Thread: Compulsive Binge Eating Attacks

wow ladies i didnt realize that what i do is binge eat..it is bad. i am learning not to do this.. i am really glad i read this thread.. and i totally agree with the recovery part of binge eating--it is for the now..like any addiction..recovery is about today...i cheated yesterday..one was not enough..one of anything is never enough for me..

I blogged about the details of a book called The Beck Diet Solution. You may want to read my blog entries (just click on my name to take you to my blog posts). The book teaches you how to respond to triggers and situations which could lead to making poor eating choices. If you like the info in my blog, I would recommend buying the book and not just reading it, but actually doing the steps. What have you got to lose?
I think the biggest commonality we all have is the "I've already blown it, I might as well just keep bingeing"...
The reality is, having one bag of MM's will not completely derail your diet-you need to forgive yourself and get back on track. It's the all-day or multiple day bingeing that sabotages us.
AFM, when in P2, I don't struggle at all. The limited choices keep me in control. I have my approved foods and I know that is it. This principle can be applied to lifetime eating as well.
The difficulty comes when you struggle with whether or not you should eat the cake or
whatever. If you had not planned to eat the cake or have just finished a big meal and
you are already full, telling yourself NO CHOICE will truly put your mind at ease. It really does work! So do many of the other tips in the book.
Hope this helps.
BTW, I'm presently back in P2. Vacation did me in. Not too bad though. I'm 7 above
my previous goal weight after some pretty good loading:-)
After being at my previous goal for a while, I decided I want to go a little lower. Especially after spending 2 weeks in a bikini. KWIM?

I also suffer from binge eating. I am in an eating disorder group and also I see a therapist. I am currently reading an incredible book it is called "Gaining" It explains emotional eating adn helps you get to the root of the problem. Just a suggestion. I cheated last week. I mean REALLY cheated. I ate a 1/2 gallon of ice cream on day 5 and 6. I was starving in the worst way. So I gave into it. I paid for it for 2 days and gained a total of 3 pounds. BUT I got back on track. I have been on the diet 13 days and have lost 13 pounds. Don't beat yourself up for cheating. You will pay for it BUT it will come back off!! I am here and I understand 100% what you are going through. Feel free to message me anytime.

Melusinebeauty

I also suffer from binge eating. I am in an eating disorder group and also I see a therapist. I have been in therapy for almost 2 years. I am currently reading an incredible book it is called "Gaining" It explains emotional eating adn helps you get to the root of the problem. Just a suggestion. If you are interested I Would love if we could somehow hook up for support. I could use it. I am on day 13 and have lost 13 pounds but gained 3 due to cheating last week. I mean I binged on a 1/2 gallon of ice cream. Oh how I paid. I am back on track and doing great so far. I think I am over the hump.

OK....I think this is what I'm doing......

I just messed up big time after 24 very good days. It started with the stress of the week, usually I'm good with it, but today, I cracked! I had a hard boiled egg this morning, then dipped my finger in hummus, goodness, that was good! Then I started! It was like an uncontrollable rampage! I had leftover chicken and hashbrowns, oat flour pancakes with melted chocolate frosting, and two pieces of toast with almond butter and strawberry preserves! A glass of goat milk with nestle quick, all in 1 hour!! I am now sick 6 hours later, and can't believe I ate that! Crying part of the time, too, like I couldn't stop, but I knew it was not good. The only bright side was that I used to binge on about three times the food. I can't now, I guess my stomach is too small. I feel like I won't be able to eat until tomorrow. I'm going to keep on the drops and just keep going. Hopefully, I'll be back on track by next week.

Support for bingeing urges would be nice, as I feel like I've really needed it....

Amber
2008 - Start: 230
Atkins for 11-2008 to 1-2009: End weight 185
11-2010: Found HCG
R1 Start Weight: 190
R1 End Weight: 162
R2.....disaster! Stayed the same, quit....
R3 Start weight: 160
P2W1: 156.1
P2W2: 154.2
P2W3: 150
P2D22: 149!!!! YAY!
P2D23: 148.7
P2D24: 147.9
P2D25: 147.8

Ladies, thank you so much all for posting on this thread. I am new (just signed up for this site) because I found this site when googling binge eating on hCG and had no idea I would wind up reading what I did (about myself..hahaha). Anyway, I could really use some advice and I will be honest and say I am embarrassed to ask about this anywhere else AND, I feel like I let myself down. I am on day 14 (first time on hCG ever) of the injections (guess there are drops too?) and have lost 12.4 pounds. I was just starting to feel comfortable with the 500 calorie diet (ok, well as good as you can about it) and all I could think about was pepperoni pizza.

The cravings got WORSE to the point where I just stopped and got one to share with a family member. I had that and some chocolate and thought oh no....I've really blown this right?! Well, feeling sorry for myself because I gave in last night, I spent most of today semi-binge eating all of the foods I had been craving the first two weeks. Now I am on day 1.5 of "out of controlness" and here is what I want to know for when I get started again tomorrow. I have been told from others I will not loose any weight for a week and will possibly have a gain for this week. I don't think it's possible unless it is water weight, because I don't think I took in an additional 7K calories to equal one pound of body fat in 1.5 days. What I am trying to say is I have been told it is more about screwing up my metabolism (versus consuming massive calories) because my system will not burn fat now and will need time to recover and readjust. I was like, what the heck does that mean?? (laughing).

Is this true? What can I expect to see in the next few days (and week) on the scale so I am prepared mentally. You know how bad it feels to fall off the wagon and when you DO get back on.....only to find out you're still not potentially going to see any movement for at least a week while you are suffering through those 50 calories! How discouraging is that? Makes a part of me want to give up and not re-start. I'm just not strong enough yet....haven't been on this long enough yet to quit. Heck it's only 40 days! Need some good advice on what I can expect. Please help!!!

DOn't worry Just GET BACK On THE WAGON. I did HCg diet before and cheated and gave up. Thats the worst thing you want to do because you will end up gaining all the weight back that wasy if you do. If you start the protocol again try not weighing until after 4 days or so but sticking to protocol and see where things will be. The scale watching can be addicting and disappointing. Don't get hoked up on that. I deeply regret giving up on the diet and having to come back to do it again. You cheated. you are human, we all make mistakes. Many have cheated and continue and although stalled or gained LITTLE THEY STILL LOST and are reaching their goals. DON"T GIVE UP. Its a process not an event. The best thing you can do is try whats done is done. But you an make the difference now.

Originally Posted by tech_hunter

OK....I think this is what I'm doing......

I just messed up big time after 24 very good days. It started with the stress of the week, usually I'm good with it, but today, I cracked! I had a hard boiled egg this morning, then dipped my finger in hummus, goodness, that was good! Then I started! It was like an uncontrollable rampage! I had leftover chicken and hashbrowns, oat flour pancakes with melted chocolate frosting, and two pieces of toast with almond butter and strawberry preserves! A glass of goat milk with nestle quick, all in 1 hour!! I am now sick 6 hours later, and can't believe I ate that! Crying part of the time, too, like I couldn't stop, but I knew it was not good. The only bright side was that I used to binge on about three times the food. I can't now, I guess my stomach is too small. I feel like I won't be able to eat until tomorrow. I'm going to keep on the drops and just keep going. Hopefully, I'll be back on track by next week.

Support for bingeing urges would be nice, as I feel like I've really needed it....

Amber
2008 - Start: 230
Atkins for 11-2008 to 1-2009: End weight 185
11-2010: Found HCG
R1 Start Weight: 190
R1 End Weight: 162
R2.....disaster! Stayed the same, quit....
R3 Start weight: 160
P2W1: 156.1
P2W2: 154.2
P2W3: 150
P2D22: 149!!!! YAY!
P2D23: 148.7
P2D24: 147.9
P2D25: 147.8

hang in there Amber! You didn't do that bad. You have done so well with HCg! look at those stats below!! YOU ARE SO AWESOME! Just get back on the wagon now. You are human, now YOU can pick up and move on. You have gotten the foods you wanted out of your system, now try to stay focused. YOU CAN DO IT!