Binge Eaters Unite!

FractalFaery
FractalFaery Posts: 8
edited October 1 in Motivation and Support
Hi! I have always been a horrible binge eater. Emotional eating? Check. Eating because I feel like it? Check. Not knowing when to stop because it just tastes so good? Check. Entire pizzas in one sitting? Check...

I want to create a group that I can lean on when the urge strikes. If anyone is interested comment on this message and lets start supporting each other! I don't know about you but I'm sick of feeling out of control around food. I want to be healthy and happy and re-learn to say NO! to food that I know is just not good for me.

I look forward to meeting you!

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  • prettylittlechubby
    prettylittlechubby Posts: 125
    Oh my, you wrote just what was on my mind, nice to know that other people struggle with this too. Im defo on for joining :happy: xx
  • bridetobe310711
    bridetobe310711 Posts: 183
    i am horrendous! binge because i am down and sad then feel even worse because i am binging and getting fatter! vicious circle!!!!!! hate ittttttttttttttttttttttt
  • SlimSadieG
    SlimSadieG Posts: 323 Member
    Hello! Count me in... I got diagnosed with a compulsive eating disorder back in May, so I hear ya! It's rubbish...
  • brinsy
    brinsy Posts: 226 Member
    im like that with chocolate! :(
  • tiggersstar
    tiggersstar Posts: 193 Member
    omg i have put on over 7bls in the last week and a half from binge eating! i must stop being an idiot and start eating well again!

    :flowerforyou:
  • JasonsWeightliftingWife
    JasonsWeightliftingWife Posts: 59 Member
    I would love to join this group. I am not very good with following the message boards. I am still trying to understand all of the quotes and bumps and all the rest. But I do know for sure that all things that Binge Eaters are is completely me.

    I am in.

    Thanks I do need support
  • mikerouse
    mikerouse Posts: 33 Member
    Just one pizza? I once did 2 large pizzas, ice cream, cola, and chicken dippers all in one go.
  • MamboGyrl
    MamboGyrl Posts: 16 Member
    I am TIRED of using STRESS as an excuse for why I eat poorly. I WISH I would think of the consequences of my food choices LONG before it enters my trap. I want to learn how to NOT use food to overcome issues. The issues food brings me out weighs any insecurity I have (which are likely food based anyway). I want to learn how to overcome emotions with intelligence.
  • kittykatballett1994
    kittykatballett1994 Posts: 3
    Count me in!
  • Kate_UK
    Kate_UK Posts: 1,299 Member
    Me too :o(
  • shezza737
    shezza737 Posts: 95 Member
    I would join, i am a huge binge eater and if i am honest, I would say I am a ''compulsive eater'' ;0(
  • queenstatus
    queenstatus Posts: 267 Member
    COUNT ME IN TOO. IM HAVING THAT ISSUE AS WELL. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW THIS WILL WORK
  • baleines1
    baleines1 Posts: 2
    count me in as well. The only way to awoid this ist not to buy the food you are not supposed to eat. Whis does not allways work as there are other around ;).
  • patriciaachish
    patriciaachish Posts: 39 Member
    I'm in! ^_^ I just did that yesterday... I went WAY OVER my daily calorie goal but it was fine because I had 4 days of eating WAY UNDER my daily calorie goal so even if I ate more or less 2000 calories yesterday, I did not go over my WEEKLY CALORIE GOAL... ^_^ love rest days that I can eat up all the food I want... :)
  • FractalFaery
    FractalFaery Posts: 8
    Wow! Thanks for the responses! For a full response look on the support board for the subject Binge Eaters Unite Respoonse
    Thanks again :)
  • sugarbugger
    sugarbugger Posts: 45
    Hi, me too. I'm having therapy for my binge eating/compulsive overeating but it's early days yet.
    This morning I ate 4 crappy little sugar free cakes I made (spat a fifth one back out before swallowing! lol) they weren't even nice but I ate them. Anyway then felt bad about them, and I've just eaten a steak and kidney pie. I know it's not a huge binge (MFP helps me stay somewhat in control) but it was still a "bad" food choice which I wouldn't have made if I hadn't been "triggered" by the cakes. I'm going to try and reign it in now before I end up eating badly all day, but it's hard when you're used to eating to feel better. If you don't do that, you have to just sit and feel the feeling. Worried, stressed, sad etc.
  • MamboGyrl
    MamboGyrl Posts: 16 Member
    Did you know you DO have control over it?! It is truly a habit. AND it is only sugar & white starches, that set me off. I don't binge on broccoli :happy: That being said, I recently realized I have to treat sugar & white starches like alcohol for the alcoholic!! Don't even start! Because once I do... I lose it! Truly I do.
    And I am hearing, "Everything in moderation" And I think... OMG! Would we EVER say that to a cocaine addict? Or alcoholic?! NO! Therefore, I finally realized, I cannot do sugar in moderation either.

    A decision I recently made: I was recently diagnosed with rheumatism & Mayo Clinic indicates gluten is a catalyst of flares up & that has been my experience, exactly (I've had to try this myself for my own experiments) :wink: .
    I really like being able to say, "I cannot. I have rheumatoid arthritis & gluten triggers flare up" And people absolutely walk away. And NEVER do I hear, "Oh, just one tiny bite." They just say, "Ok."
    So just use it as a medical issue... sorry I cannot for health reasons (hello! early stages of diabetes, joints, etc, etc).
    SOOOOOOOO.... I am not going to say I am perfect by any means, but when I stay gluten & sugar free, I feel free. And I am learning new healthy habits.

    Sugar & Gluten free has eliminated my binges. The rest is overcoming the cravings (it goes away after 3-4 days) & BEING TOUGH & not giving in to the voice that says, "I NEED DAIRY QUEEN." And getting back on the wagon, over & over & over... but for me it was the 20th time & it STUCK (um, for now). So what you have to lose? Except weight & finding out what it's like to be incredibly healthy.
  • shovav91
    shovav91 Posts: 2,335 Member
    Hi there! I've dealt with multiple eating disorders throughout my life, the most recent of which is binge-eating. I have many mini-binges- I eat until I'm full and then I keep eating. I eat whatever I see. I feel sick with myself, but can't stop regardless. I've been doing better lately and haven't had many true binges recently, which is great. I still struggle with self-control and portion control when it comes to eating. It's great that you're bringing everyone together, I look forward to meeting you all :D Feel free to add me and message me with any questions, or if you just need support.
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    Count me in!
  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    I am TIRED of using STRESS as an excuse for why I eat poorly. I WISH I would think of the consequences of my food choices LONG before it enters my trap. I want to learn how to NOT use food to overcome issues. The issues food brings me out weighs any insecurity I have (which are likely food based anyway). I want to learn how to overcome emotions with intelligence.

    I use stress as an excuse as well :(
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