Stel Coombe Heath Wholesome Lifestyle Project
Are you sick and tired of raiding the fridge and pigging out, then hating yourself for doing so?
Or maybe you eat out of boredom and you don’t know how to stop?
Binge eating is when a person eats an excessive amount of food in a short period.This might be an occasional occurrence for you but for many people it has become a daily struggle.
Binge eating can lead to weight gain, health problems, and feelings of shame and guilt. For many of my clients, the shame of binge eating has negative emotional and mental consequences.
They feel anxious around food and despite trying really hard to avoid binge eating, they find that they just cannot stop thinking of food or using food to numb out.
There are a few ways to stop binge eating, such as keeping a food journal, addressing your emotional needs, and seeking professional help.
Here are my top three ways to stop binge eating and gain food freedom
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Recognize your patterns
Understand when, where, and why you binge eat. It can be the first step in gaining control over your eating habits. Once you know what sets off your binge eating, you can begin to develop a plan to avoid those triggers.
Binge eating is often a coping mechanism for dealing with emotions like sadness, anxiety, or stress. Addressing your emotional needs can help reduce the urge to binge eat. Some ways to do this include talking to a therapist, journaling, or practicing self-care.
This self-awareness is key to changing your behaviour.
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Breathe and relax
When you feel the urge to binge, take a few deep breaths and try to relax. This will help you to stay in the moment and make more conscious choices about what you eat.
It will also help to relax your food rules and make peace with food. If you’re constantly struggling with thoughts about food and your body, it’s time to make peace with both. This means accepting yourself as you are, embracing your imperfections, and letting go of negative thoughts and behaviours around food.
- Seek support
Talk to someone who understands what you’re going through and can offer helpful advice and support. This will help you understand and manage your emotions, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and overcome any underlying issues that may be fueling your binge eating.
This could be a friend, family member, therapist, or coach.
I have helped over 150 women stop binge and overeating and I’m here to support you. Please reach out if you want more information on coaching.
Binge eating is a serious problem that can have negative consequences on your health and well-being. However, it is possible to overcome binge eating with the help of professionals and loved ones.
If binge eating is ruining your life and how you’re feeling about yourself, download my guide to quit binge eating. Using my signature Binge Free Blueprint, I will help you quit binge eating using strategies that fit into your busy lifestyle.
https://resources.wholesomelifestyleproject.com/QuitBingeEatingForGood259504
