HELP! Binge eating: I need someone to keep me accountable!

Hello! I just read ur post and I feel the same right now. I started gaining weight three years ago. Mostly because my Hisband and I have had a very busy social life since we moved. I used to be able to have a few drinks be social and really watch how I ate. Now I just cannot stop in the evenings. Tonight I am actually embarrassed. I sneak treats, yet who am I hiding from? I am actually not over weight yet, but I want to lose 15 lbs ASAP. I would love to be your support buddy!

if it's a habit, then pre-plan things for you to do at night....something physical would help you wind down and also sleep better, but if being kept awake doesn't affect the issue, find something to pass the time, I really enjoy colouring actually! Keeps me occupied, it's fun, makes me feel like a kid again, and I get really into it...or things like painting your nails, cleaning, making something...but plan it, that way you never have "nothing better to do than eat"....you can also start kicking the habit by switching out the foods you snack on currently for healthier options such as celery or carrots!!!

If ever i want to snack at night and i know im not hungry i just brush my teeth and use mouthwash, you never want to eat anything after brushing ur teeth .

Being bored and tired will drive most people to eat. This is me every afternoon, I'm tired...

Hello - EAT IF YOU WANT TO EAT! I'm a binge eater! I will eat my evening meal and feel full then just a little while later I just want to eat - I'm not hungry But I just feel compelled to eat. What I have learned is this... Don't deny yourself because you'll go mad. It's too much of a mental battle to maintain. At some point you will give in and binge! So here is what to do... Fill you cupboard up with good healthy low calorie foods that will satisfy your binging needs! So if you really do need to binge you are still eating the right healthy foods. Dieting is not about eating less - you actually need to eat more to make you metabolism kick in to work hard. You just have to know what to eat! Eat loads of salads and vegetables and I mean loads!

Here's some of my binge meals... All low calories but still contain some good fats and nutrients.

Binge 1: Cup of chopped celery, 1 cup of chopped Apple, 12 chopped whole almonds. Water! Drink to help fill you tummy and digest your food.

Binge 2: Low fat yoghurt or a zero fat Greek yoghurt is better and watermelon - throw other fruit on top if you want to but I love yoghurt and watermelon can eat half - yes half a whole watermelon in one binge... But guess what? it's low calorie and full of water so it's okay!

Binge 3: Corn thins (2 slices 46 cals) topped with a thin spread of almond butter and fresh chopped strawberries or rasberries.

Binge top up... If I still crave something naughty I go for 2 squares of 90% dark chocolate - it's so rich that two squares is enough for me.

Try to eat as much as you can but keep the calories as low as possible - under 150 cals is good and this is not impossible. Just be prepared... Work it out in advance, have a plan.