You are in Member Communities . Some people graze and need to eat much of the time. Others eat in episodes. If these episodes are frequent, the person eats large amounts of food, and feels out of control, there is a problem. The problem has been called different things, including compulsive overeating.
Most experts refer to it as binge eating disorder.
There are several ways people can get help for this problem. As a first step, it makes sense to follow a healthy diet, eat regular meals, and establish an exercise routine. There are a number of resources available for eating healthy and controlling weight. This site provides nutrition tips but also explains how to get an excellent guide for healthy eating a book called The American Dietetic Association s Food and Nutrition Guide. I can suggest OA only in cautious terms, however, because the program has not been evaluated.