Understanding Emotional Eating Causes: Unveiling the Hidden Causes Behind Your Food Cravings

Have you ever wondered how to put yourself first without feeling guilty or selfish? For many people, the idea of prioritizing their own needs feels uncomfortable. It may even stir up feelings of shame or fear of letting others down.  Yet when you constantly sacrifice your own well-being for everyone else, you risk exhaustion, resentment, and even turning to food …

Understanding Emotional Eating Causes: Unveiling the Hidden Causes Behind Your Food Cravings

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 …

Understanding Emotional Eating Causes: Unveiling the Hidden Causes Behind Your Food Cravings

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 …

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Understanding Emotional Eating Causes: Unveiling the Hidden Causes Behind Your Food Cravings

Gina’s day always 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 was overwhelmed and upset, standing in front of the fridge, eating leftover banana bread. It wasn’t hunger. It …

Understanding Emotional Eating Causes: Unveiling the Hidden Causes Behind Your Food Cravings

Binge Eating Disorder symptoms can be difficult to recognize, especially since many people assume bingeing signifies a lack of willpower and control. In reality, Binge Eating Disorder (BED)is the most common eating disorder, more prevalent than anorexia and bulimia combined, and it is a serious condition that deserves understanding and care. This article explores the key signs of Binge Eating …

Understanding Emotional Eating Causes: Unveiling the Hidden Causes Behind Your Food Cravings

Millions of people, both women and men, grapple daily with the challenges of binge or emotional eating. However, the added burden of self-esteem and body image issues, stress, and or emotional distress can often make recovery seem impossible. But here’s the thing— it’s not. The journey towards breakthroughs and healing can be a tough process, yet it is entirely achievable …