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

 

[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

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[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.

 

[Strawberry-pot]

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.

That’s so interesting. I just crave sugar, mainly binge on chocolate or sugary sweets but can be biscuits too. Hope you are getting on well today x

 

[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!!

 

[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.

 

[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!!

 

[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 large 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?

 

[Lumpfish]

Is this full large 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?

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

 

[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

 

[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.

 

[Strawberry-pot]

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.

Thanks yeah I think it’s hard. I have been good today and had a mini twister ice cream without the guilt! Guess it’s just swapping stuff and still trying to enjoy life

 

[hrh89]

This is the time of night where I get that urge to head to the kitchen and eat everything in site. Not enjoying it but just eating for no reason. Ugh

 

[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!

 

[Welsh1]

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

I used to have an addiction to Pepsi Max. I'd drink about 10 cans per day and no other liquid. I started researching aspartame after my friend ended up with a hole in her stomach from drinking constant diet coke for 5 years and aspartame is SO bad and is hugely linked to cancer. I still drink it but I'd say I have about 5 cans per week now and just drink water the rest of the time. When I initially started, I gave it up completely for about 30 weeks and I had the worst headaches I've ever had but that calmed down. My body was so dehydrated from not drinking water and only Pepsi max. Its addictive.

 

[Strawberry-pot]

I used to have an addiction to Pepsi Max. I'd drink about 10 cans per day and no other liquid. I started researching aspartame after my friend ended up with a hole in her stomach from drinking constant diet coke for 5 years and aspartame is SO bad and is hugely linked to cancer. I still drink it but I'd say I have about 5 cans per week now and just drink water the rest of the time. When I initially started, I gave it up completely for about 30 weeks and I had the worst headaches I've ever had but that calmed down. My body was so dehydrated from not drinking water and only Pepsi max. Its addictive.

This is the same as me! I didn’t realise how bad until I was trying for a baby and decided to cut back on caffeine . So glad I did it before falling pregnant as It was like withdrawing from a drug, like you said bad headaches and tired! I went from about 5 a day to 1 then to every other day then to 2 a week. I have no addiction now with it. I have cans in my house they have been here since Christmas.. if I want one I have one but it’s not an issue for me anymore and I honestly didn’t think i would say that! I did the same with smoking used to have about 10 a day then gradually quit.. now the smell makes me feel sick!
I hope I can get that kinda control with chocolate and sweets!

 

[Londoncailín]

Thank you that’s great xz

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