I used to be an ea. It's also well documented that ea is linked to past abuse. Such as marriages, sexual abuse.
I had 4 pregnancies and gradually gained 5st. Until last Xmas. I felt, ill, really sick. I'm a young good looking woman, but my god I was fat and sick, really sick.
So I made a choice to change. I had sugar cravings, all that, ate when stressed. Well I've lost 5st since jan. I'm back to "my best" and being healthy.
Cut right down on carbs. It's hard at first. But carbs give you a rush, they are addictive. They cause you to feel hungry. Also you store water for every part carb you eat. You go over the glycogen you store in your liver. You store fat when eating carbs.
So at first it's hard. Eat more protein based salads. Eat more fruit and veg. I'm not a veggie. But I'll have quorn mince, with balsamic vinegar and Worcester sauce. Low cheat snack. High protein, low carb, low fat. I will have normal meats, but I also have quorn based meats.
It's so hard at first to cut all the refined shit out. But do it you can. You then realise you were addicted. Bread was my weakness. Remember refined carbs go to sugar instantly in the blood. So cut right back. Ease out the crap.
I still had some wine, some chocolate, a takeaway. But it was treats. Not every day. I soon adapted to lean meats and salads during the week. Infact if I go out now, I positively avoid carby/fatty stuff. I prefer healthier stuff.
My sports mad dh does not recognise me 
my ex manicurist turned up today delivering dominos of all things for my kids. She never recognised me!!