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 …

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 …

You just binged. You feel horrible. Maybe you even hate yourself for struggling with binge eating. Self-loathing takes over and before you know it, you’re back in the kitchen, searching for something, anything, to eat.  The binge-shame cycle is horrible. But, which comes first, the binge eating or the shame? Just like the chicken-and-egg situation, one leads to the other. …

Binge eating is often misunderstood. Many assume it’s about lack of discipline or an addiction to food. Yet the psychological aspects of binge eating tell a very different story. Binge eating is not about weakness, willpower, or even food itself. It is a way of coping with emotions that feel overwhelming or intolerable. By exploring the psychology behind binge eating, …

It’s nighttime. You try to ignore those chocolate cravings but resistance is futile. You wonder, “Why do I crave chocolate at night?”  Oh, chocolate. The rich flavor, creamy texture, and melt-in-your-mouth satisfaction make it irresistible. But the reasons behind these cravings go far deeper than taste. In this article, you’ll explore what’s really behind those chocolate cravings and discover seven …

Learn 10 proven ways to stop hating your body, shift negative thoughts, and embrace a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.

The impact of stress on your eating habits is often misunderstood. Most people think of stress as a single experience but the word “stress” can mean many different things.  Sometimes it’s about pressure, like racing to meet a deadline. Other times it’s about fear, like worrying about finances or health. Stress can also mean sadness, anger, helplessness, or loneliness. Each …

Understanding the impact of emotions on eating habits is an important step to healing from emotional and binge eating. Overcoming emotional eating isn’t about focusing on the food on your plate. Instead, making peace with food comes from identifying the hidden emotional triggers that lead us to use food as a negative coping tool.  Picture this as a friendly conversation …

Stella was barely holding onto hope when we first met. Her shoulders were slumped and her eyes downcast. She said, “I just can’t seem to stop binge eating, and it’s making me feel so bad about myself.” It’s common for binge eating to be intertwined with feelings of low self-esteem. But here’s what’s important to understand: binge eating can often be …