Stop binge eating

[Strawberry-pot]

I have always struggled with binge eating but since lockdown it’s has got worse and I can’t get through the day without the addiction of sugar hitting and needing to binge.
Anyone else in the same boat?
After seeing a post on here about going sugar free I’m going to try from tomorrow along with RWL and hoping I can kick the binging

 

[caitlinbullen]

”I can make you thin” by Paul Mackenna. Honestly, I was recommended it by someone who had lost weight and kept it off, but I was really sceptical and kind of started it thinking well it’s a way of putting off going back to Slimming World for a week or two while I read it!

It’s not brilliantly written (felt a bit patronising at times),: but honestly.....from someone who has no vested interest, and 100% laughing at myself even reading it (I was sat in bed reading it, laughing with my husband like ‘Fucks sake, I’m educated, why am I reading this drivel.”), but do you know what I read the book, listened to the accompanying CD, and just did the work, used the techniques he gives you etc., and I lost 2.5 stone over 2 years ago and have never looked back.

It was emotional and difficult at times.One exercise just gets you to put a post it note on your most- visited kitchen cupboard that reads ‘What do you really need.?” and that got me for a while....made me tearful a few times.I realised that I genuinely used to eat because I was sad, or bored, or unfulfilled, or stressed, and what I needed was friendship, or a fucking break from my kids, or a hug, you know? There ain’t enuf biscuits in the world to sort that shit out, and until you fix those root causes, you will always turn to food!

Read the Amazon reviews. Brill!
Good luck xxx

 

[sarahboo]

Okay, so I'm a binge eater. I've tried lots of different diets but I feel they always push me into binging more. I'm doing counselling at the moment & few sessions have focused on the eating so she has told me to just set myself small goals each week. So week one she wanted me to drink more water & every time I went to eat drink a glass of water first, she also wanted me to stop & think what I am feeling before I go to binge. This week, I decided myself that I was just going to try to move more & snack less. I haven't been counting calories & I haven't been perfect but I do feel I am starting to make better choices with food & have been stopping when I'm full (which I never thought I'd do). I still cant see a way out but I'm hoping I break free from this horrid cycle soon, I think small goals help me. I have realised that calorie counting & dieting a huge triggers for me so I'm really trying to avoid this.

 

[Alansbigplate]

I recommend an audio book called intuitive eating by Evelyn Tribole. Can get book version but she has a nice voice. It helps you to realise there is no shortage of food and therefore no need to do ‘last supper’ eating. I’m still sometimes binging especially around March when food did feel like it was scarce. Good luck x

 

[hrh89]

Its Pepsi Max sugar free but I just worry because of all the additives etc! Yes that's a good idea

Oh girl I get that! Pepsi Max is the one! I would drink it every second if I could

 

[Lumpfish]

I’m not a binge drinker but I am a binge fizzy drinker! I start every day saying I’ll have none but can’t help myself. I don’t even enjoy the taste once I’ve opened a can it’s just the craving I can’t control!!! It’s driving me mad.
Trying to stick to going cold turkey from the start of this new month!!

 

[Penelope Strawberry]

Evelyn Tribole has great advice, as does Laura Thomas PhD - you can find her on Instagram, she has a free podcast (Don't Salt My Game), and recently published "Just Eat It".

Both Evelyn and Laura are proponents of intuitive eating, which teaches you to learn to listen to your body for hunger cues and discourages dieting/banning any foods, as this just leads to a restrict-binge cycle.

Also... Don't be too hard on yourself. We're in the middle of a global pandemic. Emotional eating to comfort yourself is a coping mechanism, and there are a lot of coping mechanisms which are far more dangerous and destructive.

 

[Cloak]

I have always struggled with binge eating but since lockdown it’s has got worse and I can’t get through the day without the addiction of sugar hitting and needing to binge.
Anyone else in the same boat?
After seeing a post on here about going sugar free I’m going to try from tomorrow along with RWL and hoping I can kick the binging

Try listening to the Brain Over Binge podcast, it's very interesting and motivating. It's really helped me!

 

[Justhereforacreep]

I am a terrible binge eater, and my problem is one food type only - bread
When I'm feeling low I genuinely could eat my normal three meals a day - and maybe five or six cheese sandwiches with huge hunks of cheese too. Its never sweet, always savory.
I had overcome it but lockdown has brought it back again, I'm treating today as a fresh start and I've bought loads of fruit in to make sure I never feel the urge to binge if I get slight hunger and I am going to start exercising again so my brain doesn't get bored as thats another trigger. I also have stopped buying that beautiful malt bread from Aldi and just the boring wholemeal so I'm not as likely to crave it.
It is hard, and I don't really have any advice to provide as I am still going through it myself.

 

[Tabby23]

I have had times in the past where I’ve got into bad eating habits. I read a book called ‘Eating Less, Say goodbye to overeating’ by Gillian Riley. It’s quite an old copy compared to others, from 2005 so I’m sure there’s more up-to-date theories and research out there, however it made me think about how our bodies don’t actually *need* sugar to function and so when ‘craving’ something sugary like chocolate, what does my body actually need? Because from a nutritional perspective I don’t actually need chocolate or crisps. Does it even need anything at all right now? Also made me think about different ‘cues’, eg. Are they certain times of day or situations where I crave sugar? Found the book quite helpful and certainly made me think about different eating habits.
Good luck!!

 

[Londoncailín]

Thank you that’s great xz

Evelyn Tribole also has a very good Instagram account. I would recommend following.

 

[Strawberry-pot]

I recommend an audio book called intuitive eating by Evelyn Tribole. Can get book version but she has a nice voice. It helps you to realise there is no shortage of food and therefore no need to do ‘last supper’ eating. I’m still sometimes binging especially around March when food did feel like it was scarce. Good luck x

Thank you that’s great xz

 

[JoeBloggs]

I'm the same, I'm currently reading how to have your cake and still fit into your skinny jeans. Struggling to read much with the kids but so far its really good.

The idea is to give up dieting, the more you restrict the worse you crave.

 

[Greencatfysh]

I have always struggled with binge eating but since lockdown it’s has got worse and I can’t get through the day without the addiction of sugar hitting and needing to binge.
Anyone else in the same boat?
After seeing a post on here about going sugar free I’m going to try from tomorrow along with RWL and hoping I can kick the binging

I’m not sure going sugar free immediately is the answer. It’s notorious for causing severe withdrawals which may make it really hard for you to carry on - like intense headaches, dizziness and mood swings. Maybe worth trying to keep a diary of what you’re eating and cutting down gradually. I.e allow yourself one sweet thing in the afternoon or after dinner. Drink LOADS of water and herbal tea too as often you’re just thirsty when you’re craving sugar. The only way I’ve ever managed to break the cycle is by drinking absolutely loads of water and other non sugary drinks.

 

[Laurabodel12]

Binge eating is just the worst isn’t it! I was being so good then today I binged on loads of crisps, chocolate and sweets, I usually follow a slimming world plan but sometimes I just need to binge and eat my feelings! Tomorrow (well today) is a new day! We can do this!

 

[hrh89]

I’m not a binge drinker but I am a binge fizzy drinker! I start every day saying I’ll have none but can’t help myself. I don’t even enjoy the taste once I’ve opened a can it’s just the craving I can’t control!!! It’s driving me mad.
Trying to stick to going cold turkey from the start of this new month!!

Is this full fat fizzy drinks? It sounds easy me saying it but can’t you switch to diet drinks? Diet drinks have never once affected my weight loss they barely have calories.

Do you like fizzy water? You could mix something like lemon squash with fizzy water to make a less sugary lemonade?

 

[JoeBloggs]

Mine is usually thick white bread or wraps. I also binge on chocolate and sweets and then need crisps to outweigh the sugar and if it’s really bad wine too.

I’m trying not to deprive myself as that’s when it’s worst, I go hell for leather thinking I’ll be dieting on Monday and never do.

 

[Strawberry-pot]

I'm the same, I'm currently reading how to have your cake and still fit into your skinny jeans. Struggling to read much with the kids but so far its really good.

The idea is to give up dieting, the more you restrict the worse you crave.

Already read it And the one by Bethany frankle

 

[Fairypop]

I’m right here with you & have also got worse since lockdown. I’m home all day with 2 kids while my partner works & sometimes feel it’s the only thing keeping me sane .

I know I’ve put on weight & I’m very unhappy about it, so I’m trying to do things gradually. I know if I restrict myself too much, I’ll crave what I shouldn’t have. I’m focussing on fizzy drinks (particularly Coke/Pepsi) & chocolate for now & just trying to be more mindful. Will of course be following this thread for any more advice!

 

[LilacAries]

hey! thought i’d comment as struggle with this too. i have MH issues and tend to get down and lonely, don’t have many friends. i tend to eat my favourite foods to “cheer myself up” order takeaways a few times a week. i’m a size 8/10 so i’m quite lucky about that, but i feel awful about it, i feel like i’m abusing my body and i feel guilty eating crap. don’t get me wrong i can make a decent healthy meal, today i’ve had fruit granola and a proper dinner but then i’ve just binge eaten crisps and sweets when i’m full up. i find it’s particularly bad when i’m stressed or bad things are happening in my life. i either go between barely eating from anxiety to over eating from depression