[equanimity]

Hi all,

I have been reading around for a few days and I wanted to jump in and say hi

I have never known anything else than being in the overeating / dieting cycle. Food and my body image is always on my mind, as it has been for the 30+ years of my life. It's always there.

It's all or nothing. I can stick to a self-imposed strict diet, but one cheat is enough to send me into weeks or months of daily bingeing.

I am struggling to get out of it but it's hard to know the difference between not bingeing and restricting. Moderation is not an easy concept for me.

I had the same problem with alcohol (family history there, too). I've been sober for 14 months now, which I am extremely proud of. But it's easier to step away from alcohol than it is to step away from food.. since we still need to eat.

I am into self-development and self-reflection, but I am not sure if I can sort this out on my own...

Anyway, I'm looking forward to read and learn more here

[equanimity]

I can't post links yet, but reading the "letter to myself before a binge happens" by sensualappeal just made me stop eating..... relief! Thank you so much.

[thinin08]

Hi equanimity and

Please know that you are not alone in this. I have reverted to my old binge / diet cycle lately. I managed to stay out of it for 1.5 years after living in the cycle for 18 years. I am struggling too. Taking it one meal at a time.

[equanimity]

Thanks for your kind words thinin08!
I hope you will be able to turn the tide again too! 1.5 years is impressive!