  I was doing some research recently and found a very good psych website that talks about a newly recognized condition known as "Binge Eating Disorder". It is different in that one who suffers from this does not purge like a Bulimic but eats large quantities of food; the behaviors are: 1) Eating much more rapidly than usual. 2) Eating until uncomfortable full. 3) Eating large amounts of food, even when not physically hungry. 4) Eating alone out of embarrassment at the quantity of food being eaten. 5) Feelings of disgust, depression, or guilt after overeating.
I read that although this disorder has only recently been recognized as a distinct condition, it is probably the most common of the eating disorders and most likely affects 2% of all adults, or about 1 - 2 million Americans!It's important that we understand this because I think that so many of us who struggle could honestly see our own behavior on that list. I know that prior to low carbing, I could have have answered "yes" to each of those items on the list. Now? Not so much at all. I do have my moments where I may want to overeat but nothing that comes close to what it was before and there is so much more control there without all the angst. I'm not cheatfree after 16 months because I'm a stronger person or more disciplined! I don't have a stronger will power than others here! I'm so because I am scared to death to take that step down the refined carb road and afraid that I won't ever get back to where I am now.
What I'm still trying to piece together is where does the coping mechanism aspect of this end and the direct result of how refined carbs make us feel take over? I believe that they are just beginning to scratch the surface on this and it will be low carbers who help pick this all apart. We have a unique opportunity to get this information out there and give hope to others who just can't see a solution.
I know that many people who read this still struggle with the binging but know that you are not alone and that you have the tools to combat this. You are much closer to your Transformation than you think and keep getting back on the wagon. You are not a failure and can do this. 
