It's hard! Binging is like an addiction. It's easy to start, and nearly impossible to stop. I can't pretend to know what it feels like to be in the medical profession and to struggle with your weight at the same time. I imagine the stress of that alone is enough to trigger all those bad habits. But just remember that your weight, while important, is not what makes you a doctor. It's your mind and your ability to carry out your profession! Don't let it influence the development of those really important skills!

I'm a writer, and I got into binging because I was stressed out, working really weird hours, and always fatigued or emotional. Now, I'm gong to these media events where I have to be on my feet all day, sometimes literally running after people, and I find I can't compete with everyone else. It's embarrassing and frustrating. I want to be healthy. I want to be able to travel, go on long hikes, see and do the amazing things my friends do. But, I always fall back on food...

I rejoined MFP a few weeks ago. I'm also 27. I think we are at that tipping point age, where it's still possible to change our habits if we work at it. We can all do it if we really focus. It's going to be hard, and there will be withdrawal - but with enough support we can make it happen!