You don’t want to binge. But when the urge comes, you do want to. You want to eat to relieve the urge, you want to just keep eating until you are past fullness. It may not start like that, but it always lead to that-more and more food. It feel that on the one hand […]
Perfectionism and eating disorders are intertwined and here is why. People who struggle with perfectionism want to be perfect in every way, including having a perfect body and diet. Normally nothing boring with that, unless that idea of a perfect body pushes us to an eating disorder. What does perfectionism in eating disorders look like: […]
WHY do you self-sabotage? You start good and then it seems out of nowhere you start to slip? It’s familiar to anyone who has been on a diet and failed miserably over and over again but sometimes it’s not the diet thoughSelf-sabotage and binge eating can stem from various underlying factors, including emotional, psychological, and […]
The influence of a partner on binge eating can vary from person to person and relationship to relationship. Here are a few ways a partner can potentially influence binge eating habits: 1. If a partner frequently keeps or consumes trigger foods or engages in unhealthy eating habits, it can make it more challenging to resist […]
Whether or not to avoid trigger foods is a personal decision that may depend on your individual circumstances and relationship with food. Here are a few considerations to help you make an informed decision: 1. Awareness of trigger foods: Identifying specific foods that tend to trigger binge eating episodes can be helpful. These trigger foods […]
Does one cookie turn into a bag just because you have had something off your meal plan? All or nothing mentality is 100% a diet mentality when it comes to food and it can be challenging to maintain it.Getting rid of the all-or-nothing mentality can be a gradual process that requires self-awareness, patience, and a […]
Have you ever went out for dinner with friends and ate the right food, ate the right portions without overindulging only to binge at home once you were left alone? Have you ever waited impatiently for guests to leave so you can eat what you actually wanted to eat?Have you ever found yourself thinking:” I […]
One day you are eating “clean” and you love the way your body looks. The next you eat less “clean” and automatically you don’t like what you see in the mirror. You can even claim you gained weight over night. Why Do You Think Your Body Looks Worse When You Are Not Dieting? Apart the […]
Sticking to a diet plan can be challenging for various reasons. Here are some common factors that can make it difficult to adhere to a diet: 1. Unrealistic expectations: Setting overly strict or unrealistic goals can set you up for failure. If a diet plan feels too restrictive or difficult to maintain in the long […]
Dieting can be particularly challenging for emotional eaters due to the strong connection between emotions and food. Emotional eating is a coping mechanism that involves using food to soothe or suppress emotions, rather than eating for physical hunger or nourishment. Here are a few reasons why dieting can be hard for emotional eaters: 1. Emotional […]