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@tootiefruity1

Hello tootiefruity1,

Welcome to 7 Cups! It's great that you've reached out for support. Emotional eating, binge eating, and secretive eating can indeed be challenging, and you're not alone in facing these struggles. This community is here to listen, provide understanding, and offer guidance. Remember, you've taken an important step by seeking help, and with support, you can work towards healthier habits and find ways to manage your feelings around food. Take it one step at a time, and there's hope for positive change.

Warm regards,

Jack

Im new too, I joined today. I think it absolutely counts. Your post really resonated with me because I do exactly the same as you and also feel hopeless but I keep trying and I bet you do too.

This last week I have started to identify some easy recipes, I do the body coach plan which worked for me once, 7 years ago. There is a lot of food and I'm trying to figure out the ones which leave me feeling full, satisfied to see if that can help. Often when I binge eat, I'm left feeling completely unsatisfied and keep looking for more to eat to try and feel satisfied but crap food always just leaves me feeling crap.

part of my problem is feeling like I don't have time to make good food but I need to make it a priority, stop sitting on the sofa and prep my meals. This week I made granola, satay prawn salad, protein yoghurt, it's progress, I'm feeling hopeful. Would this help you? Just set one or two meals, some snacks, I batch make a healthy granola for breakfast, nuts as a snack. Small steps. X

@tootiefruity1 I’m so glad you’re here! This forum has been so helpful for me. I’m in the midst of trying to let my body be in control rather than controlling my body, which is TERRIFYING. I think that’s what eating disorders, no matter what type, are all about—a false sense of control. All I can say is, it’s good that you’re here and recognizing that you need support. We can’t do this alone. And, I need to hear this as much as you—be kind to yourself. Listen to your body. Know that you are loved and valued.

@tootiefruity1

Welcome to our Eating Disorder community. I'm glad you've posted. This is a judgment free zone and it's a great place to share how you are doing and to reach out for support, and to give support. I hope you will keep posting.

You're not alone!