The last week I have been binging with anything in the house, whether its Jenny foodd or low fat food, I am on a craze and don't know how to stop. I know I am binging and its for hourse, today was practically goal weight. I am at goal (prob not after today) any ways to get out of it. My mind knows what to do and I can't stop eating

Hi Taz,

I sure do feel your pain. I have a sense that it's rage turned inward, but that's my take on it. Can you stop and give yourself a day to decompress? The more scared you get about what you are doing, the more you will want to binge. If you can just step back and be gentle with yourself for a day (take the day off work? Be quiet for a time? Etc) the less out of control you will feel. You said that you are near goal. There's got to be a connection there. Beginning a new phase and making changes are stressful. Remember, you are stressed, so be consciously gentle with yourself and help yourself calm down. Please let me know how you are doing. I, too, have trouble with binging. I bought the Touchstones DVD and really like it. You might buy a set and see if it helps you.

Hi, Taz! First, congratulations on coming this far. Your success is amazing and something to be celebrated!

I think it's easy to be scared about maintenance, because it's easy to identify with being a "dieter", or whatever role label fits the situation. During maintenance, as the weight stabilizes, people stop noticing the changes -- there aren't any! -- and the relationship with Jenny changes. Change is scary!

GeminiCatGirl is so right about this being a stressful time. Do whatever you need to feel supported and safe going into maintenance. Do you have doubts about your ability to stay at your goal weight? Whatever you are afraid of should be something you can talk to your JCC about -- I'm sure they've heard everything by now!

I've been listening to these podcasts, and have found them very helpful (and free!!) Maybe they will help you, too.... Inside Out Weight Loss (Renee Stephens)

Maintenance for me seems a long way off, but I'm laying the foundation now for the rest of my life.

Best wishes for you in overcoming the little sabotaging rebel in you!

PS> I also highly recommend the TouchStones set!