not saying its easy, because it often isn't...but that's it....just say "No"...

I have had an issue with binging as well. I have battled it for years. Only in the past few months it has gotten pretty bad. I finally started packing on the pounds but couldn't get myself to stop binging. Some things I finally learned about the binging:

Don't deprive. One reason why I binged was because I was craving those particular foods so much but wouldn't let myself have them. I now set 2 meals a week that I can "treat" myself so I don't binge. I have a sweet tooth, so I set a dessert I have been craving aside and eat that for one cheat meal. Then usually about mid-week I have an actual meal I have been craving. Pizza or what. I have been doing this for a month now and I have not binged..Plus it has helped me break a plateau

Water. I make sure I drink at LEAST 48oz water spread out throughout the day..and believe it or not it has helped with my cravings. I have heard that not drinking enough can cause cravings for sweets and what not.

Talk to yourself. Just talk to yourself! Tell yourself out loud how you will feel after you binge! Believe it or not, it helps!

Hope this helps Good luck! Everyone has their own "balance" when they are dieting, you just have to find yours. It takes some time!

If you feel like you have a food issue and it's not about telling yourself "no" go to www.oa.org You can find times for phone meetings in your area. There are face to face meetings as well if you prefer. Hope this helps.

I avoid buying anything I'm prone to binge-eating in the first place unless I've planned for it. And if I've planned for it, even if it works out cheaper to buy a larger pack, I'll only buy what I've planned for. So if I've decided I want to have 1 doughnut, I will buy 1 doughnut only. Even if it's "cheaper" on a per doughnut basis to buy 6 at the same time. You can't binge on it if you never get it in the first place.

As for avoiding food in work, it's probably not realistic to just never go in the breakroom again or totally avoid meetings with people who like to bring snacks along. Bringing your own snacks helps a little because it might help you feel less hungry, and keep your mind/hands pre-occupied when there's food around. But that only really helps overcome minor cravings.

Most people will eat something and feel a bit guilty for eating it. Or eat way too much of something and only realise afterwards. That's pretty natural and there's nothing wrong or bad about that. The only way to avoid that is to be very mindful of everything you eat. I plan everything meticulously and I treat my calories now like I treat my money. If I have £10 in my purse, I can't spend £11 because I only have £10. If I walk into a shop and try to buy an £11 item with £10, they won't give me it. If I want to spend £11, I need to work out how to get that extra £1. It's the same for me with calories. I know I want to lose weight and to do so, I have a calorie budget of 1500. If I go over it without "earning" the extra calories via exercise, I put myself another day away from hitting my goal, and I'd rather hit my goal ASAP so I can eat a bit more on a daily basis. Most days, that's enough of a motivator for me to avoid the doughnuts and sweets.

But if you feel like you straight up lose control when there's food around, then it's possible you have Binge-Eating Disorder which would require the help of a therapist. I am obviously not a doctor so I'd recommend thinking carefully about it and perhaps speaking to your doctor.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/726-binge-eating-support-group
That's a group for people struggling with binge-eating so it might be worth having a read through some of the posts on there.

I can only tell you what has helped me tremendously. I raised my calorie goal to have a smaller deficit. Might take longer to lose, but by not restricting myself or anything from my diet, I am more satisfied and I find I don't have major cravings or binge. Good luck to you!

something i do with unhealthy or less-healthy foods is measure out a serving and then put the rest away. might be an option -- or for the donuts, take 1/2 of one or 1 donut and then leave. don't come back! =p

Maybe look for one of the Binge Eating groups on here, they're very supportive! I have a binge-eating problem too and its something I'm working on with a counselor.
Honestly, one of the most helpful things I've ever heard is this: if its a trigger food for you, just avoid it. I know this is contrary to the currently popular idea of 'everything in moderation keeps you from feeling deprived and gorging on 'forbidden foods'. And I really think the moderation advice is good advice for most people, but it just doesn't work for me. I eat LOTS of different kinds of foods that I love, but not my binge triggers. Once I give it up, I really don't miss it. Its the only thing that really works for me. Good luck!

I had the same problem with jelly beans and cheez-its, so you're not alone. This is what has been working for me... Allow yourself to eat a moderate amount each day if you want to. Forcing your brain to completely resist foods you like won't really get you anywhere. If you love Twizzlers, then allow yourself a serving or two (150-300 calories). Controlling your cravings takes time, but you really don't have to eliminate the foods you like to get the body you want. Instead, try training yourself to only consume 1 or 2 servings instead of the whole bag.

Another trick that worked for me is to tell myself I can endulge "later" ... that way I know I will get to enjoy the food I like eventually, but telling myself "no" made me crave the not-so-good food even more.

Hope this helps!

I, too, have had problems with binging. I stopped logging my food intake for a year. Not surprising, I gained weight because I did not keep track. Binging tends to be a mindless activity. It is very easy to lose track when you are eating while watching tv, surfing the web, or just talking with folks at work. I realized that this activity is linked to boredom and stress. I recently started logging and am making myself be honest about every single morsel of food that eat, no matter the quantity (or quality). It's really hard and sobering to face those extra calories, carbs, and fat in the log! I also found that if I log throughout the day it is easier for me to keep track. My goal is to be healthier and more balanced. I'm trying to be accountable to myself to make higher quality lifestyle choices. Logging helps me to achieve this goal. I've tried to fight it, but logging is an effective tool. Keep thinking about achieving balance. Binge eating is out of balance behavior and is not how I want to live.

OP - What has helped me is to have a collection of my own snacks at my desk (orbitz gum, cocoa flavored almonds, cheese sticks etc). Making a routine for my snacking helps a lot and I portion. On a typical day after lunch, I treat myself with 1-3 hershey kisses - then maybe some gum and if I'm still hungry a small protein shake, string cheese or almonds. They are fairly low calorie options so I can easily still be within my limit. It's a bit like being your own parent, but this helps me be just satisfied enough between meals that I'm not tempted by food people bring in etc.

When I go home, again, I have a pre-portioned treat already in mind for after dinner that can still be within my calories. Hope this helps!

just walk away
repeat "i dont need it"
log every single donut as you eat, this should make u see how much you're eating

I have been a big eater my entire life. I love food and have no self control. I would eat several donuts or an entire bag of chips and then hate myself for it. A good friend told me about TruFix a natural plant based supplement made by the company TruVision and I wanted to share that it's really helping me. I promise I am NOT a consultant and do not get paid for sharing but for the first time in my life I don't feel hungry all the time and that makes me so friggin happy. My energy level has improved and I eat only when I am hungry. It also fills me up faster so I don't think I could binge even if I wanted to. I am told you don't have to change your eating habits to lose but I am dieting and exercising at the same time now that I am able to wake up early and be functional. I am down 22# in just a couple of months. I feel like I have replaced my food addiction with an exercise addiction and that's a good thing

I began Trufix today actually. So far I am not hungry but making sure I get enough protein and calories. Having to actually make myself eat, which may go away once its in my system. We shall see..