Is it normal that i have secret food binges and overeat?

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Okay so my story is complicated but I'll try my best to explain. The problem I have is that at certain times I get this urge to go shopping and buy crap loads of junk and weird stuff. I'll buy dips, pate (yes I know it's so strange) cheeses, then some crackers and a huge bag of chips and I'll always buy some bags of sweet stuff and a large bar of chocolate for afterwards. It's as if I'm having people over- problem is I eat it all to myself. It happens when I'm bored or depressed so I've associated it with my emotions- however I can't seem to break the habit. Nobody I know really knows of this habit. Also, I find that I can't stop eating takeaway and bad foods. I crave sugar and other junk all the time and sometimes I find it hard to stop eating. I'm not overweight YET and have had a gym membership for two years but have stopped going for two months due to lack of motivation, for God knows what reason. I've had this problem for a while and have never really had an issue with my weight until now as I am starting to notice a change in my weight and appearance. I feel as though my body and metabolism is giving up on me. This problem is driving me INSANE...anyone else have this issue?

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  • undefined300
    13 years ago

    well i was going to say something but fat2fit took the words from my mouth, good speech man :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    Of course it can be fun to pig out. But you are creating a personal sugar addiction & weight problem for yourself, you know it, yet torment yourself. Stop now or it'll just get worse & harder to turn around.

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  • fat2fit
    13 years ago

    I used to have the same problem two years ago. At one point I had reached 205 Ib back in the summer of 2009. I had to stop buying junk and now I weight about 160 + muscle and less fat. The problem was e3xact the same problem as yours minus depression. Though I was in my room most of the time, I knew that in order for me to lose weight, I needed to focus on me. I started running (outdoor cardio) and meeting people. Girls never paid attention to me back then, now they are everywhere. I think, once you start loving yourself, people around you will love you. So in order to stop eating bad food, you need first to find your direction in life. Good luck and never ever be depressed. Life is too beautiful to be depressed. Go outside and walk. Listen to the bird signing, people walking and water moving. Just be like a water, keep on moving. :)

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  • rikib3381
    13 years ago

    Ahh I had exactly the same problem...I can out eat a grown man. I used to be really slim and now I'm bordering chubby. I constantly eat when I'm bored or down because eating is a good distraction.

    I've also been described anti depressants for anxiety but I haven't taken them because once you start taking them it is hard to stop and I don't want to be reliant on something like that at a young age. I went to a natropath and she reommended taking 3 fish oil tablets and a vitamin b tablet, as well as trying to eat lots of small meals in a day rather then 3 large ones. Plus regular exercise is good if you can manage it. Hope this helps :)

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  • detroitlove81
    12 years ago

    well if you fat as hell, it aint a secret

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    • sammzz
      12 years ago

      detroitlove81 I was starting to gain weight because I used to eat a lot due to stress as I had a cunt of a boyfriend at the time-and that comment sounds like something he would say so I guess that makes you a cunt too. Thankfully, I dumped him and lost weight. But thanks anyway :)

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  • becky7486
    13 years ago

    I did vote this is as normal, but I have to tell you, it's a problem. These are symptoms of an eating disorder. And 9 times out of 10 you can't fix it yourself. Having similar issues myself, I urge you to look within yourself, become strong, seek help and take things slow. You are not alone.

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  • gowila
    13 years ago

    I use to eat crap loads of crap until I went on anti anxioty medication now I don't crave it at all

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