I feel so embarrassed that I’ve let it come to this. I’ve lost weight before but always fell back into old habits. I’m 25, female, 5’2, and life has become so hard. I can’t walk long distances or even stand for more than a few minutes without pain. I’m missing out on so much.
I’m on meds for blood pressure and pre-diabetes, and I know I’m heading towards full diabetes if I don’t change. I hate that I let it get this far. The idea of losing all this weight feels impossible.
If anyone has struggled with binge eating, how did you stop? Nighttime cravings make me want to cry. I’ve started keto and tracking my ketosis. I’m focusing on protein, fat, and veggies, with weekly weigh-ins. But the binge cravings are killing me.
My family says they love me as I am, but I don’t love myself like this. I’m eating my way into the grave. I need support from people who won’t sugarcoat this. Please share advice if you can. Thank you for reading.
Keto can be really tough to stick with. For me, any strict diet made my binge eating worse. What worked was eating what I liked but just smaller portions. I also started adding more fruits and veggies into my meals.
Learning to cook changed my life. Seriously, it’s an underrated skill. And stop buying snacks. Just shop for fresh food like meat and veggies. If you’re craving something sweet, avoid sugary drinks and go for zero-sugar options instead.
Focus on whole foods, more protein, and lots of water.
I’ve lost 30 pounds in the last three months, and here’s what helped me:
Make a diet plan with your favorite foods, no matter what they are. Then, figure out how many calories and macros you need. Google healthier versions of your favorite meals. Once you find recipes that fit, plan your grocery list for the week and start cooking.
Tracking your meals helps too. It’s all about consistency. I went from 285 lbs to 255 and still going down. Give it a try.
I struggled with binge eating for most of my life. I was over 500 lbs at one point. The only thing that helped me was therapy. I joined a binge eating disorder program called CHEAR at UCSD, and it completely changed my life. Therapy gave me the tools I needed to take control. If you’re able to, I highly recommend finding a program like that.
Healthy eating isn’t just a diet; it’s a lifestyle change. You have to stick with it long-term, not just until you lose some weight. Go on a slight calorie deficit that’s sustainable for you. Start small, like aiming for 3,000 steps a day, and build from there.
Check out this calorie calculator to help you plan: Calorie Calculator. You can do this.
I focus on small daily goals instead of thinking about the big picture. For example, one day my goal might be to walk my dog an extra time, or to plan a healthier grocery order. It’s about building habits slowly.
I’ve been doing this for two years now, and while my weight loss is slow, it’s consistent. I started at 304 lbs, and now I’m down to 287. Small steps really add up over time.
Keto works for some, but it can be hard to stick with long-term. I’ve been alternating between keto recipes and a low-calorie diet. High-protein meals really help curb cravings. It’s tough, but I’ve lost 30 lbs so far and recently joined a gym to stay on track.
As a recovering binge eater, I learned to recognize my triggers and avoid them. Always keep healthy snacks like nuts, fruit, or veggies on hand. Make sure they’re easy to grab so you don’t get tempted by other stuff.
Don’t think about how far you have to go; focus on one day at a time. Hunger can feel awful, but it’s part of the process. Meal planning helps, too; start small, like just planning dinner each day, and build from there.
Therapy really helped me with binge eating. I also found that trying new, healthier recipes keeps me motivated. High-protein meals make a huge difference. But honestly, I wouldn’t have been able to stick to it without therapy.