‘I too have been 'chief binger' at many points in my life. Perhaps it’s getting close to your time of the month? To be honest I can't think of any reason for my bingeing. I always just saw FOOD and ATE IT even if I was full. My excuse after a huge meal was always, "I need something sweet for pudding,” so I would eat a load of chocolate. You just need to change your frame of mind and the belief that just because you binge, you are 'addicted to bingeing' like I did - that made me worse.’
‘I have also been known to binge for no obvious reason. I find I usually binge very late in the evening or even at three in the morning. I now no longer buy crisps or sweets because I know I will eat them at some point. My hubby asks me what we will do if we have visitors, but why can’t he realise that eating healthy food doesn't mean it has to taste bad. People who don’t have a problem with controlling their eating habits don’t understand people who binge. We must all stick together on this and good lucky to everyone.’
‘I used to binge after I came home from work. One day my husband said "Do you know what you've just eaten?" I didn’t have a clue and when he told me I couldn't believe it. I was trying to get rid of stress by eating.’
‘I found that when I worked out why I was bingeing, it helped me to beat it. It may not be so simple for you. But you have been given some good advice - forget your binge and move on. We all make mistakes and I think one of the benefits of the message board is realising that others do too. It's not the end of the world so just treat tomorrow as a new start and good luck.’

Action

‘If I get a craving, I stop and think, "I've worked really hard to get this far, I feel great, I'm happy with my weight loss, I know I'll really regret it if I binge now." Think about how you'll feel the next day and go try on some clothes that used to be tight on you but fit much better now.’
‘Don't have those temptations in your house. Go shopping on a full stomach and walk past the naughty stuff you used to like and don't put it in the trolley.’
‘Stop buying crisps. You don't need them. I bet you didn't even taste half of them. Fill your fridge and cupboards with healthier alternatives (yes they probably will be less appealing but if it isn't there you can't eat it.) Would you have made three trips to the corner shops for those crisps? Probably not.’
‘Do something to take your mind off your craving. Run up and down the stairs three times, phone a friend, walk round the block. Anything.’
‘Think before you eat. Ask yourself, "how am I going to feel after eating this?" The answer is probably that you'll feel guilty, disappointed, annoyed and bloated. Why would you deliberately make yourself feel like that?’
‘I used to do the same thing, its like something snaps – you just can’t stop eating all the bad stuff, and you keep eating even though you feel sick. Next time, try to do something instead – do housework, go for a walk, call a friend, something to distract you. Then, by the time you have finished that activity, the feeling has passed.’

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How to bin the binge