Anonymous OP 6w

Maybe try focusing on high volume dishes that are nutritious but not high in calories?

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Anonymous #2 6w

I don’t even get cravings I just eat the most random shit. Like I’m talking plain white rice or bread or cottage cheese or saltines. And I don’t like sugary foods so I know it’s not a sugar addiction or anything.

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Anonymous cornchip 6w

Idk it’s just hard to have my own separate food. I don’t want to have to cook separate meals for my boyfriend and myself, and I know I’ll always be tempted to eat what he’s eating and he doesn’t stop me 😭 plus I’m not at his apartment all the time, I partly live with my family still and it’s impossible to have food in the fridge there without someone eating it.

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Anonymous OP 6w

feeling in-control of eating when you're around loved ones is super tough, but ultimately something has to give. nothing changes if nothing changes. it might be helpful to think about/ask for support from your bf and family like helping you stay on track with nutrition goals, and maybe getting a mini fridge. at the end of the day though the 'no' has to come from yourself. if you can't maintain boundaries with yourself it makes it exponentially more difficult to stand up for them around others.

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Anonymous OP 6w

also as a heads up try to include more nutritious additions to eating the things you mentioned and be mindful about added sugars in processed food (even when they're savoury). white rice and crackers are delicious (i always eat rice with my meals lol) but ideally paired with protein, fat, and fibre both to feel more fulfilling and curve the spike to blood sugar and then a subsequent crash which causes your body to send out hunger signals even though you just ate

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Anonymous cornchip 6w

curb* rather than*

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Anonymous #4 6w

don’t go cold turkey on it bc it’ll be so hard to do it and if u “relapse” you’ll just be so angry w urself. i was once in ur exact position and understand how difficult it is. but let’s say u do overeat, please do not beat urself over it. the sun will always rise and you will have an infinite number of chances to stop urself from over eating. but in terms of actual tips, id say spending time outside, like exercising or meeting friends or family can really help to take ur mind off of food. if yk

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Anonymous #4 6w

that u overeat at a specific time at like 8pm or smth, go buy a movie ticket to be out of the house at that time. take ur mind off of it. or if u know u always binge on a certain food, don’t keep that food in ur house. keep readily available supplies of healthy alternatives. like carrot sticks or steamed broccoli. bc then you’ll know whether it’s hunger or not. bc if you’re just hungry then you will be willing to eat veggies. if it’s boredom or bingeing you probably won’t be reaching for those

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Anonymous #4 6w

also, talking to a mental health professional can really be helpful. trying to go thru alone will be difficult. there are a lot of helplines on the internet or there are counselors thru ur school who will meet w u for free. taking advantage of these resources can rly help. ig just personal advice? is that like i said before i was once also like this but i haven’t had a binge in 2 yrs now so i can tell u fs that things WILL get better. don’t think that u will be stuck in this state forever

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Anonymous #4 6w

and then in terms of satiety, like i said before, prioritize eating fibers (veggies) and PROTEIN!! protein makes me feel SO satiated. and it doesn’t have to be bland gross food. like rotisserie chicken or wings, or a wrap, like just mix and match and see what u end up liking! once u start eating “clean” you’ll actually find it makes u feel so energetic and a lot better than overeating chips or candy

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Anonymous #4 6w

I binge on everything though; I’m never craving anything in particular I just eat what’s readily available whether that’s rice or protein or whatever. I don’t eat chips or candy. Like I never binge on anything yummy, just bland food that I don’t even necessarily like, idk why.

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Anonymous OP 6w

And I just hate the idea of anything going to waste. Like if my bf opens a pack of crackers I have to finish it. If he orders fast food and leaves behind little scraps of bread or fries I have to finish it. Or if notice there’s a Diet Coke or jar of salsa sitting in the fridge that’s been open for weeks I have to finish it even when it’s prob not even safe to consume atp. Idk I feel like I’m like responsible for making sure nothing goes to waste or like I’m a garbage disposal or something lol

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