Binge eating support

I struggled with binge eating and bulimia from the time I was 16 to early 30s. I've been healthy for years now, but I definitely understand it. I work from home and can normally answer a message, so feel free to reach out. You wouldn't be a nuisance.

I struggle with binge eating as well. I use to get into cycles of binging, then hating myself for it and over-restricting, which then led to another binge, and so on and so forth.

It’s part of why I don’t do cheat days. I don’t want to get back into that unhealthy cycle.

Binge eating and drinking has been a major struggle for me going back to May, 2017. I've spent too much time using food and beer as a crutch. Then I end up hating myself for it day after day.

I gained most of my weight from binge eating. One cookie was never satisfactory. One piece of pizza wasn't going to do it. Can't just eat a few chips.

Ironically, acknowledging that has helped me to stay on track when I've been most successful. I don't eat that stuff at all because I am aware I won't get any satisfaction out of it until I have far far far too much.

As an aside, I once took a hypnosis for weight loss class. No, it wasn't a magic pill, but it was fascinating exposure. I didn't stop craving the reeses cup, but I started to find that just a small one tasted so incredibly rich, so much so that one was good enough to satisfy. The effects were short- maybe a week or so, but it was fascinating to feel satisfied with tiny bites of something, something I'd not otherwise ever known.

I can relate to almost every story here. I've gained and lost the same 60 pounds at least 3 times since 2004, I know how to eat and exercise to lose weight but stress and my horrible binge eating cycle makes me regain every single time. The IDGAF attitude comes out and all the sudden I am downing a dozen donuts and a bag of chips in one sitting...and I could do that multiple times a day on really bad days.

Working on the emotional support more this time...so I am optimistic, I can change.

I almost had my 6 pack back. I had my daughter in 2012 and was the heaviest at 196. I worked really hard to get to 151 in 2016. I was probably 10 pounds from having a 6pack again. I started my job and broke up with and off and on boyfriend and here I am 180 pounds of emotional eater.

I didn’t even really eat sweets before the last 2 years. Maybe a piece of candy or a cupcake. Now I eat a bag or 6 cupcakes. Pizza is my arch enemy because I can’t just consume one piece. I can’t even keep ice cream in my house for my 6yo because mommy will eat it all while she sleeps so I don’t have to share. I need help. I’m also having a moderately major surgery on Friday and I’m worried about the outcome. I need to make these changes for me and my daughter. I’m here for you if you need to talk. Personal email is srpitchford at gmail.com

Hi, I'm new here. I diet easily during the week and binge at weekends. It's a pattern I can't seem to break. I'm just starting out on here but am worried that I'll just lose weight and then put it all back on when I go on holiday in one month. I'm not in control of my eating. I think I am but it's an illusion.

It's helpful to read that I'm not alone in this problem. But I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

I struggle with binge eating and Bulimia. Feel free to add me and we can definitely chat. Is a struggle every day and I know is not easy.

I’m a binge eater, too. I find that I am an all or nothing type person when it comes to food. I can’t just have one cookie or piece of chocolate or whatever. It just leads to overeating. Or worse, binge eating. I’m the worst at night when my husband is gone and the kids are in bed. I always feel so out of control. And holidays like Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas make it worse.