Am I looking at this realistically???

In order to lose about 1 lb of fat in a week, yes. That should be correct. Just realize that weight loss isn't linear. You'll sometimes retain more water, so you'll lose less than a lb. Then, a week (or 2-3) later, you'll lose more than what you might expect. Also, you'll occasionally (every 5-10 lb is generally a good idea) need to recalculate your Calorie goal.

Also, that 2339 number is just an estimate. Barring any particular medical conditions, it should be pretty close. So, don't worry if you lose a little less or little more. You can always adjust, as necessary.

I find binging to be a set up for failure. But that's me. You may have better self control. Although if you had self control, I don't think you'd be here. So rather than 1 "blow it" day a week, set your calories for the day at a reasonable level, and eat what you want within that goal. If you want ice cream, eat it. Just make sure it fits. If you are close to your daily calorie goal and just can't resist that cupcake....better get to walking for an hour or two while you enjoy every crumb!

Will it be easy? No...if it were easy, there would be no fat people. It's a commitment. A lifestyle. Embrace it.

With bingeing it's not so much the calories (though 2500 calories is well on it's way to destroying a week's deficit) as the behavior. That out of control eating is what got most of us into trouble in the first place. It creeps from one meal on one day to "I'm not losing any weight anyway so I give up" and you go back to a life of bingeing.

I have a Bonus Meal which is very controlled. Once a week, if I eat out no taking home leftovers. Any food (fried chicken, pizza, BBQ, Mexican) is fair game. I never have to have the pity party for myself that I can NEVER have that food again. I just save it for the Bonus Meal. It's not cheating so I don't have to punish myself for it afterward. It's just part of my ongoing lifestyle. That's something I can live with. (And have lost 37 pounds thus far this year)

I hope you get to try out some new ways of eating that were suggested here. Maybe you'll find something that works.

I used to binge, too, and sometimes the urge is still there. Experimenting with your diet is something that can potentially help. Definitely don't beat yourself up too much, just log your binges and move on - stick to your goals the next day and it'll get easier.

Intermittent fasting = controlled binge. Imho. I was eating and drinking 1200 calories a day all in one meal and I lost 35 pounds. I was full and I could sleep at night. I love it but it's not for everyone. Today I ate lunch though because I had so much yard work to do. I'm down to my last five now so I'm a very random food logger. Ug if I could just give up the beer and vodka those last five would be gone. But I'm happy

kristinhull1 wrote: »

I already see a therapist for my cutting and mental illnesses. They never really said anything about my binge eating though. I take 4 different medications for PTSD, postpartum, Social Anxiety and Depression. I havent had the need to binge yet but I know its going to happen. Im not hungry in between meals but the craving of food is what gets me.

But have YOU, though? Do they even know this is an issue you are struggling with? Have you told them to what extent you are suffering from binging?

When you feel the urge to binge, have you ever tried drinking a full glass of water and then sticking a piece of sugar-free gum in your mouth? It may give you some time to get over that binge feeling. Find a hobby, go for a walk, something to take your mind off of food.