What I thought I would gain by losing weight?-(I am not taking about weight loss that is intended due to health reasons) Has dieting ever brought anything significantly good for you in the long haul? If diets worked, then why are people every year on a diet? I think that for most people dieting was […]
Myths you need to stop believing in: 1. There are no good and bad foods for weight loss. There are only more or less nutritious foods. You can lose weight if you are in a caloric deficit regardless of what you eat 2. You need to do IF for weight loss. No, you don’t. You […]
So…you have been bashing yourself for yet another session of overeating? You are furious you have messed up your diet? What can you do about it but be disappointed in yourself? Have you ever thought how many times per day you actually tell yourself something very negative about your eating habits? How many times per […]
“Safe foods” can mean foods that feel emotionally predictable, non-threatening, low anxiety, or easier to control. People may rely on them because of sensory sensitivities, dieting, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues, neurodivergence, eating disorders, or fear around food. Eating safe foods isn’t inherently bad. The issue is when someone becomes extremely restricted and unable to eat flexibly. Here’s why […]
Binge eating is surrounded by a lot of stigma, and that stigma can make it harder for people to seek help or even recognize what they’re experiencing. Some of the most common misconceptions include: “It’s just a lack of willpower” One of the biggest stigmas is the belief that binge eating is simply about poor […]
What people usually mean when they say “I feel fat” is not literally a physical sensation. “Fat” is not an emotion in the way sadness, anxiety, shame, loneliness, or insecurity are emotions. Often, “I feel fat” is shorthand for things like: That distinction matters because when someone interprets those emotions as “being fat,” they may […]
Extreme hunger is a state where your body drives you to eat a lot more than usual—often with intense, persistent cravings, feeling like you’re never fully satisfied, or thinking about food most of the time. It’s most commonly seen after periods of undereating, dieting, or restriction, and it’s actually your body trying to protect you. What extreme hunger […]
A binge—whether it’s eating, drinking, or another behavior—usually doesn’t come out of nowhere. It tends to follow a pattern of thoughts, emotions, and habits that build up beforehand. Here are some of the most common pathways that lead into a binge: 1. Restriction ? Rebound Why it leads to a binge:Your body and brain push back […]
It sounds counterintuitive, but always chasing “healthier substitutes” can actually work against you—both psychologically and physically. Having the real thing once in a while (like actual dessert instead of a low-calorie imitation) can be part of a healthier, more sustainable approach. 1. Satisfaction matters more than perfectionSubstitutes often don’t fully hit the same taste, texture, or emotional […]
Praise for weight loss sounds positive—but in certain situations, it can actually reinforce the exact cycle someone is trying to escape, especially binge–restrict cycles. Let’s break it down clearly. ? The binge–restrict cycle (quick context) A very common pattern: ? Loop repeats ? Where praise comes in 1. It rewards the outcome, not the method People say: But they don’t […]