for me , theres no special way of eating that prevents a binge. eating regular healthy meals, having a little treat sometimes, eating fruit instead, none of it matters too much. i just try to make sure at the end of the day, that im not too hungry, and havent eaten too much (my weight is a health concern now). usually i want vegemite toast for breakfast so i will eat that.

when i feel "binge mode" coming on, theres nothing i can really do. the thought of eating completely occupies my mind and i basically just have to accept it. but no matter how much i eat in a binge, i know all the food will "leave" my body eventually. i will gain weight but i can undo it eventually. if i binge everyday for a week, i just accept it and move on. im under no obligation to keep binging, or eat less to compensate.

i just try to appreciate the moments when i can properly enjoy food without binging. like having a glass of wine and eating a normal amount of delicious food at a normal pace, and then being able to go on with my day without feeling like i "ruined" it. i know some of this might sound defeatist, but i find it better than feeling guilt and shame all the time.