I wish I know what to tell you to help you. I went throught he same thing... something about our body craving sugar from the alcohol. I hope someone post something ... I am 11 months sober and have the same problem. I do know you can work the 12 steps for food addictions. There is an overeaters annoymous also. :)

I sure can relate! I do not have a food addiction-I just really have a problem in general keeping what I like in balance. So if I like a cookie-10 will be better, eh?

I have found that I take a bit different approach to food than I do my other addictive tendencies. We need food to eat-and I know if I eat healthy food it starts a chain reaction for the rest of my day to eat right. For me-the way to trigger a chain reaction of overeating is to eat crappy food-like fried foods, processed sugar, etc. So I try to steer clear of it. It is keeping me at an regular weight-but I still have control issues when it comes to sugar late night. I seem to have not gotten a handle on that-and it really throws me. I will wake up from eating candy and feel hung over-mind, body and spirit. Not to the degree of booze of course-but it is bothersome. I am really a work in progress with this-and some days are better than others.

My advice is to commit to a healthy eating lifestyle-your body will naturally crave good stuff as a result. I can honestly say I like the taste of fresh whole foods much better than processed junk food-regardless of the healthfulness!

It is just my nightime sugar issues that pop up occasionally-but work in progress!

For Me, what I've found real interesting is that any access for me is about Me and what I think I lack. Managing my feelings, is how I continue To do as I please . It all makes sense intellectually haha!!

Hi Bob, if I am right you used the 12 Step programme for your addiction problems?

I am in AA and find that I need to use spiritual tools and growth in ALL aspects of my life as I have no control of my own over addictions.

This means that I learn to respect my body by eating healthily, I need to use the spiritual tools I have been given to address whatever is out of kilter.

Oh Sorry Bob! accessing Excessive behavior Sucks! lol

I can relate. I went from an eating disorder in college and early 20's, to alcohol, to exercise, to shopping, and then back to booze. The booze seemed to knock out the inhibitions around the uncontrollable eating so that started again before I got sober. For me its all about masking anger, which is in turn about masking grief. real sobriety for me has been the last 50+ days where I'm not drinking, I'm not using anything else to alter my mood, and I'm experiencing feelings.

Anyway, I'd cut yourself a break on food. But do think about *what* it is you are trying to satisfy. My guess is it hasnt got anything to do with the food you are consuming.

Congrats on the sobriety:)

Alcohol, tobacco and food have taken turns damn near destroying me.

Hey Bob, sure can relate alright. I haven't a problem with gaining weight but I've known people who went to overeaters anonymous for help with that issue. To me, that's the hardest issue for a person to deal with.

With just about every other program abstinence is required for recovery but it can't be with food. We of course Have to eat to live so that makes dealing with compulsive eating a challenge of major proportions.

For the longest time one of my favorite lyrics in a Grateful Dead song was, "Too much of everything is just enough" I still tend to overdo things like exercise because it changes the way I feel.

Jim

Jim , I sometimes do the same with exercise for the same reason. The theory of positive addiction may be more realistic for me than total balance but I'm trying.

Yes.I was anorexic as a teenager (got better for a while),I think the shopping problems were also starting,then developed to men and alcohol,I've cut down the alcohol and then the shopping and eating problems went mad including bingeing.Seeing a psychiatrist on Friday.Wishing you the best.

It's not uncommon for hardcore addicts to switch from one addiction to another, that's one reason it is a key factor to deal with underlying issues - as addictive personalities (and if you are extreme like me) will immediately latch onto another addiction,. No matter what that is anything in extreme is not good for anyone -

If you are an AAer and NAer you may want to seek out Overeaters Anoyomous - same concept different addiction.

this is a prime example of where addiction is the true diesease, it's what we feed it that differs.

For myself, my addictions switched to work, mothering, sobriety, etc - i have to be very careful as i can see myself and my patterns develop at the snap of a finger -

For some food addicts, you can switch that to a healthier addiction by getting into the world of nutrition and healthy eating and exercise life style.

Peace!

I love sweets and carbs but have always had an easier time watching my weight (lately watching it grow :(....) than controling my intake of alcohol. I also love the outdoors...walking, hiking ,tennis etc. The bottom line is calories in...calories out. You can indulge in food if you balance exercise with it..... and sober...... I CAN!

Hi Bob...lotsa great answers here. Now I will probably spoil li lol. Bob the following is meant only as silly.

I love dueling, can't decide if I like the pistols or swords better! Great at AA campouts too.

Mindlight is back

she is back!

Congrats on over three Bob. It's no easy feat. I know I have an addictive tendency and it's an awareness I don't dismiss. Keep in touch with your support network Bob. God bless :)

Oh man. I am a total polyaholic (sp?) I get addicted to it all.
That is what I am working on most right now. How to keep it together. Not go over board anymore. I am clean and sober. I don't eat like a horse, anymore haha. Sure did though. I fell in love with food.
Now I am trying to get addicted to the treadmill and lots of water. Lost 14 pounds this past 2 weeks already. That rocks, yes?
Gives me the drive to keep walking. I walk a mile a day. Have salad for lunch and eat sensible dinner. Portion control.
I wish you luck in what ever you do, and may you be happy doing it. =)