Food Addiction But Still Sucessful?

[Sombra1718 55]

I have been bulimic (30 years ago) & then just a binger & got bigger & bigger. Lost 100 lbs twice. It seemed like I was either in a good cycle or a bad one. Part of that may have been because I have also struggled with depression. Therapy has been a big help for me. I'm now down to where I was the last time I lost weight & stayed at this weight 5 years. I'm slightly concerned that this is my set point. However' date=' I know if I up the exercise I will go lower. The hunger is diminished so I'm basically dealing with head hunger but only once or twice a month. Good luck![/quote']

I found it interesting that after taking one of those "surveys" that therapists use to diagnose disorders in the DSM 4 I qualify as Bulimic even though I have been heavy since birth. Apparently, because I binge eat, I am Bulimic just without the throwing up part.

[adorkbl 156]

I am an ice cream addict. And I apparently was a bit of a binge eater. I didn't realize that I was a binge eater until I read the definition on an OE website recently. The lab band stopped the binge eating. I can't physically do it anymore. I really truly believe the 70 pound loss I have maintained over the years was from binge eating.

Then I realized, ****, I am still addicted to ice cream and sugar and the band does not do a damn thing to stop that. That is ALL me. I decided I didn't want to deal with that for awhile and I stalemated. Then I got real again a few months ago and have been losing again.

I think it is 50/50 for me right now. The band does help, A LOT. I can't overeat. It makes it easier for me to step back and focus with the head hunger and addiction for the ice cream and sweets. Do I slip up? Sure. But it is easier to get back on track.

I am still working towards my goal. I have hope for making it. I didn't have that before the band.