Breaking Up With Binge Eating

What we believe we look like can be highly distorted from what other people see. Similarly, the importance we place on attractiveness can grow like a weed in our minds - unless we correct it from time to time. In this episode we'll cover how you can see yourself realistically, and have a healthy view of your appearance's true importance.  

Stopping eating when we feel satisfied is simple, in theory. But if you've tried it, you know that in real life it can be anything but simple! In this episode Georgie covers how to develop the skill through 6 steps. Whether you have no idea what satisfied feels like, or if you sense the feeling struggle with obeying it, you'll find answers in this episode. Learn more about Breaking Up With Binge E...

To keep binges at bay, it's best -- at least initially -- to eat frequently enough and avoid getting hungry. But as you probably guessed, that can prevent weight loss if you kept it up forever. What's a person to do if they want to eventually be able to lose weight? In this episode, we walk you though the steps we use with our clients to move away from binge eating and towards a healthy lifetime w...

Most people who join our coaching program don't just want to recover from binge eating or emotional eating, they also want to lose weight! But as many people have discovered, trying to choose weight loss behaviours often triggers binge eating. This raises the question, "how will I ever lose weight in the future if right now I need to eat so often (and without any form of limits) to avoid binge eat...

One of the most common triggers for binge eating or emotional eating is being in distress.  In a previous episode we covered alternative actions you can take to feel better - but in this episode we explore what sort of internal dialog works to de-escalate our fears, stress and tension from the inside out!  This skill will allow you to become someone who can comfort yourself without needing other p...

It can feel like it comes out of "nowhere". One minute we are fine and the next we are shoving Oreos into our mouth as fast as we can. How does this sudden and complete shift happen? Why does a meltdown sneak up on us so easily? Knowing how to pick up on the right signals ahead of time means you can prevent yourself from attacks of runaway eating. You can keep your cool, and defuse the tension bef...

We love to be in control. We get to do what we want, then!  But sometimes, it feels like we aren't actually calling the shots over what we get to eat.  And that's frustrating and angering.  It can seem like the circumstances of your job or family situation are screwing you over, or that you are powerless in the face of your emotions or urges. In this episode we'll talk about how to handle those mo...

Heading to party? Whether it's a bridal shower, holiday shindig, or a birthday bash, there's likely to be cake. Or cookies. Or both. And maybe candy too. For someone who feel vulnerable around these types of foods, their mere presence can ruin your night! Either you spend your entire evening gritting your teeth trying to NOT TOUCH THEM, or you eat one, sneak another, and end up sliding down the sl...

Emotional eating or binge eating often begins with a very normal human need: a need for comfort.  Nothing in the world is more natural than wanting to feel better! Yet feeling like we need comfort can leave us unsure of what to do. Is it a sign we are too needy? Do we deserve comfort? What will help if we don't use food?  In this episode we'll walk through exactly what to do when you are in need o...

Somewhere in between ultra-rigid control and "screw it" eating, there lies a land of peaceful, healthy eating. In this episode, we'll go over how to land in this feel-good place, where you break free of thinking about weight loss all the time, and yet still choose food like you care about yourself. You CAN lose the obsession with your weight and still give a damn about what you eat. And it feels i...

Why do I binge eat?  Why don't other people develop this same habit?  And most importantly, what needs to change so I can STOP?  We answer these questions and more in this episode of the Breaking Up With Binge Eating podcast. (Plus there's a special announcement on how to fast track your success).  Binge eating is a cycle. It is most commonly initiated and continued because of two factors:  Physic...

It happens. Slip ups are not the end of the world, but if you do binge, you'll need to know how to get back on track without extending our suffering! In this episode we'll talk about the do's (practice self-compassion, get back to your normal schedule) and don'ts (beat yourself up, isolate yourself, skip meals, or keep bingeing/restricting) for getting back on your feet. 

At some point, you'll have to tackle an urge to binge eat. In fact, you'll probably need to face urges many time during your recovery. In this episode you'll learn our 3 part method for exactly what to do as soon as you notice you are experiencing an urge. 

In this episode you'll hear a detailed, personal account from someone who has been in your shoes. You'll hear the key lessons learned by a real life client as she worked to free herself from binge eating. Her story is inspiring, heartwarming, and encouraging. 

Emotional skill development is being uncovered as one of the crucial pieces to successfully treating and preventing eating problems. Without it, people simply don’t get better, or they get better for a short time and relapse when life gets hard again. Sadly, few weight management programs and “experts” use these skills in their treatment approach, opting instead to focus on food, food, food. If yo...

Clients often ask Maryclaire and I, “What are the usual signs that someone is making progress overcoming binge eating?" It makes sense; of course we want to know how we are doing! If you have wondered this too, perfect, because we’re getting right to those signposts in today’s episode.  

The smell hits you before you walk in the door: tacos. The Mexican music emanating from the brightly colored restaurant sounds cheerful and inviting, and you can't wait to run your fingers through the water droplets on the outside of an ice cold margarita glass. "This night with my friends is going to be so much fun," you think. "And some fun, is exactly what I need." Five hours later, fun is exac...

Megan thought she could bring an apple in her backpack, but to lose weight she heard snacking between meals was a bad idea. But she knew her main goal wasn’t weight loss, it was to not binge. So… should she snack or no? She began to fill with dread. Her chest tightened. "You ok?" Her boyfriend asked. "You looked so happy a few minutes ago, but all of a sudden you look … miserable."  If you can rel...

Crying in dressing rooms. Afraid to go to a formal dinner. Never going to the beach. Body hatred can be cruel, and it's something most people have felt at least once in their lives. But we don't have to feel it in the future. This episode is for anyone out there who has ever felt not good looking enough.  In it, you'll hear how you aren't alone, plus we'll share tactics for shifting your perspecti...

Many people who come to Nutrition Loft wanting to permanently stop binge eating also want to be thinner. And they want to get right down to business seeing the pounds head for the hills.   But the expert in us coaches knows better and today, we’ll explore why we need to start with something that is NOT weight loss to free someone from binge eating, and in the long run, end their weight problems. A...