Posts by norbert5

When it comes to eating out, going to potlucks, and celebrations with an over abundance of food I always visualize what I am going to eat, like an athlete does before play in a game, or performing.  I know that sounds kind of stupid but it works.  I also make sure to avoid socializing by the food tables because it helps avoid mindless snacking, and I drink lots of water.  When weakness hits I chew gum.

When it comes to being on my own at home, I usually binge because I am stressed or upset.  So I try to calm myself down by doing different things, lighting candles, dimming lights, soft music, a bath (now that I write it out it sounds like I am hitting on myself), meditating, writing.  Worse comes to worse, I paint my nails or something else that prevents me from eating.

These are the tools I have used over the past three years to really help my issues.  I also avoid trigger foods, foods that trigger me to eat in an out of control manner (chocolate chip cookies, for example).  Another thing that has realy helped is a weight loss buddy, someone that makes me accountable.