I have experienced recent success with managing my food intake by being mindful of portions. I portion out food in advance so if I'm hungry and want to grab some crackers, they are all pre-bagged into individual servings. I love these organic, whole wheat triscuit type crackers so whenever I buy a box I baggie them 6 crackers per bag (1 serving). That way I won't get carried away and eat the whole box.
I also bought ice cream (gasp!) at the store today. BUT, I bought a bag of six mini-sundae cups that are 110 calories per cup. I had one after dinner tonight and was satisfied. Rather than eating a pint of B&J, I ate one 110 cal cup.
Another tip is to keep lots of veggies washed, chopped & bagged in the refrigerator. As soon as you bring produce home, wash it and get it ready for eating. If I've eaten a meal and am still not satisfied, I'll let myself eat as much raw produce as I want. Since it's all clean and ready to eat, it's easy to grab it whenever the munch monster strikes.
Here's another tip that I've used on a few rare instances when I was feeling particularly disgusted with myself. Eat naked in front of a mirror. That usually stops me mid-bite!
Richard Simmons once said that a good way to control your eating is to wear all white when you eat. I've used that trick before. Since you don't want to spill on your white clothing, you tend to eat a lot slower and therefore feel full after a smaller amount of food.
Last but not least, be strong. I know it's hard to fight cravings, but you CAN do it! Keep your long term goal in mind. If the cravings get too bad, go for a walk, put on a yoga tape, take a bath, or do whatever you can to keep your mind off of food. Replacing bad habits with healthy habits takes time, but it certainly can be done.
Good Luck!
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Getting rid of my all or nothing mentality and learning to love my self has really improved the way I feel about my self. 