My Problem With Food | A REAL Eating Challenge
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- Sometimes there is more to a "food challenge" than fun and games. For some, the challenge is coping with compulsions and emerging unscathed.
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Fun fact: in Germany Bavaria..... Beer is classified as food not as alcohol 😂😂😂
Wow!! Mark you really hit my problem doing time.
I been 95 kg (173 cm low) down to 68 kg 1:19 half marathon, doing Ironmans and running competition, ultra running and more for 14 years.
Now I’m 99 kg out of shape after 3 months of shit and a couple of years with struggle before.
This video hit my issue, when I’m in good mental position, I eat bad!
Must say and my wife can validate that! Your video and approach has really help my building eager to start training again. So I’m looking forward to move in to our new house where my home gym are waiting.
But I do not know what I’m trying to say.
So just thank you for your videos and motivations. 🎉😊
Also triggered by doing well, I ate a full box of sweet mince pies yesterday. And half a packet of Oreos. And several packets of crisps. And four pans of porridge. Plus my regular meals…I didn’t want to but I did. Sigh.
Hit the nail on the head. Recently lost 12kg and felt myself “justifying” treats etc. awareness does help I guess but 💯 get it
I needed to hear this.
I am a grown man of over 40 years of age and almost cried hearing this. All the mental "calories in calories out", "today is my binge day", "just refuling", "i can fast tomorrow". Literally the same i thought so many, many times. Stopping after one day is so impressive to me. Well done. I know the feeling of eating when my stomach hurts and i feel sick. After i just lost 26lbs this year i still fall for it so many times. I have a lot to learn about putting these things behind me so quickly. A real inspiration. Thank you.
Thanks. Unfortunately CZcams disagree and have hit the video with an adults only/unsuitable restriction which pretty much kills it dead. ☹️
@@MarkLewisfitnessWhy would they do that? 😡
It's a great video, shame that CZcams have put a restriction on it. Mark's initial vids led me to treating myself as a junk food addict (after all, it's never a bowl of mung bean salad we crave, is it?). I started with abstinence from sugar, and it has been a game changer. Tough at first, but now it's like a superpower. I don't even crave sweet food at all. I still have small binges, but it's usually savoury stuff, which means there is a lot less quantity and damage. And no blood-sugar yo-yos, so I can get back on the horse the next day. Onto phase 2 - tackling my savoury cravings.
@@stevenkelby2169 Seems like they have a policy of labelling as such any video discussing ED.
But not those stupid mukbang videos, apparently those are all good. IDK
Those videos makes me sick. Especially when you have an autistic child mimmicking those crap@@mbengaful
I’m a licensed counsellor and I approve this message 👍
Having self-compassion after a binge attack helps tremendously to stop the vicious self-loathing cycle.
Of course, if (unlike your current state) attacks are often, please seek professional advice.
Self forgiveness for falling off of the wagon is something I only learned recently. It's makes all the difference between screwing up occasionally and screwing up days on end and reversing all gains (not GainZ) made
always great when someone who knows what they are on about says I'm not talking rubbish 😂 🙏
@@MarkLewisfitnessBut mostly rubbish...jk love the videos!
This hits close to home. But yesterday I did something that I’m really proud of. I had more cake than I felt like but afterwards I carried on with my day and didn’t continue with a binge. For me that’s a huge win!
That’s the best explanation of what having an eating disorder is like that I’ve ever seen.
You’ve performed a great public service with this video. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks. Unfortunately CZcams disagree and have hit the video with an adults only/unsuitable restriction which pretty much kills it dead. ☹️
@@MarkLewisfitness Don't get too down about it Mark, there are still tens of thousands of people and growing who have been helped by watching your video.
@@MarkLewisfitnessDamn. More people need to see this video. FWIW, I’ll be sharing.
Hi Mark, I thought your video was honest and excellent! Why do you think CZcams labeled your video this way?@@MarkLewisfitness
Well this was very timely. I was halfway down a tub of posh icecream and you motivated me to put the rest back in the freezer. I feel so much better for doing that and you've saved me from the guilt/shame of scoffing the entire tub. I think we all binge eat to varying degrees, but some people are too ashamed to admit it.
Oh Mark, I could cry. You've put in to words, what happened in my head near every day. I'm 3 weeks in to eating much more "normal" but today I dropped the ball. But I'm eyeing up tomorrow being a better day. No point punishing myself for the past mistakes
Agree completely.
Absolutely relate. Am 11 years in recovery from drugs & alcohol, 6 years from compulsive overeating and disordered eating behaviours. Willpower is not the answer when the will in question (mine) is hellbent on consuming the very thing that will destroy my mental health and worst case actually kill me. Also totally agree that it is crucial not to fall into shame and self loathing after a binge (although easier said than done) as those will likely trigger more hopelessness and more ‘f*ck it’ binging. Ugh. Mark I love the honesty in your videos thank you!
Thanks for sharing, keep it real Lucy, and know you that you are not alone... you just have to read these comments to realise!
He's great isn't he? I think everyone has their own triggers and their own specific cravings. It took me years to realise my triggers were physiological and mainly cause by sugary foods (or even just sugars in foods you wouldn't consider sweet - lactose in milk etc). Abstinence has made a huge difference and I am down to smaller binges on savoury foods (my next hurdle!). I hope you are doing ok.
@@SBNewMe So true. Forget chocolate... Cheese is the ultimate temptation.
@@SBNewMe yes! I’m really triggered by sugars too, I now eat a diet skewed towards protein, fat and carbs from veg and avoid not just sugar but also rice and pasta and bread. Although now I’m upping my running I need to eat more carbs … it’s a real balance getting this right without triggering a blood sugar spike and corresponding crash (which torpedoes my mood). And yes, Mark is great. And he is actually the reason I started running again.
@@lucycartwright9053 Sounds good. I find that some veg can even trigger my cravings, probably fructose or the saccharides. I do really well on carnivore but find it so hard. I need to take a leaf our of your book and get running again. It does something beyond the physical - it sends a message to your brain that you are the ort of person who exercises. It all helps. All the best!
Very relatable rn. A uni assignment got released and I've been procrastinating super hard, just scrolling on youtube and any old distraction for days. Binge eating isn't exactly the same as procrastination but as a compulsive, not rational behaviour that you don't want to do anymore (but continue to do anyways) I felt quite a bit of overlap. I'll take your advice and pick myself up rather than beat myself up for it.
Thanks for the great video as always and the wake-up call! Time to close this tab and do some work 👍
Yep I was thinking the exact same throughout. I don't have any eating disorders but it sounded a lot like procrastination. I find waking up the next day and throwing myself in to be the best way to get out and doing that is one of the most valuable skills I've learnt in the last 18months. Some days will be off days for whatever reason, try to minimise the number but beating yourself up just wastes more time, much better to move on
Be kind to yourself, it's ok to 'slip' back into behaviours, you can just observe them and gently remind yourself to put the phone/computer down :)
Came here to say the same thing - related very much with the feelings of knowing something isn't good for you, but not able to avoid it. I'm trying to forgive myself, take the loss, and just start over the next day. Good advice!
When I heard Mark talking about binge eating, I thought yes, I do that occasionally. But hearing this in detail - hell not I'm far off this level of eating. But procrastinating - Count me in.
The fact you admit to all of this, articulate it so well, and that I 100% relate and see myself entirely in this behaviour makes me so happy. Thank you.
I've watched this twice now and I think it's one of the best fitness videos on CZcams.... It highlights issues that I have, especially when I try eating healthy for a while. It's nice to know that I'm not the only one. It's also nice to know that even someone as fit as you are isn't perfect.
Hey Mark
My name is John D and I am a huge fan of yours. Watch your channel frequently. Can’t tell you how much I appreciate seeing a normal athlete over the age of 48 (50 soon, if I heard your video correctly) that tells it like it is. You are a huge inspiration to me and I am sure to many others.
Our journeys are relatively similar. I started a lot later in life at the age of 58 (2018). Weighed in at 295 pounds. Worked out frequently but ate like a horse. Ultimately hired a life coach to learn the reality of why I ate like I did and how the brain can play a vital role when it comes to bad habits. You can justify almost anything when you get triggered.
Understanding my challenges and having someone to be accountable to helped me form better habits. I lost 95 pounds in 6 months. Decided to train for a triathlon when I hit the maintenance mode. My son always wanted to do one so I did it to honor his memory.
I was blessed to do 3 Olympic distance and one half Ironman. In addition I did a 100 mile ride followed by a 120 mile ride a year later. It’s been 5 years and I have kept 90% of the weight off. Still very active on the bike, in the pool and on the road running . Also started strength training.
I love my new life but, like you and everyone else who is human, we fall down once in a while. You advice on this video is spot on, don’t beat yourself self up for being human. Make yourself self proud by getting back on the horse and riding again. Keep going Mark you have so much more to do. So do I.
I've been struggling with binge eating for 20 years. I recently found out that having caffeine is one of my triggers for it, and have to cut it out. Fortunately cutting caffeine by itself is way easier than trying to suppress the overwhelming desire to binge eat. I appreciate these videos, they help me explain to myself why I'm doing things.
Same, after the initial 2 hour hunger surpression of coffee, body rebounds right into "gotta have it all" mode. Not true for social coffee though, bystanders prevent bingebrain.
I have genuinely never considered this, and I drink a shitload of coffee
Same! I've only recently realised that caffeine makes it worse for me. The swings in emotion and urge to binge when drinking caffeine is wild. I'm still prone to binge off of caffeine but it's a bit more of a deliberate choice than blind emotion.
Its because coffee fastens digestion. I know I love coffee first in the morning because it gives me an appetite for a protein heavy breakfast.
@@MY-cv2xrit's probably the dopamine as well
You are so accurate at describing how my brain works when it comes to food. I am always alone at home and I don't mind that, just my brain when it goes down that road to irrational thinking and tricking me to a binge. I want to go in a deficit very slowly, but I'm also hesitant, because before it made the binging worse. So annoying, I have all the discipline to workout, go to bed early. Drink water blabla, but the most effective thing... I can't get it down.
Have you tried only cutting sweet things out? What's your poison?
Very timely. I just lost 10 kilos and then decided I’d have a week of “rewarding myself” which led to several days of eating to the point of pain which gave me no reward whatsoever. Thanks as always for being a beacon of honesty and a guide for us all.
So relatable. December is a challenging food month. I’ll forgive myself, and trust the process 😢 or at least try to 🤞🏽
Just remember, just because you "make a mistake" didn't mean you need to keep doing it. Falling to temptation every so often isn't a problem unless you give up trying.
Cereal is my kryptonite. I feel you there. I have told everyone in the house, if you get a "fun" cereal, you have to keep it in your room. But I'll go ham on the heritage flakes and the Kashi and other "healthy" cereals as well. Cereal abuse is what I'm guilty of.
Been able to talk bout it is massively important and I am on a journey of my own. Started walking as exercise this march. Started a C25k 31st July and Saturday just gone got a 35.52 PB in the 5k. All hard work but definitely struggling to eat healthy and cut the alcohol though that has gone from 7 bottles of wine a week to just 2. Getting there slowly. Keep up the great work both of you.
I'm currently undoing binge damage which started in May with a box of broken biscuits. The annoying part is that none of them were actually broken. On a positive note, I did complete my first half marathon last week, so managed to get back on track just in time. But I also know that it will happen again but that I will just deal with it and move on
I really appreciated the video. I do not have an eating disorder but I do beat myself up mentally when one snack becomes more than one and then snowballs from there. It was helpful to hear your experience and hearing sometimes there is no logic to the mind games we play with ourselves but does not mean it’s fundamentally bad either.
Being able to draw a line and prevent multiple days of eating like this is key. Not turning a bad day into a bad week and month is really powerful.
Good work :)
yep - if it weren't for that I'd be HUGE 😂
i've struggled with EDs for literally half my life (30yo now) and this is literally the best explanation i've ever heard, it's like if i was expressing what i felt when i binged; thankfully it's not that bad now but as u say, it still happens and we need to learn to let go. tnx a lot for this, mark.
As someone who struggles with binge drinking I totally get it.
For me, the longer I go from my last binge, the more tempting it becomes. Earlier this year I went just over 6 months without, but the pull still became progressively stronger with each weekend reached. How are you supposed to never have a single moment of weakness among weeks/months/years/a lifetime of discipline? Especially when life can be so stressful, exhausting and disorienting.
It also creates the psychological dynamic whereby I know that if I do give in I will be rewarded not just with the alcohol itself, but with that itch being scratched for the next week or so - which is a very compelling argument when I'm struggling. Insidious stuff.
There's a book by David Nutt called "Drink?" - I haven't stopped binge drinking, but I've massively cut down. There are certain types of people who just shouldn't drink and we're in that group!
Thankyou Mark for a brutally honest breakdown of how we all struggle from time to time. You big lovable lump!
What springs to mind watching this is it seems like a bit of a release valve. Your control outside of a binge is amazing. Your focus and single mindedness is plain to see and inspirational. As is your honesty about the other side of that.
To your credit you have found a way to deal with it without tying yourself up in mental knots.
I enjoy pretty much all of your videos, but man, this one is something special. It is insightful, helpful, and inspiring to anyone who has struggled with these kinds of compulsive behaviors. I feel that I could go on and on about how well done this entire video is, but seriously, incredible work. Your unique perspectives and excellent commentary are such a joy to experience.
I have never been a binge eater, except when it comes to eating a lot of lean meats, so a pretty good version of it. That said, i am an alcoholic. Everything you've said here about the comparison is absolutely fucking accurate. This is exactly how my drinking brain works. It's 100% a tip in and then absolute loss of control that i thought i had because i had it earlier. And I've addressed it as such. When i tried to just stop, it failed every time after a while. But when i started to just cut at it, and spread it thinner, farther apart and fewer between, i started making actual progress. I'm now a casual weekend drinker. When i think about what i used to drink it blows my mind. Like, how did i manage? How did i function daily bouncing between feeling like shit and being drunk?
If any of you, and i know there some of you in these comments, want to save yourself from yourself, this is hella good advice. Be good most of the time. Cut a bit, keep moving, get used to it. Cut a bit, keep moving, get used to it. Eventually you'll realize that you're fine and even way better and happier where you're at.
When you fuck it up, and you will, do not, 1,000,000% do not think that because you've fucked it up, that you might as well send it and go all out. Take the L, keep it moving back in the direction you want to go. Even losing ground is a win if you limit it and rebound.
Love this. Best wishes!
I have been battling bulimia nearly half my life. Aiming for perfection in my recovery (believing a binge / purge will never happen again) was such a foolish thought and kept me stuck. I read this quote recently: "The sign of ... progress is not so much never falling as it is being able to lift oneself up quickly after one falls." (Jacques Philippe, Searching for and Maintaining Peace) The quote is about our spiritual walk but it very much applies to this eating disorder. Depsite still having my slip-ups, I AM seeing progress. How? Well, what used to be "I'll start again next month." became "I'll start again next week." which became "I'll start again tomorrow." On my stronger days, I'm sometimes even able to say, "I will start again right now." Anyway, thanks for sharing your personal struggles on this very public channel. It's been an encouragement to me and I know countless others who suffer secretly and in silence. 🙏
You put it into comprehensible words! Thank you for making content like this, more and more people need to see this message.
Fantastic insights. While I don't binge to this degree, becasue I am too lazy to go to the store and buy stuff, I completely understand. I've literally been thinking to myself, "no, don't do it, the craving will pass, just sit back down and get back to work", but it's like someone else has control of my body. Logic has nothing to do with it. It's like being a zombie that is compelled to eat brains.
One of my go-to justifications is, "I've already blown it for the day, what the heck is it going to hurt to keep eating some more."
This is also one thing that gives me some insight into people with substance abuse problems.
Man. Great video. Thank you. I’m in my “off season” from triathlon training, and just gained 15lbs within an about a month. It’s so easy to validate my horrible food choices, only to feel like a pile of crap after. Keep up the good work!
I am in a month of it! It’s definitely because I can’t get over the guilt of the first slip up.
I justify it in my mind with planned fasts! Or I’ll run further, do longer on the bike.
Hearing another person describe this is quite comforting. And seeing that the way out is to lose the guilt and shame is really helpful
This is such a brilliant video, it is totally how my brain works and having someone understand that being told just eat less and move more is unhelpful at best is so refreshing 😂 I think I may need to rewatch this every time a binge cycle start which should make up for the utube monitor foolishness
Wow. I never knew this is a probably that I had. You perfectly explained exactly what I do. Down to the caloric deficit justification. Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I can fix it now!
Thank for saying out loud what many of us, including myself, go thru. I've gotten myself into better shape over last 18 months but still struggle with binge eating like u described from time to time. No amount of food prep or planning can help. Sometimes, it just happens. Thankfully I haven't let it dominate me like I used to. But thank you for putting this video out there. I'm sure not many of us who have this issue would feel comfortable sharing this with hundreds of thousands of people.
Wow, your honesty and transparency is PHENOMENAL!! Thank You
You nailed it man. Perfect explanation to that internal brain chatter that fails me time and time again.
Nice video mark, this opens my mind to eating mentalities. Just wanted to let you know I ran 100km on the weekend for a men’s health fundraiser and have almost raised $5k AUD. This idea was inspired by watching your 100km races, I dont know how you managed to go a second time with all those injuries, I’m never doing it again. Just wanted to let you know your videos help all sorts of people and I appreciate every upload!
Thanks! I needed to hear this. Refusing to be miserable after experiencing a run like yours this past weekend and getting back on track is what works.
I can so much relate to this... The thoughts, the excuses, the mindset during a binge eating crisis...
Thanks to share your experience!
Thank you. These videos of yours are the only times I have ever been able to actually relate with someone with this same issue. Your first description of the disorder made me realize that I have been suffering from the same thing my entire adult life. I appreciate your insights on how you manage it, as I am trying to figure out how to do so myself. Sorry the video will get tanked, but glad I still got to see it.
This is the most resonant video I've ever seen about binge eating disorder. Thank you so much for posting it. It's good to know there might be a sense of self-acceptance somewhere down the line after all the extraordinarily hard work.
This was a really powerful and meaningful video. Thank you for being so vulnerable for us!
Amazing, Amazing video and vulnerability!!! Being a fit 52 year old, I can completely relate and SOOOOOO appreciate a real, truthful video. Thank you for sharing and for those of us trying to stay lean, muscular and fit, I appreciate the message of treating oneself with grace and ALSO about getting back on the wagon!
Just turned 70 and still walk down the same path, occasionally. You’re so right when you don’t try to explain it or let it define you, you just shrug your shoulders and acknowledge it and go on living normally.
Thanks for saying the quiet part out loud 😀
"Who are you going to tell when the police are all corrupt?" is such a good analogy.
Thanks Mark. This was timely for me because I posted a video about trying to kick my junk food addiction and some idiot started telling me that I was just greedy. Righto.
Played this video at my daughters place this weekend so I could watch it when it came out. My son in law commented what a good message you were getting out, when so many influencers in his age bracket were saying tough it out and get your ass back in the gym. Thanks for the video Mark.
Maybe the most relatable of any relatable youtube video I have ever seen, and I have seen some relatable shit!
Thanks Mark! Very insightful, articulate and totally relatable.
“It doesn’t need to be true - it just needs to be believed.”
Things is true for so many things in life!!
Great vid! I constantly battle with my impulse behavior towards food. Luckily I’ve been able to damage control right after but it is crazy how easy things can derail completely
I always say I’m 18 months into my 6 month bulk cycle
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This actually made me cry about this, casually watching a video while I did the dishes. This is my literal thought process every single time this happens, “I want to stop” but you don’t and the gymnastics which happens is too much
As someone who’s struggles with an addiction other than food, this thinking is THE SAME! I’m so glad that you were self aware enough to articulate all of this. Thank you!
I've had binge eating disorder for 7 years now, which was triggered by a potential cancer relapse. I've gone from 70kg to 110kg, back down to 86kg, back up to 105kg, and currently 97kg and have binged for the last 14 days straight. It's draining emotionally, financially and so much more.
I love this. I thought I was the only one. I like to chuck around the term "fuelling" to justify my binges
Thank you Mark for this video so much! Just what I need as a beginner runner after losing 30kg of body weight. It will be a battle for the rest of my life.
Thank you so much for being real Mark. I am familiar with exercise and BED (Binge Eating Disorder). I have a distinct memory of having to stop hanging out a load of washing on multiple occasions just to go and eat snacks that I didn't want, when I wasn't hungry. It's physically distressing NOT giving into those cravings.
I have found the best solution for me was to own having BED, just as you have done and accepting the thoughts and recognising the behaviours and just being ok that, that is how my brain is wired.
Thanks for making this and your honesty! I'm going to save this to watch again in the future after I've; lied to my partner about popping out to run an errand, and actually just going to the shop to consume more chocolate, crisps and biscuits than a "responsible" 40 something year old really should.
The most real thing you have produced on “slipping” while trying to live a healthy life style and/or getting back on track with a healthy life style. Cheers and thank you
This video helps a lot. I don't eat or drink a lot but when I do I binge massively. Not many people get it. They can't understand how someone who trains all the time can also not control their habits. Thank you
Thank you for making this video. I had a really bad binge the other day and felt horrible about it. As you said, I kept eating even when I had eaten. amassive amount of food and wasn't hungry anymore. Knowing that I'm not the only one, and that we're only human, really helps:)
Been here, will be here again. Currently working on going to the gym regularly, and it's going well. One step at a time and all that. Feels good hearing I'm not alone in this!
Thank you Mark, this really hit home with me
Great video mark, I relate so much to this. This time of year especially I dont know why. When it gets cold and rainy the runs stop and the cookies start. Have been trying to get back on track but it's very hard this time of year to motivate myself for runs and workouts. And once those stop the eating starts as well. This was a great reminder I'm not the only one dealing with the all or nothing mindset. It would also be nice if you could make a video on how to keep on track with working out during the dark rainy and cold days. Anyway, thanks a ton for the content.
Gosh I can relate…I do treat my binge eating with therapy but it’s horrible..btw happy birthday Mark and thanks for always delivering a good and relevant content! Wish you 1M followers this year 🙂
Thank you for this. In fact, thank you for all the content you put out. You are a huge inspiration!
I want to say thank you. There's a load of videos on several other EDs but very few actually relatable videos on BED. Your videos help me and a friend of mine who suffer with a very similar thing when it comes to bring linked with things that are going well in our life feel seen and not some.
Amazing video, I'll have to come back to this every now and again to remind myself that my brain is always trying to rationalize a binge
It seems like you are living my life. I have been a binge eater all my life. I eat when I am avoiding doing what I should be doing. It was a perfect video in the mind of a binge eater. I loved it. Thanks
Thank you for this video. I have trouble with binging and grazing. I have had these issues since I was young. It is hard to get people to understand. I am typically ok until I actually eat. This means I could technically go all day without eating until I do. Once I do, it's like I opened the floodgates. This is not all the time but enough of the time. Anywho I appreciate your videos.
@marklewisfitness Thanks for an entertaining video on a serious topic. The way your day went south, and the "reasoning" and mental gymnastics along the way, resonated with me - and you made me laugh (at myself, as I imagined that's what I'd do too)
Another great video. Keep 'em coming 🤘🏻
One of the best videos on CZcams. Brutally honest self analysis which we can all learn from.
I relate to this video so much!! The triggers, the way of thinking, the ways of justifiying food choices, everything...thanks for uploading this, it really feels like I'm not alone.
What an excellent timing, i was just regreting about me binge eating for 2 months..
Join the club 😂
Pretty much me today. I talk myself into it because I’m running ten k later, then life happens, and I can’t/ don’t even do the run. What I have going for me is that I go to work mon-fri and I’m really good at controlling my meals at work. Weekends, not so much!
This was excellent, and a struggle I go through on most days. Thank you for sharing, and I hope others understand.
This is such a good video. It's a relief to know that even extremely fit, disciplined people have days like this. I'm going to remember this next time I have a binge. Compassion for self goes a long way
Mark, the way you’ve framed this has changed my perspective. I can recognise myself in some of the comments you said would be unhelpful and I’m going to try and change my ways. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
“I’ve broken enough pieces of furniture using them as. Pierces of furniture “ dang it that got me lol thanks for this video!
Such a relatable video, thank you. The binge brain just cannot be reasoned with.
For me, telling my partner about my binge eating was the first step to reducing the frequency of it. Covid and lockdown was the second step as I didn’t have the alone time where my binge brain could take over. What’s hopefully knocked it on the head is being diagnosed type 1 diabetic. I’ve had to focus on my eating instead of focusing on anything but how much I was eating.
My partner no longer has to worry about leaving me alone for a while.
Thank you for making this video and being so vulnerable. This is something I also struggle with and am working on. Love your videos!
I have just started a book called 'dopamine nation' its fascinating and sheds light on this.
I type this at midnight after polishing off 1.5L of cereal in a 2L jug.
Love the content, thanks for making it
I’ve just had a weekend of exactly the same, recently lost 18lbs making a total of 42lbs and I’ve totally lost motivation because I’ve got to the point where “aah I look ok, I can eat what I want now” I haven’t weighed in but I’d say there’s probably 8lbs gone back on already I just make poor choices but this vid has shown me that I’m not on my own which is pleasing. I thought I was self destructing on my own and nobody else did it.
Back to it from today so I can relax a little on Xmas day. Thanks for the vid Mark, great content as usual. 👌🏻
Thank you for filming this
This is an epic description of binge eating! Thank you for so vulnerability sharing! Your honesty is what keeps me listening to your channel
Thanks. Unfortunately CZcams disagree and have hit the video with an adults only/unsuitable restriction which pretty much kills it dead. ☹️
loved it!
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the message
the content
the storytelling
the honesty
the occasional mild humor
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great stuff! thanks for sharing! ❤
This is so familiar, down to the rice and mango chutney
The two and half bowls ( there were no more coco pops) really strikes a chord with me. On a binge day if I start something it will be finished even if it makes me physically uncomfortable. I'm currently 6kg over my ideal weight where I feel fit, strong and in my best shape. I don't look too bad so requests to my wife not to keep crap in the house as it can trigger me into binge mode falls on deaf ears. I'll show her this video as I've shown her previous ones on this topic on this channel. Cheers mark.
Amazing stuff! Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you. This is the journey I'm on.
What a great breakdown of how things can and do go wrong for us mentally. This same process can be seen with substance abuse and even procrastination. Some out there are lucky enough not to suffer this affliction, but many are not. Thanks for sharing.
Love the videos... but this one.... this one was absolutely 💯. It's like you emptied my brain out and got the script for it...
Binged this evening and was in the gym when after while watching it
Hi Mark! Great one, you phrased stuff that I only ever felt.
Binge eating has two main triggers, I recently learned from Dr. Simone Koch. One is an addiction, learned fleeing response from negative emotion. The other is physical, stuff like blood sugar, micro nutrients. Omega3 levels and essential amino acids are among frequent triggers, as well as body fat level lower than the body needs. Have you looked into those? Do you get detailled bloodworks done sometimes?
Love, another fighter
Thanks for your honesty and through explaining of your experience
You surprise me so many times. This time less fun, but so true and recognizable. Well done 👏
Loved this one. Thanks for sharing so honestly about your struggles.
I can completely relate Mark, just not to that extreme thank God. Kudos for getting back on track the following day.
I struggle with food. I have never smoked, drank a lot, taken drugs etc. My thing is food.
Just eat etc doesnt help, if I ever want food, you can just get 4 days calories delivered in 20 minutes barely moving off the sofa. I run, I walk a lot, but none of this is helping. In fact, my eating is making my hobbies so much harder. You do inspire me, I hope that inspiration becomes action soon