Change doesn’t happen all at once
Many people believe that recovery from binge eating should look like a sudden shift. A day where everything clicks into place. A moment where the urges disappear and things finally feel easy. But in...
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Why giving yourself permission can interrupt the binge cycle
For many people, the urge to binge feels like something that needs to be controlled. The instinct is often to say: Don’t do it. Be stronger. You need more willpower. But for many, the...
“I know what I’m doing … so why can’t I stop binge eating?”
One phrase I hear often from people who struggle with binge eating is this: “I know what I’m doing … but I still do it”. It can feel incredibly frustrating. You may be fully...
What people mean when they talk about “Food Noise”
In recent years a phrase has started appearing more and more often in conversations about eating: Food noise People use it to describe the constant thoughts about food that seem to run quietly in...
Why binge eating is rarely about willpower
One of the most common thoughts people have after a binge is this: Why can’t I just stop? It can feel deeply confusing. You may be capable, responsible and disciplined in many areas of...
What to do after a Binge (without falling into shame)
If you have just had a binge, the first thing I would gently suggest is this: Breathe. Not to fix anything immediately. Not to undo what has happened. Just breathe. Because the moment after...
Why shame keeps the binge eating cycle alive
For many people, the most painful part of binge eating is not the eating itself. It’s what happens afterwards. The quiet moment when the food is gone and the thoughts begin. Why did I...
Why evenings are the hardest time for binge eating
Many people notice the same pattern. The day goes relatively well. Work is busy, life is moving, and food doesn’t feel like the centre of everything. But when evening arrives, something changes. The moment...
Why binge eating often starts before the food
Many people think binge eating begins with food. In reality, the cycle often starts much earlier. Sometimes it begins on the drive home from work when the thought of eating starts to take shape....