How to Stop Binge Eating

Basically, being SUPER strict with your eating regimen backfires. I’ve learned that there’s a reason why everyone says “moderation”.

How binges happens [Important to understand]

1) You think about having something you know you shouldn’t (whether that’s more food or a food you can’t have).

2) You begin to feel a sense of tension/uneasiness.

3) You decide “screw it; I’m having whatever I want” and binge to relieve this tension.

4) You find hope in a new strict eating plan to fix the damage you’ve done. This plan turns out to be too restrictive and the cycle begins again.

When you finally get sick of the strict eating regime you’ve made for yourself, you’ll want something not on your “list” of acceptable food.

You’ll get super anxious about eating off your plan and will binge to relieve the tension.

It’s really about eating enough (a small deficit if to lose weight at a practical pace), having realistic weight loss expectations, consistency, and not creating such strict guidelines for yourself.

If you do find yourself in a position where you want something you know you shouldn’t have here’s how you can beat that tension feeling:

Journal. On your phone. Right when you feel that tension rising.

Trust me, this works wonders and you’ll realize you really don’t need another plate of dinner or a slice of cake.

What’s happening in the world sucks. A lot.

Now is probably the best time to iron-out whatever food issues you’re dealing with preventing you from losing weight.

Good luck everyone and wash your hands.

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