If you’ve been blaming yourself because diets haven’t worked, you’re not alone! I am increasingly disheartened for those who are unknowingly misguided into a life of repeated, humiliating attempts to lose weight, then take on the shame of “their failure.”
How I went from “I am a binge eater” to “I have Binge Eating Disorder ”
Our internalized messages about food, weight, bodies, and dieting can seep into our mindful eating practices. I refer to these messages as my Restrictive Voice or as “my old friend, RV.” I personify RV because externalizing this voice gives me enough distance to explore it more objectively. When I have that distance, I can mindfully …
Over the last 14 years of working with people who are struggling to find a peaceful, balanced relationship with food, I’ve met many who say they don’t “just” overeat. Whether they describe their struggle as “bingeing,” “compulsive eating,” “emotional eating,” or “food addiction,” they all talk about shame and secrecy. They often say, “I thought …
I just came across a wonderful interview with Monica Seles about her struggle with binge eating. It is an inspiring quick read. My favorite quote was: I had to throw out the word diet. I love food. That’s who I am. I enjoy a good meal. I’ve got to accept who I am. I’ve had enough …
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