Binge Eating

Binge eating is a very common disorder among overweight adults. Binge eaters can't seem to stop eating once they start. It is often generated by stress and emotions, binge eating can be controlled with the right kind of help and support.

Signs of a binge eater:

• Out of control feelings.
• Large portions of foods are eaten frequently.
• Eating alone and hiding your food.
• Yo-yo dieting.
• Feel depressed.
• Has high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, or high Triglyceride.

Gaining Control

• Recognize your eating disorder.
• Realize that relapses is normal while overcoming binge eating.
• Have a support team lined up like family, friends or support group.
• Learn to eat only when you're hungry and then only eat until you are comfortable not stuffed.
• Eat several small meals a day so your body doesn't get hungry.
• Be aware of the foods that you are eating.
• Eat for your health not for your cravings.
• See a professional, maybe you need an antidepressant.
• Exercise daily.
• Trade your negative thoughts with positive thoughts.

Benefits

• Regain control over how you eat.
• Lose weight.
• Manage stress better.
• Stop hiding your new and improved eating habits.
• Feel great about yourself and your body.
• Improvement of your overall health.
• Reduction of getting a life threatening disease.
• More energy.
• Self esteem has increased.

If you believe you have signs of a binge eating disorder that talk openly and honestly with your doctor. Don't be afraid to ask for help and be willing to do what ever it takes to overcome this disorder and to be able to eat healthy again.

It is very important to avoid dieting and binge eating when trying to overcome this disease. Reducing your calories while learning to conquer binge eating may send you into a cycle of gaining weight and losing weight repeatedly which is very unhealthy for you.

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