Binge Eating Help - Eat Naturally and Get Your Life Back

For a lot of us, food is the first thing we think about when we wake up and again the last thing we think about before we go to sleep. It has become an obsession with so many of us as we strive to have the perfect body, stay fit and healthy and be as thin as we can possibly be. Unfortunately this obsession then spills over into other parts of our lives to the detriment of everything else. Food is just food. We don't have to be "good" or worry about being "bad".

Food should be used to fuel our bodies in a positive way and that should be the end of it. Yes it's important to eat healthily but not in a way that deprives us of our favourite foods. This is because deprivation only serves to make us crave what we are missing out on. Ironically once you allow yourself to eat the so-called unhealthy food, you actually won't want it. As it is no longer forbidden it doesn't have the same appeal as it had previously.

The key is to learn to eat "naturally". This is a process of eating which simply enables you to listen to your own body so you can eat what your body wants and needs and stop when you are satisfied. When you are truly listening you will find your body doesn't actually want too much sugar, fat or salt and it will actually crave the healthy nutritious foods instead. Accordingly you will eat these foods most of the time. However, when you really need an unhealthy option to fulfil you emotionally, you will be satisfied with a small portion, because now you are listening when your body tells you to stop.

Eating "naturally" gives you the best of both worlds, enabling you to eat in a positive and empowering way and put food in perspective. However this takes conscious thought and will not happen over night. Often people have spent years eating in negative ways without even realising how they are eating. They have got into little habits, which are very difficult to change until they focus on what they are doing every time they eat. Once they start to eat mindfully instead of mindlessly then it is possible to change.

This then enables you to make positive changes in other areas of your life, as your brain is no longer solely focussed on food, weight loss and body image. You will find you are at peace with food instead of constantly fighting with yourself to achieve an unrealistic weight or body size. If dieting and food obsession is holding you back, learn to eat naturally, so you can then be the best that you can be.

I am a Natural Eating Consultant, wife and mother who has recovered from 6 years of depression, a side effect of which was bulimia. I used to binge on food uncontrollably and then exercise excessively to get rid of it. In my mid thirties I was introduced to Natural Eating which together with personal development, allowed me to learn to love and trust myself enough to make a full recovery. My weight settled at a healthy weight for me in 1998 and has remained at this level ever since. Previously, I'd had weight and food related issues for over 20 years. I have now written an e-book entitled "Empower yourself by eating what you want - how to lose weight naturally without dieting." For a FREE copy please click the following link http://www.weightlossandpersonalgrowth.com/Home.html

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Different Types of Binge Eating - Causes and Treatment

Of all the variety of symptoms that can accompany eating disorders, one that can be associated with several of them is the common pattern of binge eating. Whether the person restricts their food habits or not, certain mental or emotional triggers can make them begin eating excessively to the point of discomfort and sickness. There are different types of binge eating but often the episode of overeating is something that they lose control of and suffer negative consequences as a result of their behavior. The binges may occur at certain times and be more predictable such as with night eating disorder. This is a disorder in which, for whatever reason, the person feels unable to control their eating habits at night. It could happen because of insomnia or restrictive eating habits during the day. It is a type of binge eating that can affect a person's health and weight because of their uncontrolled eating.

The problems that contribute to compulsive overeating are not just the food itself; it is an obsession with food as an emotional escape from circumstances of life. For the people that eat large portions and snack often, they can admit to knowing that they eat not out of hunger but out of boredom, depression or just the taste of food. This can be a cycle that this difficult for them to really escape without professional help. They have become so dependent on food to ease their nerves and stress that they do not know how to function without it. They see food not as a source of survival but as something that they want all the time.

Whatever type of binge disorder a person might have, their need to binge is usually a kind of coping mechanism that helps them to escape from other problems. With eating disorders like bulimia, compulsive overeating or night eating disorder, it is not just a matter of an obsession with food; there are other psychological issues at hand that are not being addressed. Traumatic events of the past or problems with abuse can trigger any kind of eating disorder. In order to treat their binging problems the person with the disorder must think of the past and try to pinpoint when and why their issues with food began to occur. Once they understand exactly why they behave in this way then they might be more likely to think before they engage in binging behavior. The more time they spend facing their emotional problems head on instead of escaping through food they less they are going to binge eat.

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Binge Eating - How Compulsive Overeating Affects the Body

The physical effects of binge eating can be as small as feeling uncomfortable because of the amount of food eaten. It becomes hard to function because of being so full... I also experienced headaches after binges.

If done on a consistent basis, over time this habit can create a state of obesity and long-term organ damage due to the body's inability to cope with the excess weight. It can result in developing diabetes and/or hypertension.

Some binge eaters also may experience severe digestive problems. They may have cramping, irritable bowls, diarrhea, and constipation. I know that for myself I would experience all of these symptoms, and then 'promise' myself that I would never binge again.

In some extreme cases a person can die due to the amount of food consumed within a short period of time. The stomach may burst releasing food into the body. Although this is a rare instance; the possibility of it is real if one does not listen to their body's signals of extreme over fullness.

Another common condition developed is high blood pressure. This may be due to 'yo yo' dieting; going from binge eating to excessively restrictive dieting. These can become a pattern in a person's life. Binge eaters will always 'be on a diet' - depriving themselves of certain foods, only to find themselves bingeing on them later. I believe that the cycle of binge eating is perpetuated (and sometimes caused by) dieting.

The emotional effects of binge eating may start with feeling guilt and shame after a binge. I know that I would often feel so guilty that I started to believe that something must be 'wrong with me'. It is also common for someone to feel unworthy and not worth anything because of their inability to stop. Like I had experienced, there are many people who struggle with overeating who feel a lack of self-worth because of their relationship with food.

Due to these feelings, depression is a likely occurence. I have experienced this state of depression because I had started to believe that I wasn't good enough.

Along with depression can come suicidal tendencies. There was a time in my life that I started to contemplate suicide. I had come as close as to writing my own suicide letter. Although I don't believe that binge eating was the 'cause' of this; it did play a large role of me wanting to give up on life.

Binge eaters can also experience severe mood swings and feel hopeless about their life in general. They may also begin to isolate themselves and due to 'secret' they carry about their relationship to food. It is large burden that can begin to eat away at a person's ability to even ask for help.

I know how this can feel... and I want you to know that overcoming binge eating is not only possible; but on the other side is the REAL YOU. You are more powerful than you may realize!

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Binge Eating Help - Stop Sneak Eating!

Sneak eating more often than not turns into a binge. We don't want people to know what we are eating, so we are usually very "good" in front of others and when we are alone, we literally go mad, eating everything in sight just as quickly as we can! Which is quite ironic really because normally this means we don't even enjoy the food! What's all that about? Sneak eating is the undoing of any good intentions and simply reinforces that we are not good enough just as we are.

We shouldn't have to hide what we are eating. Food is just food. Sure some is unhealthy and not so good for us, but that doesn't mean we are hopeless human beings if we want to eat the unhealthy options. We have to eat every day, it should make us feel good, enable us to function well and be fun. The unhealthy items are a crucial part of getting satisfaction from food. This is because if you are really satisfied, you will stop sooner. They are normally richer, heavier or fattier which means you don't need a large amount of them to be satisfied. That is however if you are really tuned into your body and listening when it tells you to stop.

One of the guidelines of "Natural Eating", is "Eat with the intention of being in full view of others". This means that whether you are alone or not, when you eat, you eat the same way you would if others were present. You don't have to hide it or sneak it but you do have to eat it mindfully. Make a choice based on what your body wants at that time, not what you think you "should" eat. Sit down and eat without distractions. Really concentrate on the food, savour it, eat it slowly and enjoy it. Ask yourself, "Have I had enough?" And when you have, go and do something else until you are hungry again.

If you settle for something you don't really want just because others are present, I guarantee you will sneak the item you really wanted later. Then ultimately eat a lot more of it, than you would have if you ate it when you originally wanted it. This is because food you "settle" for fills you up physically but it doesn't satisfy you emotionally.

So, start eating what you really want, every time you eat. Then you can stop when you've had enough and not end up sneaking it and over indulging on it later. This takes trust and belief in yourself that you will stop. Your body will tell you, you just have to listen and then act appropriately. Remember you can eat whatever you want, whenever you want so why sneak?

I am a Natural Eating Consultant, wife and mother who has recovered from 6 years of depression, a side effect of which was bulimia. I used to binge on food uncontrollably and then exercise excessively to get rid of it. In my mid thirties I was introduced to Natural Eating which together with personal development, allowed me to learn to love and trust myself enough to make a full recovery. My weight settled at a healthy weight for me in 1998 and has remained at this level ever since. Previously, I'd had weight and food related issues for over 20 years. I have now written an e-book entitled "Empower yourself by eating what you want - how to lose weight naturally without dieting." For a FREE copy please click the following link http://www.weightlossandpersonalgrowth.com/Home.html

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Am I a Binge Eater?

The truth is that everyone eats too much every once in a while! But binge eating is more than just eating too much at Thanksgiving dinner or eating too many of your favorite chips. It's about using food as way to 'feel better'.

It's is about avoiding and running away from being present in your life. That may sound extreme. But in some way every person experiences this is 'getting away' from something. It may be due to stress or trying to escape unwanted feelings.

If you identify with anything on the list below you may be suffering from binge eating or another type of disordered eating...
You continue eating even after you are fullYou can't stop eatingYou eat in response to stress or worryFood occupies your thoughtsYou eat all day longYou eat large amounts of food in one sittingYou feel out of control with foodYou feel guilty after eatingYou eat in secretYou have food hidden in your house, just in case of an "emergency"You are embarrassed about the amount of food you consumeYou suffer from depressionYou believe that food is a source of comfortYou never feel satisfied after eating, you always want more

There was a time in my life that identified with nearly ALL of these things! The truth is that this behavior is simply a coping mechanism that is used to 'get by'.

Every person that turns to food for comfort has a reason to do it. There is ALWAYS a benefit for everything that a person does; even if it doesn't feel like it. Binge eating is not really about the food at all. It's about what the food 'does'. Eating releases endorphins into the brain (the 'feel good' hormones) that provide you a sense of relief and well being.

The down side is that those feelings wear off as soon as you're done eating; and then the feelings of guilt set in. Although binge eating has it's 'benefits' by relieving unwanted feelings... it's negative aspects are easier to see.

Binge eating causes guilt, shame, and remorse. Along with feelings of isolation and depression. And the obvious elephant in the room, gaining weight.

I've been there, feeling alone and wondering if I would always suffer from binge eating. I've learned that in order to overcome this... I had to look within myself and find my own power and beauty. And I've made it! I am free of binge eating and I'd love nothing more than to support you in your own healing journey.

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Powerful Advice for Overcoming Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating

1. Know that diets aren't the answer.

Bulimics and binge eaters or those desiring weight loss often think that dieting is the answer. Well, it's not and here's why. The facts speak for themselves when repeated studies on dieting as a way to lose weight show that the failure rate is over 90%. That's astonishingly high. The diet industry makes billions of dollars exploiting this well known fact. It is vested in your failure, it doesn't want you to lose weight and be lean, happy and healthy. It wants you to buy more diet products, plans and potions where you end up on this merry-go-round which is doomed to failure, spending more money in the process.

Don't ever diet again. NLP and hypnotherapeutic methods of helping sufferers to overcome bulimia and binge eating have a 70% success rate. Doesn't that sound better than the 90% failure rate of conventional dieting?!

The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expect a different result. Wouldn't it be better to model your behaviour on something that works? By learning to eat like a happy, lean and healthy person does, you give yourself the maximum chance of success of breaking free of your destructive relationship with food. You can achieve this by using NLP and hypnotherapy.

2. Thinking things will improve on their own just isn't true. Things won't improve on their own and that's a fact.

This is vital to understand and acknowledge if you're looking to stop bulimia and binge eating. Unless you massively change your conscious and unconscious beliefs, you will keep on doing the same. At the moment, you are hard wired to your habit of binging. Like most sufferers, you likely have underlying beliefs about yourself such as 'I'm greedy', 'I'm not good enough' or 'I never succeed at weight loss'. These must change in order to break free from your habitual binging and purging if you're a bulimic.

The good news is, you can change your unhelpful unconscious thoughts around eating by yourself and the even better news is, it only takes seconds. Take your worst negative statement about yourself. A common one is "I'll never be slim and I don't deserve to be slim and happy". Be aware of whatever your statement is and listen to it, simply noticing it when it speaks. Now, visualise a little, fluffy duckling sitting on your hand saying this same statement in its cute, 'quacky' voice. It doesn't sound so true now does it? You can also use a chipmonk's voice or something equally as ridiculous sounding.

This is just one of many simple techniques to get you on the road to being slim, happy and healthy. While you're focusing on these techniques, the weight drops off by itself. These techniques and more are just waiting for you to discover in the world of NLP and hypnosis which will help you overcome bulimia and binge eating forever.

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How To Control Binge Eating Without Starving Oneself With Natural Vitamins And Supplements

Do not skip meals. Ideally one would have breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, dinner and perhaps a small snack in the evening. Even if, initially these consist of only quite small amounts; they allow your body to settle into a consistent, rather than irregular, pattern of eating. Have meals on a plate, at a table, preferably with other people. In other words, avoid snacking on the run or eating in secret. Recognize when one is making excuses to oneself to justify missing a meal, are a danger sign, a key component of the eating disorder vicious cycle. Rather than feeling noble about avoiding food, tell yourself, are they letting the eating disorder take control and eat something immediately. Even if, one only eats a little; they have broken the cycle. Select food for nourishment and energy rather than kilojoules content. This will not come easily if one has been a slave to counting kilojoules, one will need to give yourself permission to stop. Keep reminding yourself: healthy eating does not lead to an unhealthy weight. Your ultimate achievement is to be able to consume what you want when you want to eat or when it is otherwise appropriate.

Eating can stop being an obsession and become the source, of nourishment and social interaction it is for most people. The attempt to impose strict and inappropriate self-control on your eating only serves to fuel your obsession with food. The more compulsive one is about eating or avoiding eating the more obsessed one will be.with. Allowing yourself to become flexible with your eating, free one from thinking obsessively about it. Once one stops imposing this obsessional and self-defeating control upon oneself, they will prepare the way for genuine and healthy control in their lives. Terrifying as it seams, the main thing someone can do is to stop dieting. Dieting sets one up to fail. When one has an eating disorder, dieting takes on a completely different role in ones-life than might be the case with other people. With anorexia, dieting means starvation and fear. With bulimia and compulsive overeating, it becomes the flip-side of out-of-control eating. The threat of tomorrow's diet means over eating today! Do not use appetite suppressants they prevent you from having healthy self-control with eating. You might, however, need to take supplements to counter any deficiencies caused by poor diet. You may need medical or nutritional supervision with this. Get rid of the tyranny of the scales. Try not to weigh yourself daily or regularly, try to switch to every second week or just every once in a while. Some people liberate themselves from the scales by getting rid of them completely. Your weight cannot be used as a safe indicator of your body's fat content. Be honest with yourself about your current weight-and a healthy weight to aim for. Work out a reasonable range you might be able to stay within; a weight range of around three kilos is often feasible. So if, your minimum weight is approximately 60 kilos, you might give yourself a weight range of 60 to 63 kilos to stay within that range.

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