hello!

I just wanted to introduce myself because I'm a new member. Im hopeful that joining this group will help me because I struggle with bulimia and food addiction/compulsive overeating. I really am having a difficult time recently and need some extra support and motivation to get healthy.

Hi Want2Change, I'm new, too!  I started on here on the 16th of July, and am already finding it helpful.  I struggle with bingeing, too, and have for a long time on and off.  I managed to get down to my goal weight with Weight Watchers last September, but have struggled ever since to try and maintain the weight, going through a cycle of dieting and bingeing on a weekly basis.  I have managed to maintan, but really want to have a healthy attitude to food and not spend the rest of my life in this cycle.  So, I am taking it one day at a time and so far so good.  I have stopped counting Weight Watchers points for the first time in months, and allowed myself to eat whatever I want whenever... and guess what, I haven't overeaten!  And I have had an A nutrition rating every day, even eating chocolate!  However, it is early days, so we'll see.  Let me know how you get on. 

Hey, i'm with you. I used to be bulemic, used to have one healthy day and one binge day, cyclically. It's not easy, i  know. I talked to someone, a therapist, and--although i heard this and it never helped, i hope that's not the case with you--the ability to really live healthy, low calorie, and happy with that is all about lifestyle. Putting your brain before your stomach. I know that it doesn't do much, but also, whenever you feel like bingeing, if you have enough control, think about how you feel. 

It really is about mind over matter, good luck with it. We're all here for you!

Hi..

I'm new to this site.

I just saw your posts and decided to say hello. I lost about a 19pounds on a very low calorie diet. since then I have put on a few pounds but seem to be able to maintain at 8st 11. however I'm not doing it the right way. I'm not bulemic but i do over eat.. at least once or twice a week. then retsrict myself for the rest of the week, so that i stay the same. but i don't think i am staying the same.. on the scales i am. but i feel like i'm filling out?

Should I talk to a doctor about this or try to control it myself? I've been putting off going to the doc.

Thanks..

First of all I hope and pray your bulimia is under control or you are seeking some treatment, I have heard that can be very difficult to deal with. Secondly be encouraged that life is worth living and there are good days and baddays for us all. Success is usually how we deal with the bad days. I know this is my times  need improvement in. I can have a good week and one day can ruin my whole week ofsucess by binging. Then for me I will get on a roll for weeks and no problems. It is no rhyme or reason. Go figure. May you have much success on your journey with calorie count. Good luck andGod bless.