[Jellyblush]

I have a problem with food. I just can't seem to control my consumption of it. I am overweight by about 15kg, and despite having lots of friends, a great job, lovely home etc, despise myself.

Tonight, I ate a good breakfast and lunch, fruit for snacks, took the dog for a 30 minute jog when I got home, made a big bowl of veggies for dinner.
Then ate a whole box of salt and vinegar delights, 2 pieces of toast dripping with butter and two rows of chocolate Same calories as the entire rest of the day, maybe more!

I know exactly all the right things to do, fruit, veg, exercise, lean protein, carbs earlier in the day not later, big breakfast, medium lunch, small dinner. I do ALL of these thing between getting up and bout 7.00pm.

Then I bringe and ruin it all and get fatter and fatter and despise myself more and more.

Can anyone help?

[Spring Chickadee]

Do you feel hungry as you crave these additional foods? or so you feel full but keep stretching the limit?

I was 13kgs overweight, was hungry often and needed multiple serves to fill me up. I often craved carb heavy foods such as sweets and pasta.

I also had flat moods (but a wonderful life), lower than average energy and a bloated tummy.

I found out I had thyroid issues and an intolerance for gluten. I treated the thyroid, got off gluten and lost a bucketload of weight and my tummy flattened right out.....no more bloating! even when i follow my natural cravings and dont watch what i eat like a halk I can maintain my helathy weight. I just dont crave the carb heavy stuff anymore and feel fuller faster.

I'm now 28 weeks pregnant and still 5 or 6 Kgs lighter than I was in September last year before making these changes.

If you have any additional symptoms that may lead you to suspect an underactive thyoid get it checked out.

[spando]

I'm stalking same problem no solution.

[Schmend]

I'm stalking same problem no solution.

[busymumof1&1/2]

OK, So, I am not the person who can say,'I have lost KG in 2 days' but, I can say that I have lost alot of weight by - not buying crap.
I have not been able to buy crap foods, as I have not had enough room in the bottom of the pram, when you put in the milk, bread etc

[MARsmum]

I used to have massive problems with bingeing and then I gave up sugar. If you are really serious about changing your life and the roller coaster that I know you are on then buy a copy of Sweet Poison and give it up. The first few weeks are torturous and then your life is changed. I no longer binge, no longer have those insatiable cravings and actually feel in control of my eating for the first time in my life. I know a lot of people do not believe that giving up sugar really helps however if you do it properly then getting rid of the sugar (and doing it properly) really is the answer!

[Oilucy]

I was hoping someone would have a good answer to this one!! Says me who has just eaten a packet of popcorn and a Cadbury fruit n nut bar after trying to be good after dinner and eat a bowl of Kapiuku seeds with low fat yoghurt (which just didnt do the trick!)

[Relish*]

OK, So, I am not the person who can say,'I have lost KG in 2 days' but, I can say that I have lost alot of weight by - not buying crap.

Sounds too easy, but this is really important. It's not enough to tell yourself not to eat it - stop buying it. Don't buy chocolate or chips - none, NONE! Not even if you think you'll make that block last a week, just don't buy it. You'll be less likely to binge when you don't have it in the house.

I've recently had to reign myself in after having DS 4.5 months ago. I know I can lose the weight, but I can't do junk food half way. I'm either having chocolate every night, or not at all. 15 kgs isn't much (as in, it could be much worse), I'm in the same boat, and if we jump on this now we can stop it from becoming a much bigger problem later.

As far as despising yourself goes, see your GP and rule out any medical issues, and also discuss how you feel about yourself. You may find that being and feeling healthier will do wonders for your relationship with yourself. I also found doing lots of research into nutrition and physical well-being helps immensely.

Good luck, I wish you all the best!

[JoIsMe]

Once you have your dinner, any time you want to eat something, write down what emotion you are feeling, what you want to eat, and how you think it will make you feel. Also make a note of the time, and how hungry you are, and what you are doing at the time. Still eat if you want to eat. Do this for about a week, then review it, look for common feelings etc. this can help to sow you what you need to address and you might not be able to do it on your own.

Eg, if you are bored and that is why you are eating, then you could try planning to do something you enjoy at that time. If it is because you are hungry, then maybe look at what you are having for dinner and increase or change what you are eating. Try cleaning your teeth after dinner, or make yourself drink a glass of water before you can eat something.

[cardamom]

I wish I knew the answer OP.

I've been seeing a psychologist for 18 months, have regular contact with my GP, read a bunch of books on CBT and intuitive eating, etc. and though it's helped, I still can't seem to get past it. I've managed to lose 23kg, but I still have quite a way to go, and have binged on and off during that period. Today has seen me consume a bag of chips, two chocolate bars, the best part of a bag of lollies, and McDonalds. None of this was already lying around, I went and bought it when I was feeling binge-y, so even keeping things out of the house doesn't solve the problem.

So, no help, but lots of understanding and good luck. If you find the answers, let me know! PM me if you ever want a sympathetic ear.