I have suffered with binge eating for 7 years. Probably all my life but can pin point if for sure in the last 7. For me, it hasn't been about the food completely. It's been about my comfort zone and stress. Food makes me feel better. So very much food. The tricks certainly help, but like Turner328, I just keep eating. I'd have a snack at work before leaving. I'd have a snack in the car. I'd eat a sensible dinner. Then, when everyone was in bed, laundry done, kitchen clean, pets settled....I'd turn to my favorites and if I had thrown all my favorites out of the house I'd binge on whatever I could find. I quit my job in 2014 to stay home with our son which has been amazing. At home I've learned it wasn't my job alone that stressed me. Now I'm faced with food all day and the 2-4pm period is the danger zone. I agree with Munchy about the 2-2:30 lunch.
Today, I've been binge-free for 14 days. Maybe not a long time but feels like a huge accomplishment. I've been working with a therapist and friends and family to identify my triggers. For me, the answer has been to simply (although not simple) turn off the binge. I used to hate it when someone would tell me that. It sounds so simple and easier said than done. I've not conquered anything at 14 days but I'd love to talk more about this with you all. I'm feeling really great and like a new me. Not many people in my life understand. I've lost 3.5lbs since turning off the binge. There are several things I've changed to make this start working. Man, I really want it to continue. I really really don't want to fall prey to the binge. Maybe we can help each other?
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