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Tell us a little more about yourself: I'm a PhD student in Communication Studies at the University of Minnesota. I have been vegan for nine years, a workout addict for about ten years, and a yoga addict for about three years.

At 6:41am on February 2, 2010, Bobby said…: hey Rachel. It may sound simple, but here is what has worked for me. Don't keep sweets in your home. You can't eat what is not there! Also, I don't know what kind of sweets you eat, but since you used the word binge I assume you mean that you are eating unhealthy sweets, and a lot of them. I have found that in order to not drive myself crazy from depriving myself of deserts, I make some small healthy recipes. Instead of a piece of chocolate, try cutting open a few dates and pressing an almond inside. Instead of ice cream throw a frozen banana in the food processor, top that with some agave stirred with cacao powder for a nice 'fudge syrup' on your 'banana ice cream'. Or my favorite (if you aren't a raw foodist) smash up a banana in a pan and heat on low with some berries, top with a pinch of cinnamon. Put any of these alongside a cup of green tea to fill you up and curb your appetite, and you should feel much better about the 'sweets' you are eating. Let me know if this does not help and I may have more ideas!