richreved

Post a typical workout routine you do and we can give pointers and suggestions. Also post what you normally eat during the day

Use the numbers as a guide and like Barfly suggests, track your eating to get a better handle on the right amount of food you should be eating to drop pounds and not leave you feeling like your starving yet giving you enough fuel for your workouts. Don't worry so much about losing or gaining muscle because you will start to see more muscle definition as the pounds start dropping.

It's not silly at all. It sounds like you've developed a bit of a physical dependence. This is evident by the withdrawal symptoms you're getting. Don't make a big deal about it because it will then continue to be a big deal. Start by dropping the cheap milk chocolate. It's all sugar. Switch to a more expensive, quality chocolate (preferably dark) that has nuts. Make a plan to start eating a little less everday or every other day, this will cut down on the binging. When you do eat it, eat slowly and savor every single bite. If you stick to your plan of eating a little less, you'll get it back under control and be at a level where you're not binging. Try to get to a level where you can skip a day of eating it. By this point you should not get any withdrawal symptoms. The goal should be to only have it a few times a week to maybe once a week. You don't need to try and give it up all together. You just need to retrain your brain. You can do it!

Don't mean to scare you but don't go nuts on the carrots. You're skin can get an orange tinge. Here is an article about it: http://livehealthy.chron.com/side-effects-many-carrots-3408.html

This is a great idea! If you can't get yourself to brush, trying snacking on some almonds, walnuts. I like frozen berries. Try adding some good quality dark chocolate to the mix.

Sandwiches!? where!?.... :-) Bread - Definitley cut any white refined flour breads. Stick to high quality oat and multigrain breads while you ween yourself off. Wraps are about the same except they may contain less calories. Tip: I like to substitute a few layers of iceberg lettuce for bread slices. It makes the sandwich crunchy and refreshing. Beer - Stricly speaking alcohol is toxic to the body, but who doesn't love a nice cold beer here and there? Light beers are less calories. Guiness is surprisingly low calorie (about 125). Juice - Most if not all supermarket juices are pure junk, full of sugar and preservatives. Get yourself a Nutribullet and make your own. The possibilites are enless.