Help how can I beat binge eating for good?

[Mark706]

i have an eating disorder i am 18 i lost 30 pounds before but i gained a lot back i need to know how can i beat it for good

[Athena123]

Hey :) I'm 18 too and I understand what you're at. I used to have an eating disorder but because I exercised a lot and then didn't feel hungry afterwards so I lose weight. Okay many websites claim that you should be having 6 smaller meals a day rather than 3 big ones. You know your body best and should do what works for you. Some find that it works because it keeps you from getting hungry, but I personally don't like the idea because I always feel like I need more food. Instead I'm on intermittent fasting which means I eat for 6 hours during the day and the rest I fast. This really helps me because I like saving my calories for later in the day and will help me binging at dinner time. Side note, starvation mode only kicks in if you're intake is less than 50% of required. so as long as you're getting in your calories, it's fine.

You are probably binge eating because you yo-yo diet? e.g. starving yourself and then binging because you feel malnourished and tired. That is what I did because I always tried to save calories for the weekend and ended up binging instead because it was hard :( Seriously I suggest just eating healthy, heaps of veges and stuff to prevent you from binging. :) You may binge because you don't eat healthily enough. E.g. if you have a doughnut in the morning instead of a high fibre cereal/fruit or something you're more likely to binge later.

EXERCISE! exercise helps keep hunger at bay. I don't know if you're healthy weight/underweight but if the latter, strength train and drink protein shakes. Anyway I will stop now in case you stop reading as it's kind of long. Last note: drink lots of green tea, and lemon with water to keep you from feeling hungry (if that is what you want :) )

Good luck!

[beckamazara]

This is a mental illness situation. I think you should talk to your doctor about this habit. They can help you break the habit or recommend someone who specializes in that area.

[Sex_Panther]

If you have a confirmed eating disorder go seek professional help.

[Sex_Panther]

If you refuse to do that tell me if it's bulimia at least. Your question is functionally meaningless.

[knotme]

It's psychological and you need help. Even when in remission you will always need to be conscious of it

[Anonymous]

Seek help. I use to have an eating order