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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GonnaMakeIt 02/27/2011

Somebody else here mentioned Paul McKenna, so I looked it up. I have absolutley no extra money right now for his book or CDs or anything, but, I did notice that he has "The Four Golden Rules" on his site. So, I was reading them, and they make a lot of sense to me. I think I will print them out, and tape them to my kitchen cupboard.

Has anyone else followed The Golden Rules? What did you think of them?

If you haven't read them, and would like to, here's the link:

http://www.mckenna.com/default.aspx?pid=39

lucylui 02/28/2011

I just read the 4 rules. In the book "Intuitive Eating" they suggest the same thing. I am trying some of these principles. I know that when I eat out with other people, mostly family, I order what I think I should eat. Also, because I don't need any comments. Well, there have been times when I've felt sad or deprived because I wanted to order something else, maybe more fattening, then came home and binged. After all was said and done, I would have been much better off ordering what I wanted.
The scary thing for me is that once I start eating something I am enjoying I can't stop, so that is a problem for Rule 4.
But, I am going to get the book and read it. Good luck

Est3lle 02/28/2011

I have been following this for the last 60 days and I have so far made permanent changes!!!
I must say this is my 4th attempt as I could not handle not being on a diet previously as I could no trust myself to eat normally!!!
I have managed so far to break the cycle of binge - go on a diet to lose what I have gained - then binge again when I cant stick to the diet- oh yes and total binge before I start the next diet!! lol!!!
For the first 30 or so days I did not weigh myself as I did not want to lose heart or think this is not working if my weight stayed the same however I was slightly curios and have so far lost about 12lbs which is great.
I have still eaten out - had treats so I do not feel deprived.

deleted_user 02/28/2011

I read McKennas book a while back and it did make perfect sense. I was a bit sceptical to begin with, given the title and his reputation, but it seemed very sensible and reasoned. However the problem I always find is that there is a big chasm between knowing what I should do and doing it. 8 times out of 10 I can make the right decisions in terms of healthy eating for both mind and body (ie. having what I want NOT what I think I should have) but I find that the ED takes over in that 2% and the red mist descends and I binge. I definitely think it is a useful book though. The hardest thing I found was stopping when I was full - seem to find it mortally impossible to leave food on my plate!

GonnaMakeIt 03/01/2011

Wow, 60 days, that is great!

It's good to hear people saying so many positive things about the book. When I get a bit of extra money, maybe I will look for it as the used book store. In the meanwhile, I've printed out the 4 rules.

Est3lle 03/01/2011

You may be able to get one cheap on amazon - I am sure mine only cost about 10.00

deleted_user 03/01/2011

Ebay!

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