Q. Well, I'm starting to notice that I show signs of binge eating disorder.
My eating issues before totally backfired In my face. I went from amazing self control to out of control. I binge up to 5 times a week going to 3000 calories or more. I've gained 8 pounds in the last 3 months. I'm so scared. It just makes me wanna die. I'm so ashamed and disgusted with myself.
What is treatment for binge eating disorder like?
My eating issues before totally backfired In my face. I went from amazing self control to out of control. I binge up to 5 times a week going to 3000 calories or more. I've gained 8 pounds in the last 3 months. I'm so scared. It just makes me wanna die. I'm so ashamed and disgusted with myself.
What is treatment for binge eating disorder like?
A. You shouldn't feel ashamed or disgusted. You're just going through a rough time right now. It's great that you realize what you're doing and looking for a way to stop. You're on the right track, so try to feel good about that.
The first thing you need to think about is WHY this keeps happening. What's going on in your life that is causing you to binge? Usually it's either stress/emotional eating or that you're not getting enough food on a daily basis/restricting yourself too much. Or, maybe you have another reason. Here's a couple things you can do to figure out how to stop:
-Create a binge journal. Next time you want to binge, write down how you're feeling and why you are feeling the need to eat excessive amounts of food. You may spot a pattern if you're feeling sad or stressed or mad each time you want to binge.
-Get the foods you like to binge on out of the house. Don't buy it in the first place. Most people don't binge on vegetables, so get rid of the junk.
-Make sure you're getting enough calories, including some treats every once in awhile. If you're restricting yourself too much, it's normal to overeat to make up for what your body is missing.
-Think about talking to a professional. There are therapists who specialize in binge eating disorder (BED) and they would really be able to help you figure out how to stop. Do some research on Google.
I wish you the best of luck!
The first thing you need to think about is WHY this keeps happening. What's going on in your life that is causing you to binge? Usually it's either stress/emotional eating or that you're not getting enough food on a daily basis/restricting yourself too much. Or, maybe you have another reason. Here's a couple things you can do to figure out how to stop:
-Create a binge journal. Next time you want to binge, write down how you're feeling and why you are feeling the need to eat excessive amounts of food. You may spot a pattern if you're feeling sad or stressed or mad each time you want to binge.
-Get the foods you like to binge on out of the house. Don't buy it in the first place. Most people don't binge on vegetables, so get rid of the junk.
-Make sure you're getting enough calories, including some treats every once in awhile. If you're restricting yourself too much, it's normal to overeat to make up for what your body is missing.
-Think about talking to a professional. There are therapists who specialize in binge eating disorder (BED) and they would really be able to help you figure out how to stop. Do some research on Google.
I wish you the best of luck!
What is the best way to get back on track with my diet?
Q. Over the past year, I have gained a significant amount of weight. For about two months, I was following a good diet using the weight watchers online tracking tools. For the last month, however, I have completely fallen off the diet and have basically been binge eating the worst of foods for the past month. I have gained all the weight back and more.
Is it a good idea for example to fast for a day or two and only drink water to clear out my system? I appreciate any tips.
I am 24 and male.
Is it a good idea for example to fast for a day or two and only drink water to clear out my system? I appreciate any tips.
I am 24 and male.
A. Your body needs energy to lose weight. If your already binge eating the worst thing you can do for yourself is to fast for a couple days. While that will make you lose weight it's going to make you miserable and your more likely to binge as soon as your 2 days is up. If you starve yourself when you do eat your body is going to store it all as fat and you will more then likely intake more food then you need. Because your body is wondering how long it has to go without food again. The body likes slow changes in terms of food and exercise. Reduce the amount of calories you eat and increase your levels of activity. It sounds like your having a problem staying full if your binge eating. Here are a few things that work for me
1) Drink a large glass of water before you eat this will cleanse your system and fill you up.
2) Eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones. eating throughout the day you are less likely to binge
3) Instead of using a dinner plate use a smaller plate, if you see a smaller plate full of food you start to think you are eating more.
4) Keep a daily food intake & work out journal - its a constant reminder of where you are today and where you want to be.
5) Don't just sit in front of the TV. Get yourself some weights and do arm curls or walk on a treadmill. A lot of people eat out of boredom.
6) Eat your calories don't drink them! The worst thing for you is beer, coffee, soda & high sugar juices. Drink water!!
7) Don't weigh yourself every day, you didn't put it on overnight so it's not going to come off overnight.
8) Reward Yourself - Don't deprive yourself of everything you love. If you work out during the day or stuck to mostly healthy foods allow yourself a treat once a week (but don't go over board) measure 1/2 cup of icecream instead of eating the whole gallon.
9) Stay away from Fast Food & Take Out - It's better to stay home and eat a piece of chicken or a salad and fill up on FRUITS & VEGETABLES then to eat a fast food burger and fries and end up with a stomach ache and no energy to work out.
10) Get a work out partner - It's always easier if you have someone to do it with and keep you motivated!
1) Drink a large glass of water before you eat this will cleanse your system and fill you up.
2) Eat 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones. eating throughout the day you are less likely to binge
3) Instead of using a dinner plate use a smaller plate, if you see a smaller plate full of food you start to think you are eating more.
4) Keep a daily food intake & work out journal - its a constant reminder of where you are today and where you want to be.
5) Don't just sit in front of the TV. Get yourself some weights and do arm curls or walk on a treadmill. A lot of people eat out of boredom.
6) Eat your calories don't drink them! The worst thing for you is beer, coffee, soda & high sugar juices. Drink water!!
7) Don't weigh yourself every day, you didn't put it on overnight so it's not going to come off overnight.
8) Reward Yourself - Don't deprive yourself of everything you love. If you work out during the day or stuck to mostly healthy foods allow yourself a treat once a week (but don't go over board) measure 1/2 cup of icecream instead of eating the whole gallon.
9) Stay away from Fast Food & Take Out - It's better to stay home and eat a piece of chicken or a salad and fill up on FRUITS & VEGETABLES then to eat a fast food burger and fries and end up with a stomach ache and no energy to work out.
10) Get a work out partner - It's always easier if you have someone to do it with and keep you motivated!
How do you recover when no one knows you have a problem?
Q. I am convinced that I having binge eating disorder. Last year I went to guidance and she called my mom. When I got home my mom told me that I looked fine and that I don't have an eating disorder. She sometimes says that I eat too much though. I'm tired of living my life knowing that I depend on food to deal with my depression and stress.
I bought a book called Lighten Up at my school book fair and so far I'm eating about 1,500 - 3,000 calories a day. I exercise for about 90 minutes to rid of the weight I don't want to gain. My legs are sore and they are very toned.
Please give me advice on how to recover without professional help since no one seems to know I have an eating problem since I'm average weight for my height.
I bought a book called Lighten Up at my school book fair and so far I'm eating about 1,500 - 3,000 calories a day. I exercise for about 90 minutes to rid of the weight I don't want to gain. My legs are sore and they are very toned.
Please give me advice on how to recover without professional help since no one seems to know I have an eating problem since I'm average weight for my height.
A. Many people deal with stress in different ways. Some people deal with it by drinking too much, some deal with it by using drugs, and some people find comfort in eating large quantities of food, just for the lovely taste of it. It IS comforting. But dangerous. You alone know you have a binge eating disorder or not. Try doing what I do. I totally stopped drinking soda. I only drink coffee, fruit juice, and water. But I eat things like turkey, chicken (not fried) fish. If I HAVE to have some chocolate, instead of buying a pint of Haagen Dazs, which is my favorite, I buy a large dark chocolate bar instead (love dark chocolate). I permit myself one little square or two a day. And if I eat more, I don't beat myself up over it because it will just make the program I've set for myself worthless. Be kind to yourself. You should be eating around 1,500 calories a day, 3,000 calories is a LOT. That's excellent that you are exercising for over 90 minutes daily and you know it's working because you can FEEL it! Good job. This sounds cheesy but I would get a simple notebook, and whenever you feel the urge to eat too much try writing about your true underlying feelings - ask yourself why you're doing this to yourself? Be kind to yourself, don't beat yourself up over this. Many many girls and women have this compulsion to binge eat and you CAN beat it without professional help. The most important thing to remember is to be completely truthful to yourself, in your journal. Find out what is causing you to turn to food when you're dealing with depression and stress. Also, there is a good anti depressant out there called Prozac- one of the first SSRI'S- and it totally cuts your appetite. I felt happier, and lost weight at the same time. You'd need to see a physician to get a script for it though. Maybe even seeing a simple therapist who deals with binge eating could help? Good luck to you. And writing about this really will help you. I've done it!
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