Need some motivation. I feel so out of control.....

Hi, I'm new here and I know how you're feeling. I too, have my days where I'm totally out of control that I think I'll never stop eating, and I eat until I'm too full and feeling sick.
I don't know how to help really cause when this happens to me I just stop eating. I watch what I'm doing then go and do something else, anything to get my mind off food. I read, watch tv, call someone, come here to DS.
Hope this helped.

No, if you're doomed to be fat then we all are. :(
Try having a glass of water first. Just try it once and see how you feel. Sit and close your eyes and listen to your breathing. There are some great things on youtube. Try some of them under the search relaxation. Distract yourself with the tv or talk to a friend.
I do hope things improve. *hugs*

I drink lots & lots of water.. I still end up eating a lot.. I sometimes feel like a bottomless pit, so empty inside.
Food has been such a friend to me, ironic how it turned out to be a real enemy...

Icewater,
I think we all go through stages and our emotions have a lot to do with it. I was doing that a couple of months ago just eating everything and anything, even food I would normally never touch, in the end I gained nearly 20 pounds and it was not because I did not know what I should do or how to do it. It all came down to my emotions, self esteem and motivation (I just could not find it) and even just joining this site did not help, but now I am back on track I have lost 14 pounds so far and it is because I joined a group challenge (through this site) and it really got me motivated, maybe something like that would help you. I dont think you are doomed to be fat, you are just struggling, but you will find your way and we are all here to at least try to help you whenever you need or want it.

Sometimes i feel as if I am my very own worst enemy. My obesity is my own fault. I feel so lost when it comes to stopping all of the craziness (binges)

I know how you feel. In my case I am on medication that makes me want to eat and eat and .... I have gained 30 pounds in two years. I know it don't sound like much but I was already over weight before I went on the prednisolone.
I feel I have someone won when I got a week without gaining. Now if I can just figure out how to lose and be on this medication at the same time.

It is a great accomplishment not to gain in a week. Often people tend to lose sight of this. Everyone is so focused on losing the most weight in the least amount of time.

Icewater

I have struggled with my weight my whole life, just now I currently weigh 231lbs, I eat and eat and eat even when I feel full I still manage to squeeze in a few more biscuits. The reason why people overeat or binge eat is personal to them, for me I would say feeling lonely especially in the evenings, not having a partner for 5yrs, not happy with my appearance, all of these things however trivial they may sound made me feel low and in need of some comfort and I find that in food.
Whatever the cause of your overeating is..just remember you are not alone, that's why people like me and you are here to find friends that share the same problems and support each other, good luck ** BIG HUGS**

Hi everyone :) I too struggle with weight (if I didn't, I wouldn't be here ;)) I get help from an online personal trainer. It's great because she will help you for a donation! I can't afford much more then that right now so I'm greatful I found her. She has helped me with motivation in a big way by sending me daily personal messages...she really cares. Anyway...I don't know if this would help you or not...everyone is very different...the site is http://myfitnesstrainer.spruz.com/. Hope it's helpful!

so much of weight loss is personal choice...you must dig deep beyond this and find the actual reason for your zealous eating...i have heard of a number of people getting psychiatric help on this situation...

I thought just today, maybe im doomed to be fat also and to tell you the truth i just might be. But that does not mean im going to quit or give up and neither should you. Tomorrows a new day!!!

Good advice Mike ;)

I am not going to quit on myself. I just have to find a positive way to deal with all the issues that I am facing. I have been depending on food for way too long.

For what its worth, i think you can still kind of 'depend' on food as you say - just make it healthier choices. Simple, and I am sure we've all heard this a million times but it's true.

AND truly, if I can make that change, then anyone can. I will be perfectly honest - for about 25 years, I think I ate potato chips every single day - at least one full bag to myself. Removing that one thing alone from my 'diet' has helped me make so many other positive food choices that it really is making it easier now....