How to lose 2 stone when you are a binge eater and addicted to chocolate, cake and takeaways.

[Forgetmenot54]

I'm 44 and I have a really unhealthy diet, I have always had a really bad sweet tooth and can't say no to chocolate, cake etc.

I can't trust myself around sweet stuff, If I buy a packet of chocolate biscuits I will eat the whole lot that day. I won't rest until they are gone. When I am eating, I can't stop when I'm full so I literally have to clear the plate.

I have about a stone and half to lose which I know isn't a lot but I've been trying to lose it for the last 5 years.

I think I need an Appetite Suppressant that actually works as I have no willpower to do it without some help.

I did try Saxenda and whilst it did work and I ate less, I stopped it as I was worried about the black box warning on it and the chance of thyroid cancer. I know the health risks haven't been proven in humans but it was enough to make me stop using it. Saxenda is the only thing that actually worked for me which is why I was gutted that I stopped.

Not sure what I'm asking here, but just wanting to know what other appetite suppressants I could use that actually work or how can someone like me who is addicted to sugar/junk food actually find the discipline to lose weight.

A health scare? I'm the same age and have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, the first week or so took some will power, but cutting out the fatty sweet food I constantly ate has been liberating and my weight is coming down.

Seek support: It can be helpful to enlist the support of a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or registered dietitian, or to join a support group to help you stay on track.
Create a calorie deficit: To lose weight, you need to create a calorie deficit by burning more calories than you consume. This can be achieved by eating a healthy and balanced diet that is lower in calories and engaging in regular physical activity.
Keep track of your intake: Keeping a food diary or using a food tracking app can help you to monitor your intake and identify areas where you can make healthier choices.
Plan ahead: Planning your meals and snacks in advance can help you to make healthier choices and avoid impulsive eating.
Practice mindful eating: Try to pay attention to your hunger and fullness cues, and eat slowly and without distractions. This can help you to be more aware of what you are eating and make better choices.
Find healthy alternatives: Look for healthy alternatives to your favorite treats, such as fruit for chocolate or homemade baked goods for store-bought cake.
Don't restrict yourself: While it is important to make healthier choices, it is also important to allow yourself to enjoy the foods you love in moderation. Depriving yourself of the foods you crave can lead to binge eating.

I agree with pp who’ve mentioned exercise. I’ve taken up CrossFit and cold wild water dipping and the exhilaration really lifts my mood, which makes everything feel easier.

Totally agree @lolarocco, work on the cause of the binge eating first.

At the very least @Forgetmenot54 keep a food and mood diary to try and spot what your triggers to eating are. eg if it's boredom, what else could you do to alleviate that? If it's stress, what other ways could you try to cope with that, or what could you change so you're not so stressed? If it's habit, what new healthier behaviours could you adopt instead? How do you feel before, during, and after bingeing?

I have found the only thing that stops me craving sugar is starting my day off with bran flakes or saltana bran. That makes me feel satisfied and the sugar cravings dont start. I think it is also important to work on how you respond to/process emotions, and stress

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Coffee and then clean my teeth after works for me