Tired of binging

razzledazzle1982 · October 2016

I have gained about 70 lbs in the last 4 years from binging....I also believe my massive eating has caused my already hypoglycemic body to become insulin resistant as well. I was doing so well for the past week and a half but today, yet again, I wasn't prepared with food for lunch, so i binged: three quarter pound fast food burgers with cheese within 4 hours. I am at my wits end and need help. I don't know how to stop this self-sabotaging behavior. . How can I stop this cycle! ?

Mumu190672 · October 2016

The question is why are you doing this?
Is it because you starve yourself and feel the need to binge. In that case make sure to prepare food before you get hungry.
Try to have some healthy snacks handy.
If you end up binging in a fast food, maybe it is an area you should avoid.
Go for a walk in a park instead. If you feel hungry while outside buy some fruits, nuts or snack bars.
Maybe you should consider professional help.
Good luck. I hope you will sort it out.

westln · October 2016

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sunnymakku · October 2016

I've struggled with this for quite a while and I think a lot of it is mental. Ask yourself why you're doing it, and if you really need this junk. If you're at the grocery or driving by a fast food place and you think "I want that," ask yourself if you're hungry or you need it right at the moment or if you can wait.

Like with people, you can say no to food. It helps to remind myself "No I have food at home, I don't need this now," and then go eat something healthy and filling.

I also don't keep anything binge worthy in the house. No chips, no cookies, no sweets, or drinks.

That said, when you feel like you want to treat yourself once in a while though, do it. Last night I was like "Okay, today I do really need this chocolate," and I let myself have it and then it was over.

In my case, the less I stress about binging, the easier it is to manage. If binging happens, then it happens. Don't feel bad or punish yourself for it, because it will make you want to binge more. Be mindful of your emotions and feelings when you feel like you want to binge.

To be honest, I usually binge when people have told me I've lost weight. I panic for some reason, and then feel like I need to stay in that safe bubble even though I don't want to. I've finally figured out why I have that response. It took a long time, but it definitely helps to think deeply about why you have that behavior and what triggers it.

It's hard to break a binging habit, and there are going to be bumps in the road but you can get through it! Be mindful, but also be kind to yourself.

razzledazzle1982 · October 2016

Noel_57 wrote: »

Binging is not about hunger. I have sometimes gone crazy with my eating an hour after supper. Binging is more of a behavioral problem I think, and related to food addiction. I think the best help comes in the form of group support - either online with a B.E.D. group, or perhaps finding an Overeaters Anonymous group locally. Best wishes and hopes on your recovery.

Thank you so much. ..I think I am finally beginning to realize that I may need professional help or group support because this is ridiculous....I hate this behavior but sometimes I feel the drive to eat stronger than any willpower I have had in the past.

Bearbo27 · October 2016

I would definitely recommend counseling to address what is causing the binging and how to help it. It is totally fixable though so just don't beat yourself up. Keep your head up and ask advice here when you need help.

westln · October 2016

When I was unhealthy I binged. However, it really took me looking in the mirror and focusing on what I looked like and knowing what I wanted to like to help me eat healthier. I literally y stopped cold turkey and have not regretted a day of healthy eating.

razzledazzle1982 · October 2016

Mumu190672 wrote: »

The question is why are you doing this?
Is it because you starve yourself and feel the need to binge. In that case make sure to prepare food before you get hungry.
Try to have some healthy snacks handy.
If you end up binging in a fast food, maybe it is an area you should avoid.
Go for a walk in a park instead. If you feel hungry while outside buy some fruits, nuts or snack bars.
Maybe you should consider professional help.
Good luck. I hope you will sort it out.

Yes, that is the question. ..I can tell you that I absolutely don't starve myself. I allow myself adequate healthy foods when I am doing well. I know that my out of control eating steams from some sort of loss of control in my personal life, but I just can't figure out how to stop resorting to food. Thank you for your help for words... I really do need to start trying to exercise when I have this craving. I started a journal to chart my feelings before a binge so I'm hoping that will help.

razzledazzle1982 · October 2016

sunnymakku wrote: »

I've struggled with this for quite a while and I think a lot of it is mental. Ask yourself why you're doing it, and if you really need this junk. If you're at the grocery or driving by a fast food place and you think "I want that," ask yourself if you're hungry or you need it right at the moment or if you can wait.

Like with people, you can say no to food. It helps to remind myself "No I have food at home, I don't need this now," and then go eat something healthy and filling.

I also don't keep anything binge worthy in the house. No chips, no cookies, no sweets, or drinks.

That said, when you feel like you want to treat yourself once in a while though, do it. Last night I was like "Okay, today I do really need this chocolate," and I let myself have it and then it was over.

In my case, the less I stress about binging, the easier it is to manage. If binging happens, then it happens. Don't feel bad or punish yourself for it, because it will make you want to binge more. Be mindful of your emotions and feelings when you feel like you want to binge.

To be honest, I usually binge when people have told me I've lost weight. I panic for some reason, and then feel like I need to stay in that safe bubble even though I don't want to. I've finally figured out why I have that response. It took a long time, but it definitely helps to think deeply about why you have that behavior and what triggers it.

It's hard to break a binging habit, and there are going to be bumps in the road but you can get through it! Be mindful, but also be kind to yourself.

Omg! You're my binging twin! LOL... But seriously, ditto to everything you said... I recently lost a couple of pounds and it seems like every time I lose a couple of pounds I go into binging mode and mess up everything that I've built up. I absolutely can't have junk food in the house... Been there, done that and even when I was teeny tiny, I would always end up binging. And also, when I stress about binging (like I am doing right now) it seems to always lead and to several days of binging.. You are absolutely right! I need to put it in perspective and just do damage control right now and not allow it to mess up my weeks. Stressing about it only leads to more eating for some reason. Thank you so much for your comment... It really touched me and reminded me what I need to do.

SCoil123 · October 2016

I had to work through the EDA workbook to heal my relationship with food personally. It wasn't something I could have done without help.

duddysdad · October 2016

You may have BED. I did the same as you, in fact, I gained 50 pounds in 8 months this year. I talked to my psychologist, took a test, did some therapy, and was diagnosed. I was given medicine to treat it, and I am now (mostly) binge free. I have lost 20 pounds in five weeks, and my binges have almost disappeared, and when I do binge, it's only a few hundred calories. Not enough to gain weight, or not lose.

jgnatca · October 2016

I don't binge but I have been overwhelmed by the urge to eat. Just an idea but I think diversion is easier than direct resistance. If you battle the feelings head on you risk total failure of willpower. But if you distract or redirect you have energy in reserve to remind yourself to stop.

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