The problem is that people say "oh, just eat what you want but in small amounts". Yeah, but I need to eat the whole bag or something before I feel satisfied at all.
Exactly, it’s never too late. I like to remind myself that we are never alone in our struggles, even if it feels that way. We aren’t defined by our struggles, but by our ability to keep trying and picking ourselves up when we fall. Something I just started is a 30 day yoga video series, and it already has helped me have a more positive body-mind relationship. Hope all is well!
I know this comment is rather old but I just wanna tell you that you're always enough. Eat because you deserve it, because nourishing our bodies and taking care of ourselves matters a lot more than a number. I know how you feel, I truly do, as I dealt with anorexia for 10 years. But now I've started loving myself slowly but surely, I keep a steady weight and honestly I don't care about numbers anymore. I look and feel good, I exercise to feel happy not as a punishment and so on. You can do this ❤️
@@foortuna don't. Its a huge waste of time. The person that you hate is just a picture in your head. Its not the real you. The real you is extremely valuable and loveable.
I second this! Absolutely calming and helpful. It could even have a beneficial psychological effect to help sink in more. Sort of like how sone can be hypnotized to quit smoking or drinking! ;) Anything is possible.
Sarah S. Hi! I struggle with Binge Eating and I really can't help my cravings...I need someone to go on this path of healthy lifestyle and so we could like help each other be healthy and happy 😊 if you want to get in touch and keep each other from binging and just support each other- go to my public Telegram chat and we will chat together there. I hope you'll support the 💡 t.me/ohyourelovely
This is exactly how I feel. They always say don't keep junk food around our foods you know you absolutely love. But the thing is it doesn't matter what kind of food is it Like even if it's just almonds or fruit doesn't matter how healthy I will literally binge eat it.
Samee. I don't have binge only with ice cream, chocolate.. I have bingeing with everyone foods, like yogurt, oats, pasta, bread. I hate that and I eat right now bananas and cheerios:(
I was eating a brownie and then I ate another my sister came and ate one and left then I ate another and another and I couldn’t stop how did my sister just eat one
My husband opened a bag of pretzels tonight and ate ONE. First thing I thought-why open a new bag for ONE pretzel lol second thing-HOW'D you only eat ONE!!
Frrr I ate half a packet of biscuits and only stopped because I didnt want my family to see how much I really eat. I then ate a bunch of chocolate and crisps and it ended up as me eating 2000 calories in an hour despite being so full and feeling like throwing up cause I ate so much. Thing is,,I know what I'm doing is wrong but I tell myself everytime that this is the last time I do it but never is😓😓😭
@@twellman3848 I binged over 3000 cals yesterday and now all I see is coffee and apple cider vinegar to save me. the problem is... I'm still hungry:(.. It's ok we got this
@@kittenknuckles1753 hiya, dont starve yourself!!! You got this remember your body helps you in life so remember to nourish yourself with healthy foods because you deserve it!! Obviously I'm not saying to binge but remember you are worth it and your body doesnt define who you are:)) I recommend you dont buy unhealthy things so you dont have things to binge on but also make sure you est enough,,at least 1200 calories you got this I believe in you!!
I think a great question to ask yourself before grabbing some food is: "Am I really hungry right now or do I want to feel different?" This question always gives me a lot of clarity and I hope it will do the same for you
I wanna try doing this the hard thing is I don’t know how I would remember to repeat this to myself because right before I binge I literally like blank, idk how to explain
@@evasabina i wish you the best, i passed this step and even when im telling that myself its like my mind thinking something and my body does something else its like it has its own mind and it goes to the food even tho my mind says no, its so hard but we all gonna go through it and i believe and hope that you will do it successfully
The most important thing to remember is do not starve yourself! Yesterday I ate healthy and so little. And today...... oh well 😔 I ate so much to the point where I feel sick.
I'm struggling with bulimia and I have been watching like a hundred videos about how to stop binging for good and yours is the first where I feel like it could help actually me. Thanks a lot♥️
Annika, thank you so much for sharing this comment. As I've mentioned to others, I know first hand how difficult the struggle and battle with food can be. I'm glad to hear you've found some of these tips helpful, but if I can add one more: it would be to get some kind of support. It's not a journey you have to travel alone. Wishing you plenty of health and wellness ahead ❤
Hi Annika, I've been there too and I know how hard it can be. There is so much it can teach us. I hope you are doing better by now:) feel free to reach out if you need any kind of support on your journey !
I was gonna go binge but then I watched this video and was like... wait, why would I? I don't even want to binge. It's just become a cycle for me. So, I used the, "I used to be a person who..." and it worked. I'm going to keep using this technique and see if it helps more!
Dominic Varriale I still struggle from time to time but changing my mentality has helped tremendously. Ive lost a lot of weight since then by just getting my binging under control... 15 lbs actually, crazy huh. I work out too bc it releases endorphins which is like a natural antidepressant! Working out and speaking more kindly to myself has helped a lot.
Tears are literally flowing down my face lol. (but drinking green tea at the same time) lol. It's nice to hear our vulnerabilities from a nutritionist in such a human way. Thanks for this.
0:30 1. Watch your words to stop self-identifying with binge eating habits (ego prevents you from giving up your belief of self-identity) - Use past tense: "I used to ..." instead of "I am ..." - Visualize what the ideal you would do - something realistic that you can consistently keep up 3:10 2. Avoid trigger food when down - Alleviate your state: talk to someone, watch a comedy, make a drink, ... - Enjoy the "trigger food" when you're happy to break the association between feeling down and the food 4:56 3. Separate yourself from your evil twins: strict (military) twin, all-or-nothing (extreme) twin, "encouraging" (to overeat) twin - Listen to your inner dialogue, realize that the twins are not you - Use the word "nourish": will the food nourish me? 6:49 4. Don't "Should" on yourself - you would rebel yourself - Say "could" (option) instead of "should" (demand) 8:02 5. Talk to someone you trust - Talk about emotions, feelings, triggers, what worked before, ...
It may not fix it buy there's no harm in trying to incorporating some of these things into your journey to get better (that's if you are trying, I don't want to assume that you are so I hope I'm not offensive). I'm just trying to say that it's not all or nothing
Thank you for the kind words in the comments! I’ve been binge free for a bit now and it feels great. Some days it’s a huge inner battle with the ED to refuse binging though. I hope everyone can benefit from this video ☺️
I have been to five therapists and two dietitions and read several books on the topic but i think this 10 minute video may actually help me overcome my binge eating disorder. Thank you.
I have 30 pounds to lose and I lost 18 last year. My mother passed away in January and I gain it all back only to compound my sadness. I've been hard on myself that I can't seem to get back on track emotionally. This is very helpful. Thank you!
your voice is so calm and relaxing, i was feeling bad because of my own binge problem and you make it sound so much like i am capable of getting through this, that I'm starting to believe I actually am
Perfect, Fernanda! Loving the words you used in this comment - words can be either empower or crippling, remember? You certainly can, don't doubt that. Wishing you all the in health and wellness ❤S
When I was starting to change my eating habits and trying to stop binging, I found it really useful to delay rather than deny myself junk food. So if I really wanted chocolate, rather than trying to tell myself "no, I can't have that", I'd tell myself "I will have some later". I'd put it off till later in the day or tomorrow, and in the meantime have some water, tea, a piece of fruit. That way you're letting the craving pass and less likely to overeat whatever it is you're craving, but not denying yourself the food entirely and feeling deprived, which just sets you up fo failure. Worked for me, I've lost 16kg and kept them off.
So I was anorexic when I was young, gained weight on meds in the past, got off...found a great place for years. All the sudden, I got in a relationship that's toxic and lost a baby, and bam. Binged. Never had overeating issues. 4 years now, I gained 65lbs and cant get it off. I literally never am able to tell why. I paused last night like, "are you really hungry?" Well obviously not but I wanted it. Fucking sucks. I said a prayer and figured...something is triggering me. Emotions/stress and now addiction. So you got to study this shit to heal!!! Good luck everyone. Hard journey. We women are always emotionally sensitive and hit hard sometimes. But we are also strong because of this.❤ shit happens.
This is so sad. I was anorexic when young and lately I have started binge eating for an unknown reason! Then again grief & emotional issues in my marriage could be the cause but I never ever thought I was an emotional/comfort eater. I know how to eat well but just aren’t doing it??! Bizarre how we behave when mixed emotions/triggers are involved. Have you tried doing something alternative is when reaching for binge food? Reading a chapter,writing your own chapter! (which may help with getting your feelings on paper as through telling your story may help with your emotions), go for a walk, make a scrapbook which can be time consuming, phone a friend, do a 10minute workout.......anything to occupy your brain then have a shower or sit with a nice cuppa see if you still want that binge food Most likely you won’t xxx Also keep good foods to hand and don’t buy those naughty foods. I have young children so naughty foods are always in hand. I’m trying to take my own advice & have found reading with a hot drink takes the urge away. Not always but sometimes is enough to know I’ll conquer this. Take care xx
@@Calejandre138 to want to not eat is appalling.i’ve had anorexia in the past & I didn’t even know it at the time! I also worked out 6 days a week. On the seventh day I’d be depressed. I now eat well...treat here & there but not excessively with lots of whole foods to fill me as I am always on the go. I work our only twice a week & if I hit the gym more I fear I’m going back to me old way. Reverse psychology maybe? But I am now in better shape & look better than I did back than. 3 stone heavier & stayed like this for 17 years. What helped me was a food diary. It helped me realise I wasn’t eating enough.and I’d write my mood back then...age 22 but was depressed, feeling guilty because of the pizza I’d eaten, hungry etc etc 4 months ago I was binging (as per my earlier comment) due to personal issues. It took me back to my younger days & the same guilty horrid depressed feelings. The food diary I started again has kept me on track the last 2 months & I feel amazing. I now do a food diary & now eat 3 main meals, 2 decent snacks, 1 treat every single day (Mars bar, slice of tray bake etc) and I always have supper which maybe a smoothie to catch up on lack or fruit/ veg I’ve not had through the day or a bean cereal warmed up yum! I feel satiated & satisfied. Try the diary you’ll feel guilty writing down a bad time so the following meal or following day you’ll make better choices. As for working out you’ll find what’s right for you. I use to be cardio mad...not now I’m busy with my kids so I do strength training & trust me it shapes your body makes you mentally/physically stronger & gives you a good mind set. It also helps to continually burn calories. Good luck & please don’t think that not eating is the answer. 🙃
I feel that. It’s not about the food. I binge food I don’t even really like. It’s about punishing myself and acting out in self sabotage in the specific way that’s going to hurt me the most: keeping me fat.
I ate a slice of pizza, three eggs with kale and goat cheese, two pieces of toast with jam, an apple, and a whole bag of Cadbury snow balls chocolates. I am so stuffed, it’s hard to breathe. Literally crying. I don’t understand why I’m like this…I feel so alone.
Thank you so much! Insights: 1.Words: Stop idenitfy a. I used do (past time) b. visualisation the ideal you (consistent) 2.Avoid triggering food a. alleviate your state b.enjoy treat food when feeling great. 3.No criticism (no shouldnt or should) a. strict twin b. all or nothing twin c.encouraging twin Solution: -listen, is it me talking or these twins? -"nourish" Will it be nourish my body and soul? -use could. "i could have cookie. i rlly want it? Speak to somebody.
@@ivanovna-mv1ii I understand your situation because I also had that same issue and it did made me binge more and I even accepted and got used to do it many times a day for years. When I started to gain some money, by working, by saving what my parents or anyone gave me, I started to buy my own food which was healthier or at least not as bad as the opstions at home. By doing that I also create a rutine and I learn to organize myself better by preparing my breakfast foe the college. That also help me to become a bit more responsive and one of the big things is that, because I bought my own food I also cooked for myself( there are sooooo many videos of how to cook healthy on youtube, just look for them and you'll fine what best fits you), is that I also encourage my family to eat healthier. My mum started to go to the gym and to eat healthier without being obsessed with what to eat or not, my dad encouraged by my mum also started to go to the gym and reduced the amount of food he used to eat and he's now trying to eat healthier. You can start it, little by little go and discover more about the food out there that you can then cook, you can become even more creative by trying to make your own dishes and that you will know what you are eating and that it is not bad for you, instead it will nourish your body and soul. I would also recommend you to do some exercise it also helps a lot making you feel new, strong and it also boost you to do more and better. I really hope you can get better, you know you're a wonderful person, you know you can do it. I am also in your situation and little by little I am learning more and all I told you I am doing and please trust me, it helps. Also try to look for more information about bulimia, eating disorders, anxiety, triggers, and explain it to your parents. Look for help, you are very strong, becuase it is a daily battle, but you also might need some extra support. You're loved, don't forget that.
Лаурочка I used to struggle with bulimia, and I understand the feelings of never finding a solution. I always got to points in my recovery where I felt controlled around my trigger foods, but never comfortable. The truth was, the root problem was still there - I feared my trigger foods. It’s such a huge mental battle becuz the scars from previous binges are engraved in your mind and u start to believe the nature of your previous distress. I loved the tips in this video, where you should be able to look at cereal and see it as a treat instead of a death trap to an ultimate purge. Also, which isn’t mentioned in the video, is having a stable diet that you like and know is healthy. That way, you can start to lose the sense of guilt u have from “cheating” and eating snacks, since eating healthily optimizes your mind’s natural hunger cues. Before you kno it, you will find urself not seeing cereal as a guilty pleasure, but a treat for whenever u want to feel better than good. I hope this helped:) best of luck!
@@ivanovna-mv1ii There are these plastic boxes that can be locked with a number lock. Could that be a solution? By locking cereals away your siblings can always have some but you can't. (As long as they don't tell you the code.)
I learned from a counselor to say "I want to" instead of "I should ". I take ownership and feel good about being in control. I feel less anxious because saying that changes my attitude from negative to positive. I am so appreciative of you and all the nourishing food and food for thought! You bless my life. Blessings to you!
I come here every few months to remind myself of all these helpful tips. It works like a charm, I can spend over a month without a singe binge. It’s really one of the most positive videos I’ve seen ❤️
Also, the "could" instead of "should" tip is SO helpful and eye-opening. It's actually what I've been leaning towards and you're totally, totally right. You simply put it into words! Thank you thank you thank you x
That twin thing is soooo so so true. Thank you so much for your videos! These tips are so great, and I love how calm and respectful you are. You just gained a new subscriber.
Joanne Amarisa Sarah S. Hi! I struggle with Binge Eating and I really can't help my cravings...I need someone to go on this path of healthy lifestyle and so we could like help each other be healthy and happy 😊 if you want to get in touch and keep each other from binging and just support each other- go to my public Telegram chat and we will chat together there. I hope you'll support the 💡 t.me/ohyourelovely
These are such great tips! Another on that really helps me is to not keep junk foods in the house at all, so when I truly want whatever treat I'm craving I will either make it myself or buy it in a single serving so I don't overdo it but still get to enjoy it :)
Lindsay Martin Hi! I struggle with Binge Eating and I really can't help my cravings...I need someone to go on this path of healthy lifestyle and so we could like help each other be healthy and happy 😊 if you want to get in touch and keep each other from binging and just support each other- go to my public Telegram chat and we will chat together there. I hope you'll support the idea💡 t.me/ohyourelovely
It's hard to not eat stuff when you're just depressed i mean. Feeling happy is rare for me, most of my day is just a mirky gray sludge of time i want to pass so i can go to sleep.
As someone who has struggled with impulse control in the past (see, trying to not identify with it), I just want to say these tips are so useful for more than just binge eating. These are some helpful mindsets for thinking about any impulses, including social media use and procrastination. For example I 'could' watch another youtube video, OR i could continue to work on my assignment. I know which one will make me feel good now that I have paused and tuned into what I am feeling
Oh god, the all-or-nothing twin... that's my entire life... no, that WAS my entire life! ;) I struggled with alternating periods of restrictive eating and binge eating (like, each for a couple months at a time) for years, and I'm getting better at balance and eating intuitively, but I'm still working on eradicating binges. This is the most useful and informative video on the topic I've ever seen!
slanfinne I (used to) do this all the time and I’ve been consciously trying to break it for years. I’ve gotten significantly better but still slip into it if I’m not careful. I really related to what u say so thank u for that. It’s good to know ur not alone
I come from an anorexia background in my teenage years, that I thought I had overcame thanks to sports and a healthy diet. I feel quite proud about everything that I went through, but still today I often find myself thinking about food (more than needed), binge eating and losing control on my apetite until my belly hurts. But now that I am becoming a young woman, I really want to solve the problem I have with food and be in peace with myself =) Your advices would probably help a lot, your video feels so genuine and caring. Thanks a lot for sharing, much love from France !!
How come I have not found your channel before?! I'm in awe of you, your way of giving infos and the information itself! Thank you for delivering these messages. Your channel truly has value.
Something that instantly got rid of my binge eating disorder was just to stop weighing myself every single day. I never knew that it would be so easy for me to stop binge eating. Since I stopped weighing myself I haven't had a binge eating day at all and I am so proud 😄.
Thank you... I got emotional because of how genuine and nurturing your voice is, I hope that's not weird! It's do comforting to hear from someone who isn't just spilling out the facts and saying "do this and you'll be fine," you were acknowledging our vulnerabilities and imperfections without making us feel ashamed about them. I appreciate you very much, and admire you for what you do to help so many people
Gosh I cried on watching this... you've accurately described the feeling, the struggle, the conflict and you've truly picked the very hard situations in the every-day-challenge 🥺💔
The Twin Types part made me smile because that is exactly how my inner self sounds!😂 I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your videos! I hope to lose 40lbs and stay healthy!!
Me: searches for this vid Also me: knows perfectly well that the only reason behind me binging today was the fact I starved myself and ate under 500 calories for a whole week and that no amount of such psychosomatic tellings will help me unless I get over the Ana inside my head sitting there making me afraid of food. 🗿🗿🗿
Please write a book, you're too good at what you do. Just found your channel and I've already watched 7 vids in a row 😂. But seriously, I'm a person that has been following nutricional advise for yearssssssss YEARS, always struggling with eating disorders, and I've never ever ever in my life have heard someone as encouraging and pleasing as you. You make it sound so easy :) thank you for giving me such great vibes. All the best for you!
I've been struggling with binging for a long time. And even if now I believe I took the right path out of it already many months ago the last thing I needed to realise for being able to end the heeling process was to love myself unconditionally and to NOURISH. This truly helps so much🙏🏻.
i struggle with an eating disorder and was terrified of watching this at first, but i have to say a big thank you. thank you for being so kind and having a much nicer response to this topic. i usually meditate when i’m having a moment but i might actually start reaching out and setting up a support system. big thank you ❤️
I love how simple everything you say is. Most health/fitness channels tell you you HAVE to eat this or you just won't make it. I live in a country where food is very expensive and scarce and it's always been very hard for me to eat well either due to food insecurity driving me to binge because I don't know when I'll eat a certain thing again or just because all the trendy health foods most channels recommend are too expensive or juts outright unavailable. You give people lots of options to add to their diets and a lot of tips to actually succeed in changing their eating habits. I'm super grateful to have found your content 💖
It's not easy to disassociate ourselves from the habitual identity we've created for ourselves but these tips you provided can greatly help in creating a new and healthy relationship with ourselves and food. Thanks so much Sadia for the amazing work you do to provide such great nourishing information for the mind, body and soul
I realised a few months ago, that I constantly overate - I didn't stop until I felt like I couldn't move and had to take a nap. I recently learned to stop when I am just not hungry anymore and learned, that this is enough. I also was constantly eating - when I saw food I ate it without thinking. I overcome this through intermitted fasting - it made me realise that I just always ate, even when I wasn't even hungry. I've learned to feel hungry again and that this isn't something bad, it's just natural and healthy to be hungry sometimes. I started changing my eating habits 3 months ago and I've already lost 5kg (about 11 pounds) just by that changes.
The all or nothing twin. Thats me. Thats the one that always has the upper hand. Or wait- i said that wrong. That all or nothing twin USED to have the upper hand;)
I was finally in a phase where my eating disorder wasn’t as bad, I was learning to get along with food. Now I’m pregnant and it has been so hard gaining the weight. I do tend to binge at times and this video really comforted me and has helped me stop overeating so much. I have watched it several times. Thank you for being so kind and nonjudgmental
I have been having a lot of issues with binging for an extremely long time now. I always thought that it was my fault for not having enough self control, but now I have started looking at these vidoes and realsing that I am not alone. That itself has helped so much, so to anyone reading this who is dealing with the same thing, it will get better and I am here to support you.
Thanks for addressing this topic! A quote I heard once really helps me in this difficult area: "If hunger is not the problem, then food is not the solution." The older I get, the less binge eating dulls my emotional pain, so I've been forced to find other forms of relief. Thank you for your much-needed tips! Just curious, do you add sweetener to your hot tea?
Wow!! I just recently found your channel, and so far, I'm loving it :) I was diagnosed with bulimia, and I've been through numerous therapies, and the only things that have helped me so far are the things you mentioned in this video :) I would also suggest snacking on frozen fruit like frozen mango if one gets the urge to binge; they're nice and sweet, and they take a while to melt in your mouth, so it gives you time to "reconsider" entering "full-binge mode", if that makes sense
Thank you so much for sharing your comment, Florence. I can understand how difficult the battle with food can be sometimes, so I'm sending you lots of love and strength. With the right support I have complete faith this is something you can surpass. Happy to hear you found some of the tips helpful ❤ and welcome to the PUL community!
I loved your suggestion of tuning into my own intuition and inner voice to see what I really think of these foods. There have been times that I genuinely felt I deserved the energy boost of that bag of chips and a general reminder of what is good in this life (:p), so I allowed it without much guilt. But there have certainly been times where I felt so depressed and angry that by binging I was trying to show myself I have given up and the food was almost a punishment for myself, knowing it was unhealthy and not nourishing. Thinking back on it, it's almost a form of self-harming. A cup of tea and some sleep would have been a better choice in that situation.
I suffer from an eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, but lately I’ve been bingeing, and I feel so bad but I can’t stop eating. This video kind of helped me change my mindset, I used to stuff myself with food, I used to restrict heavily and then binge. The ideal me would never binge, she would eat when her body is hungry and nourish it. And if I really want those cookies mom baked, then I could have one cookie. No really this makes me feel so much more control
Thank you Sadia for this video. I struggled with anorexia and as a result, ended up developing a binge eating disorder.I used to only eat at night, and I’ve adapted to that disordered eating so even though I’m eating throughout the day, I still feel the need to binge on rice cakes, peanut butter, almonds, chocolate, hummus, and crackers. Thank you for such a helpful video, and although it will take me a while, I know I will be and am someone who “used to” binge eat on rice cakes, peanut butter, crackers, hummus, chocolate, and almonds. You inspire me and thank you!
I've seen just two of your videos so far and really appreciate your approach. You are calming, encouraging, and inspiring - which is a beautiful contrast to other (often harsh and misunderstanding) methods of coping with life. I look forward to seeing more. :)
I thought that I used to trick was bs at first because I have really bad temptation for binging. I don't get urges often but when I do, I cannot control it. But I gave it a try once and IT WORKED! My father bought a box of chocolates and even being a sweet tooth, I am not saying I am not tempted by it but the urges is not that strong and I am able to resist it. So, I came back to Thank you for this advice
I love this video so much. It seems like a miracle that I can say “I used to be…” and just feel for a second what it feels like to really be the person I envision myself as. I’ve heard of affirmations before but this direct approach of “say it like this” seems so helpful. When this video’s tips eventually help me to come out on top, I’ll literally owe my whole mental health to you
I love your videos!! They are so supportive and one really feels like you care and don't just want to "show" but also "teach". I am struggeling a lot with the second twin constantly telling me "see you ruined the day again, so screw this day, let's start again tomorrow"! I will definitely try to stick to your advice! Thank your for your supportive videos! Very inspiring!
I'm currently struggling with bullimia. It's not professionally diagnosed or anything, but everytime I binge eat food I feel guilty afterwards and usually go on extreme exercises or starve myself, sometimes I feel like throwing it up but I hold it in because my family is in shambles right now, and I don't want to overcomplicate the situation. Anyway, this video has been a massive help. Changing the mentality definitely helps!
the "nourish" method is new to me so I'll give this a try. l use to be someone who eats when there lonely. Now l do a lot of simple diy task to keep myself busy and treat myself to ice cream if it's been on my mind for weeks and I'm in a happy mood. it's not an easy thing to stop but l know l can do it😊
Honestly I suffered with BED for years, and it’s made me 20 stone and hideous. I eventually found a method of beating it, but unfortunately... that method was anorexia. Luckily for me though it’s actually making me healthier since my previous diet was so awful, but now I‘m going to have to recover from it someday...
I love this video. I watch videos like this all the time and have read 3 books. I’ve struggled with eating disorders for 8 years. From anorexia to binge eating. I’m starting vyvanse this week. I hope this all helps. Been vegan (4years) vegetarian for 10 years but still binge a lot.
I'm bulimic and tonight the thing that stopped me from binging and allowing myself to fast was me telling the voices in my head NO, I am tired of doing these things, I don't want to eat those foods I just want to be EMPTY for a while! And then I had a goal to focus on and it was more like me fighting off some other person rather than fighting myself. On another occasion recently, I was very hungry and hadn't eaten dinner. I wanted something healthy though. I crossed my mind a hundred times to get pizza or burgers... but in the end I got some healthy indian food and it was SO GOOD and satisfying to have chosen such a nourishing meal over utter garbage. Small changes lead to big changes, friends. They definately do. You have to fight for your happiness.
Thank you for not just saying deny deny deny. I had a really bad binge eating problem and I felt out of control. Eventually when I started dieting I was so happy to not be eating constantly that I took it too far and developed anorexia. Be careful guys.
I really appreciated this video. I struggle with this and I feel guilty after I eat anything carby. I think I keep looking at too many fit girls on instagram and it makes me look at my body differently.
I just sub to you. This is the third video I have watched by you, and I really like what you have to say. It is really refreshing to watch someone who's positive. It is really easy to get catch up in the negative. Thank you.
Hi Sadia, I could totally connect to what you just said. Our words have a lot of power. We say what we think and just by saying it the other way would bring abt a big change. To connect with our inner self is not something mystical or saintly. It should be very much a part of our regular life .
Awesome tips Sadia, I'll try to use them more often. It is easy for me not to buy cookies, but hard for me not to start eating when they are opened up infront of me. What I also like to do is envision what the "bad food" is doing to the my blood stream: thickening, darkening...vs what the "good food" does for my blood. Thanks again!
Hi Sam, I'm happy you found it helpful. The tip is a wonderful one! Envision is always a powerful tool. If I may suggest, another tip: try to view foods as "everyday foods" and "sometimes foods" as opposed to "good foods" and "bad foods", respectively. When thinking about it as good or bad we more easily develop an unhealthy relationships with it; giving ourselves a hard time when we do eat the "bad food". I hope this makes sense! With love and gratitude ~S
It's only been few weeks that I have been following you, and trust me I am in love with your content. I don't know why but I get a unique soothing and positive aura from you.. Keep up the good work.. ☺️☺️
I am so glad I've found your channel. My weight has been yoyo-ing back and forth that I lost sight of being fit and healthy to the point where I am unhappy with my current body image. Easing back into healthy eating sure is hard when you've been binging for the past 2 years, but you made everything seemed achievable, and that is just what I needed.
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The problem is that people say "oh, just eat what you want but in small amounts". Yeah, but I need to eat the whole bag or something before I feel satisfied at all.
Yess they say eat everything jn moderation.. the problem is there is no moderation for me.
I have the same problem .... Moderation doesn't exist in my mind....
You USED to be someone that would eat the whole bag ❤
nah ill just eat small portions of literally everything n that adds up a bigbig portion
@@lckcyy same i eat a small portion 5 times
Came here straight after a huge binge. It's never too late. ❤
• Mara • same. how’s it going? I hope all is well love💘 this is a battle
Same. :((
Exactly, it’s never too late. I like to remind myself that we are never alone in our struggles, even if it feels that way. We aren’t defined by our struggles, but by our ability to keep trying and picking ourselves up when we fall. Something I just started is a 30 day yoga video series, and it already has helped me have a more positive body-mind relationship. Hope all is well!
Fuzzzzz buckets me too!
Same
I eat and I dont realise it, I never ever stop eating. I never feel full.
omg sameee
You use to eat without realizing it**
@@tiramisuu6304 no??
@@bilyanaa2922 ?
What kind of foods do you usually binge eat?
There’s this one voice in my head going “ you’re not skinny enough , eat less you need to look pretty “
I know this comment is rather old but I just wanna tell you that you're always enough. Eat because you deserve it, because nourishing our bodies and taking care of ourselves matters a lot more than a number. I know how you feel, I truly do, as I dealt with anorexia for 10 years. But now I've started loving myself slowly but surely, I keep a steady weight and honestly I don't care about numbers anymore. I look and feel good, I exercise to feel happy not as a punishment and so on. You can do this ❤️
Same I hate myself
@@foortuna don't. Its a huge waste of time. The person that you hate is just a picture in your head. Its not the real you. The real you is extremely valuable and loveable.
Same
@@achild5116 don't hate yourself. You are important to the whole scheme of things.
The thing about me is..I don’t eat when I’m hungry..
*I eat when I see food..*
Lilacglooming I can be the same way at times!
High five👋✋
You mean you ate!
Ahh, the good old "seefood diet"!
Never related so much with someone
please write a book and turn it into an audio book. i could read or hear your advice all day long, my goodness its so relaxing.
Hehe, thanks Sarah! ❤
I second this! Absolutely calming and helpful. It could even have a beneficial psychological effect to help sink in more. Sort of like how sone can be hypnotized to quit smoking or drinking! ;) Anything is possible.
Alexandria Young could you tell me which blender do you use? With the one I have I need to use a strainer always and with yours it look like not...
Haha yes! I'm new to her channel and this was amazing :D Off to watch her others now!
Sarah S. Hi! I struggle with Binge Eating and I really can't help my cravings...I need someone to go on this path of healthy lifestyle and so we could like help each other be healthy and happy 😊 if you want to get in touch and keep each other from binging and just support each other- go to my public Telegram chat and we will chat together there. I hope you'll support the 💡 t.me/ohyourelovely
"avoid trigger foods when ur down"
All foods are trigger foods ):
@@reenstoes2095 i did it 5 minutes ago...
This...
This is exactly how I feel. They always say don't keep junk food around our foods you know you absolutely love. But the thing is it doesn't matter what kind of food is it Like even if it's just almonds or fruit doesn't matter how healthy I will literally binge eat it.
Samee. I don't have binge only with ice cream, chocolate.. I have bingeing with everyone foods, like yogurt, oats, pasta, bread. I hate that and I eat right now bananas and cheerios:(
@@reenstoes2095 for me i cant stop binging food but it only stops when i see a educational video :/
I'm sobbing my heart out. I finally can see the light and I believe I can overcome my binge disorder.
Sixtine Satre yeeeee.... 💃💃💃
Hang in there, I’m going through something similar. Pick up limes really gave useful, reasonable advice. Sending strength and light your way :)
How are you doing now?
You can do it!! I believe in you💜💞
I hope you’re doing better a year later
I was eating a brownie and then I ate another my sister came and ate one and left then I ate another and another and I couldn’t stop how did my sister just eat one
Laney Winslow how I feel with my brother 😂
My husband opened a bag of pretzels tonight and ate ONE. First thing I thought-why open a new bag for ONE pretzel lol second thing-HOW'D you only eat ONE!!
Frrr I ate half a packet of biscuits and only stopped because I didnt want my family to see how much I really eat. I then ate a bunch of chocolate and crisps and it ended up as me eating 2000 calories in an hour despite being so full and feeling like throwing up cause I ate so much. Thing is,,I know what I'm doing is wrong but I tell myself everytime that this is the last time I do it but never is😓😓😭
@@twellman3848 I binged over 3000 cals yesterday and now all I see is coffee and apple cider vinegar to save me. the problem is... I'm still hungry:(..
It's ok we got this
@@kittenknuckles1753 hiya, dont starve yourself!!! You got this remember your body helps you in life so remember to nourish yourself with healthy foods because you deserve it!! Obviously I'm not saying to binge but remember you are worth it and your body doesnt define who you are:)) I recommend you dont buy unhealthy things so you dont have things to binge on but also make sure you est enough,,at least 1200 calories you got this I believe in you!!
The ideal me is someone who will stop eating once they are full.
The ideal me is someone who doesnt eat too much sugar.
The ideal me will stop at only once and won't go back for seconds.
The ideal me will only eat when hungry and not for emotions or boredom
it has been 10 months since you commented this, how is it going now?
The ideal me is someone who is extremely great at the willpower thing.
I think a great question to ask yourself before grabbing some food is: "Am I really hungry right now or do I want to feel different?" This question always gives me a lot of clarity and I hope it will do the same for you
I wanna try doing this the hard thing is I don’t know how I would remember to repeat this to myself because right before I binge I literally like blank, idk how to explain
@@evasabina i wish you the best, i passed this step and even when im telling that myself its like my mind thinking something and my body does something else its like it has its own mind and it goes to the food even tho my mind says no, its so hard but we all gonna go through it and i believe and hope that you will do it successfully
i don’t think when i do it
This has helped me a lot!
I try to do this as well. It does work!
"I used to binge eat" - this actually worked
Did it really or was that sarcasm?
I USED to have an all-or-nothing twin
same!!!
Théa Lorenz at first I was like “ hey the twin is gone great job!!” But I was like “ohhhhhhh I see what you did there😎😉”
Stay positive!!🙃
how did you get rid of her?
Pretty sure i AM the all or nothing twin.
can we just take a moment and appreciate her eyebrows 😍🤯
Yes indeed.
YES...I LOVE her eyebrows...I am SO envious!! In a good way!
Her whole face is perfect!!
Mariana Becerra you are perfect too
Sandra S ong
The most important thing to remember is do not starve yourself! Yesterday I ate healthy and so little. And today...... oh well 😔 I ate so much to the point where I feel sick.
Same 😞
IT ALWAYS HAPPENS!!! 😔
I'm struggling with bulimia and I have been watching like a hundred videos about how to stop binging for good and yours is the first where I feel like it could help actually me. Thanks a lot♥️
Annika, thank you so much for sharing this comment. As I've mentioned to others, I know first hand how difficult the struggle and battle with food can be. I'm glad to hear you've found some of these tips helpful, but if I can add one more: it would be to get some kind of support. It's not a journey you have to travel alone. Wishing you plenty of health and wellness ahead ❤
Hi Annika, I've been there too and I know how hard it can be. There is so much it can teach us. I hope you are doing better by now:) feel free to reach out if you need any kind of support on your journey !
I know you posted this comment a year ago, but I hope you’re okay now
I came here to say this exact thing. Hope you're doing ok now
Annika, I'm praying you are doing okay now. I understand the struggle as well and support makes all the difference.
I was gonna go binge but then I watched this video and was like... wait, why would I? I don't even want to binge. It's just become a cycle for me. So, I used the, "I used to be a person who..." and it worked. I'm going to keep using this technique and see if it helps more!
Dominic Varriale I still struggle from time to time but changing my mentality has helped tremendously. Ive lost a lot of weight since then by just getting my binging under control... 15 lbs actually, crazy huh. I work out too bc it releases endorphins which is like a natural antidepressant! Working out and speaking more kindly to myself has helped a lot.
@@BaNaNaNzZ Congratulations.
Yess. you're doing amazing hun keep it up! Don't feel bad even if you fail sometimes.
Tears are literally flowing down my face lol. (but drinking green tea at the same time) lol. It's nice to hear our vulnerabilities from a nutritionist in such a human way. Thanks for this.
@@lovebeeeren9378 She's a registered dietician AND nutritionist.
0:30
1. Watch your words to stop self-identifying with binge eating habits (ego prevents you from giving up your belief of self-identity)
- Use past tense: "I used to ..." instead of "I am ..."
- Visualize what the ideal you would do - something realistic that you can consistently keep up
3:10
2. Avoid trigger food when down
- Alleviate your state: talk to someone, watch a comedy, make a drink, ...
- Enjoy the "trigger food" when you're happy to break the association between feeling down and the food
4:56
3. Separate yourself from your evil twins: strict (military) twin, all-or-nothing (extreme) twin, "encouraging" (to overeat) twin
- Listen to your inner dialogue, realize that the twins are not you
- Use the word "nourish": will the food nourish me?
6:49
4. Don't "Should" on yourself - you would rebel yourself
- Say "could" (option) instead of "should" (demand)
8:02
5. Talk to someone you trust
- Talk about emotions, feelings, triggers, what worked before, ...
Thanks!!
Thank you so so much! 😭💗💕
Thank you!!❤❤❤
thank you sm
Me: Oh, let’s give this video a try.
My eating disorder: Whatever she says.. it ain’t gonna work.
It may not fix it buy there's no harm in trying to incorporating some of these things into your journey to get better (that's if you are trying, I don't want to assume that you are so I hope I'm not offensive). I'm just trying to say that it's not all or nothing
You just gave all your power away to “ED” as if it wasn’t something that is part of you. You are powerful. You are strong.
We can do this 🌻
Thank you for the kind words in the comments! I’ve been binge free for a bit now and it feels great. Some days it’s a huge inner battle with the ED to refuse binging though. I hope everyone can benefit from this video ☺️
Jasmin L. So pleased for you ❤️🌻
How has it gone?
Who does came here after eating EVERYTHING and feel guilty 😂😂
Me🙂
only a bag of chips, a hand m&m's and a few mochi's.... but still...i promesed myself to lose weight
yep, i do it everyday
me too :(
Georgia Rose i do it every week... but i am not gonna do it anymore... i tell this every time to myself, but i mean it now 😂
@@user-no9im9px6e haha, i hold you accountable!
The "twins" is a revelation. I "used to" cave into their whispers all the time. Thank you!
LOVE the "used to" - perfect ❤
love your voice - its so calming and relaxing. You provide unique and wonderful tips!
Thank you, Julia ❤
Pick Up Limes I agree, I'd buy it.
Pick Up Limes Do you do Ramadan? Being that you are a dietician, I thought you would have reflective views on that
Julia M I was about to say the same!
Julia M yes! it makes me so motivated lol
I USED to be someone who'd binge eat almost everynight, but now I can pay attention to my body and eat what will nourish me. :)
I claim this
I have been to five therapists and two dietitions and read several books on the topic but i think this 10 minute video may actually help me overcome my binge eating disorder. Thank you.
@pickuplimes read that !!!!
I have 30 pounds to lose and I lost 18 last year. My mother passed away in January and I gain it all back only to compound my sadness. I've been hard on myself that I can't seem to get back on track emotionally. This is very helpful. Thank you!
Stay strong!
The same has happened to me, I completely understand
your voice is so calm and relaxing, i was feeling bad because of my own binge problem and you make it sound so much like i am capable of getting through this, that I'm starting to believe I actually am
Perfect, Fernanda! Loving the words you used in this comment - words can be either empower or crippling, remember? You certainly can, don't doubt that. Wishing you all the in health and wellness ❤S
I am moved by this comment. I struggle to believe I can be a healthy eater. Thank you.
You can do it 😊
When I was starting to change my eating habits and trying to stop binging, I found it really useful to delay rather than deny myself junk food. So if I really wanted chocolate, rather than trying to tell myself "no, I can't have that", I'd tell myself "I will have some later". I'd put it off till later in the day or tomorrow, and in the meantime have some water, tea, a piece of fruit. That way you're letting the craving pass and less likely to overeat whatever it is you're craving, but not denying yourself the food entirely and feeling deprived, which just sets you up fo failure. Worked for me, I've lost 16kg and kept them off.
So I was anorexic when I was young, gained weight on meds in the past, got off...found a great place for years. All the sudden, I got in a relationship that's toxic and lost a baby, and bam. Binged. Never had overeating issues. 4 years now, I gained 65lbs and cant get it off. I literally never am able to tell why. I paused last night like, "are you really hungry?" Well obviously not but I wanted it. Fucking sucks. I said a prayer and figured...something is triggering me. Emotions/stress and now addiction. So you got to study this shit to heal!!! Good luck everyone. Hard journey. We women are always emotionally sensitive and hit hard sometimes. But we are also strong because of this.❤ shit happens.
This is so sad. I was anorexic when young and lately I have started binge eating for an unknown reason! Then again grief & emotional issues in my marriage could be the cause but I never ever thought I was an emotional/comfort eater. I know how to eat well but just aren’t doing it??! Bizarre how we behave when mixed emotions/triggers are involved.
Have you tried doing something alternative is when reaching for binge food? Reading a chapter,writing your own chapter! (which may help with getting your feelings on paper as through telling your story may help with your emotions), go for a walk, make a scrapbook which can be time consuming, phone a friend, do a 10minute workout.......anything to occupy your brain then have a shower or sit with a nice cuppa see if you still want that binge food
Most likely you won’t xxx
Also keep good foods to hand and don’t buy those naughty foods. I have young children so naughty foods are always in hand. I’m trying to take my own advice & have found reading with a hot drink takes the urge away. Not always but sometimes is enough to know I’ll conquer this.
Take care xx
I’m anorexic but I look fat so I need to stop eating
@@Br4inb0 if you are anorexic you’re not eating anyway?? You need professional help to conquer your demons.
I wish I had the will power to not eat then I would be thinner I tried fasting and I couldn’t even stick to it
@@Calejandre138 to want to not eat is appalling.i’ve had anorexia in the past & I didn’t even know it at the time! I also worked out 6 days a week. On the seventh day I’d be depressed. I now eat well...treat here & there but not excessively with lots of whole foods to fill me as I am always on the go. I work our only twice a week & if I hit the gym more I fear I’m going back to me old way. Reverse psychology maybe? But I am now in better shape & look better than I did back than. 3 stone heavier & stayed like this for 17 years.
What helped me was a food diary. It helped me realise I wasn’t eating enough.and I’d write my mood back then...age 22 but was depressed, feeling guilty because of the pizza I’d eaten, hungry etc etc
4 months ago I was binging (as per my earlier comment) due to personal issues. It took me back to my younger days & the same guilty horrid depressed feelings. The food diary I started again has kept me on track the last 2 months & I feel amazing. I now do a food diary & now eat 3 main meals, 2 decent snacks, 1 treat every single day (Mars bar, slice of tray bake etc) and I always have supper which maybe a smoothie to catch up on lack or fruit/ veg I’ve not had through the day or a bean cereal warmed up yum! I feel satiated & satisfied.
Try the diary you’ll feel guilty writing down a bad time so the following meal or following day you’ll make better choices.
As for working out you’ll find what’s right for you.
I use to be cardio mad...not now I’m busy with my kids so I do strength training & trust me it shapes your body makes you mentally/physically stronger & gives you a good mind set. It also helps to continually burn calories.
Good luck & please don’t think that not eating is the answer.
🙃
If you’re binge eating is a bag of chips, I’m so so jealous of you. My binge eating is a sheet cake and 10 combo meals from chik fil a in one sitting
binging is different for everyone
Yesterday I was eating a cake and I forced myself to eat it until I felt like puking
I feel that. It’s not about the food. I binge food I don’t even really like. It’s about punishing myself and acting out in self sabotage in the specific way that’s going to hurt me the most: keeping me fat.
@@jobo4681 I kind of feel that way too...
I ate a slice of pizza, three eggs with kale and goat cheese, two pieces of toast with jam, an apple, and a whole bag of Cadbury snow balls chocolates. I am so stuffed, it’s hard to breathe. Literally crying. I don’t understand why I’m like this…I feel so alone.
Thank you so much!
Insights:
1.Words: Stop idenitfy
a. I used do (past time)
b. visualisation the ideal you (consistent)
2.Avoid triggering food
a. alleviate your state
b.enjoy treat food when feeling great.
3.No criticism (no shouldnt or should)
a. strict twin
b. all or nothing twin
c.encouraging twin
Solution:
-listen, is it me talking or these twins?
-"nourish" Will it be nourish my body and soul?
-use could. "i could have cookie. i rlly want it?
Speak to somebody.
@@ivanovna-mv1ii I understand your situation because I also had that same issue and it did made me binge more and I even accepted and got used to do it many times a day for years. When I started to gain some money, by working, by saving what my parents or anyone gave me, I started to buy my own food which was healthier or at least not as bad as the opstions at home.
By doing that I also create a rutine and I learn to organize myself better by preparing my breakfast foe the college. That also help me to become a bit more responsive and one of the big things is that, because I bought my own food I also cooked for myself( there are sooooo many videos of how to cook healthy on youtube, just look for them and you'll fine what best fits you), is that I also encourage my family to eat healthier. My mum started to go to the gym and to eat healthier without being obsessed with what to eat or not, my dad encouraged by my mum also started to go to the gym and reduced the amount of food he used to eat and he's now trying to eat healthier.
You can start it, little by little go and discover more about the food out there that you can then cook, you can become even more creative by trying to make your own dishes and that you will know what you are eating and that it is not bad for you, instead it will nourish your body and soul.
I would also recommend you to do some exercise it also helps a lot making you feel new, strong and it also boost you to do more and better.
I really hope you can get better, you know you're a wonderful person, you know you can do it. I am also in your situation and little by little I am learning more and all I told you I am doing and please trust me, it helps.
Also try to look for more information about bulimia, eating disorders, anxiety, triggers, and explain it to your parents. Look for help, you are very strong, becuase it is a daily battle, but you also might need some extra support.
You're loved, don't forget that.
Лаурочка I used to struggle with bulimia, and I understand the feelings of never finding a solution. I always got to points in my recovery where I felt controlled around my trigger foods, but never comfortable. The truth was, the root problem was still there - I feared my trigger foods. It’s such a huge mental battle becuz the scars from previous binges are engraved in your mind and u start to believe the nature of your previous distress. I loved the tips in this video, where you should be able to look at cereal and see it as a treat instead of a death trap to an ultimate purge. Also, which isn’t mentioned in the video, is having a stable diet that you like and know is healthy. That way, you can start to lose the sense of guilt u have from “cheating” and eating snacks, since eating healthily optimizes your mind’s natural hunger cues. Before you kno it, you will find urself not seeing cereal as a guilty pleasure, but a treat for whenever u want to feel better than good. I hope this helped:) best of luck!
@@ivanovna-mv1ii There are these plastic boxes that can be locked with a number lock. Could that be a solution? By locking cereals away your siblings can always have some but you can't. (As long as they don't tell you the code.)
thanks for summarizing!^^
JUST STOP BUYing junk food
I learned from a counselor to say "I want to" instead of "I should ". I take ownership and feel good about being in control. I feel less anxious because saying that changes my attitude from negative to positive. I am so appreciative of you and all the nourishing food and food for thought! You bless my life. Blessings to you!
My favorite was the tea. Sometimes I crave something like you said, comforting and warm. This is a perfect idea.
Hey, you are really good :) your tips are really helpfull. You are a beautiful soul. I am Glad!!! I found your channel. Please keep the great work
I thought the first tip was going to be "drink plenty of water" lol. This is the most helpful video I've come across in years! Thank you so much
I come here every few months to remind myself of all these helpful tips. It works like a charm, I can spend over a month without a singe binge. It’s really one of the most positive videos I’ve seen ❤️
Also, the "could" instead of "should" tip is SO helpful and eye-opening. It's actually what I've been leaning towards and you're totally, totally right. You simply put it into words! Thank you thank you thank you x
i totally agree!!!
That twin thing is soooo so so true. Thank you so much for your videos! These tips are so great, and I love how calm and respectful you are. You just gained a new subscriber.
Joanne Amarisa Sarah S. Hi! I struggle with Binge Eating and I really can't help my cravings...I need someone to go on this path of healthy lifestyle and so we could like help each other be healthy and happy 😊 if you want to get in touch and keep each other from binging and just support each other- go to my public Telegram chat and we will chat together there. I hope you'll support the 💡 t.me/ohyourelovely
These are such great tips! Another on that really helps me is to not keep junk foods in the house at all, so when I truly want whatever treat I'm craving I will either make it myself or buy it in a single serving so I don't overdo it but still get to enjoy it :)
Lindsay Martin yes! Don't buy them in the first place
Lindsay Martin that could work but I Will seriously binge on ANYTHING
Lindsay Martin Hi! I struggle with Binge Eating and I really can't help my cravings...I need someone to go on this path of healthy lifestyle and so we could like help each other be healthy and happy 😊 if you want to get in touch and keep each other from binging and just support each other- go to my public Telegram chat and we will chat together there. I hope you'll support the idea💡 t.me/ohyourelovely
It's hard to not eat stuff when you're just depressed i mean. Feeling happy is rare for me, most of my day is just a mirky gray sludge of time i want to pass so i can go to sleep.
I feel exactly the same :(
As someone who has struggled with impulse control in the past (see, trying to not identify with it), I just want to say these tips are so useful for more than just binge eating. These are some helpful mindsets for thinking about any impulses, including social media use and procrastination. For example I 'could' watch another youtube video, OR i could continue to work on my assignment. I know which one will make me feel good now that I have paused and tuned into what I am feeling
Oh god, the all-or-nothing twin... that's my entire life... no, that WAS my entire life! ;)
I struggled with alternating periods of restrictive eating and binge eating (like, each for a couple months at a time) for years, and I'm getting better at balance and eating intuitively, but I'm still working on eradicating binges. This is the most useful and informative video on the topic I've ever seen!
slanfinne I (used to) do this all the time and I’ve been consciously trying to break it for years. I’ve gotten significantly better but still slip into it if I’m not careful. I really related to what u say so thank u for that. It’s good to know ur not alone
I come from an anorexia background in my teenage years, that I thought I had overcame thanks to sports and a healthy diet. I feel quite proud about everything that I went through, but still today I often find myself thinking about food (more than needed), binge eating and losing control on my apetite until my belly hurts. But now that I am becoming a young woman, I really want to solve the problem I have with food and be in peace with myself =)
Your advices would probably help a lot, your video feels so genuine and caring. Thanks a lot for sharing, much love from France !!
I really live the same i come from anorexia too 😑 and now i gain weight 😣
Your approach to these issues encourages and inspires me to do more. Keep up the great work Sadia!
Thank you so much for the comment, Samantha - it's comments like these that also inspire me to do more :)
I’m going to watch this video every time I want to binge eat
Wow.. crazy how I went to RUclips thinking about how to stop binging and this video is the first one that pops up 🤯
How come I have not found your channel before?! I'm in awe of you, your way of giving infos and the information itself! Thank you for delivering these messages. Your channel truly has value.
Thanks so much for the kind words, Rossella ❤
Every time I'm close to another binge eating session I come back to this video and rewatch it.
Something that instantly got rid of my binge eating disorder was just to stop weighing myself every single day. I never knew that it would be so easy for me to stop binge eating. Since I stopped weighing myself I haven't had a binge eating day at all and I am so proud 😄.
Thank you... I got emotional because of how genuine and nurturing your voice is, I hope that's not weird! It's do comforting to hear from someone who isn't just spilling out the facts and saying "do this and you'll be fine," you were acknowledging our vulnerabilities and imperfections without making us feel ashamed about them. I appreciate you very much, and admire you for what you do to help so many people
I stopped binge eating then it came back, I’m so grateful for this video existing😭
Gosh I cried on watching this... you've accurately described the feeling, the struggle, the conflict and you've truly picked the very hard situations in the every-day-challenge 🥺💔
The Twin Types part made me smile because that is exactly how my inner self sounds!😂 I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your videos! I hope to lose 40lbs and stay healthy!!
Using the word Nourish was enlightening, it will certainly help me make better food choices. Thank you! Greetings from Costa Rica :)
Happy to read this, Nancy. With love from the Netherlands ❤
Wait, are you Dutch?
Jera Vriens no, her boyfriend is :)
Highly recommend reading "the fuck it diet". Literally changed my relationship with food in such a crazy way
Me: searches for this vid
Also me: knows perfectly well that the only reason behind me binging today was the fact I starved myself and ate under 500 calories for a whole week and that no amount of such psychosomatic tellings will help me unless I get over the Ana inside my head sitting there making me afraid of food. 🗿🗿🗿
Please recover 💕✨💞
I know you can recover, it’s difficult at first but it will get easier and your body will thank you, it was the best thing I ever did for myself
Same I eat only around 500 calories a day and I've been eating like that for 5 months
I love your nourish idea. It's so healing mentally and physically. I would definitely give that advice to a young child.
Please write a book, you're too good at what you do. Just found your channel and I've already watched 7 vids in a row 😂. But seriously, I'm a person that has been following nutricional advise for yearssssssss YEARS, always struggling with eating disorders, and I've never ever ever in my life have heard someone as encouraging and pleasing as you. You make it sound so easy :) thank you for giving me such great vibes. All the best for you!
Kayi Lee i whole-heartedly agree. please write a book. and you should read it, if it is in audible.
I've been struggling with binging for a long time. And even if now I believe I took the right path out of it already many months ago the last thing I needed to realise for being able to end the heeling process was to love myself unconditionally and to NOURISH. This truly helps so much🙏🏻.
Using past tense and words like "could" and "nourish" very powerful and effective. Thank you!
i struggle with an eating disorder and was terrified of watching this at first, but i have to say a big thank you. thank you for being so kind and having a much nicer response to this topic. i usually meditate when i’m having a moment but i might actually start reaching out and setting up a support system. big thank you ❤️
I love how simple everything you say is. Most health/fitness channels tell you you HAVE to eat this or you just won't make it. I live in a country where food is very expensive and scarce and it's always been very hard for me to eat well either due to food insecurity driving me to binge because I don't know when I'll eat a certain thing again or just because all the trendy health foods most channels recommend are too expensive or juts outright unavailable. You give people lots of options to add to their diets and a lot of tips to actually succeed in changing their eating habits. I'm super grateful to have found your content 💖
"Don't should on yourself" haha...too funny! Thanks for the tips. :)
Amanda Mangum Lol, it looked like she was trying not to laugh after she said that. 😂
I came to here from a huge binge.. thank you for helping me🥺💔😭
It's not easy to disassociate ourselves from the habitual identity we've created for ourselves but these tips you provided can greatly help in creating a new and healthy relationship with ourselves and food. Thanks so much Sadia for the amazing work you do to provide such great nourishing information for the mind, body and soul
I realised a few months ago, that I constantly overate - I didn't stop until I felt like I couldn't move and had to take a nap. I recently learned to stop when I am just not hungry anymore and learned, that this is enough.
I also was constantly eating - when I saw food I ate it without thinking. I overcome this through intermitted fasting - it made me realise that I just always ate, even when I wasn't even hungry. I've learned to feel hungry again and that this isn't something bad, it's just natural and healthy to be hungry sometimes.
I started changing my eating habits 3 months ago and I've already lost 5kg (about 11 pounds) just by that changes.
your voice is so soothing!
trinh Khuu yes! Just listening to her makes me feel relaxed
That "couldve vs shouldve" one actually helps me
The all or nothing twin. Thats me. Thats the one that always has the upper hand. Or wait- i said that wrong. That all or nothing twin USED to have the upper hand;)
All or nothing is SOOOOO MEEEEEEE (working on "used to be")
I was finally in a phase where my eating disorder wasn’t as bad, I was learning to get along with food. Now I’m pregnant and it has been so hard gaining the weight. I do tend to binge at times and this video really comforted me and has helped me stop overeating so much. I have watched it several times. Thank you for being so kind and nonjudgmental
I have been having a lot of issues with binging for an extremely long time now. I always thought that it was my fault for not having enough self control, but now I have started looking at these vidoes and realsing that I am not alone. That itself has helped so much, so to anyone reading this who is dealing with the same thing, it will get better and I am here to support you.
Thanks for addressing this topic! A quote I heard once really helps me in this difficult area: "If hunger is not the problem, then food is not the solution." The older I get, the less binge eating dulls my emotional pain, so I've been forced to find other forms of relief. Thank you for your much-needed tips!
Just curious, do you add sweetener to your hot tea?
Yes that's a lovely quote, Lisa. Thanks for sharing. And personally I do not add any sweeteners to my tea :)
Wow!! I just recently found your channel, and so far, I'm loving it :) I was diagnosed with bulimia, and I've been through numerous therapies, and the only things that have helped me so far are the things you mentioned in this video :) I would also suggest snacking on frozen fruit like frozen mango if one gets the urge to binge; they're nice and sweet, and they take a while to melt in your mouth, so it gives you time to "reconsider" entering "full-binge mode", if that makes sense
Thank you so much for sharing your comment, Florence. I can understand how difficult the battle with food can be sometimes, so I'm sending you lots of love and strength. With the right support I have complete faith this is something you can surpass. Happy to hear you found some of the tips helpful ❤ and welcome to the PUL community!
Florence Leduc bless you sweetheart
Super tip! Thanks!
Florence Leduc brilliant idea 🙏 thanks for sharing 💕
I loved your suggestion of tuning into my own intuition and inner voice to see what I really think of these foods.
There have been times that I genuinely felt I deserved the energy boost of that bag of chips and a general reminder of what is good in this life (:p), so I allowed it without much guilt. But there have certainly been times where I felt so depressed and angry that by binging I was trying to show myself I have given up and the food was almost a punishment for myself, knowing it was unhealthy and not nourishing. Thinking back on it, it's almost a form of self-harming. A cup of tea and some sleep would have been a better choice in that situation.
Lovely you're taking the time to reflect on it now and write out how it makes you feel, Emma. Wishing you continued health and wellness
Thank you, Emma. I've been looking for those words for years. "food was almost a punishment for myself ... it's almost a form of self-harming."
Emma Tessier for me, it is self harming when I binge eat.
I suffer from an eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, but lately I’ve been bingeing, and I feel so bad but I can’t stop eating. This video kind of helped me change my mindset, I used to stuff myself with food, I used to restrict heavily and then binge. The ideal me would never binge, she would eat when her body is hungry and nourish it. And if I really want those cookies mom baked, then I could have one cookie. No really this makes me feel so much more control
Thank you Sadia for this video. I struggled with anorexia and as a result, ended up developing a binge eating disorder.I used to only eat at night, and I’ve adapted to that disordered eating so even though I’m eating throughout the day, I still feel the need to binge on rice cakes, peanut butter, almonds, chocolate, hummus, and crackers. Thank you for such a helpful video, and although it will take me a while, I know I will be and am someone who “used to” binge eat on rice cakes, peanut butter, crackers, hummus, chocolate, and almonds. You inspire me and thank you!
I've seen just two of your videos so far and really appreciate your approach. You are calming, encouraging, and inspiring - which is a beautiful contrast to other (often harsh and misunderstanding) methods of coping with life. I look forward to seeing more. :)
Thank you, Alana ❤
i will definitely use all those tips for binge drinking, which used to be my poison. Thank you!
This is probably the most helpful video on binge eating.
i really love how calm, uplifting, and gentle your videos always are, they've become my go-to whenever i need some inspiration or good energy
I thought that I used to trick was bs at first because I have really bad temptation for binging. I don't get urges often but when I do, I cannot control it. But I gave it a try once and IT WORKED! My father bought a box of chocolates and even being a sweet tooth, I am not saying I am not tempted by it but the urges is not that strong and I am able to resist it. So, I came back to Thank you for this advice
Wow. This is the most different weight loss video I've ever seen. You have a much deeper outlook on it. Thank you so much for this. 🤗
I love this video so much. It seems like a miracle that I can say “I used to be…” and just feel for a second what it feels like to really be the person I envision myself as. I’ve heard of affirmations before but this direct approach of “say it like this” seems so helpful. When this video’s tips eventually help me to come out on top, I’ll literally owe my whole mental health to you
I love your videos!! They are so supportive and one really feels like you care and don't just want to "show" but also "teach". I am struggeling a lot with the second twin constantly telling me "see you ruined the day again, so screw this day, let's start again tomorrow"! I will definitely try to stick to your advice! Thank your for your supportive videos! Very inspiring!
I'm currently struggling with bullimia. It's not professionally diagnosed or anything, but everytime I binge eat food I feel guilty afterwards and usually go on extreme exercises or starve myself, sometimes I feel like throwing it up but I hold it in because my family is in shambles right now, and I don't want to overcomplicate the situation. Anyway, this video has been a massive help. Changing the mentality definitely helps!
sometimes its so embarrassing to even admit to a binge, but i’m so tired of this cycle, I want to be better and I hope it starts today
the "nourish" method is new to me so I'll give this a try. l use to be someone who eats when there lonely. Now l do a lot of simple diy task to keep myself busy and treat myself to ice cream if it's been on my mind for weeks and I'm in a happy mood.
it's not an easy thing to stop but l know l can do it😊
Honestly I suffered with BED for years, and it’s made me 20 stone and hideous. I eventually found a method of beating it, but unfortunately... that method was anorexia. Luckily for me though it’s actually making me healthier since my previous diet was so awful, but now I‘m going to have to recover from it someday...
I liked the change from "should" to "could" and also using the "nourish". Thanks for the tips.
I love this video. I watch videos like this all the time and have read 3 books. I’ve struggled with eating disorders for 8 years. From anorexia to binge eating. I’m starting vyvanse this week. I hope this all helps. Been vegan (4years) vegetarian for 10 years but still binge a lot.
I'm bulimic and tonight the thing that stopped me from binging and allowing myself to fast was me telling the voices in my head NO, I am tired of doing these things, I don't want to eat those foods I just want to be EMPTY for a while! And then I had a goal to focus on and it was more like me fighting off some other person rather than fighting myself. On another occasion recently, I was very hungry and hadn't eaten dinner. I wanted something healthy though. I crossed my mind a hundred times to get pizza or burgers... but in the end I got some healthy indian food and it was SO GOOD and satisfying to have chosen such a nourishing meal over utter garbage. Small changes lead to big changes, friends. They definately do. You have to fight for your happiness.
Thank you for not just saying deny deny deny. I had a really bad binge eating problem and I felt out of control. Eventually when I started dieting I was so happy to not be eating constantly that I took it too far and developed anorexia. Be careful guys.
I really appreciated this video. I struggle with this and I feel guilty after I eat anything carby. I think I keep looking at too many fit girls on instagram and it makes me look at my body differently.
two quotes that helped me: “comparison is the thief of joy” and “comparison destroys personality”
I just sub to you. This is the third video I have watched by you, and I really like what you have to say. It is really refreshing to watch someone who's positive. It is really easy to get catch up in the negative. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the positive comment, Dolly :)
No joke, your tips are so much better than the ones my therapist ever gave me!
Hi Sadia, I could totally connect to what you just said. Our words have a lot of power. We say what we think and just by saying it the other way would bring abt a big change. To connect with our inner self is not something mystical or saintly. It should be very much a part of our regular life .
Awesome tips Sadia, I'll try to use them more often. It is easy for me not to buy cookies, but hard for me not to start eating when they are opened up infront of me.
What I also like to do is envision what the "bad food" is doing to the my blood stream: thickening, darkening...vs what the "good food" does for my blood.
Thanks again!
Hi Sam, I'm happy you found it helpful. The tip is a wonderful one! Envision is always a powerful tool. If I may suggest, another tip: try to view foods as "everyday foods" and "sometimes foods" as opposed to "good foods" and "bad foods", respectively. When thinking about it as good or bad we more easily develop an unhealthy relationships with it; giving ourselves a hard time when we do eat the "bad food". I hope this makes sense! With love and gratitude ~S
I would love a T-shirt with Pick Up Limes on it! :)
On it! ;)
It's only been few weeks that I have been following you, and trust me I am in love with your content. I don't know why but I get a unique soothing and positive aura from you.. Keep up the good work.. ☺️☺️
I am so glad I've found your channel. My weight has been yoyo-ing back and forth that I lost sight of being fit and healthy to the point where I am unhappy with my current body image. Easing back into healthy eating sure is hard when you've been binging for the past 2 years, but you made everything seemed achievable, and that is just what I needed.