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...
Took two of the grandsons shopping for Easter candy. We made up baskets and they are sitting in one of my extra bedrooms until Easter and all of our company comes. So far I am okay, but I dare not go into that room for right now. I know myself.
I have been sugar and snack free for about a week now, and it really does feel so much better. My body feels better and my mind is alert and feels happier. I know that I can be strong - it just isn't worth it, eating all the crap. No matter how sublime the first few bites are, it is downhill from there. There is such a difference in how I feel after a binge than after eating a healthy meal.
I am not saying I don't get off course once in a while, but I get back on course much quicker now, and I don't get off course too often.
As far as weight goes, I have been fat and I have been thin (not skinny). For me, thin is better. It is a by product of eating properly. My life is so much better than when I was fat.
I hope all on this board can find some peace and tranquility and treat themselves and their bodies with respect and love.
I have been sugar and snack free for about a week now, and it really does feel so much better. My body feels better and my mind is alert and feels happier. I know that I can be strong - it just isn't worth it, eating all the crap. No matter how sublime the first few bites are, it is downhill from there. There is such a difference in how I feel after a binge than after eating a healthy meal.
I am not saying I don't get off course once in a while, but I get back on course much quicker now, and I don't get off course too often.
As far as weight goes, I have been fat and I have been thin (not skinny). For me, thin is better. It is a by product of eating properly. My life is so much better than when I was fat.
I hope all on this board can find some peace and tranquility and treat themselves and their bodies with respect and love.
As you say, for the few moments of "pleasure" the pain and loathing and everything that comes with an addiction that follows just is too much of a high price to pay!
I'm also sugar, wheat, snack/junk food free etc and feel so healthy and alive. But the cravings still hit from time to time (hormonally). Finding what works for you is key and then doing your best one day at a time is how I get through.
Take care, Kim x