Get CONTROL of yourself!

Understanding food addiction was one of the ways I was better able to navigate my way through making lasting changes to better my health.  A book I love (to the point the jacket is in shambles) is called It's Not What You're Eating, It's What's Eating You" by Janet Greeson) says this:

There is a widespread myth about food addicts that control is their main issue. I disagree.  
Control is a symptom.  The core issue is powerlessness.  The food addict gives away power to the food.  Think of the power people give away to that "just one" potato chip that will lead to a binge.

Because people with eating disorders think in terms of controlling what they eat, they are often very rigid in their attitude.  After all, addiction to food is much more difficult to live with than an addiction to alcohol or other substances from which people can totally abstain.

I don't believe in focusing on control.  It makes as much sense as treating and allergic rash with skin cream.  You don't treat the symptom, you treat the addiction, and the addiction is powerlessness.  Instead of encouraging you to increase your willpower, I will encourage you to embrace your powerlessness. 

In order to conquer food addiction you do not conquer it: "What you resist persists."

There's an Overeaters Anonymous saying: "you can put the plug in the jug, and keep it there, but you've got to take the tiger out of the cage three times a day and feed it without getting hurt." Because eating is necessary to life, food addicts often believe they must control the urge to eat to excess every time they put food in their mouths, but sooner or later that negativity will do them in and they'll attack food with a vengeance."