I have always suffered from occasions of binge eating and from what I understand it is both linked mentally to my stress responses to events and still due to PCOS dealing with unhelpful carb cravings after long months of denying myself certain foods. It is a hard thing to face alone and asks that we be true to ourselves about portion sizes and how much food should a person eat in one sitting. The article covers meal planning and making sure we have only healthy choices in the house.
“A binge is defined as eating (within a two hour period of time) an amount of food that isdefinitely larger than most people would eat during a similar period of time and under similar circumstances, and having a sense of lack of control during the
episode.”
This article details some of the things people suffering from regular episodes of binge eating can do to help minimize those events. The article mentions that it is important to find support through some type of counselor because these binges can be an unhealthy way of coping with intense feelings. I resonated with the article intensely as I do have this problem. It is great to read a logical and neutral response to this disorder that has practical steps to making a change in my life.
My goal is to start packing my own bento-style lunches for my 10 hours school days this summer. I am hoping by having lots of healthy fun choices I won't go wild at restaurants on the way home.- Amy
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