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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Giving up my Eating Issues

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I haven't visited this site for a while and I just thought it was time to check in....well....because I need it, I need to hear from others who struggle with this. I feel totally happy in my life, I am married, a beautiful son, wonderful jobs teaching others, but I cannot gain control of eating properly and not overeating. I think I am a "binge" eater, but sometimes it's hard to explain...or understand..No, I don't eat a whole pint of ice cream, but yes, I eat when I am not hungry, I try to eat as much as possible as quickly as possible and I overeat and almost stuff myself....so, i guess I am a binger, huh? I don't understand why in my life I can give everything to God, except for my food "issues". It has been a rough year, I lost a baby at 10 weeks in April. The original due date is coming up on November 6, the day before my 33rd birthday...Since becoming prego in Feb., I have put on 30 pounds...ugh....feel totally out of control. I have been on Atkins, WW's, South Beach, Weigh Down, Beverly Hills, LA Weight Loss....I can't give it up , I can only compare this to what people say when they try to give up smoking...the only problem is I have to eat to live...HELP! Where do I start, where do I stop? I need some words.....of encouragement...
Cam
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Yep sounds like to me you are a binge eater and no you don't have to eat a pint of icecream to be a binge eater. I don't eat a pint of ice cream either but like you I don't usually stop eating when full and eat frequently when I am hungry, I am sorry to hear of your losses. As I know additional stress can trigger you to eat. And yes weight loss centers do not address the underlying problem that causes over eating. I was pretty successful at the time with Jenny Craig as I lost 55 out of 75 lbs, but when unpleasant and ugly things reared its head, 60 of that came back because I was not taught to deal with the harsh things that life brings. I am here if you want to talk
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Hello, I'm quite new here and I just came to realise recently that I am a binge eater and a compulsive overeater. I have lost 8 stone twice and am trying to stop putting it all back on for the third time. I was slim for my wedding last year, I have a great husband, great family and friends, enjoy my job(teaching)have several hobbies (swimming, reading, music, shopping(Sometimes when I'm not feeling crap!), cardmaking)BUT I let myself get fat in less than a year by constantly binging. And it's so hard, because you eat, you feel guilty, useless, depressed etc, so you eat more to block it out.
But when I eat healthily I feel good about myself and my body thanks me for it! It's self harming in a different form. Anyway, joining this forum is a great start because you'll find that we're all going through similar problems and people are really positive and encouraging. Keep going and keep praying!
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Welcome back and keep coming back! it really works here. i think you need to find what food plan works for you and then once the eating gets out of the way, you can start dealing with the "why" and the emotions start flowing. at least that is the way it has worked for me and i have seen it work for others. i hope you can experience this wonderful healing. God has been a HUGE part of my healing. but i dont give him my food issues. i pray daily, sometimes hourly and sometimes by the minute for the strength to conquer the beast of this disease. i pray for courage, grace and forgiveness. He is my Power and my Strength. With Him i am able to persevere and work through the rough times. God is AWESOME. Keep the FAITH!!
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