I do the same, I think it's because it's the weekend and I feel I deserve to have fun and treats. I don't think it's bad to give yourself one day off a week, so long as you don't go too crazy. But only one day!

Congratulations, that is a major step. A couple days don't seem like much but every time you manage to control the binge impulse is a victory! I am bingeing less, although I do occasionally lose it and then instead of fighting the urge I just work it off in the gym later in the day. Which means physically I'm doing ok, but am concerned that mentally I am not sorting out the problem. If a psychologist suggested to me that I drop twye, stop counting calories, and just try to eat healthily and exercise regularly w/o thinking about it, I think I wouldn't be able to do it. And that's pretty scary. BUT am focusing on stopping the binges at the moment, then maybe once I no longer binge I will be able to slowly let go of the need for control :) You are right that keeping busy is key, and of course when things go better in other areas (love, friends, work) it all gets a little easier I've noticed. Keep up the good work! xxx

Honestly, we all are :) I think I get what you mean with the "unsafe" food, at least in my case as soon as something is obviously not healthy your mind thinks you've blown it and so since you've screwed up you might as well continue. I was also reading this interview with Scarlett Johansson in which she talks about her diet for her latest film, and from the way she sounded she seemed a little paranoid about fatty foods too - she said something about feeling really "clean" while eating healthily. Much as a detox can be a really great way to kickstart a diet and make your body feel replenished, you shouldn't freak out about fat per se. I went through this orthorexic phase - obsession with eating nothing but "clean" foods - but the point is your body needs a little of everything, and if you exercise and eat lots of nutritious stuff, the occasional side of chips will not do you any harm. The most dangerous thing with an orthorexic diet (if you are a chocolate fiend like me) is that the deprivation will lead to a point where you will go crazy from the craving and binge. The most important thing therefore is to allow yourself the occasional less healthy food (if you really love it that is - it's got to be worth it) aaaaaand when you have it to just enjoy it and not to think "Now I'm screwed, I might as well keep going" - you are NOT screwed and you CAN stop :) Good luck x

I had a binge last week. I suffered a serious case of pizza, pasta, and popsicles. I think the most important thing is to love yourself a little more. Give yourself some forgiveness. It'll be ok. Try not to be so hard on yourself. And try to find an alternative to that bingey feeling, when your in that sort of mood, think up some other activity, maybe going for a walk.

Hey there! Was going to suggest you get outside, make plans, keep yourself busy &amp; thinking about other things but I see you were the one who advised me to do that in the first place ;) But it's so true, when you are having fun with friends or have projects to look forward to, food takes up a little less space in your mind.<br>In more practical terms I have bought myself tons and tons of gum and diet coke, probably not the healthiest thing but it does ward off binges. <br>I have tried all sorts of mental tactics to stop me from bingeing: picturing overweight people, picturing skinny models, reminding myself of the dress I want to look good in, making a list of all the things to look forward to in the next few weeks... all of these things work but are not 100% fool-proof when the urge to stuff yourself gets to you.<br>I find the most effective of all these motivational methods has been to remind myself of all I have said "No" to in my day: for instance, if I make the effort to have a light lunch by buying sushi or a salad instead of a panini, and then someone offers me a muffin later in the day, I remind myself that I made the conscious decision and effort to have a smaller lunch, so I shouldn't waste that effort by eating the junk food. Then by the end of the day I have accumulated so many instances of saying "No" and making the effort, that it gets increasingly more of a waste to go on a binge. This might work for you? Also, if you can, go to a gym. The endorphines will give you such a kick, you will feel healthy, sexy, happy, sleep better, and again, after having made all those efforts you won't want to throw them away by bingeing! Hope this helps. x

@ thanks, that's great advice :-)

I recently told another member about my manicure/pedicure trick. Lately, when I feel 'snacky' and 'bingy' but not really hungry, I've been doing my nails. It's a positive, self-loving thing to do, makes me feel pretty and good about myself, takes my mind off of whatever's bothering me, plus, I *can't* eat with wet nails, even if I wanted to! Other non-food activities are taking a long, relaxing bath and doing a facial. It's so important to give yourself some love!

You need to find out the cause of your Bulimia, not in all cases but a lot of the time it's a way of controlling your life (something in your life that you feel you are not happy with or in control with). I think the painting nail thing is great I use that all the time! Another thing is is start a hobby! Go to the gym, join a babington club, tennis club etc to keep yourself busy. Go shopping on late nights make yourself feel better, have candle lit baths, arrange to meet friends for an evening hotchocolate, invite friends over, go to your parents for dinner etc etc. You will get over this it's just finding your control back. xx

I just wanted to say how wonderful it was that you came on here to positively work though it! That is such a positive and self motivating thing, and you must be on the right road simply by taking the step!<br>

I have the same problem, its not easy is it :(

@NightShiftNurse Love the nail polish trick idea! Am going to get some on my way to town this afternoon. Best of luck x

hi hunyj... welcome to tweet, i also suffer from binging and purging, i hope this sie can help you to feel more in control of it :-) i find it generally helps.... but its a hard and long process!! xxx good luck hun

Thanks for all the positive comments :-)