Hi,
My name is Maddie an I am new to this group, too. I have two daughters, 9 and 6 years old. I am 37 years old. I have been a binge eater since I was 10 years old. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Welcome to both of you! This group is wonderful. Feel free to friend me.

New and out of control...

hey guys!! i joined this group a couple of months ago and the support has been tremendous! I realized my relationship with food was leading to severe issues. Now I read a lot... about binge eating disorder, food addiction, and mindful eating... Reading combined with being as active as possible in this group and with MFP pals has brought me so much comfort! Good luck guys and feel free to request me!

Hey, my names Meggan and I've been a binge eater since I was really little. Some part of me believes food=nurture, and its a really hard thing to shake off. Even on days when I don't feel I'm in a binge-y place I eat a healthy meal and somehow that triggers the need to go on massive binge! There is nothing worse than lying in bed at night, unable to sleep, adding up all those fats and calories from that binge and thinking..."what if I just hadn't done that..."
I'm planning on drinking more water, examining my mental links with comfort and food, and seeing a nutritionist within the next few weeks, to see if there is any connection between the meals I'm eating and food cravings. Its a long shot, but if you don't try, you don't achieve!
Anyway, feel free to add me, its always super useful to have someone who is on a weight loss journey with you who truly understands the almost unavoidable self sabotaging that binge eating involves!

Hi, I'm Chris and new to MFP and to this group. I never had the problem of bingeing until later in life. I'm a good deal older than the rest of you girls. I've raised my kids, have 5 grandkids and retired a few years ago. I have the worst trouble in the evenings and when I go grocery shopping. It's especially bad when I've been doing well in the weight loss department. I think it's like I give myself permission to sabotage myself. Dumb, huh? I always have the intention of doling out the goodies to make them last and be a real "reward". Instead they become a punishment and I end up with an overly-full stomach and beating myself up for being so stupid. And instead of one or two cookies, I've eaten the whole package. I never used to be like that. I was thin as a child and we ate reasonably healthy meals. The year I was turning 50, I decided to finally quit smoking. I did and I also finally hit menopause pretty full on as well. I watched myself grow out of most of my clothes that summer, too. And things have never been the same since. So, we are all at different stages of our lives, but I'm here to tell you, the demon Binge can show up any time. So maybe we can help each other head him off at the pass!

Hey everyone
My name is Elise and I have a similar story like everyone here.

I do great all day, then something happens at 8 pm and i destroy all the hard work I put in.
I always feel like someone (or thing) steps into my body and starts jamming thousands of useless calories down my throat. When its over I am always in shock and awe of the damage I caused to myself, without even fully feeling responsible.

i did great the first year or so on weight watchers, minimal binging and lost 45 pounds.
I dont know what has happened since then, but there are more nights than not that I go to bed feeling completely worthless and powerless because of binging.
Its been a few months since the "binge monster" returned, and for the most part i was maintaining with a lot of excercise. but now I am gaining back.
This HAS to stop! I have come so far and I would be crushed if I never reached my goal.

Well, thats the basic story~! Please add me! Support from people who understand and have tips to help are much needed.
Thank you!

Hi, posted my on topic, but shall say a little here as well to bore you all, lol.
I am Kate, I am 36, almost 37(yup, a taurus, renowned for their love of good food), had EDs on and off since the age of 13, mostly anorexia, with purging, but also now it seems, bulimia, and it is really getting me down and destroying my health.
Each time it happens, I say I will not do it again, as I hate feeling so drained and unwell, but then I end up bingeing again and cannot stand to simply sit there with all that food in me.

I am seeing a psychologist, for various issues, not primarilly the ED issues, and she isn't very helpful tbh, I cannot do the mindful eating thing. And emotions are difficult for me as I am on the autistic spectrum and find them hard to identify and notice at the best of times.

I love advising and supporting others, and have so much knowledge in my brain on nutrition and healthy eating, and I put that into practise in my meals, but then the binges totally ruin it. I am frustrated as I seem unable to find a solution that makes me happy. I wish you all luck in your efforts to free yourselves from this monster, and feel free to add me if you would like, so long as you accept, I am not just a binge eater, but also bulimic.

Hi, my name is Rachel. I'm glad I found a group like this. Everyone seems so helpful and supportive. I'm pretty sure I've been a binge eater all my life. I love good food, and the better it tastes, the more I have trouble controling how much I eat. Some days I eat like I'm afraid I'll never get to eat again. Does anyone else do this? I could use some friends, and am definitely willing to lend my support.

Hi. New to the group. Not sure if I'm a technical "binge" eater, but I binge occasionally and am an extreme emotional eater!! Glad to find some support, and when I work up the courage, I'll "friend" a few of you. For now, still reluctant to believe I let myself go this far.

Has anyone heard the acronym HALT? It's helped me before. When you are about to eat, you ask, Am I:

Hungry?
Angry?
Lonely?
Tired?

It works when I remember to access it. Sometimes, I access it too late and the binge has already started. Thanks.

Has anyone heard the acronym HALT? It's helped me before. When you are about to eat, you ask, Am I:

Hungry?
Angry?
Lonely?
Tired?

Yup! This is from 12-step groups.

Yes, usually it is emotional for me and the above may or may not apply. But, for me, sometimes it's as simple as sugar addiction. After ingesting a lot (or sometimes even a little) of sugar and processed foods, I sometimes have major cravings and it can be hard to get out of the cycle, which is what I think has been going on with me for the past couple days. Plus I think PMS too which doesn't help.

I am VERY sensitive to sugar and processed foods and I'm a big believer in food being an addiction. I am beginning to see it more and more in others too, not just on MFP and/or in this group. I have conspiracy theories but that's another subject....:ohwell:

Anyway, again, welcome everyone! I'm glad you're here!

Hi everyone!!! I am new to the group as well. I have used MFP inconsistently for more than a year and I just realized while logging today after 3 months of not using it I have gained about 40 pounds during this year!!!! This is so crazy... I am really depressed about it and I really need support to get back on track, for my health and my well being.

I am so glad this group was created. I need help and support from others that know exactly what I am going through, as most of the above comments have stated. I currently have no friends on MFP, so please feel free to add me as a friend and I hope we will help each other with our struggles.

Take care, everyone! :happy:

Hi guys and gals!

I don't mean to take you away from this group, but there are 2 binge eating support groups and the other one has a daily conversation thread. Please join me. It is a non-judgmental place to share thoughts, ideas, experiences, successes, lapses, etc.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/376-binge-eating-support

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/582481-may-june-bed-conversation-thread