May 16, 2012 | Subscribe

Binge Eating

Wow, I hope I'm doing this right. I am definitely technologically challenged, but this is so important to me. I can overcome this binge eating. I have before and I want to help others, too. Was on Weight Watchers and lost most of the weight, but the stress of having to weigh in got to me. So does my perfectionism, believing I have to adhere to the allotted daily points and that if I deviate at all, its the end of the world. I'm so literal! Its kind of cute, I guess, if you're looking at it from outside, but I don't want to be a victim of my literal mind! Just saying that makes me feel more in charge.

Hoping to help others overcome their critical thinking and looking forward to your support in my hour of need.

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By babygirlboots on Sat, 07-03-10, 16:22

I'm also extremely literal-minded! It can be very tough. A lot of things seem like the end of the world when your brain works that way.
I've also had food problems, though they differed a bit. I had an issue with bingeing as well, spawned from being extremely skinny and others whispering about me being anorexic. Always thin, but in high school after massive bingeing every day, I got to a normal weight. Of course, that didn't last long. One major break-up and I was 5'10" and 120 lbs! I did continue bingeing for years but it wasn't until I hit about 21 or 22 that I really started putting on weight. I actually gained about 60 lbs, making me healthier looking, but feeling terrible about myself. Then, I just felt fat. And at times, I still do. I'm trying to lower my weight, though in a healthy way. I'm not really sure where to start because I certainly don't want to lose TOO much.
Keep posting, there are definitely people on this site going through the same or similar things that may be able to help or at least supply some support.

"They say they don't know when but a day is gonna come
When there won't be a moon and there won't be a sun."

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By lmurphy14 on Mon, 07-05-10, 13:58

Dear Babygirlboots:
Love the painting you post. What are we women doing to ourselves? Too fat, too thin...why are we buffeted by the opinions of others? Oh,to be sure, firm, sunny and confident! I am sometimes, I'm sure you are, too. So we know what it feels like. But as they say in Australia about "cutting down the tall poppies," its hard to stand up against one too many scythes! We're vulnerable people after all. Thanks for sharing your story and putting another twist to this human dilemma, which incidentally feels less and less like a problem with every problem we share. Thanks!
L

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