Girl, i posted a blog the other day about how, due to certain circumstances, i'm home more and i've put on some poundage. So, for the first time i'm counting calories, you can go to caloriesperhour.com and see how many for your height and weight. And i plan to do 30 minutes 4 times a week of activity, probably treadmill or walking outside 'cause it's getting nice outside. But seriously i'm just taking thise preventive measures before the situation gets out of control.I love good food and i'm a pretty good cook, so the extra time at home has me headed to the kitchen more than usaul. I think i often eat when i'm bored, so i'm trying to watch that.I think getting more active is key and eating things that feel you up more, stuff with fiber is filling.

I feel your agony because I'm going through the exact same thing. It's terrible situation to be in. People have said that it's not about what you're eating but what's eating you, so it's important to work out the underlying issues. Try and seek professional help (e.g. therapist) if you can. While it's easier said than done, find something that you can do (exercise, read a book, take a bath etc) at the anticipation of a binge and to cope with stress. Wish you all the best.

I seriously recommend this book:
www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Overeating-Jane-R-Hirschmann/dp/0449003825/ref...
Good luck you can get through this!

If there is food around - especially sweets - I will eat it. So I have always been very aware of the food I bring into the house, knowing that I will pretty much finish it off in a couple days.

Binge eating is a very serious emotional issue ( i was bulimic so i understand the pain around the issue) I recommend consoling- this is more than having trouble not eating cookies on occasion or wanting to drop pounds.
Look into the emotional factors that makes you binge eat-- what sets you off. and try to address them rather than just eating to numb out the pain. If your friend came to you with a problem you would never say shut up your not worth listening to just eat a candy bar- but that is what you are telling yourself.
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Hey girl, I am so totally struggling with this. I am on a diet right now, and am doing well on it...but the other night I ate 10 pieces of string cheese. Its like I couldn't stop myself. I just had to do it. I am trying to deal with it on my own, but it is hard. So far it has been almost a week since I last binged and I think I am learning to recognize what sets me off find something else to occupy myself. Feel free to message me if you just want someone going through the same thing to listen.
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Hi there! Thanks for sharing your story. You are not alone with Binge Eating, it is a common though not talked about disorder so you are definitely not alone. Check out this post I did on it, which also explains how to get help, if help is needed. Just know that it never hurts to talk to a professional regarding this issue, even if it's just to have someone else listen.

I know it's a big step, but you might consider seeing a professional. There are many people who work in eating disorder counseling, and they will be there for you as you talk through your issues. It sounds to me like you're ready to reach out for support by posting to Group Therapy, now it's a matter of setting up an appointment for yourself. You won't regret it.. good luck!

This is not at all professional advice, but I did go to an eating disorder workshop and what I learned there about binge eating is that it's about control. Although the binge eating turns into something that is totally out of control, it can come from a place where one means to use food as something they can control in a life that perhaps is a little topsy-turvy. I agree with the others that it's an emotional issue. It's not about willpower, it's not about not caring about yourself ... it's an emotional thing, and professional help, either through one-on-one work with a doctor or therapist, or even health classes given by your medical group... can help.

Please feel free to message me if you'd like someone to listen or need someone to talk to.

I have definitely had problems with that in the past. This might not work for you, but it's helped me - identify a specific activity that you enjoy doing that takes up your time. For me, it's reading magazines. When I feel the urge to eat a lot, I simply go straight to my stack of magazines and crack one open.
It also helps to write yourself notes on boxes of food or your refrigerator. Otherwise, the real source of this is emotional - what mood are you in when you binge eat? When you can identify that, as well, you can learn to prevent it.

i went through this a lot when i was in school (graduated last may) and it was the stress and general unhappiness of the situation i was in that lead me to do it. if there was any candy in the apt., it'd be gone in a day or two. i've gotten it under control now for the most part...except for when I'm PMSing. i do need to watch what food gets into my place (pringles, mainly - damn their crunchy goodness) but mainly getting out of school and out of a couple unhealthy relationships really is what shook me out of this behaviour. counseling and exercising is a great way to counteract the binging - i highly suggest both. good luck!!

Yes as many people have, I too have had problems with this. I make sure that when I go to the grocery store, that I buy things that okay if i have as a snack or so...like for snacks, i keep on pretzels and dried or fresh fruit because it is sweet but I dont tend to overeat on those. For food I make sure that it is also healthy, like meatless patties and frozen as well as fresh veggies. I know that temptation is hard at the store however if you make it past that and only keep healthy things in your house, you will be more successful! Good luck!

I used to binge eat, not because I was stressed or hungry. I ate because I was bored but then I read an article about weight loss that made sense. It said that we should diet based on our personal history. For example, if you have a history of eating a whole tub of icecream and you just can't resist it, then don't bring icecream into your home. For me it is chocolate chunk cookies, so I try not to buy them because even when i think "oh i'll just have one", I end up eating like six huge cookies. Also, you should seek professional help to figure out your relationship with food. My mantra when i get the munchies is "i eat to live, not live to eat". This has worked for me so far.

Usually people tend to snack when they are bored, not hungry. I understand, there is a large bowl of sweets right outside my cube at work. It is really hard not to pass it and want to grab a little 'mini' chocolate here and there. But after a while, it adds up.

My advise to you (that I actually got from someone who was trying to quit smoking) is every time you feel like you want to munch on something, get a tall glass of water. No soda, No juice, No ice. Just water.

Now just drink it. Don't stop. Drink the entire glass of water, take sips if you need to (you don't want to choke on the water), just don't put the glass down.

By the time you finish the glass, the craving should have passed, your tummy is now full of water and you will not want to eat.

If you do this a couple of times over a period of time, the cravings should start to ease and you will get the benefit of healthy water that clears up your skin, improves your mood, and flushes all the gross toxins out of your body. What could be better?

Hang in there sweetie! We are have all been where you are and we are all here for you.

I so understand you.
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I know exactly how you all feel. I feel the same way most of the time. Today I decided to wear a skirt that fit fine like 2 years ago and someone took my picture- I won't say that it was like name that blimp...

hmmm maybe we should start a support group. We'll call it the 'gimme the cake and no one gets hurt' club.

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I youst to find myself eating, mainly when I was stressed out. With the year I have had. it is crazy I know it isn't right but I found out that alot of women have that problem. It is there way of dealing with stress. I was told to try these pills. i know your thinking drugs but there not it is a all natural herbal pill. it has helpped me a great deal. you do not take them all the time just in the morning if you feel your self stressing out. it is called Irwin naturals less- stress weight control. it has done good with me,but I would check with your doctor first. The pill are not a prescription you can get them in vitamin stores.

I used to binge-eat in high school. And I wasn't even taking into account how my body would be affected, whether it was about the inside or the outside. I just assumed that because I was a teenager, I was still growing into my body and I shouldn't worry about dieting at that point.

But there were days when I wouldn't go to lunch and I would wait until after school and really nosh out at home around dinnertime to compensate for my hunger. It was more of being uncomfortable with myself with my personality than it was with my body. But once I realized how bad it was for my body as well as my self esteem, I changed my habits and pulled through it. What worked for me was to watch what I ate, but also to eat what I want. Just a small portion is enough to keep it exciting and my tastebuds happy without feeling deprived. Besides, sometimes after eating too much, the thrill of eating a particular snack vanishes. Stay strong, you can do it!