Weight loss and binge eating.

MikeChristiansen
MikeChristiansen Posts: 6 Member
edited November 19 in Introduce Yourself
Hey everyone, I've been registered on this site for a while but have never really used it. I decided to start today because I struggle with emotional binge eating. And made the decision to put that out there and get involved in a community. I think it will be a good support system and a way to interact with others involved in similar situations. I'm the only big guy at the gym I go to so there isn't much support there for this kind of stuff. I have been working with an amazing trainer for almost two years and have gone from 555 lbs down to 474 lbs. But the weight loss would have been far more had I not been dealing with the emotional binge eating. I've gone through periods of losing lots and then gaining lots back and that needs to stop if I want to be able to lead the healthy lifestyle that I want. I decided to make this my first step in addressing that and hoping to read and talk to others about their health and weight loss challenges. Happy to be here! :)

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    I wish you the best! I hope your success so far will multiply.

    Everyone has their own struggle, but I can only say that logging what you eat-- on good and not-so-good-days-- is an approach that helps some people.

    I recommend keeping your diary to yourself or maybe sharing with 1-2 very close friends. What you eat is your business. It's better to use it honestly than be tempted to doctor it up for someone else's viewing.

    And, if you miss a day, just pick it up the next and carry on.
  • itha8888
    itha8888 Posts: 5 Member
    I used to struggle with binge eating too. Weighed 267lbs. I would hide how much I'd eat in one sitting, I don't mean cake and ice cream. I mean a Big Mac and 2 doubles. Etc. I ate for happiness not for energy. Then I started taking a thyroid suppliment I found on amazon, called thyroid support. Lost 20lbs immediatly, and my mood changed. I was not depressed anymore, after 14 years of severe depression. This may not be the case for you, but I found once I knew my self worth and what God had for me. Then I was able to stop over eating. Tried overeating again after all this loss of weight, made me so sick I couldn't move. Start eating good foods and don't let bad foods into your home. Do not eat fast food AT ALL! eventually your taste buds will correct themselves and it makes it easier to quit binging. Etc. God bless and good luck. It's a hard battle, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
  • MikeChristiansen
    MikeChristiansen Posts: 6 Member
    Thanks guys. :)
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