Awww (((ChangeTheTide)))
Likely everyone on this site has experienced what you're going through. It's so difficult right? Whenever I'm in stages where I can't stop over-eating, I've either just not been mentally ready to commit to an eating plan, or I've got too much going on to put the mental effort in. I've found that choosing an actual eating plan that's supported with lots of literature (rather than
winging it on my own) has been the best way for me to go. This way, before I even start the eating plan, I've read a couple books, found an online site where I can talk with people and get support.
Eating plans, no matter which one a person chooses, requires planning. Thinking out your meals ahead of time, buying the groceries to make those meals, and avoiding situations that might be tempting. I'm not a huge cook, so Atkins works for me. I can stay low-carb and still eat out or buy stuff at the deli. I like getting sugar out of my system because after 2 weeks, I have zero cravings. Therefore reducing the likelihood of a binge.
Yesterday I found myself ideating about my favorite ... baked goods. I caught myself and pretty much had a conversation in my head.
Gentle but firm. Half the battle is catching our
thinking patterns well before we're actually putting food into our mouth.
And ... at the end of the day ... all of this takes practice. You are 24 and already looking at desiring the change. This is really great. And it means that you might make a few trips to the camp store to get your equipment and try out healthy eating, before you get practiced enough to really go camping
It's going to happen. I know it's frustrating to be in the cycle ... been there many times. Just know that life is long and you have many, many chances. I wish you every success and hope you stick around here.