http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ Support to stop binge eating, stop emotional eating, and stop overeating. en Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:06:52 +0000 http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/video-emotional-eating-explained#post-1246 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 03:31:11 +0000 Andrew Bolis 1246@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/acr4BR51FuM&#38;hl=en&#38;fs=1&#38;rel=0&#38;color1=0x2b405b&#38;color2=0x6b8ab6" /> <param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/acr4BR51FuM&#38;hl=en&#38;fs=1&#38;rel=0&#38;color1=0x2b405b&#38;color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344" /></object></p> <p><u><strong><a href="http://howtostopeating.com/stop-binge-eating-book/">If you liked this video then try my ebook risk free and learn my complete step by step system to stop overeating and start losing weight - CLICK HERE</a></strong></u> </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/chowders-journal#post-1792 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 07:46:37 +0000 Chowder 1792@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>All right, over the past few days (including today), I've been binging like mad. I've been completely aware the whole time that it's not out of hunger or even really craving, but because I have a whole lot of work to do in very little time and I feel stressed. Eating is a way to put off the work, even though it obviously just gets worse because then I have LESS time.</p> <p>So I'm starting a journal here to keep track of every day; I'm a lot more in control when I write about it, but I've been using the "too busy to write" excuse. I'm also going to try out the 21-day thing -- 21 days to get back to feeling like I'm in complete control. I know that if I start, I'll feel in control even faster than that. But anyway I know I don't want to binge again; it all ends in a very unpleasant sensation of being over-full and feeling ill, I just seem to "conveniently forget" that every time I start binging. But hey, one day at a time, tomorrow will be a better day and this evening will be too. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/jacquis-journal-2#post-10128 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:27:52 +0000 jacquirsw1 10128@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>It has been a horrid day.<br /> the post yesterday that isn't showing explained that it was a very difficult day and I had to deal with a young person I look after making an allegation regarding a member of staff. Well today there has been all of the fall out from that and it has been a very long very emotional day, which I am not proud to say I have got through by blocking it all out with food. I have really over eaten. To be honest I am not calling it a binge because I haven't had any of the out of control feelings or even the feeling of guilt afterwards that I always normally experience with a binge but I am way over what I should be having in a day.<br /> It is also going to have a knock on effect as well as the person is a senior member of staff so I am going to have to look at taking on some of their responsibility until a solution is found. It is busy enough as it is without taking on anything else.</p> <p>Anyway ranty time over. I am really tired so am going to go to bed and try and get a good nights sleep. Will hopefully try and catch up properly with everyone tomorrow.</p> <p>Jacqui </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/ls-journal#post-38126 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:54:28 +0000 Hope777 38126@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hello all! I thought I would use this to write out my progress. I have been doing really well this week. I have stayed mostly in my calorie range eating about every three hours and allowing myself to indulge a little. I have noticed by allowing myself to have about 200 calories worth of chocolate a day my craving for it totally went away. I didnt even want any last night! I am also stopping myself and asking myself if i want food as medication or if i am truly hungry. While i consider this a huge leap in progress I have had some disturbing thoughts. Since I dont weigh myself or measure my fat loss lately I have been questioning if i am gaining or loosing weight. Sometimes i feel skinny, others days I feel chubby. I know this is probably just the eating disorder in me coming out but sometimes i get scared that i am just gaining weight by allowing myself to have 1900 calories a day. Is this too many calories, i do exercise just about everyday. However, the other day I was in my swim suit and i felt a little bloated, the next day aunt flow came to visit (lol). I was talking to my boyfriend about it and i said "no wonder i felt bloated yesterday". His response was "yeah i noticed you looked bloated :((. This made me really sad and made me feel fat, for my own boyfriend to notice that:((. It made me question if i bloated or just gaining weight? The good part is that i didnt turn to food after he said this, i just went home and cried (at least i actually allowed myself to feel sad. I just wish i could get rid of this negative thinking that i am fat and just love my body. I just miss the days when everyone was like WOW you are SO skinny. Is this bad to think? Am i over reacting? Sorry for the Debbie downer post today, i am feeling a little depressed.<br /> &lt;3L </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/heathers-post#post-38634 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:30:45 +0000 fashiongirl6 38634@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hi everyone! Today marks 1 month since I've had a binging episode and I can't tell you how good I feel. My life has completely turned around since then. I am living with friends so having that constant connection to people all the time is great for me and fighting this disorder. I am also working and just having a really fun relaxed summer. I exercise about everyday...I run every other day then try to be active on the days I don't. Exercise for me keeps me balanced and focussed on my goals. I've lost about 6 inches over my entire body and I actually see myself for who I am as a person and not what the number is on the scale. I have only weight myself once this whole month and don't even have a scale in the house. I find that measuring with a tape measure is more accurate. I still have trouble now feeling guilty about eating certain things or choosing not to exercise, but I am able to refocus and realize that there is always another day.<br /> Yesterday was a beautiful beach day so me and my friends decided to head to the beach for some rays and drinks. We had cheeseburgers for lunch with chips and I was starving so I had one and a handful of chips...definitely not overeating. At home for dinner my friend and I split an antipasto salad and I had two slices of itallian bread...I felt a little guilty after eating that, but I really had not eaten that much for the day. That night we went out for dessert martinis and I decided to get the espresso one which I felt a little guilty about but it was delicious and we all had a good time. I felt a little bad for not getting exercise in, but I had to remind myself that I need and deserve a day off to just enjoy myself and relax. Today however I will be going on a run and I know I will feel great. Just wanted to keep everyone updated on my progress. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/maggies-journal#post-39086 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:39:39 +0000 ic4rest 39086@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>7/1/09<br /> I wish that food could stop being the center of my life. I wish I could change my way of thinking but I truly am addicted to food and not the good kind. I'm so tired of feeling like a slave to food. </p> <p>I am sick of all the false advertising around weight loss that make is sound so easy to melt the pounds away. I'm tired of being duped by these adds and spending money and hoping only to find it's just another con.</p> <p>So many advertisers prey on people like me that are desperate to get control over their eating disorder to lose weight. I realize now these pills or special foods don't attack my REAL problem. But every now and again when I give up I see these adds and they're so tempting because they know how to hook someone like me. I keep looking for that quick fix. Am I foolish to think this way? Perhaps but can you blame me? I've lived with this issue all my 52 years.</p> <p>When I was young I remember my mother telling me I had to buy stretch pants because of my size. It made me feel so small. I wanted to wear jeans like my friends. My mother always was on a diet and used to visit the doctor every week and he gave her a shot. I come from a long line of overweight women.</p> <p>I recently lost 40 lbs, looked and felt so much better. Soon as I went off the diet I was on it slowly all came back. And this was one of many times in my life this has happened. When it happens as much as it has with me I can't help but feel like a failure.</p> <p>If I had lots of money, I'd get some professional help but my health ins won't cover it and I can't afford that. I'd admit myself to some fat farm like some people with drug problems do. I'd try to get on the biggest loser. This is why actors and actresses always look so good, personal trainers, dietiticians, chefs to cook for them, maids to clean and grocery shop for them. </p> <p>I'm a single mom with 3 kids, 2 still living w me. I work full time, own a home and everything I do is for someone or something else. My only award that I can afford is food. It comforts me. It consoles me. It's my friend. It's my soulmate. It's cheap, easy, and always there for me. </p> <p>A man for a soulmate, what's that? I can't even think of dating because I am ashamed of how I look. I hate clothes shopping and wear the same styles all the time - pants and baggy shirts.</p> <p>Yesterday at work a woman who thinks she's my friend told me I have a black persons butt. I looked at her astonished and she told me that was a compliment. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? The woman that said this to me was white and weighs 115 soaking wet.</p> <p>I still feel like that fat little girl when I go clothes shopping. I can't think of buying something fitted, tailored, sexy or revealing. I can't dress the way my friends do. I need those "stretch" clothes. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/help-please-1#post-39085 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:01:03 +0000 piggypie 39085@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>I just joined here and this is my first post. It is so reassuring to know that there are other people struggling with the same problem that I struggle with every day. </p> <p>I need help or advice.<br /> I can usually detect when a binge is coming on. I know what I need to do to stop it. Distract myself, do something relaxing, get out of the house, etc.... But when it comes down to actually DOING these things, I just.. don't.</p> <p>It's like my hands get a mind of their own and I lose all control. The worst part is the guilt I feel during and after my binge. Mainly because 9 out of 10 times, I knew it was going to happen and it was my responsibilty to stop it. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/high-cholestereol#post-39077 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:30:04 +0000 Nicole 39077@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hi Guys,</p> <p>Just found out my cholesterol is a bit high.<br /> Now i'm sad an thinking have i done this to myself.<br /> I usually am soo strict with food, low fat everything, no pies /pastries etc..<br /> But when i binge it could be chocolate, crisps, cheese and crackers..<br /> I feel so awful, now im starving and don't know what to eat for dinner! Don't even know what I fancy and will it be satisfying.. i.e if just have porridge, will i want more after!<br /> i hate being so indecisive.<br /> Ive exercised for 90mins today so am extremely hungry.</p> <p>Oh I think i deserve a 'normal' meal.<br /> Hope i can stop at that!</p> <p>Will post later! </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/stars-journal#post-39062 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:36:13 +0000 star 39062@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>hi,<br /> i've decided to start this journal because i think it'll really help. Feel free to reply if you want, but you dont have to, it's just to help me understand what is going on for me.<br /> I have worked out a few things:<br /> 1) I have felt empty for a number of years and I have used different things to 'fill me up' e.g. men, but also food, and over the past months i have realised that everytime i feel that emptiness I just have an overwhelming desire to eat (usually junk)<br /> 2) I have always eaten for comfort - i remember doing some exams over 10 years ago and i was so stressed so i would just eat and eat and eat whilst revising, it was like a "reward" for me, a way to say to myself "well done you deserve this food"<br /> 3) I have put on loads of weight recently. Now whenever i look at my body and feel disgusted by it, I have an overwhelming urge to eat (again for comfort)</p> <p>The problem is, I desperately want to change this. But the difficult thing is, if I give up the overeating, I will feel empty, uncomforted etc. So I also want to hold onto it because it makes me feel good (when i'm doing it and when i'm looking forward to eating). I guess I need to find something else that can make me feel comforted and I need to work out why i feel so empty. That's the hardest thing because I can't think of what it is - everything is going well in my life and i am lucky to say that, but maybe something is still missing. </p> <p>Thanks for reading, this forum has really made me think a lot about this stuff and i am so grateful because I just kept ignoring it and reading other people's journals has made me realise i should not feel ashamed and i can get over this</p> <p>x </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/emmas-journal#post-38704 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:05:10 +0000 Emma 38704@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hi everyone, I'm new here - I've been stalking these forums for a while now so I decided to stop being a creep and actually post something. I'm 17 and have been binging ever since I started high school - every day almost. I think the root of my problem is that I'm a perfectionist; my life is basically a quest toward more AP classes, straight As, and leadership positions. The only way I can deal with how overwhelmed and nervous I am is through food - but now that I'm on summer break, I've realized it's not even about stress anymore, I'll just use any excuse to eat. I'm also a really private person, so not only would I never discuss binge eating with anyone, but I don't open up to people on a personal level. That might be causing me to "eat my feelings" as well. </p> <p>Because of the whole "I hate to be vulnerable" thing, I'm pretty uncomfortable with coming on this forum in the first place. I just feel like this is my last resort, because I'm holding myself responsible to other people in a way (I've tried journaling millions of times and it hasn't worked for me, so maybe with an audience...) I still find it hard to believe that anyone would want to spend their time reading about what I ate, which -just to put it out there- is probably one of the less fascinating topics on the internet. I appreciate anyone who takes the time to read this and especially anyone who posts back with advice, support, etc. I'll try to keep this updated.</p> <p>And I think that's it. Oh, two other things:<br /> 1) I'm 5'8 and 150 pounds. I'm sort of in a state of limbo where I don't really look overweight, but I'd never wear a swimsuit in public and I hate tight clothing. I'd like to lose 15 or 20 pounds, but I'm not obsessive enough to be too inflexible about that.<br /> 2) My name's not really Emma by the way ... I do think it's a nice name though =)</p> <p>Thanks for taking the time to read this. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/alannahs-journal#post-38397 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:16:34 +0000 alannah09 38397@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>So...I finally am going to start a journal. I am not sure exactly what to put here so I guess the best would just be to put general stuff about my day and things I need to work on. I am fairly happy with how I have been eating recently. The one thing that I am finding to be very difficult is figuring out how much to eat each day when I am not binging. I haven't eaten normally in years. I have either been binging or restricting for so long that I do not even know how to eat normally anymore. I think having a goal calorie range may be helpful, but even that is hard to figure out because I don't know whether my metabolism is all messed up because of treating my body so badly the last few years. I guess I will just test out different ranges. I am 5'5 and 18 so if anyone has had this problem and found a range that works for them I would be happy to hear about it.<br /> Today I had vanilla greek yogurt with blueberries for breakfast...then I had some oatmeal for a snack with soymilk cinnamon and a chopped apple...then a big salad with a veggie burger on a whole grain bun for lunch...some whole grain pasta and veggies with sauce and cheese for dinner and then some fruit sorbet a little while ago..I didn't really measure anything out so I am not sure how many calories it was but I felt pretty satisfied all day. I have also found that drinking a lot of water and unsweetened with what I eat helps.</p> <p>My major struggle is that I REALLY want to quit binging but I also want to lose weight, but I know it is almost impossible to stop binging if I restrict calories too much so I am trying to eat sensibly but really not eat any sweets. I am just really uncomfortable with my body right now..my clothes don't fit right..I don't know. I am just unhappy. If anyone has any suggestions about anything I'd love to hear them! </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/portion-control-attempts-by-helen#post-2070 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:24:41 +0000 stay at home mom 2070@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hi everyone,<br /> Instead of continuing our dialogue under the intro entry "adventures in portion control" and using my nickname "stay at home mom", let's move into this space.<br /> Helen </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/finally-accepted-my-problem-please-help#post-39048 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:09:34 +0000 star 39048@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>hi,<br /> last week i realised i had a real problem. I felt low (I cant remember what about) and i ate a whole pack of biscuits. This was at work (though noone saw). I never told anyone about this. And I realised that it is not normal / healthy to just eat a whole pack of biscuits just like that. I also ate more biscuits and some popcorn that same night. It is totally unhealthy. Today, I looked in the mirror and felt disgusted about what i saw and then ate some chocolate and sweets. </p> <p>I would really really like some help / advice to stop this. I used to think i just had a sweet tooth, and maybe that's how it started, but now i think this is beyond just having a sweet tooth - this is something more serious and I have finally realised / accepted this. </p> <p>How do I stop?? I get motivated to stop, last a few days and then I just go back to binging again. I want to stop but I really don't know how. </p> <p>Any advice/support would be great. I have not told anyone this and I feel like there's a big part of me that people jut don't know. </p> <p>thanks x </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/hello-new-and-fighting-for-change#post-38847 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:29:44 +0000 singingthelight 38847@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>hi all!<br /> i just came downstairs from my Kitchen following my dinner. i've been going so great the last few days exercising and eating small and regular healthy meals and snacks. and then today was just as great but then i hit the skids. i decided to have a piece of carrot cake at 4:30 in the afternoon. i knew that if i had it, it would trigger my binge receptor (i suffered/still suffer mildly from anorexia) but i believed i could just have the cake and be happy then have my normal dinner and go to bed later. but no. once i had the cake i was gone. it's like all is lost and weightloss is impossibly once anything sweet has touched my lips so i just say "screw" it and go nuts. so i got thai for dinner and ate the whole container. felt full but then ate chocolate and cookie dough and oreo's. i then left the kitchen disgusted and went downstairs. then about 1 hour later went back upstairs and had 3 pieces of cinamon toast, more cookie dough..<br /> i feel stretched to bursting and uncomfortable and sore and im just so over restricting and then binging. i don't even restrict anymore im up to 1200-1500 cals a day which for a recovering eating disorder is pretty damn good. but i still binge and i want to stop because i feel emotionally and physically awful afterwards and it ruins my progress to maintain a healthy body.<br /> so i've come here for support and to hopefully kick this and make a change. i used to belong to a pro-ana site but i deleted my account and came here to i hope. become happy and healthy once again!!! </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/hey-guys-andrew-here#post- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:59:59 +0000 Anonymous @http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/support-groups-in-sydney-nsw-inner-city-area-or-close-ish#post-39037 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:29:27 +0000 singingthelight 39037@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>just wondering if anyone knows of any support groups for eating disorders including Binge eating disorder and anorexia? i would like to find a physical group i could go to but i dont know where to go. i dont have the money to go and see a nutritionist or a therapist although that would be the ideal. and i don't want to get my family involved (although i know thats probably what i should do) but i would like to get some help to tackling my issues. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/stopped-binging-day-3-and-going-strongmy-advice#post-38985 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:01:50 +0000 redgirl1 38985@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>i have been doing well myself i have not had a big binge in 3 days now when i was hungry i ate fruit and low fat yoghurt to stop the cravings and ate my normal size meals also i had dessert and although having a generous serving i had the urge to binge although taking a second serving i then was able to stop and went for a jog later the hardest thing to do is to stop the binging but once you do its not so hard because you can see and feel the improovements straight away however i think many people then try to eat very little which brings on cravings and binges so my advice is dont eat less just change whta you eat and exercise and stay away from scales and looking critically in mirrors for about a month otherwise these things may trigger binges.....ps the high i get after exercise is light years ahead of the high i get from foodt...... good luck to you all and i will update again soon i know i can do this! ;p </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/effete-journal#post-38288 Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:52:51 +0000 effete 38288@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>I do not realy know how to write a journal, but since I just can not stop bingeing I thought maybe with journal it would be esier.almost every day I eat about 5000kcl and I can not do it anymore;(( so from tomorow I will try eating 1900kcl. Hope I could do it. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/hey-guys-andrew-here#post- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:59:59 +0000 Anonymous @http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/hey-guys-andrew-here#post- Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:59:59 +0000 Anonymous @http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/self-help-books#post-39011 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:48:06 +0000 Nicole 39011@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hi Guys,</p> <p>2 self help book sto try- I've just ordered mine on net:<br /> 1) Getting better bit(e) by bit(e) by Ulrike Schmiddt and Janet Treasure<br /> 2) Overcoming Binge Eating by Christopher g fairburn</p> <p>I had my first meeting today at the clinic for eating disorders. It was so hard talking about myself and finally opening up face to face to a complete stranger and diving into my hidden forgotton past.<br /> But definately feel better for it now and know that it's my first step towards real help. She suggested these 2 books to get by whilst I wait for therapy. Though I'd share with you all! </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/maddys-journal#post-22453 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:11:04 +0000 Lidaby 22453@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>I won't post what I eat, because apparantly that's not a good idea. Instead I will post when I feel like binging, or when I've failed and gone on a binge, or maybe if I'm part way through a binge and trying really hard to stop or something. I think I'll also post my weekly weight, I shal start... this Saturday. (So not looking forward to hopping on those scales...)</p> <p>Maybe it's also a good idea for me to identify my emotions when I feel like binge eating.</p> <p>Feel free to say WHATEVER you like, I need comments and encouragements and people saying I'm disgusting. ANYTHING to make me stop!! </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/ive-given-up-and-it-shows#post-38989 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:22:34 +0000 ic4rest 38989@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Lost 40 lbs on Medifast then gained it all back. It's the same old story. I have no willpower. A candy bar, twinkies, fries, cake, cookies, chips whatever is bad for you I love and find hard to resist. If I go to CVS to pick up some medication for my children I can't resist buying 3, 4, 5 candy bars and downing them all before I get home. I find as I get older I feel even more hopeless. Now I've developed osteoarthritis and exercise can be painful for me. I work full time, single mom, 2 teens, a house and no social life to speak of. How do I break the cycle? How do I stop? I keep looking for that magic pill, that miracle cure. I've tried every diet pill I could afford, tried Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, Medifast, Atkins, and still the fat remains. Tried many over the counter diet pills, prescription diet pills, still the fat holds on me. I look like I'm pregnant but I'm not. I hate myself for being weak and hate my body even more. I'm 5'2" and now weigh 215. I'd love to meet someone but shy away because of my size. Help me someone. I can't afford therapy. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/what-is-wrong-with-me#post-38977 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:26:55 +0000 bulimic_boy91 38977@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>I hate my life. </p> <p>I was molested by my grandma (no soft baked cookies in this story), my older brother, my uncle</p> <p>I'm gay</p> <p>I'm unemployed</p> <p>I'm 17</p> <p>My family is struggling to get by</p> <p>I'm an ex anorexic</p> <p>I'm a bulimic</p> <p>My eating disorder has ruined me</p> <p>My GPA</p> <p>My friends hate me because of how grouchy I used to be when I was fasting</p> <p>I throw up </p> <p>I am depressed</p> <p>I had a 4.0 now its a 2.7 (I was #3 in the whole class)</p> <p>My dad died</p> <p>I missed so many school days</p> <p>Now I'm becoming a binge eater</p> <p>I feel so out of control </p> <p>No eating disorder help is tailored to males</p> <p>I feel embarassed to go to over eaters anonymous I'm not overweight, I'm a boy, I'm 17, everyone their is just about female</p> <p>Can someone just tell me its going to be alright</p> <p>That theres hope</p> <p>I can still be a peditrican</p> <p>I'm not a complete failure</p> <p>Someone reassure me </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/pinks-journal#post-38813 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:48:10 +0000 pinkumbrella 38813@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hi, I've not started a journal till now because I've always been afraid of commitment. But I was thinking just now, "fine, i'll just abandon this if I can't stay commited to it, no harm done!" So here I am.</p> <p>I'm 5'1 and 114 lbs. Before i binged, i was always skinny...9 months ago I was 84 lbs. It all started when people said I looked bony and I got self-conscious so I started eating more, and then I realised I couldn't stop. Funnily, no one has commented about my weight gain though admittedly I try to cover it up when I can (e.g. by wearing jeans).</p> <p>So...I hope I'll stick to this journal. Thanks for any comments and good luck with your journey too </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/i-want-to-die-how-could-i-binge-this-much#post-38652 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:30:43 +0000 armanixchange 38652@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>I am a recovered bulimic I binged today for the first time in months here is what I ate</p> <p>wendy's: spicy grilled chiken sandwich, fries, coke</p> <p>mcdonalds: quarterpounder, fries, coke, cinnamon melt</p> <p>burgerking: triple whopper with cheese, fries, milkshake</p> <p>dunkin donuts: 4 double choc donuts</p> <p>sushi: 36 pieces of spicy tuna</p> <p>2 pieces of grilled salmon</p> <p>2 yogurts</p> <p>2 steaks</p> <p>1 bagel</p> <p>8 snicker bars</p> <p>friendlys: grilled cheese with fries</p> <p>33 oreo cookies</p> <p>2 pints of ben and jerrys</p> <p>7 cups of choclate milk</p> <p>i am keeled over on my bed the agony hurts so much i feel lightheaded and nauseas i want to throw it all up now ughhhhhh</p> <p>WHAT DO I DO THIS IS GOING TO MAKE ME GAIN LIKE 5LBS </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/hello-4#post-38776 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:42:56 +0000 Ash 38776@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hello, this is my first time on a chat forum like everyone else, I have to start somewhere and admitting I have a problem and seeking outside support is my first step. I have never told anyone about my binge eating; my family, friends, roommates, ex's, etc. I don't know why I ever started and I hate it so much. I have researched some possible reasons to try to help myself. I have concluded I am very lonely and unhappy with my life right now and this is my way of blocking it out and not dealing with the emotions. I also am unhappy with my body image and the more I restrict, the more I binge. I have gained some weight, but I exercise to death to make up for the binge. It's a never ending battle of guilt and I should be's. I want to stop and just be happy with my body and look to other things to help deal with my loneliness. Once again I am relieved to finally write my thoughts aloud and I am hoping someone else out there can closely relate and possibly be a goal buddy to help each other live in peace. Thanks for listening. </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/new-and-losing-hope#post-38961 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:33:00 +0000 sophomore76 38961@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>Hello. My name is Nicole. I'm a sophomore in high school, weighing around 200 lbs, and I've realized this is a problem. The rest of my life, I have control over--I'm first in my class, participate in all kinds of activities, have many good friends, and have a steady summer job. I love my life, and I want to learn to quit this cycle. </p> <p>Right now, I'm on nutrisystem--two summers ago, I lost 38 pounds on it, down from 227 to 189. But I recently gained about 20 pounds back, and I want to gain control of my eating again. This has been a problem my whole life. I want to know I'm not the only one dealing with this, and want to find support that I really need. Someone help me, please! =( </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/anyone-giving-up-sugar#post-38914 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:47:48 +0000 redgirl1 38914@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>hey this is my first day of not binging! so happy but am trying to give up sugar also as this is one of my biggest binge triggers next to flour. has anyone else done this or found this to be true? thank you </p> http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/topic/hey-guys-andrew-here#post-38532 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:53:53 +0000 Andrew Bolis 38532@http://howtostopeating.com/binge-eating-forum/ <p>I haven't posted on this forum in a bit. I kinda of had a lot going on in my personal life and had to deal with some issues. I also needed to take a break and did some traveling - mostly short trips to different cities like LA and Vegas. </p> <p>I feel that I've learned a lot in the past few weeks and I'm certainly ready to share it with everyone. </p> <p>It's really exciting to see all the new forum members getting guidance from existing members </p>