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  • Started 10 months ago by ihilani679
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  1. ihilani679
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    Aloha from this islands,
    So as far I have been suffering from binge eating disorder....I can't even recall. As a teenager I was heavy (290's). Long story short, I lost the weight through diet and exercise with a final weight of 152. I have an athletic build and wear about a size 8...so I am happy with my appearance. My problem is, I eat 1200-1400 calories Monday through Sat and on Sunday....my cheat day, I usually pack away 3000-5000 calories. I eat semi-clean all day, an unhealthy dinner immediately followed by cake, cookie and cereal binges. I don't often feel guilty afterwards, just unhappy with myself for succumbing. I restart my week on Monday with a healthy diet and almost daily exercise. I don't like this cycle as I just turned 30 and am afraid my metabolism will steadily slow to the point where my binges won't be so easily erased with diet and exercise. I have been treated for depression in the past and would like to say that I am somewhat unhappy in my life. Correlation? Perhaps, but I just want help!

    Posted 10 months ago #

  2. Joyce
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    ihilani679, way to go on losing the weight. I too have lost a considerable amount of weight. I started at 260lbs and have lost down to a normal healthy weight. People are always asking me how I lost so much weight and I tell them losing it was the easy part, maintaining the weightloss is the difficult part. I am a grandmother of three and a lot older than 30 years old, and I can tell you that you are correct, your metabolism does slow down with age. The key to keeping it sped up is the exercise and a healthy diet. Sounds like you have accomplished that part. Keep up the good work! As for your binges on Sundays... could you be getting too hungry before dinner causing you to lose control? I also know that I have trouble with an all or nothing mentality. When I eat something I don't usually allow myself to eat, I quickly assume the day is a total loss and began to try eating everything I've been craving before the day is over. Maybe you could be having a bit of the same problem on your cheat days because you know you won't get to indulge again for a week. How would it work for you if you allowed yourself a special treat each day rather than having a whole day to cheat? I hope you find what works for you. Keep posting here on this site and I am sure you will find some help. I feel so much better since coming here, just being able to talk to people who understand has been great.

    Posted 10 months ago #

  3. ihilani679
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    Thanks Joyce for replying. I will try the daily treat thing. I have tried this in the past but it so hard to allow myself to eat these things on "normal" days. I almost immediately feel fat and like I failed. I will give in another go ahead. Thanks again!

    Posted 10 months ago #

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