Q. I was anorexic but for the last few months all I do it binge eat. I have lost all self control. Can anyone help me?
A. It happened to me too. Anorexia is a mental disease, it is like a self-imposed block which tell your brain that you should not be eating. IF this block is removed, hte body moves without control. I was eating when half asleep, or waking up in the middle of the night when I was recovering from anorexia and had bad experiences with strange food I ate, too!
I suppose seeing a psychologist would help, but even better a nutritionist with some psychology notions. You need to ACCEPT food back into your life; stop living for FOOD and eat to live (not live to EAT!). At the moment food is the major part of your life and you need to put it back at its own place.
Don't worry, though, it is only a passing phase. I stopped eating without control several months after "coming out" of anorexia. Now (a few years later), although my appetite is back to normal, I feel like I would not be able to hold a diet if I wanted do, as my body has put a veto on that! If I am hungry I HAVE to eat.
A part from seeing competent (!) doctor, try relaxing, yoga, music and going for a walk when you feel that all you can think about is food.
Good luck!
I suppose seeing a psychologist would help, but even better a nutritionist with some psychology notions. You need to ACCEPT food back into your life; stop living for FOOD and eat to live (not live to EAT!). At the moment food is the major part of your life and you need to put it back at its own place.
Don't worry, though, it is only a passing phase. I stopped eating without control several months after "coming out" of anorexia. Now (a few years later), although my appetite is back to normal, I feel like I would not be able to hold a diet if I wanted do, as my body has put a veto on that! If I am hungry I HAVE to eat.
A part from seeing competent (!) doctor, try relaxing, yoga, music and going for a walk when you feel that all you can think about is food.
Good luck!
How can a person stop compulsive overeating or binge eating?
Q. Sometimes once I start eating I almost become more hungry then I was before I started.For instance I will feel hungry so i have a sandwich and then its lots of chips,sweets,maybe a huge serving of vegetables.At any rate i have been gaining very fast because I just cant seem to stop.Any success stories would be greatly appreciated.
A. I use to be the exact same way and I never thought I could change. Then I discovered the best diet ever. Eating all day. I would start by eating maybe scambled eggs in the morning, acouple hours later an apple, then for lunch a small sandwich or oatmeal, then acouple hours late cottage cheese and then for super just eating a smaller helping than I would usually. By eating small amounts all day my stomach shrunk right away. I even went out for dinner and thought I could eat a big steak dinner like usual and I couldn't! Good luck!
How can i avoid binge eating and craving?
Q. I have a problem with binging. I just can't stop eating, even after Im full i continue to eat. i get horrible cravings also. I've been gaining a lot of weight and I'm desperate to break this habit. Any advice?
A. I recommend building accountability with yourself. I have terrible food cravings. I was in denial for a long time about being an emotional overeater, but once I decided I needed to stop, I discovered some things that are really helpful:
1) Keep a food journal. You can do this in an actual notebook, which is how I started. I didn't count calories at first, or even try to limit my eating. I wrote down what I ate and drank and how I was feeling when I ate it. I was able to isolate my reasons for overeating-- feeling out of control-- by doing this. Your reason might be different, but once you know why, it's easier to control it. If you don't like the idea of an actual journal, you can try using Sparkpeople.com or Livestrong.com. I'm on both of them now-- Howandwhy. They let you track your food using their nutrition database, journal about your eating, connect with people with the same goals, track fitness goals, weight goals, health goals (quit smoking, skip sodas, etc.) When you're ready, start tracking calories and stay within a specific caloric goal.
2) Stay busy. The busier you are, the less time you have to sit around and think about food. I also put my purse in my trunk so it's hard to stop by fast food restaurants on my way home from work. But, also make time for yourself. Cut up veggies and fruit and plan your meals Sunday night before the week starts.
3) Avoid trigger foods. I can't go to Moe's or 5 Guys. Once I have them, I start binging and it takes me weeks to get it back under control.
Just remember, it takes time to change habits. Aim for understanding your pattern first, then build accountability and track your progress-- maybe put a sticker on a calendar every day you don't binge? It's hard and it's a problem I know I'll have forever, but it's manageable with a little self discipline and self esteem. Good luck!
1) Keep a food journal. You can do this in an actual notebook, which is how I started. I didn't count calories at first, or even try to limit my eating. I wrote down what I ate and drank and how I was feeling when I ate it. I was able to isolate my reasons for overeating-- feeling out of control-- by doing this. Your reason might be different, but once you know why, it's easier to control it. If you don't like the idea of an actual journal, you can try using Sparkpeople.com or Livestrong.com. I'm on both of them now-- Howandwhy. They let you track your food using their nutrition database, journal about your eating, connect with people with the same goals, track fitness goals, weight goals, health goals (quit smoking, skip sodas, etc.) When you're ready, start tracking calories and stay within a specific caloric goal.
2) Stay busy. The busier you are, the less time you have to sit around and think about food. I also put my purse in my trunk so it's hard to stop by fast food restaurants on my way home from work. But, also make time for yourself. Cut up veggies and fruit and plan your meals Sunday night before the week starts.
3) Avoid trigger foods. I can't go to Moe's or 5 Guys. Once I have them, I start binging and it takes me weeks to get it back under control.
Just remember, it takes time to change habits. Aim for understanding your pattern first, then build accountability and track your progress-- maybe put a sticker on a calendar every day you don't binge? It's hard and it's a problem I know I'll have forever, but it's manageable with a little self discipline and self esteem. Good luck!
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