I would place an order with Jason's, go pick it up, and then bring it home and binge! I just ate an entire baked potato AND a roast beef sandwich. I've never been a binge eater, and I just don't understand why I would do this when I'm not stressed, and was actually having a good day. I've been on a doctor-supervised HMR program, and am only allowed 1050 calories a day, carefully measured between fat/protein/carbs. Now, in one disgustingly huge binge, I've eaten over 1200 calories. Help.

In my opinion, this is why you are binging. You aren't eating enough and your body is making you eat because it is desperate for food. Every time I dieted by severely restricting calories, I always binged. Always. Perhaps consult with your physician. Not everyone is the same, someone might be successful on 1050 calories a day, but your body appears to be crying out for more food.

During my last weight loss attempt, I deliberately kept my calories above 1400almost every day and I haven't had one binge attack since I started in July 2004. Considering how I used to devour entire bags of potato chips or packages of Chips Ahoy cookies, it is a miracle to me.

Eating more saved me - saved me from the horrible cycle of restricting/binging/feelings of hopelessness/lack of will power that had tormented me for nearly 20 years of yo yo dieting.

Good luck.

Wow, you've lost 70 pounds!! That's fantastic!! First of all, this is a lifestyle change. We all make mistakes, that's life. You just put it past you and start over again because that's all we can do. Unless, this binge is going to horribly affect your health...then, you need to call your doctor. If not, just start over again. There is no point harping on yourself, feeling sorry for yourself (I know, I've been there) or anything else like that. It doesn't accomplish anything. Making mistakes is a part of this whole journey. That's why it's a lifestyle change and not a diet.

First of all, I can't believe how fast I got a response - you are both very kind. I think you're right that I may need to up my calories. When I started I was very rarely hungry, but lately since I started really working out (an hour of cardio 4-5 times a week), I have been thinking about eating all the time. I think the other part of the problem is that I have been slacking on my water. I know I just need to get past today, and refocus tomorrow.

Oh, and I don't think it will have any repercussions, except maybe on the scale since I take pills to prevent gallbladder problems with the low amount of fat in the diet. I think I'll try to increase my cals to 1300 or so for a couple of days and see if that helps.

Well, I'm a binge eater as well, and I've discovered whether I eat 1000 calories a day, 1500, or even 3000, I STILL binge. When I was over 300, I'd eat 3000 calories in a day and STILL binge at night. BUT, in your case, since you said you've NEVER been a binge eater, I have to agree with Glory and say the reason is you are being too restrictive. My advice to you is to talk to your doctor and explain the restriction is being counterproductive.

I don't consider a baked potato and a roast beef sandwich to be a binge. To me, a binge is junk food.

Trying to exist on 1050 calories a day is extremely difficult. Losing weight must be a lifesyle change so that you can maintain whatever loss you reach. I know that I can restrict my calories to 1200-1300, but after a few days, I have to have a refeed- the regular meals, but larger portions.

Just pick yourself up and keep moving along. You have done an exceptional job!

I definately agree on the calorie restriction! You are definately not getting enough to eat, especially if all you can think about is food. And if you're exercising, that burns even MORE calories. I think maybe you need to get yourself to a new doctor!!

I just got done bingeing - junk food galore! For me it is stress. SusanB told me to put my head on straight and move forward. She's right! I'm not going to let this ruin my day, and you should'nt either! We're all fabulous!!

I think binging can be with any type of food. I am not a big junk food eater other than donuts. So I definitely have binged on donuts and ate a dozen throughout one day. I am not sure if this is considered binging but I get to the point where I don't feel full so I just keep eating everything I see. The other day I was going to a banquet and I ate the salad, chicken and vegetables and then I was still hungry so I came home and ate lasagna and garlic bread. Then I decided I needed something sweet and ate dry Frosted Flakes. That is a binge for me.

I don't think your sandwich and potato was a binge - it was just a high calorie meal.

I say just start over the next day!

You mentioned that you've recently upped the exercise you get in your life. That could be making a huge difference! I would talk with your doctor and hopefully with more exercise you should have more calories! I think that would solve a big chunk of your problem!

I'm a binge eater, and I have the problem no matter how many calories I get. But I definately agree with what has been said, that you need more calories to solve your problem!

You guys are too sweet! I had no idea I would get so much support here - I've been lurking and not posting. I think if the urge strikes again, I will come here before I go off the deep end. I can't remember who said that she didn't think it was a binge, but just a really high calorie meal, but that really helped. I have been beating myself up all afternoon about the "binge", but thinking of it that way, as a meal that was off plan (OK, way off plan) helps me. Now I just need to dust myself off and get back on the horse as it were

That's probably why... you are not eating enough. I'm surprised that a doctor would approve this.