Terrible binge eater

[Emma-and]

Hi my name is emma I have 3 children and I have lost 3 stone so far but I'm finding it hard to lose anymore as my partner works nights I binge eat terrible at night time. Does any1 know any tips or tricks to help with someone who is bad emotional eater and binge eater

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Emma,

Well done for losing 3 stones so far. That is really great progress!

The NHS has a link about Binge Eating, so I'm just pasting that link here, in case there is anything there that you find helpful:

nhs.uk/Conditions/Binge-eat...

I don't know how you've lost the first 3 stones, but I would recommend taking a look at the NHS 12 week structured weight loss plan as well, incase it can add anything to your existing strategies. You can access it via the icon in the middle of the screen above (entitled 'Weight Loss NHS').

There's a Monday weigh-in group thread too, which has been running for almost 3 years, and which I post just before 7am on Mondays. You'd be very welcome to join us, if it's something you'd like to do.

Wishing you success with your continued weight-loss journey.

Hope to see you around and about in the forum, and good luck!

Lowcal

[Emma-and in reply to Zest]

I used the my fitness pal app plus having my husband see me pig out made it so didn't binge eat but now I'm on my own at night it's like omg food I'm so hungry for everything attitude. And I think that weigh in might be brill thanks for help

[nickynoo77]

Welcome Emma

Well done on your 3 stone weight loss! that's fantastic. This forum is fabulous and the people on here are amazingly supportive

[Nsky24]

My only help would be to drink lots of clear non alcoholic liquid, drinking a twinings butter mint tea, something tasty that may distract you?!

I frequently get bloating so this helps, lots of liquid, good luck

[Spader in reply to Nsky24]

How do I not know about this tea? It sounds incredible.

[Nsky24 in reply to Spader]

Packaged in yellow peppermint tea with vanilla flavouring, tastes like the old butter mints, £2 or so for 20 bags

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I personally find it soothing!

[Hidden]

Hi Emma, can I Ask you a Qustion!

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

Yes no prob

[Hidden in reply to Emma-and]

What do you have for ur breakfast!

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

Usually sainsburys basic corn flakes without milk as its only 113 kcal and takes longer to eat

[Hidden in reply to Emma-and]

Ok! What is ur current Weigh in kilograms (kg), stones or pounds!

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

13st 9 started 2 years ago was 16. 9 I was in an abusive relationship and he would make me eat nothing but take aways as he liked the bigger girls with in 3 weeks off him leaving went down to 16.2 and since then I go up and down between 12st 8 to 13st 11 I want to be bk into 12st mark I went from a size 20 down to size 14 but I have big legs which makes it awkward getting clothes

[Hidden in reply to Emma-and]

Ok so you are 230KG. I Can Help You If YOU Want to Lose Weight. Can I Ask What is Your Age? And do You work? where do You Live in Uk

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

24 and don't work and south Derbyshire

[Hidden in reply to Emma-and]

24 Years Old Right! Did you Try Any Diet to Lose Weight!

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

Well I tried cutting out carbs which made me Ill plus my husband is diabetic and needs the carbs plus my terrible moments are when my in on my own see u can tell u when I'm binge eating why etc but I just don't know how to curb it

[Pigivi in reply to Hidden]

Cannot be 230 kg! pounds more than likely 😀

[Portlandprincess]

You're doing so well...and have so much really good advice posted here....I like eating LOTS...so I make huge amounts of soups...doesn't do any damage, but does have a few side effects☺️

[Emma-and in reply to Portlandprincess]

Lovely lol i have to admite I don't drink enough liquid i would rather just go to cupboard

[Pigivi]

Try to have something healthy in the cupboard or fridge, ready all the time, like carrots peeled, washed and cut in sticks, celery, apples. Clear your cabinets of sugary snacks , and junk food and keep bread frozen so that is not available so immediately.

Also try putting motivational sticky notes on your fridge and cupboards, you are not doing this just to look fab, because you are already fabulous! you are doing it to feel better and be healthier.

Drink a glass of warm water every time you feel like binging, and if you really want that biscuit try this: take 1, go and sit in your favourite spot, and look at the biscuit or whatever you are going to eat , do you really need it? And if you do, eat it as slowly as possible, one tiny bit eat a time. This sometimes works for me, but it does take a lot of willpower especially at first!

😊 x