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Emerysgirl_23
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Posted: 9 March 2008 01:57 am |
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| Hi, I have never posted in this forum before I seriously need some advice. I am definitly an emotional binge eater. When something bad happens or I get stressed I start eating and I keep eating a lot of time until I am sick. This just started to become a major problem here since my husband was deployed for a second time. Its like I can't control it anymore and I need to get out because I really want to be healthy and get past this. I want to look and feel good. Any tricks or tips? Do I need to go to counseling or is it all about my mindset? Any advice would be great, thank you.
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Nir
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Posted: 9 March 2008 08:29 am |
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| Different people use different solutions. Some swear by affirmations, others have luck with self-hypnosis. Others still do best with the support of a therapist/counsellor, or with the support of a group of people with similar issues - such as overeaters anonymous (http://www.oa.org) I encourage you to explore any options that appeals.
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Seabiscuit
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Posted: 9 March 2008 08:28 pm |
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I was a binge eater for many years, even after trying counseling, OA, other 12-step groups, diet clubs...you name it. Counseling enlightened me to all kinds of emotions I'd been burying, but did not influence my eating. Many doctors pushed antidepressants (this was back when "imipramine" was the hottest antidepressant on the market). Not only did I fight the idea of needing drugs to make me "happy", but when I finally did try them, they made me eat more.
The greatest success I had prior to 1990 was with old fashioned exercise and very unstructured dieting that focussed much more on nutrition (reducing but not eliminating simple carbs while INCREASING all kinds of vegetables) than on calories and weight loss. But with this, I still binged routinely during "PMS".
Then Prozac was invented. Today, I hate to admit that after years of objecting to antidepresants, six weeks of Prozac stopped my eating disorder. While I still struggle with weight, I've never "binged" since taking Prozac...
So, my take on all this is that eating disorders are very complex, with a combination of physical, mental, and emotional causes. You will get all kinds of advise but in the end, you must find your own solution.
The decision to try counseling, a different diet, wholistic medicine, antidepressants, acupuncture, or any other of the million treatments on the market is very personal. I'd encourage you to focus on your statement, "I really want to be healthy...". Make that desire your priority, and you will find the answer or "answers" that are out there.
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Emerysgirl_23
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Posted: 10 March 2008 12:07 am |
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| Thanks so much for the ideas. I started today a new day and have followed my diet today and not binged yet. I went to the gym and have tried to keep a postive attitude. That is my biggest problem. When I am feeling negative I want to eat, so that is what I need to get rid of. Thanks again.
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Seabiscuit
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Posted: 10 March 2008 03:53 am |
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If you think you want ongoing support, you are welcome to join us on "timeless moms" in the diet buddies group...
We are a pretty new group and all still getting to know eachother. You can read our thread to see if you feel like you "fit".
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George
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Posted: 12 March 2008 03:32 pm |
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I eat when I'm bored... but I wouldn't consider myself a serious binge eater... however, here are the techniques I use to cope:
1) I eat 6 meals a day... that way I'm always eating and never starving (250 calories per meal)
2) I diary everything I eat using a software program. Each day I keep at 1500 calories and 60% carbs 20%protein 20% fat (good fat). The numbers are not important... these seem to work for me
3) I have an established set of foods ("recipes") that are quick and easy to make... I always have some of these ready in advance. I used a software program to ensure that they fit my caloric/proportioning needs. It is a lot of work up-front, but after a week or so, there's no work left.
4) exercise. I'm not an execise nut. I do something every day. Alternate days I do 30 minutes of intense weight training. Other days I do 20 minutes of intense arobics. This idea came from the book "Body For Life" (it is not my idea). A study from Laval University that I read, showed that shorter periods of intense exercise are more beneficial to weight loss than longer periods of low-intensity exercise even though the intense exercise burned less actual calories...
5) No alcohol. For me, alcohol and eating go together
6) Its hard for me, but I try to be less of a loner and be more sociable.
When I follow this religiously, I do not ever get the binge desire. I also get a .2lb weight-loss per day like clock-work. When I break one rule, I generally have trouble. For example, a glass of wine one night led to constant snacking... luckily, I was able to keep it to "healthy" snacks, but it really hurt. Also, when I don't get the exercise, I feel "bored" more easily. I make myself exercise.
I hope that helps. Honestly, knowing you have the problem is the key. Also, I find shows like "The Biggest Loser" help motivate me... they allow me to *know* that I will succeed.
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phed0017
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Posted: 19 April 2008 04:42 am |
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| Could you write out a day or two of the six meals that you consume to give me a better idea of what you are doing? I would really appreciate the help when you get the time.
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AshIdiot
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Posted: 21 April 2008 05:26 am |
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George wrote: Also, I find shows like "The Biggest Loser" help motivate me... they allow me to *know* that I will succeed.
Yeah! Celeb Fit Club really makes me want to work out because they do get good results. I don't agree with every bit of the show but any motivation is good motivation.
Also, I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm an "emotional eater". What a stigma!
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