I have been on Step 3 now for a few weeks and have noticed a pattern taking place while reviewing my journal.

It seems that when I get to day #6 of the week I binge on sugar at night a few hours after I've eaten dinner. It's strange really, it's become a cycle with me and I don't understand why. I get right back on track the following morning with my breakfast, am steady with my food for the next 5 days (following Step 3 and all it's components), and then day 6 rolls around and my hand is back in the "sugar jar" at night.

Just a side note, although my food is "steady" for those days my physical and emotional states are not, (most likely the result of the high levels of sugar consumed 6 days prior). I finally get back into "balance" around day 5 & 6 after binge, and when I start to feel better all around I'm back at it again eating ice-cream & cookies that night!

I'm totally confused, since I see that this is a pattern through my journaling, I'm wondering if there is an actual bio chemical reason to it, an explanation as to why I'm seeking I guess this "beta endorphin" at this specific time? Is it even beta-endorphin or something else? Would going on to step 4 help (having a potato at night) or should I stay where I am? I'm feeling frustrated because I'm tired of being on this physical and emotional roller coaster and would like to get off, I'd appreciate any ideas or suggestions. Thanks!!