Today, I’m answering the question: What happens when you quit sugar for eight weeks? Many people expect this will be something of a detox and that they will lose weight, feel more energetic, and even stop binge eating. But what if the real transformation isn’t about your body but your mind? In this article, I’m unpacking the physical, emotional, and …
Do you ever plow through an entire family sized bag of chips or order an extra-large pizza and wonder why you can’t control your eating? You likely feel frustrated, blaming yourself for the food choices. It’s easy to think the problem is binge eating. But what if binge eating isn’t the problem at all? What if it’s actually the solution …
As a psychoanalyst specializing in eating disorders, I’ve heard countless stories about the misguided and often harmful advice people receive about binge eating solutions. The impact of this advice can be profound, leaving people feeling misunderstood and unsupported. To shed light on this issue, I asked my Facebook group to share the worst advice they’ve been given. The responses were …
If you’re struggling with emotional eating or binge eating, you’ve probably experienced this: You start a new diet or healthy eating plan with the best of intentions, only to find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of chips a few days later. Or maybe you make progress for a while, but then you stop being healthy and start turning to food …
Have you ever felt like you’re constantly putting others before yourself, leaving your own needs unmet? If you also struggle with binge eating or emotional eating, it’s possible that you take care of everyone else and food takes care of you. This article, “How to Put Yourself First Every Day,” will equip you with practical advice to balance caring for …
Binge eating can leave you feeling overwhelmed, guilty, and out of control. After a binge, it’s easy to fall into self-criticism and despair, which is all too often followed by more binge eating. It is possible to break that vicious cycle. Whether you’re dealing with this for the first time or it’s an ongoing struggle, knowing what to do after …
Many people struggle with body image, believing they need to have a “better” body before they feel good about themselves. It is possible to feel better about your body while you’re in the process of improving your health or losing weight. The Buddha says, “Cherish your body. It is yours this one time only.” Many people yearn to have a …
Have you ever had thoughts like this? “I’ll be happy when I lose weight.” “When I stop binging, I’ll be happy.” As an emotional eating therapist, I have heard that many times. Actually, the opposite is true: when we’re happy, we tend to lose weight and/or stop binge eating. So, consider what’s stopping you from feeling happy. Are you yearning …
In today’s society, the pressure to conform to certain beauty standards and success can be overwhelming. We are constantly bombarded with messages that suggest our worth is tied to our appearance, weight, or achievements. As a result, many of us struggle with feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem, believing that we are not good enough as we are. We may …
Gina’s day started off strong. She had a healthy breakfast, worked out during lunch, and felt good about sticking to her wellness goals. But as the work piled up and her inbox overflowed, she felt the stress mounting. By mid-afternoon she felt overwhelmed and upset, and found herself standing in front of the fridge eating leftover banana bread. She felt …
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