Suzanna
Suzanna,
Yes, I am a binge eater. While Atkins has helped me with this because it cuts out the sugar, Overeaters Anomyous has helped me the most, because it addresses the behavior. Guides you to understand why you are powerless over food at certian times.
Of course, with all things, you have to find a healthy group. Took me a while to do that. I found a great deal of help on line. The OA 12 step book helped me tremendously.
As to your expected weightloss the first week, you are right to assume you won’t be losing 10-15 lbs. the first week. the closer you are to goal, the longer it takes and the less you lose per week. But you are eating good food, so it won’t be hard to lose it. and you will not be lowering your metabolism. just make sure you eat enough food. DO NOT WAIT TILL YOU ARE HUNGRY TO EAT. you will undereat this way. to lose the fastest, don’t let more than 4 hours go by without eating alittle something.
hope i helped.
monica