I like the idea of acceptance if I’m feeling whole, peaceful and serene, and I abhor the idea if I’m emotionally triggered and spiritually bankrupt.
Do you use food to stuff, express, or deal with difficult or uncomfortable emotions? Assertive communication is one key to resolving this overeating trigger.
Taking an inside out approach to binge eating, and healing your relationship with food and your body, ultimately means nurturing your Self-Care voice.
Mindful eating is increasingly recognized as a powerful approach to optimal eating and health. Contrary to popular belief, mindful eating is not "just" eating with awareness.
I began to recognize that when I wasn’t on my own side, there were consequences to my mood and self-esteem, that contributed to wanting to use food to soothe myself.
The Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating for Binge Eating Program is a clinically valid treatment that has been shown to stop binge eating. Click here to find a binge eating disorder therapist who uses mindful eating to help with binge eating disorder, BED, emotional eating, or compulsive eating.
The movie Chocolat explores the dichotomy between rigid self-control and indulgence, themes often seen in disordered eating. Through beautiful story telling, Chocolat finds a delicious balance.
Do you feel trapped in a vicious cycle of emotional eating and dieting? You are not alone; there are some common themes we hear from others who struggle with emotional eating.
