Hi, bannywan70! I have been where you are and still fight it sometimes. You seem to have a lot of insight, though.

What I suggest is trying to see what might be leading you to these binges. Maybe it could be the birth control pills? What emotional issues are involved? You might want to talk to a therapist about that.

Otherwise, as you say, the problem is mindless eating. Here are some thoughts off the top of my head: 1) By food in small packages. Yes, it's more expensive, but if you polish off a pint of mint ice cream, then that's better than scarfing down a half gallon. 2) Keep more healthy, filling foods around. No, I won't suggest carrots. But do shop for more foods with at least some nutritional value. And fiber bars can be tasty, depending on the brand, and more filling. By foods that fight back more--i.e, that take effort to eat, such as more chewing; 3) Eat slowly. Savor each bite. As you say be mindful of what you are doing.

Can anybody think of other suggestions?