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How do you recover from have eaten everything in the house at breakfast time ...
I am hungry today... I have eaten two packs of oat cakes, one yogurt and 50g of chocolate (dark) and had two milk coffees... I am recovering from binge eating (although I appreciate this sounds like a binge but it's overeating for me!) and now I have the rest of the day to go... I have probably had all my kcal but had 5…
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does anyone else overeat "healthy foods" i.e wholegrains!
Hi, I am just curious, I have been reading about reducing sugar, fat and salt (and about their addictive properties, and advice recommending filling our cupboards with wholegrains) however, I (a binger and trying to practice mindful eating etc) but I overeat healthy stuff; wholegrain bread, oat cakes, cereals, multi grain…
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Thai - healthy options : help pls!
Hi all, We are having thai this evening. I don't know what to choose - my kcal ideal for the meal is 500 kcal Max. I saw steamed sea bass is on the menu and I think you get a lot - but I need some carbs in the evening or else I can't sleep.... Any ideas as to what to choose ? (To be honest would be happier with a pizza but…
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Thai - healthy options : help pls!
Hi all, We are having thai this evening. I don't know what to choose - my kcal ideal for the meal is 500 kcal Max. I saw steamed sea bass is on the menu and I think you get a lot - but I need some carbs in the evening or else I can't sleep.... Any ideas as to what to choose ? (To be honest would be happier with a pizza but…
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How much would/do you spend or what lengths do you go to to avoid overeating/bingeing
How much would you spend on avoiding bingeing/overeating? It may seem an odd question, but my peak times for my eating are; in the morning or early afternoon. I find just being in the house is hard. So, I organise my morning so that I'm not in the house, and I actually go to cafe to work and order a huge creamy coffee. I…
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Bingeing pls help- Christopher Fairborn approach - my issues
Hi all, I'm really trying to tackle my binge eating, by reading, self monitoring and finding practical solutions. I have to confess food has taken over my life, I rarely look forward to anything other than my next meal and I have managed to "hide" any negative emotion by turning to food. It's been a disaster. I didn't want…
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Unlimited vegetables - anyone lost weight this way
Hi group, I am trying to lose a little weight (I have lots of food issues which I'm addressing I.e I love food and can eat a lot!). I just wondered if anyone else here, who had a massive appetite has lost weight by allowing themselves unlimited veg with their meals? I'm Not stupid (well maybe a little) but too much of…
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Has anyone been a binger overweight obese and now slim
I keep reading about the fat gene and it upsets me. I am curious to see if anyone has maintained a load of weight for a period of longer than a year how did you do it
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How much do you spend on break, lunch and dinner each day
I spend 3 pounds to BUY a sandwich each day, because I can't keep a loaf in the house without demolishing it... so I just wondered how much others pay for their food each day...
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Binge trigger foods not always a problem, why?
I am continuously posting about my struggles with bingeing. I am trying to get to the cause, so I can tackle it! So forgive me, I wanted to ask the group your thoughts/ I have introduced this topic in the food and nutrition topic (I may post in the other forums as I want to gain other people's insight). I binge despite not…
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How to be the best I can be at park run (5K) in a week?
I did park run (to those who don't know, a free 5k local run) at our local park for the first time today. I was rubbish - but loved it! I went with some friends who are fantastic runners. I want to be the best I can be next week, any advice on diet and training (I'm trying to lose a few pounds)? Thanks!!
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I had flu and had a normal appetite - coping with being a constant snacker
I had flu for two weeks and lost my appetite. Although I felt really ill, I felt so liberated that I was completely not interested in food. Then when my appetite first came back, I could eat a slice of cake and feel full, then not want anything else. It makes me realise that there is something wrong with my "appetite…
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Christmas weight gain albs
This just proves, I can't eat to my appetite. I thought I would just not worry about it, and eat whatever was served if I felt like it. I started to get stomach ache yesterday and yesterday and today weighed myself, 7lbs in just a few days! I didn't consider it "bingeing" and I am a binder, but obviously it has been. My…
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Daily mail article on diets what if.....
You are like me and you are all three: an emotional eater, a feaster and don't get full?! I'd like to hear your thoughts (it was taken from the English daily mail so my source isn't a great one :-) )…
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When food is everywhere how do you cope?
I could eat all day long, and do unless I get out of the house. So how do you cope when around loads of food (especially during holiday time)?
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Huge energy slump from 85% chocolate and cappucino
I know it is probably a stupid question but this am, I ate a 100gram bar of 85 percent cocoa chocolate and a cappuccino with skimmed milk. I felt great at the time- it was a binge it was just pure gluttony. However, I have had a huge slump, the tiredness is worse than anything I've felt before. Could I have had a blood…
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How do you get food off your mind? Appetite curbers
I have a huge appetite and rarely feel full, I could if I let myself, eat all day starting from as soon as I get up. So how do any of you curb your appetites? My husband baffles me, he has lunch and is full up. I have lunch (today a potato fritta and a chocolate dessert) and I came home craving more food. I feel sleepy and…
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Does anyone else struggle with bran flakes?!
I am away with the family and they have porridge and bra flakes. I seem to be struggling with boot bingeing on these foods, yet they are so healthy, but one bowl and I want more (four bowls of bra flakes and two bowls of porridge for breakfast today! I'm the same with bread ... Worse than any other foods, but how bizarre).…
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Does anyone set themselves positive "eat more" goals?
I was wondering about setting myself a positive goal .. i.e Today I will eat 8 servings of vegetables (this cheered me up immensely, the thought of eating MORE today :-) ). Does anyone else set themselves positive goals? If so, what are they?
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Regular meals and snacking doesn't work for me, a binger
Hi all, The common sense healthy eating advice, to help keep blood glucose levels stable and prevent binge eating )I am a binger) is as my title states, 3 meals and two snacks. There are certain foods I overeat on and having guests for the week has been really tough (at some point I cave and eat the white bread, cereal…
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Binger - trigger foods
HI all, Just sharing. I have been doing really well, without bingeing. I still have chocolate and a few nice things that I ooh forward to EVERY (yes, every!) day. However, today I went out with my mother in law, and she got very distraught that I wasn't having cake, I would "at least" share hers. She was being sweet and I…
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casseroles? - paelo and toddler friendly
I have family staying next week - I'm a carb binger, they all love carbs, but they also love casseroles, so why not make the most of it and make them all casseroles each day. The thing is I would like: 1.It to be nutritious, 2. Suitable and nourishing for an for an older lady (>70 years), 3. heart friendly (husband),…
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TOM, a binger and other people's cereals
It's my TOM (sorry) and I'm struggling with energy any way. I also struggle with binge eating which I'm working on. What I'm finding hard is living with other people. If I'm honest, especially a few days before my TOM I would love to eat every carb in sight. This week I have my mother in law staying and my husband has…
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grrr trigger food dark chocolate cream brownies
I had been feeling great, doing well, for me. Then husband brought fresh bread and brownies. I said I didn't want any, and I didn't. He insisted a little, so I thought as usual, "I'll have a little with everyone else" as soon as I had that one brownies I wanted more... then went into a bread frenzy. I had done so well,…
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Life is hard not bingeing
I have always been a "let's not have one slice let's eat it all gal". I have been addressing why I binge and doing something about it, instead of feeling great it's making me unhappy. Feeling sick, not sleeping, the lethargy, the not interacting because I'm too full. Being secretive, driving to get more food, the…
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6000 kcal yesterday!
I decided to add up my kcal from a weekend binge day... it came to 6000 kcal. I knew it was bad but that's horrific. I have put on a lot of weight this weekend too. Any ideas on how to get back on track..I appreciate just don't eat as much should help? Feeling really discouraged.
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I'm a binge eater NOT having breakfast helping
It may be temporary but I have found not eating in the am makes me really hungry for lunch, true hunger. I'm still at risk in the afternoons of course (3pm slump time) but I'm not sure if it's because my appetite doesn't "wake up" until I eat or if it's because the am is a peak time for binge eating and the answer to any…
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Healthy cereals-bingeing by 8am!
Hi, I am on this forum all the time receiving advice. I think he thing is I wan to be normal. We have guests over (very slim healthy eaters) they brought packs of this beautiful healthy looking Dorset muesli (nuts, raisins and oats and rye- not much sugar in this one - apart from the dried fruit), suggesting I try one bowl…
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Bingers how do you cope when you have guests?
I had a good week last week. I recognise for me, personally, I eat when bored, premenstrual, anxious, depressed, tired and because it's there. I don't believe, for me, moderation works. If I allow myself free access to certain foods I just want more. My mother said I was like that as a child, yet it wash' the case for my…
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Accomplished binger here-recognising triggers
I'm still trying to figure it out. I have been a binger for years and I probably do need to reach out more and have a lot to learn. It is absolutely common sense but thought I would share any way. TRIGGERS 1. SLEEP (lack of) Lack of sleep, I have only (yes only) just realised this is huge for me. This week I hadn't been…
