binging - help? book recs?
nennajames
Posts: 10
I am experiencing a resurgence of an old issue - binge eating. I don't purge, but it's definitely an out of control experience. Any methods? books? ideas?
0
Replies
-
I struggle SO much with binging! I am curious what people will have to say about this. The only way I keep myself slightly on track is to let myself have the weekends. While it may not be ideal for weight loss, if I know that I can eat what I want on the weekend I can get myslef through the week without overindulging....most of the time! During TOM though, I tend to loss control and go for whatever I want to eat! I have been dealing with this majorly this week...not fun.0
-
I found Geneen Roth author of women food and god very good. It was on operas show. I have stop binging completely since reading it. Might be worth checking out.0
-
Ah, the binge, my old nemesis. Every once in awhile it sneaks up on me. Been "fighting" it as long as I have been healthy-ish-er (~6 years) but have never been able to kick random days of major over-indulgence.
Honestly, I am starting to accept that it will happen on occasion, and I just have to be prepared for it and plan around it. The worst thing I did was begin to feel sorry for myself, which leads to emotional eating, and that's when I really tumble...(see recent blog post)
So I guess what I am saying, is learn not to beat yourself up about it, but obviously limit yourself as much as you can..maybe you can beat it completely, and that would be super! I have not had been able to do so, and believe me it sucks to write that because it makes me feel like I am admitting defeat. But I am way better than I used to be, and being healthy the rest of the time is also a major step in a positive direction.0 -
Occasionally I also binge- especially after dinner. I usually get this way if I don't eat enough calories during lunch time. Try to eat a bit more calories during the day, this may help.
However, sometimes when I get anxious my feelings trigger a binge.
Any other advice would be great.0 -
I am experiencing a resurgence of an old issue - binge eating. I don't purge, but it's definitely an out of control experience. Any methods? books? ideas?
Try this website...it has modules that you work through to help you with disordered eating of any type. I used it when I was overcoming my battle with anorexia.
http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/infopax.cfm?Info_ID=480 -
Thanks for just sympathizing! I think maybe it's not such a bad idea to have a day "off" - it takes the pressure off and I think I actually am less likely to binge. That TOM thing is a killer though - what's a girl to do??0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions