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[Ivus]

Hi everyone! I think it is time to be honest to myslef. By the BMI calculator (34) I am obese. I am aware of it. I know I have not been active in the last few years. I had a baby 16 month ago and it made it worst. I have been a binge eater for many years. The plan doesn't help as i just ignore it and carry on eating. I can't get my mind on focusing on my calories or stop eating big portions. I know what should I eat and how much but it seems like my binge eater me just completely ignores it even knowing the future risk of illnesses and other problems. I started to feel absolutely horrible about myslef not being able to control myself, like an addiction! Is anyone experience this? How other people fight this? I know deep inside this isn't me, i used to be active and helathy years ago. I am 27 I believe I still have time to change.

[beth1994]

Everything you said resonates with me 100%. I'm also determined to turn things around but don't know where to start.

What kind of 'diet' or meal plan are you trying?

[Ivus in reply to beth1994]

I was wondering if other people feel like that. :/ I am cooking for my family from scratch and we have a balanced diet. I just eat too much of it. :/ I don't believe in diets, never lost weight with any of them, i had times when i lost weight when i was more active, and i had time to think what i am eating. Now i just eat more then i need, specially on busy days when i am not sure when i got time to eat again. I am just just fighting with myself not to eat more then what i need but i always do. I have no idea yet how to get rid of this habit. I came here to see maybe someone else did it and how. I gave up sugar in my coffee and tea as First step 2 years ago, that helped. But i am stuck here.

[beth1994 in reply to Ivus]

Sounds exactly like me so I shouldn't think you're alone. I gave up the sugar too. I saw a good tip on this programme for over eaters which is when you dish up your dinner, do it as normal then scrape a third into a tupaware and keep it for your lunch the next day. I lasted doing this for only a couple of days mind.

[moreless Administrator SS Supercook 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Ivus

Your description of an 'addiction' is very apt, as high GI carbs, especially sugar are just that. They mess with our blood sugar levels, stop us from feeling full and encourage our bodies to crave more. By replacing/removing those foods, we can regain control again and not feel compelled to over-eat.

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[Ivus in reply to moreless]

Thank you for all the info.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello and welcome Ivus 😊

At 27 you can definitely change, I’m 57 and I have!! Read all the information Moreless has provided and just ask if you need any help

Indigo 😊

[Ivus]

That's wonderful in that age!

[IndigoBlue61 in reply to Ivus]

Never too late to change. I am planning on growing old disgracefully 🤣

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I started binge eating when my marriage was breaking up, and carried on for a few decades. Occasionally I'd lose weight, over 5 st at one point, but in between I'd put it back on and more.

I finally asked a GP for help after I'd lost the 5st but was faltering, only to be told 'Well you're still fat", so I ended up 6 st heavier.

I got rebuffed ago a few years ago when I had my first high blood sugar result - I tried again speaking more openly and was told that thinking like that wasn't helpful.

Now I am diabetic. Luckily things have changed, binge eating is better accepted as an issue not just greed, and I am finally getting a referral for IAPT.

Meanwhile I have a better incentive this time.

I really hope you can ask for and get professional help as well as the support available here.