Food Addiction Support Group

An individual suffering from a food addiction disorder frequently experiences episodes of uncontrolled eating, or binging, during which they may feel frenzied or out of control. They will eat much more quickly than is normal, and continue to eat even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Binging in this way is generally followed by a period of intense guilt feelings...

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Day four

lkc9528
lkc9528
Well today has been so much harder!! It started with coming home for a quick nap and my house is sooo dirty then I spotted the jelly beans on the counter. Other than those stupid jelly beans my house is sugar free. And mostly trigger free.

Anyhoo I had a hand full. And I tried hard not to beat myself up over it. Its been hard. Just got home from work and they're still there!! So I had another handful and of course breakfast. So far binge free but I've definetely almost slipped several times today. I think its from being so physically and emotionally exhausted.

Why is it that the first day or two usually go okay then 4 and on become so much harder. You would think it would get easier!! I hope everyone else is having a good day!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well, the first few days are easier because you have more motivation. Day four and you're only relying on will power which for most of us in here is hard to come by.

I don't binge for my step daughter. She's my inspiration which keeps me from breaking down. Instead of doing it to lose weight, etc. Find something else to do it for. I'm also a maid of honor in August and the bride and other brides maids are half my size.

Plan a trip and make a goal for the trip.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I agree with devotedwife - the first few days are easiest for me and then it gets harder on days 4-6 because you are relying on will power and the cravings are bad. I'm on Day 7 and it is a little bit easier now. Hope everyone else is doing well.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yesterday (im replying to this late!) was really difficult for me as i caught sight of myself and realised how fat ive become which sent me into panic mode - which made me want to force myself to diet. As soon as i think of dieting i binge - its like Palov's dog! but i managed to keep the feeling in check and didnt binge!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Congrats on not letting those little buggers trigger a binge! :) You ARE getting better... I think it only seems harder after the few days because we don't have willpower on our side. The first few days after a binge we are determined for it to stop and we've probably binged so much that we're literally SICK of food.. but after a few days our old behaviors start to come up again and we want those foods again! But the more you resist the urge and re-condition the behavior the easier it gets.
Again, good job :)
~dee
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