when I was younger I didn't know my constant overeating was actually connected to an underlying eating disorder...I felt shame for eating so much and often missed out on events if they came up spontaneously
now I struggle because I am aware of the effects of my BED but also strive to live a healthy life...although I know restricting can lead to binging, I do it....I'm stuck in a cycle of binging and purging (mainly through exercise) and although my binges became less frequent and I feel better overall, the effect a binge has on my mental and physical well-being is huge
I've been severely fatigued for a couple years now. Though I'm not sure this is caused by long term binge eating (I haven't been able to pin it down even after a multitude of tests), I have a feeling it must be the years of binge eating...
I find binging to be such an humiliating experience. I just pulled myself out of a binge/purge/restrict cycle, but it doesn't feel like it because those who witnessed it keep making (clueless) comments about it. It makes me want to isolate, to restrict, to engage in compensatory behaviours - it's been very challenging to keep myself from falling into temptation. Anyway, incredible video. Thank you for sharing!
❤️ Good thoughts and support for you Natalia. It’s an incredibly difficult cycle to stop or even slow down. I hope you can take a moment to take care of what YOU need in this moment.
I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become intune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
My binges happen 1-2 AM I have discovered that the feel good hormones I get from the food has become a necessity for me to fall asleep. Today my sugar was 504. Highest its ever been in my life. Scared and mighty sick followed.
That research is 100% true. I don't know about the US society, but at least you people start to ACKNOWLEDGE eating disorders & other issues. In my country and in the society I live in, everything of the kind is regarded as "overthinking" and even plain stupid. Beauty standards are high here (as are intelligence standards, but that is another story). And there is literally NO excuse for fat people here. Yes, it does have a reason... maybe? our food is organic, and we have (presumably) less psychological problems here (reportedly, that is), so there is less excuse for overeating or gaining weight. Also, we dont have a culture of moving around in our cars, people here mostly walk, so again - you have no reason and no RIGHT to be overweight. If you are? The blame is on you. I find it so stressful to keep within my limits. I'm currently about 7 kg overweight, and I have such a hard time losing my weight. Gastritis, methabolism, hormones... I literally FEEL that my body isn't the same as it was 15 years ago. But who cares? No excuse here.
The challenge when we set strict beauty standards is that 10 people could all eat the same food and exercise the same way, and the results would still be different. Our individual genetics, age, hormones and body composition make us all unique. Unfortunately beauty standards lead us to believe that we SHOULD all be able to look the same and if we don’t, it’s because we don’t try hard enough. My goal is to detach from these beauty standards and to encourage people to do what feels good for their bodies and mental health. Many of us can agree that walking more and driving less makes us feel better. If we can focus on these benefit rather than how it helps us fit beauty standards, I think we’re on a promising trajectory. THANK YOU for your thoughtful discussion!
Full disclosure: I have not been diagnosed officially, but I am in the intake and evaluation process at a local recovery center. I have struggled with this binge and restrict cycle for ~20 years and tried pretty much everything except intermittent fasting to lose weight (I have a BMI of 58 and a number of comorbidities). The shame and anxiety I feel around food and my eating patterns combined with weight stigma in society and the medical community has been the worst. I can't even begin to tell you the number of doctors who told me to just "try harder" or try this or that program or lectured me on the "dangers of obesity" when I came in for a simple sinus infection. I can't say I'm surprised it has taken me this long to finally seek the help I need. I can only imagine how many others are suffering in silence like I have and it just breaks my heart. 💔
Heather, your experience is too common, and unfortunately people who struggle with binge eating end up dealing with all these challenges alone, feeling like they failed themselves and their doctors. I’m so glad to hear you’re finally getting the assessment you need. I encourage you to speak up in your appointments! ❤️
I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become intune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
I have dealt with binge eating for a long period of time. I have been working really hard on my overall health and have lost a good amount of weight. Tonight I felt the urge to binge and although I didn't eat as much as I normally would while on a binge, I still ate way more than I should've. I'm supposed to start my period any day now and know my cycle effects my urge to binge, its so frustrating because it really makes me feel like its out of my control. Up and downs are part of recovery and I'm focusing on being gentle with myself and practicing a better relationship with food. Thanks for your channel
I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become in tune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
I really appreciate this video. It is so important to talk about weight discrimination. I saw an awesome TED talk on this and it really opened my eyes to how people view others when it comes to weight. I too have experienced this and work every day with others who feel the pain of fat phobia. Good thank video. Thanks!
I live with three individuals who all struggle with binge/restrict cycles. They're all a normal weight and one is actually severely underweight. It's hard to convince any of them to get help or even to make a doctors appointment. I hate to make it about me but seeing the empty containers of food in the fridge and pantries is horrifying. They think by not throwing out the evidence, it will go unnoticed. Also, I have tried being nice in how I approach this but think it's best for me to say nothing.
I really appreciate this video. While I haven't been officially diagnosed, I have been actively looking for ways to help myself. The biggest issue for me is the shame. I have only recently been able to accept that it is an eating disorder and not just a lack of willpower or weakness. I also feel like it's my fault and that I should just be able to stop eating. It feels like an impulse issue more than anything. I'm learning to recognize and create space for my emotions, but my binges are not just emotional eating episodes. I am trying to find ways to live with and not give into that impulse. Eating logs don't work for me because I just lie and don't write down everything or not complete the log on days that are shameful for me. I have had the very unhealthy thought that I wish I could be anorexic or have binging episodes because that could help control weight. I feel like I'm a failure at an eating disorder. I'm still figuring out the best approach for me. Thank you for all the work you do on this channel. I have found your videos to be very helpful on my journey.
So glad you’re beginning to recognize that this isn’t your fault. I’m excited for you to see my upcoming video on the causes of eating disorders. I think it will provide a lot of insight and understanding for how the brain and body work, contributing to that feeling of impulsivity. You’ve given me the idea to do a video just on how to use food logs. The last thing I want mine to be is triggering of shame. It’s a tool for you to understand yourself better, and I want it to feel empowering. Rather than recording food, maybe try digging in and reflecting on the feelings of impulsivity you feel. I’ll expand on this in a future video.
I often lose control and in a frenzy binge but even if i feel incredibly nauseated, will continue to eat, often time til i get sick. I havent met many people who do this but....i wondered if it is dangerous or can lead to issues. The way it feels is my emotional brain over rides my body and bypasses immobility from binging and also the nasuea from binging. Though i dont always binge til i am sick, it has only become more frequent. It has now become a habit of being emotionally distressed and eating til it goes away and as times goes on the feelings dont but i keep binging trying to make it go away. I...I dont know the science of what it takes to make someone involentarily sick from eating too much but it sounds in line with intense stretching of the stomach. I am still trying to accept i have BED even though i am now grasping at straws but.....if you know anything it would help
This was a really informative video. Its so important to know how to handle this and what the side effects are so you can effectively treat it - both physically and emotionally
I have been trying to diet but i just can not do it, i have cried, searched help, starved myself, but i just can never do it. I never seem to be able to stop eating.
Astra, I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become intune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
So question, my sister is extremely athletic but because of her eating disorder, she struggles with being bloated...is that "normal" for an eating disorder? Sometimes I am shocked (although I never say) at how bloated she is because she is in the gym working hard 6-7x per week. She complained the other day and I suggested perhaps her ed was impacting her ability to really show or see how strong she really is?
That's a good question! Your stomach will recover from bingeing so it's not a long-term affect. Intuitive eating is about more than the sensation of fullness in you stomach, so pay attention to other cues as well. In the beginning, eating disorder recovery often requires some mechanical eating (not very intuitive) to practice new habits.
@@ParallelWellness thats good to know! how do you know when its time to switch from mechanical to intuitive eating?also what does this mechanical eating look like? thank you for taking the time to respond to questions!
@@estefanylopez453 Mechanical eating is about eating in a more structured way. I can be challenging with a history of disordered eating, so working with a therapist or dietician can be helpful. It's not a diet or restrictive meal plan, but a well-balanced three meals and three snacks approach, eating all food groups and treats. With binge eating, having an during meal and after meal plan is important to cope with urges to binge and difficult emotions. Essentially, you're reteaching your body and turning on your natural hunger and satiety cues.
Im not duagnosed with binge eating disorder but i do binge sometimres and when i wake up i feel stresaed abd hungry most od the time and i rush to go to the market and thats atressful.
What binge eating disorder effects have been the toughest for you?
It was breaking the cycle. The withdrawals were the hardest. Thank you so much for sharing #YT4B
when I was younger I didn't know my constant overeating was actually connected to an underlying eating disorder...I felt shame for eating so much and often missed out on events if they came up spontaneously
now I struggle because I am aware of the effects of my BED but also strive to live a healthy life...although I know restricting can lead to binging, I do it....I'm stuck in a cycle of binging and purging (mainly through exercise) and although my binges became less frequent and I feel better overall, the effect a binge has on my mental and physical well-being is huge
the worst is that I don't think I'll ever know what a normal portion size looks like, it's either under- or overeating for me
I've been severely fatigued for a couple years now. Though I'm not sure this is caused by long term binge eating (I haven't been able to pin it down even after a multitude of tests), I have a feeling it must be the years of binge eating...
I find binging to be such an humiliating experience. I just pulled myself out of a binge/purge/restrict cycle, but it doesn't feel like it because those who witnessed it keep making (clueless) comments about it. It makes me want to isolate, to restrict, to engage in compensatory behaviours - it's been very challenging to keep myself from falling into temptation.
Anyway, incredible video. Thank you for sharing!
❤️ Good thoughts and support for you Natalia. It’s an incredibly difficult cycle to stop or even slow down. I hope you can take a moment to take care of what YOU need in this moment.
I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become intune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
My binges happen 1-2 AM
I have discovered that the feel good hormones I get from the food has become a necessity for me to fall asleep. Today my sugar was 504. Highest its ever been in my life. Scared and mighty sick followed.
That research is 100% true. I don't know about the US society, but at least you people start to ACKNOWLEDGE eating disorders & other issues. In my country and in the society I live in, everything of the kind is regarded as "overthinking" and even plain stupid. Beauty standards are high here (as are intelligence standards, but that is another story). And there is literally NO excuse for fat people here. Yes, it does have a reason... maybe? our food is organic, and we have (presumably) less psychological problems here (reportedly, that is), so there is less excuse for overeating or gaining weight. Also, we dont have a culture of moving around in our cars, people here mostly walk, so again - you have no reason and no RIGHT to be overweight. If you are? The blame is on you. I find it so stressful to keep within my limits. I'm currently about 7 kg overweight, and I have such a hard time losing my weight. Gastritis, methabolism, hormones... I literally FEEL that my body isn't the same as it was 15 years ago. But who cares? No excuse here.
The challenge when we set strict beauty standards is that 10 people could all eat the same food and exercise the same way, and the results would still be different. Our individual genetics, age, hormones and body composition make us all unique. Unfortunately beauty standards lead us to believe that we SHOULD all be able to look the same and if we don’t, it’s because we don’t try hard enough. My goal is to detach from these beauty standards and to encourage people to do what feels good for their bodies and mental health. Many of us can agree that walking more and driving less makes us feel better. If we can focus on these benefit rather than how it helps us fit beauty standards, I think we’re on a promising trajectory. THANK YOU for your thoughtful discussion!
Full disclosure: I have not been diagnosed officially, but I am in the intake and evaluation process at a local recovery center. I have struggled with this binge and restrict cycle for ~20 years and tried pretty much everything except intermittent fasting to lose weight (I have a BMI of 58 and a number of comorbidities). The shame and anxiety I feel around food and my eating patterns combined with weight stigma in society and the medical community has been the worst. I can't even begin to tell you the number of doctors who told me to just "try harder" or try this or that program or lectured me on the "dangers of obesity" when I came in for a simple sinus infection. I can't say I'm surprised it has taken me this long to finally seek the help I need. I can only imagine how many others are suffering in silence like I have and it just breaks my heart. 💔
Heather, your experience is too common, and unfortunately people who struggle with binge eating end up dealing with all these challenges alone, feeling like they failed themselves and their doctors. I’m so glad to hear you’re finally getting the assessment you need. I encourage you to speak up in your appointments! ❤️
I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become intune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
Sounds like such a difficult cycle to stop. Thanks for helping to raise awareness!!
Thanks for watching Danielle!
I have dealt with binge eating for a long period of time. I have been working really hard on my overall health and have lost a good amount of weight. Tonight I felt the urge to binge and although I didn't eat as much as I normally would while on a binge, I still ate way more than I should've. I'm supposed to start my period any day now and know my cycle effects my urge to binge, its so frustrating because it really makes me feel like its out of my control. Up and downs are part of recovery and I'm focusing on being gentle with myself and practicing a better relationship with food. Thanks for your channel
Savannah! hormones are a huge influence on the nervous system! would love for you check out some of my videos for support !
I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become in tune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
I really appreciate this video. It is so important to talk about weight discrimination. I saw an awesome TED talk on this and it really opened my eyes to how people view others when it comes to weight. I too have experienced this and work every day with others who feel the pain of fat phobia. Good thank video. Thanks!
I agree, I think there's a lot that people in socially accepted bodies don't recognize because it's not our experience.
I live with three individuals who all struggle with binge/restrict cycles. They're all a normal weight and one is actually severely underweight. It's hard to convince any of them to get help or even to make a doctors appointment. I hate to make it about me but seeing the empty containers of food in the fridge and pantries is horrifying. They think by not throwing out the evidence, it will go unnoticed.
Also, I have tried being nice in how I approach this but think it's best for me to say nothing.
I really appreciate this video. While I haven't been officially diagnosed, I have been actively looking for ways to help myself. The biggest issue for me is the shame. I have only recently been able to accept that it is an eating disorder and not just a lack of willpower or weakness. I also feel like it's my fault and that I should just be able to stop eating. It feels like an impulse issue more than anything. I'm learning to recognize and create space for my emotions, but my binges are not just emotional eating episodes. I am trying to find ways to live with and not give into that impulse. Eating logs don't work for me because I just lie and don't write down everything or not complete the log on days that are shameful for me. I have had the very unhealthy thought that I wish I could be anorexic or have binging episodes because that could help control weight. I feel like I'm a failure at an eating disorder. I'm still figuring out the best approach for me. Thank you for all the work you do on this channel. I have found your videos to be very helpful on my journey.
So glad you’re beginning to recognize that this isn’t your fault. I’m excited for you to see my upcoming video on the causes of eating disorders. I think it will provide a lot of insight and understanding for how the brain and body work, contributing to that feeling of impulsivity.
You’ve given me the idea to do a video just on how to use food logs. The last thing I want mine to be is triggering of shame. It’s a tool for you to understand yourself better, and I want it to feel empowering. Rather than recording food, maybe try digging in and reflecting on the feelings of impulsivity you feel. I’ll expand on this in a future video.
@@ParallelWellness Thanks! I look forward to hearing how I can use food logs more effectively.
100000% true. i have had doctors just say "if you lose weight you won't have x problem" :/
That's such a hard balance!
Yasss actually I do binge eat sometimes when i feel kinda down emotionally! Thank ya for consedering the risks on the short and long term ❤❤
Glad you found this helpful!
I often lose control and in a frenzy binge but even if i feel incredibly nauseated, will continue to eat, often time til i get sick. I havent met many people who do this but....i wondered if it is dangerous or can lead to issues. The way it feels is my emotional brain over rides my body and bypasses immobility from binging and also the nasuea from binging. Though i dont always binge til i am sick, it has only become more frequent. It has now become a habit of being emotionally distressed and eating til it goes away and as times goes on the feelings dont but i keep binging trying to make it go away. I...I dont know the science of what it takes to make someone involentarily sick from eating too much but it sounds in line with intense stretching of the stomach. I am still trying to accept i have BED even though i am now grasping at straws but.....if you know anything it would help
This was a really informative video. Its so important to know how to handle this and what the side effects are so you can effectively treat it - both physically and emotionally
Thanks Amanda!
I really like this video, there is so much content here to learn but more importantly, you are a compassionate educator. Loved this video.
Thank you Gema! 🥰
Loved it my friend. You are creating amazing videos with amazing content. Thanks for sharing, keep up your amazing work! 🙂
Thank you for watching!!
I am insulin dependent and weigh 317 lbs my heaviest ever. I have self isolated and have become traumatized by what has happened to my poor body
Absolutely loved the information you shared here! so helpful and you explained it so well
Thank you Ortal!
I have been trying to diet but i just can not do it, i have cried, searched help, starved myself, but i just can never do it. I never seem to be able to stop eating.
Astra, I'm about to launch my small group program to help women stop the diet/binge cycle to become intune with their body's hunger and fullness cues and live with freedom from food. Book a call if you're interested in learning more! bit.ly/3qf8t4M
Thank you for the info love your vids :)
could I miss my period because of the binging? I'm scared, please someone help
So question, my sister is extremely athletic but because of her eating disorder, she struggles with being bloated...is that "normal" for an eating disorder? Sometimes I am shocked (although I never say) at how bloated she is because she is in the gym working hard 6-7x per week. She complained the other day and I suggested perhaps her ed was impacting her ability to really show or see how strong she really is?
thanks for sharing this
Thanks for watching Mac!
My mom binge eats popsicles
since binge eating expands your stomach and makes you feel hungrier, does this affect your ability to eat intuitively?
That's a good question! Your stomach will recover from bingeing so it's not a long-term affect. Intuitive eating is about more than the sensation of fullness in you stomach, so pay attention to other cues as well. In the beginning, eating disorder recovery often requires some mechanical eating (not very intuitive) to practice new habits.
@@ParallelWellness thats good to know! how do you know when its time to switch from mechanical to intuitive eating?also what does this mechanical eating look like? thank you for taking the time to respond to questions!
@@estefanylopez453 Mechanical eating is about eating in a more structured way. I can be challenging with a history of disordered eating, so working with a therapist or dietician can be helpful. It's not a diet or restrictive meal plan, but a well-balanced three meals and three snacks approach, eating all food groups and treats. With binge eating, having an during meal and after meal plan is important to cope with urges to binge and difficult emotions. Essentially, you're reteaching your body and turning on your natural hunger and satiety cues.
*im not sure if i have BED but thats my experience with binge eating
Im not duagnosed with binge eating disorder but i do binge sometimres and when i wake up i feel stresaed abd hungry most od the time and i rush to go to the market and thats atressful.