
Blogs From Our Eating Disorder Therapists
Embracing Food Freedom: How to Eat Whatever You Want Without Overdoing It
Breaking the restrict-binge cycle starts here! Discover how to dismantle the good vs. bad food mentality and embrace a balanced approach to eating.
Embracing Food Freedom: A Journey of Self-Love and Well-being
Are you ready to break free from the shackles of diet culture and reclaim your relationship with food and body? Picture this: it's December, and you find yourself savoring every moment of the holiday season, free from guilt or restriction. Your newfound confidence radiates in everything you do, igniting a spark that propels your business to new heights. This isn't just a fantasy—it's within your grasp.
Understanding the Nighttime Binge: Breaking the Restrict-Binge Cycle
Gail's frustration is palpable in her question: why does she find herself succumbing to late-night binges despite being disciplined all day? It's a poignant inquiry that reflects the struggles many of us face in our relationship with food. So, let's unpack the complexities behind this behavior and explore how we can break free from the restrict-binge cycle.
Unraveling Emotional Eating: Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
Today, we're exploring Why do we find ourselves reaching for food more often when we're in a bad mood?
It's a fascinating inquiry that leads us to the very heart of human behavior and psychology. As we dissect this question, we'll uncover how our brains are wired to seek pleasure and avoid pain, often leading us to turn to food as a source of comfort.
Embracing Emotional Eating: A Compassionate Approach to Coping
Today, we delve into a topic that many of us can relate to…emotional eating. It's a common struggle, and I'm excited to explore it together.
Let's start by extending some compassion to ourselves. Emotional eating is not a sign of weakness but rather a coping mechanism many of us have developed over time. It's important to recognize that these episodes, though challenging, are a part of our journey.
Understanding Emotional Eating, Overeating, and Binge Eating: What's the Difference?
In the whirlwind of daily life, it's not uncommon for our relationship with food to become entangled with our emotions. From celebrating a birthday with cake to seeking solace in a pint of ice cream after a stressful day, our eating habits often reflect our emotional state. But what exactly distinguishes emotional eating from overeating and binge eating? And when should we seek help?
Understanding Emotional Eating and Finding Compassion in Your Coping
It all begins with an idea.
Emotional Eating, Overeating, Binge Eating…What’s the difference?
It all begins with an idea.