Originally Posted by
ScottFromWI 
Ionce I accepted that I couldn't have it, then everything changed. Not only did I not want it anymore, but I'd do anything so I never have to have it in my life again.
The struggle to control it will destroy you though, no matter what your poison - thats a iron-clad guarantee.
Scott, in this case poison matters. You can't "accept" that you can't have food. And believe me, almost any kind of food can trigger a food addict.
And, actually, disciplined control vs. "I am helpless over" is an important factor to deal with an eating disorder.