Beating the binge , HELP!!

lally100
lally100 Posts: 17
edited November 12 in Motivation and Support
I made the decision to start losing weight again 4 days ago , it's frustrating and depressing to find that I can't stop myself binging. Four nights in a row, huge binges. I feel like I've lost all my control having ' recovered ' from my previous disordered patterns. I'm upset that I don't feel the need the purge what I binge on and I'm coming lose to old ways. It's scary but I feel I can't lose weight without them, it feels like i can't be happy without being fat as when I'm happy i binge like crazy.

I don't really know what this post is about but i think i need some guidance or motivation as to try and stop it before it gets worse. How do i stop binging guys?

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  • nk17
    nk17 Posts: 141 Member
    If you eat three healthy meals and day plus a couple of snacks in between you really won't have the urge to binge.
    I think it is all about fueling your body appropriately during the day so the nights are better.
    Also, any time you have the urge to eat something when you shouldn't, drink a glass of water first.
    Realize that you are worth the changes.
  • tantalee
    tantalee Posts: 130 Member
    If you eat three healthy meals and day plus a couple of snacks in between you really won't have the urge to binge.
    I think it is all about fueling your body appropriately during the day so the nights are better.
    Also, any time you have the urge to eat something when you shouldn't, drink a glass of water first.
    Realize that you are worth the changes.

    I think that for lally100 the binge is more emotional that about hungry (i know that for me it is). So doenst matter how many healthy food we eat, we still want to eat those crappy foods.
    For me works the diet cola. I just drink it all day (now i dilute the cola with water, so i can start to quit it)
  • micklespiffy
    micklespiffy Posts: 38
    Works for me too. Too much diet soda and distractions so I don't focus on food.
  • kryptonitekelly
    kryptonitekelly Posts: 335 Member
    Binges happen when you crav the stuff you used to eat like biscuits, choccies...etc
    It doesn't mean you're hungry. It's more boredom, it tastes good, that kinda thing.

    Incorporate some of that stuff into your daily allowance! It really does help!
  • scottishmummyoftwoboys
    scottishmummyoftwoboys Posts: 39
    I started dieting and exercising 11 days ago and up until Friday I didn't want to binge or eat junk was doing really well, then last night I gave in I ate 2 small packets of crisps, a chocolate bar, pancake and a bowl of special K oh and drank 2 cans of diet cola! I felt really disappointed in myself I wasn't hungry I was bored and ate it I didn't even want it! I was up at 1am this morning until 3am with horrible stomach cramps my body obviously didn't want the junk! I won't be doing it again I was in so much pain.. when you have a craving try some diet juice or go a walk or even have a piece of fruit. Good Luck.
  • tashaa1992
    tashaa1992 Posts: 658 Member
    I hope you don't think I'm prying but have you spoken to a doctor about this? It sounds like bulimia. I'm not a doctor but I have alot of friends who suffer with bulimia and your cycle looks like theirs. Alot of people think you can only die from anorexia, which is true you can, but bulimia can kill too. I had a friend, she was one of my bestest friends, she died from bulimia. I'm recovering from anorexia but I can't say I fully understand how you feel as I don't binge, but I do understand the need to purge. I have purged alot throughout the years, I'm surprised I'm not dead. This is a serious illness and it is great you are looking for support, but I think it's important to talk to a specialist regarding this as they can give you the help and guidance you so desparately need.
    Though, I am always here if you do need to talk/vent. I will support you as best I can:)
    Take care, please take good care of yourself sweetie.
    xxx
  • nurseamysweeney
    nurseamysweeney Posts: 22
    Journal....write down how you are feeling before during and after the binge..... maybe you can narrow down and pin point why the binges are happening.

    Please be careful, and remind yourself what your body is telling you, you are the only one in control of what you do.
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