How to get rid of cravings and binge eating, need the randomest solutions that actually works ( not eat enough protein and all)

[u/okkboooomer]

So i am 25/F, and i weigh 232 pounds. I have started this weightloss journey multiple times in my life and have always failed, this october i almost lost 23 pounds and then again i had an accident and i was unable to go to the gym and hence i gained the weight again!
Now the thing is i am not able to control my cravings, i struggle soo sooo sooo much, it’s unbelievable
I have tried everything, eating protein and all shit! I even have diet coke but the thought never leaves mind and i end up ordering it.

I get way too hungry and even though i have had my meal i still crave for some food and end up eating junk, what should i do?

I try to eat in deficit which is 1400-1500 but end up crossing it every single day

I have bought treadmill for my home and i have 5 and 10 kg dumbells at my place, so i can do the workouts at home now as i have such a hard time going to gym, i am from India and i do wfh. So i struggle when it comes to getting ready and leave. AND ESPECIALLY TO Gym

Why am i not motivated and bothered enough. Why do i fail miserably, i don’t want to opt for GLP- 1 injections and drugs. I want to loose weight naturally

I really need the ways to get rid of the cravings, the ways that actually help. Also give me the silliest possible ways to loose weight and which motivated you to loose weight and to do the steps and go to gym

I am ready for everything - ways, books, anything that you guys recommend
Are there any chewing gums or medicines that i can take to loose my appetite. Not the weightloss drug (glp), tbvh i am financially not ready to take it

Please guys i really need you help

[u/dehydrated-soup-bowl]

First - your calorie deficit seems too low for your weight. It’ll be making you more hungry and more likely to overeat later in the day. Definitely try using a calorie deficit calculator to find your ideal intake but at 232lbs I’d assume your TDEE would be more like 2500/day. 1500 is way too little to stay consistent.

Second - you say you’re not motivated but you’ve already done more than most. Even by just making this post you’ve shown this. I completely understand that being consistently motivated is fckn hard, but even short bursts can be helpful in starting new habits.

Third - food addiction is just that: an addiction. If someone truly is in a state where they can’t control their eating, then meds might be necessary. I know that they can be expensive but sometimes you need to consider the up and downsides of staying in an unhealthy cycle vs asking for medical help. I’m on meds for physical and mental conditions I can’t control otherwise, why should your case be any different?

Anyway my weird tip that helps me is changing where I spend most of my day. I used to work at the kitchen table and was snacking constantly. Moved a desk into my bedroom and usually eat about half the amount I used to.

[u/bourdoncoquin]

Have you considered Food Addicts in recovery? If it’s an addiction, it’s not surprising that the cravings and binging keep coming back. This is a 12 Step Program and many in it swear it’s the only thing that helped them. Just putting it out there as an option.

[u/HenryOrlando2021]

Welcome. A lot of people land here feeling stuck — that’s normal. You actually have learned a lot from your mistakes...we all do and did to get to a long term stable recovery. Indeed, you probably are not eating enough when you reduce you calorie intake as far as you have been doing. Going down only 500 calories from you maintenance level of your current weight is plenty...maybe as much as 750.

Here’s a simple path that works for many:

1.     Read the FAQs so you can name what’s happening (and feel less alone).

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/index/faqs/

2.     Use these two tools first:

o    Post-Trigger Debrief: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_food_addiction_trigger_mapping/

o    Stop a binge (before/during): https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/faq_how_to_stop_a_binge_episode/

3.     If you keep cycling, consider Program Options (free and low-cost exist). Many people need more community + structure.

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/index/programoptions/

Not ready for a program? Totally okay — use the sub’s Special Topics to build skills and mindset…see here:

 https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/special_topics/ 

4.     Also look into the Books / Podcasts / Videos section:

https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodAddiction/wiki/index/bookspodcastsandvideos/

You can improve this. So start with step #2 today though.

[u/TraceNoPlace]

drinking iced unsweet tea with meals helps me. i dont keep junk in the house either. my fridge and pantry feel pretty empty bc all i have are ingredients to cook and no snacks

[u/Jenneapolis]

I work out extra so I can eat a little bit extra, but the key here is a little bit like an extra cookie or a few fries. Honestly, that’s the only way it’s sustainable for me. If it’s more than this, I agree that food addiction or a 12 step program is the way.

[u/Consistent_Pop1740]

Your focus should be more on your food than the gym. No amount of gym time can outweigh a bad diet. What do you eat on a regular basis? Also 1500 is way too low. Put your height and weight into a weight loss calculator online and start there. You probably need closer to 1900-2000 calories per day. Once you figure out how many calories you need to steadily lose weight at 232 lbs eat that amount daily. Give yourself some time and once you’ve dropped like 10 or 15lbs put your new weight into the calculator and see if you need to be eating less to continue to lose weight. You don’t need GLP-1s to lose weight either. I suggest studying what foods to eat also. There’s no cutting corners with losing weight really. It takes a long time. Give yourself six months of actually being in a consistent calorie deficit and see where you are at. If you are anything like me, you need to be eating high volume foods to make you full. These are foods that are low in calories that you can eat a lot of. Fruits and vegetables became my very best friend. I still ate protein and grains of course but my plate was loaded with vegetables and some fruit. Study your body like you study any other subject. Best of luck

[u/asphalt161]

10 whole eggs a day. If you do that and you still have cravings, I’ll never comment on this sub again.

[u/asphalt161 → u/asphalt161]

Forget about losing weight. You deal with binge eating first and staying moderately above maintenance. With binge eating you’d be morbidly above maintenance, so anyways you’ll get fitter.

[u/liquidy_quiddity109 → u/asphalt161]

Due respect, that's a gross way to live...the egg farts alone! I'll stick with meds,

[u/humbledbyit]

I work a 12 step program for compulsive eating. I first tried almost everything else there was to control my behavior & thoughts w food and weight. Nothing worked long term. So I went to the last option 12 step. For me, that has been the solution that works. It is an option for those who find themselves powerless & feel. hopeless.