Hi every one. Just wanted to say a great big thank you for all of your advice, support and showing me that I am totally not alone on the binge-eating thing. You know, it was a really hard thing to do, so I saved my journal article for 'just friends' at first because of the extent of my shame. But a little later I decided to post it onto the discussion forum. When I logged off, I had a dreaded feeling, wishing that I did not do it. I felt quite pitiful and disgusted with myself. When I logged today, I was surprised at the interest sparked and how so many people have been through it and understand what I am talking about. Thank you all for your advice, words of empathy and encouragement. This site is so cool!
Well, today I had a damn good session at the gym, I have eaten lots of fruit n veg (made a lovely smoothie too) and I feel ready to take the bull by the horns and get back on track. 
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Just so you know you are not alone...all my friends and family and even some of my co-workers know I am a binge eater. Being honest with them and myself has been great, and also kind of funny at times. When I spend the night at my brother\'s house, he\'ll joke \"I wonder if the ice cream will be there in the morning...\" and it IS pretty funny.
Hmmmmm, yum! A smoothie. That sounds really good just about now. You know, we\'re all on this site together. There is no shame in sharing your story. I thank you for the very powerful words you wrote in my journal.
That\'s right, you are not alone! :) I am glad that you had a positive day....and are taking the bull by the horns..(I say that all the time..or \"nip it in the bud\").
Today my daughter wanted a bowl of cereal..(one of my weaknesses)... I wanted a bite, sooooo bad..(I really wanted the whole damn box!)....I did take a bite, and it was sooo good...and, I stopped at that. I know in my heart of hearts, that I have to be so careful..it\'s easy to fall back into old patterns. Anyway...I walked away from the urge, and that\'s the important thing.
See, we CAN do this.
Much love,
Paulette :)