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Weight Loss/Maintenance

patricia92243

(12,899 posts) Thu Dec 21, 2017, 02:45 PM Dec 2017

Binge Eating? Articles say the only way to overcome it is to see a doctor, etc. That [View all]

is not feasible at this time.

Any tips for overcoming this. Literature says it is the most reported eating disorder in the USA.

I have not done this all my life and cannot figure out why or how I started. I have finally figured out that just one of the main culprits for me is laying down to watch tv - it is a big trigger. But knowing it is not stopping it.

The minute I get through eating a meal, I suddenly want something sweet. Then a sweet turns to a dozen candy bars.

I'm trying to think it through.. Any help will be GREATLY appreciated.

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Binge Eating? Articles say the only way to overcome it is to see a doctor, etc. That [View all] patricia92243 Dec 2017 OP

You don't need an MD janterry Dec 2017 #1

I agree with this Sanity Claws Dec 2017 #4

That's how I handle it wryter2000 Dec 2017 #6

I agree BUT - if there is nothing to binge on - I don't think twice about patricia92243 Jan 2018 #12

Not silly at all shame on you. this is a disease any MD will tell you that. Maybe you could try Oppaloopa Jun 2021 #20

Not every MD agrees that overeating fits into a systemic disease model janterry Jun 2021 #21

No not overeating once in awhile. But compulsive overeating is considered a disease. Just like Oppaloopa Jun 2021 #22

I have a massive sweet tooth Phoenix61 Dec 2017 #2

Yep, that is part of the solution..."...not to bring certain items into the house.." Stuart G Jun 2018 #18

When I acknowledge to myself that really I don't need more, flor-de-jasmim Dec 2017 #3

Sometimes it's just chewing and swallowing. greymattermom Dec 2017 #5

A few things that have helped me. TygrBright Dec 2017 #7

Very, very helpful post. I'm working on my sleep cycle with terrific results. patricia92243 Jan 2018 #14

I live in a development, on what they call a "loop". TygrBright Jan 2018 #16

My sister and her family are totally off manufactured sugar. She said it took applegrove Dec 2017 #8

Do not lie down to watch TV unc70 Dec 2017 #9

I lie down to watch tv because my husband is in the living room patricia92243 Jan 2018 #11

What is the quality of your lifestyle and meals?????? ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2017 #10

retired - so no hurrying. But only activity disabled husband can do is patricia92243 Jan 2018 #13

Quality Protien, Fruits, and Vegetables..... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2018 #15

Binge Eating?...You are not alone..After getting on a diet, and seeing a doctor..then Stuart G Jun 2018 #17

Kept weight off for 35 years - Wonderful!!! patricia92243 Jun 2018 #19