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Stuart G

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17. Binge Eating?...You are not alone..After getting on a diet, and seeing a doctor..then
Fri Jun 1, 2018, 06:16 PM
Jun 2018

try...Overeaters Anonymous. At these meetings you will meet other Binge Eaters who have overcome this problem. It isn't easy, but you need every tool available to overcome this. OA is just one of the tools, that include a diet, regular eating. eating the best foods, and avoiding certain "binge foods"..For some people it one food, and for some it is another. OA originally named certain foods to avoid. Like "sugar". Now it is up to the individual to work on the foods that are binged on. To add one more idea..It isn't easy to avoid binge foods..especially those we like/love to eat. Use every trick available to deal with this. Much has been written, and there are many books dealing with this.
...Oh..about Overeaters Anonymous..I started going in 1980. After a couple of years, I lost about 50 pounds and have kept it off for over 35 years...Good luck in whatever you do. And please, don't give up..!!!


Stuart...

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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
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