Desperate to stop binge eating

It sounds less like binge/ emotional eating and more like disorganised undisciplined eating.
If you wnat to lose weight then you have to be at a consistent deficit. To do that it means eating less than you currently are. You have to make a commitment to do that and be prepared to stick it out. It helps if you understand how weight loss works and you put in place a good plan that enocurages good habits and princuples of basic weight loss. So looking at your problem:

1. Gaps between food famine and feast. Why not plan and prelog your food for the day so that you are eating at regular intervals and you dont have to last long till the next meal. Some people like protein to keep you filled up others like complex carbs, get friends and look at their diaries for what they eat.
2. If you ignore calorific content then you just arent commited enough. Tiy could go for a lower calorie but equally nutrutious option or you could have half a portion.
3. Its really the same with just eating everything, you dotn seem to have a trigger i.e its becayse you get upset, it more just eating too much from your description.
4. Decide if you want to sort it out yourself http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/Healthyeating.aspx has plentu of good info and http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1080242/a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants/p1 is a good start on weight loss.
5. You could also go to your GP
6. If you do feel you have an eating disorder you could talk to BEATS on of the UKs leading ED charities, they have a helpline.. Theres an excellent guide on eating disorders here http://www.b-eat.co.uk/about-eating-disorders/leaflet-library/1351-beat-guide-to-understanding-eating-disorders and a recovery guide
7. http://www.b-eat.co.uk/about-eating-disorders/leaflet-library/900-recovery-guide
8. Knowledge will help you see the issues and understand how it works plus where you fit in. If you are prepared to commit and take responsibility for what you eat then losing weight cna be relatively straightforward. Good luck.

mikestobbs1 wrote: »

^ "go to your gp"

Why the hell would this be necessary?
You just need to pull yourself together and control yourself.

Because she may not feel she can handle the situation on her own and she will be able to get support and advice at her GP. Binge eating is a recognised condition.

Getting help

Many people will occasionally binge on food – this doesn't necessarily mean you have a binge eating disorder. However, you should see your GP if you binge regularly and excessively, particularly if the binges are having an effect on your physical and/or mental health.

Your GP can diagnose the condition and may be able to refer you to a specialist, such as a psychiatrist or a psychologist.

Your GP will ask you about your eating habits and look for the following signs:

you eat much faster than normal during a binge
you eat until you feel uncomfortably full
you eat a large amount of food when you are not hungry
you eat alone or secretly due to being embarrassed about the amount of food you are consuming
you have feelings of guilt, shame or disgust after binge eating

People who regularly eat this way are likely to have a binge eating disorder.

Am loving your "pull yourself together" advice, is that your standard answer to anyone who has a problem? Not everyone may be as self sufficient as you.

Plan ahead and have food ready for your lunch break and after work.

I find if I restrict too much I binge so set your goal to lose 1/2 lb per week but that means you have to be accurate with your logging.

Fit some yummy treats into your calories.