the idea of having a simplified goal that will make me notice some progress every day and not only in a long run is actually so eye-opening. i’m definitely going to try it this week, thank you!!
Your videos have been sooooo helpful for me! I found your channel when I was bingeing pretty regularly, and wanted to stop. BTW, you won’t be surprised to know that I had been intermittent fasting for five years and doing Keto for a year and a half at that point in my life. I did NOT want to let go of the desire to lose weight, but I was also so tired of dieting very strictly, and then losing control and bingeing. I was overweight because my binges were outnumbering my “good” days of hardcore fasting and calorie restriction. After watching your videos, and implementing your advice, six months later things have improved dramatically. I’m finally making peace with food. I would be lying if I said that I don’t want to lose some weight, because I do, but it’s getting easier for me to stay present and remind myself that I am ok now, right where I am. I could go on and on, but I’ll stop at that. I just wanted to let you know that you have made a big difference in my life and keep up the good work!
I've always related so much to your way of going through the E.D and through the recover. Never good at sticking with any diet meanwhile seeing other people being successful at losing weight. I was hard on myself even if I thought I was too soft and too self-indulgent. Now I've change my approach and my habits are slowly changing. Finding you was a gift❤Thank you. You are absolutely necessary
I’m so delighted to have found your channel. I’m halfway through your book and am gorging on your RUclips content. I would really like to join your community. Hope it’s not too late for me - I’m 77 and have been struggling with overeating/bingeing - call it what you will - for 50 years. Ridiculous I know 🤨. I find myself nodding along to so much of what you say. I could go on, but we’ll be here all day. Thanks so much for everything you do 😊
I don’t think it’s ever too late to start making peace with this stuff. We actually recorded a podcast episode for people who have had several decades of this struggle. Maybe you’ll find it a hopeful outlook: ruclips.net/video/TheAxfY-lYg/видео.htmlsi=XQ5wymaQliPppWAR
Thank you. You showed up on my feed just when I needed it. I enjoyed your words just as much as watching/hearing your playful kitten who provided some levity on a tough topic.
Thank you, this definitely resonates! My life has been quite depressing and without any kind of future to look towards for years now. It’s kind of a vicious circle because eating takes up so much of my life and energy that it perpetuates the status quo. Also, awhile back I started stealing food from the store (not having job or money) and that’s made me feel more ashamed than eating issues ever did. It makes me feel so alienated and alone to be doing something so obviously wrong and antisocial but every day I fall for the same impulses 😕
I spend each morning having breakfast while listening to your videos ~ They are a positive and insightful beginning to my day. Thank you again, for sharing your knowledge with us !
Thank you for your "all foods fit" approach. In my ED clinic this is what they emphasized as well. Regulated eating, not restricting, finding contentment and enjoyment in food, and stress relief is key. I, too, also gained weight after restricting too much. It has been challenging having all types of foods, however, I do not feel deprived. All of this is a delicate balance like an equation with the proper fit.
Thank you Sarah. I always wonder what would have happened to me if I was not able to come accross you channel. I never would have know that being too hard on myself was a problem. I thought I needed it to change. I am so grateful to you! ♥️ By the way, your cat is so adorable! 😍 and so is you hair color ♥️
Letting go of weight loss as the most important thing has been so helpful for me. When I read your book last year it was part of a process of looking back and recognising that a constant pattern of restrictive diets had left me heavier, not lighter, because they all led to bingeing. I no longer allow myself to count calories or follow any extreme or weight driven dietary restrictions, however tempting it sometimes feels. In June I went from running around 50 miles a week to being hit hard by covid (now long covid) and losing a huge amount of my daily acitvity. I've gained a bit of weight, but it's nowhere near what it would have been if I'd responded by trying to diet and reentered that cycle of any 'failure' being followed by binge eating. Instead as you say in this video I've tried to focus on positive actions, eg everyone talks about a healthy gut microbiome, so I've been writing down all the different plant foods I've eaten each day. It gives me something to feel good about that can't be nullified by anything else I've eaten (and zero would just be less positive, rather than negative), and makes me much kinder to myself about how each day has gone. Seeing your recovery story and advice and relating it to the pattern I was in has helped me to trust that process, and while my body looks a bit different and not every day is perfect, I don't feel distressed and out of control all the time.
I have a theory, and I am wondering what you think of it. I think my binge eating is one part eating disorder, one part sugar addiction. I am certainly not binging on lean proteins lol. But what about the idea that binging is also a form of self-harm?
@@kaylasnelgrove4223 I’m sorry to hear you are going through this. It’s hard to offer anything particularly helpful in a comment as there are so many layers to grief and how food may be used at this time. I do have a podcast episode about though that may be helpful for you ruclips.net/video/5YnfBZI5gwY/видео.htmlsi=IGDhcOpTOKSVBPo_
Messy,caotic and inconsistent. This is me. Diabetic type 1 and massive binger! 😢Nope, it's not hypoglycemia, it's low self esteem. Who else would be such a disaster if he/she had a high self-esteem..?
such a bad psychologist. She had clerly no experience with binge eating disorder, and lack of genuine understanding of people. Glad you still managed to stop the binge eating even though you where given even more shame by your first psychologist.
Your cat is adorable but I wish you had mentioned her at the start of the video. I thought the bells were from my cat who is sick just now and doesn’t play so I was running up and down the hallway trying to work out where the sound was coming from lol
Yes when life feels meaningless it’s so hard to change your habits that provide temporary relief and in a way a feeling of aliveness. This is me. I don’t feel optimistic about life because my life as become so small and I’m now terrified of everything. The binge gives me relief. But I know I’m so much more than this. There is just not enough evidence that life out there is much better and it seems so terrifying that I give up trying. If you have no passion for life, how can you have enough motivation to change behaviour? You need a huge ‘why’ and purpose. Otherwise it’s seems meaningless.
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the idea of having a simplified goal that will make me notice some progress every day and not only in a long run is actually so eye-opening. i’m definitely going to try it this week, thank you!!
More great info, as always. Thank you! I love seeing your cat in the background 😻
The subconscious runs the show more than we dare to admit.
Your videos have been sooooo helpful for me! I found your channel when I was bingeing pretty regularly, and wanted to stop. BTW, you won’t be surprised to know that I had been intermittent fasting for five years and doing Keto for a year and a half at that point in my life. I did NOT want to let go of the desire to lose weight, but I was also so tired of dieting very strictly, and then losing control and bingeing. I was overweight because my binges were outnumbering my “good” days of hardcore fasting and calorie restriction. After watching your videos, and implementing your advice, six months later things have improved dramatically. I’m finally making peace with food. I would be lying if I said that I don’t want to lose some weight, because I do, but it’s getting easier for me to stay present and remind myself that I am ok now, right where I am. I could go on and on, but I’ll stop at that. I just wanted to let you know that you have made a big difference in my life and keep up the good work!
Ahhh, thanks for sharing this. I’m so glad my content has been helpful for you ❤️❤️
You can’t believe how timely this is 😢. Thank you for this.
Absolutely love how playful the kitten is in the background. Also, thanks for the video itself, can relate to a lot of these.
I love the concept of redefining your goals to something that can be achieved in the moment. Thank you for this
Now you’re soft, nice and kind for yourself, for us -and for the world. What a lovely Kitty you have Sarah!🐾🥰🖐️
I've always related so much to your way of going through the E.D and through the recover. Never good at sticking with any diet meanwhile seeing other people being successful at losing weight. I was hard on myself even if I thought I was too soft and too self-indulgent. Now I've change my approach and my habits are slowly changing. Finding you was a gift❤Thank you. You are absolutely necessary
I’m so delighted to have found your channel. I’m halfway through your book and am gorging on your RUclips content. I would really like to join your community. Hope it’s not too late for me - I’m 77 and have been struggling with overeating/bingeing - call it what you will - for 50 years. Ridiculous I know 🤨. I find myself nodding along to so much of what you say. I could go on, but we’ll be here all day. Thanks so much for everything you do 😊
I don’t think it’s ever too late to start making peace with this stuff. We actually recorded a podcast episode for people who have had several decades of this struggle. Maybe you’ll find it a hopeful outlook: ruclips.net/video/TheAxfY-lYg/видео.htmlsi=XQ5wymaQliPppWAR
@ Hi Sarah. How do I join your community? I’d love to talk to like minded people 😍
@ You can join via Patreon. It’s a Facebook group,plus a monthly call www.patreon.com/lifeafterdiets
Thank you. You showed up on my feed just when I needed it. I enjoyed your words just as much as watching/hearing your playful kitten who provided some levity on a tough topic.
Thank you, this definitely resonates! My life has been quite depressing and without any kind of future to look towards for years now. It’s kind of a vicious circle because eating takes up so much of my life and energy that it perpetuates the status quo. Also, awhile back I started stealing food from the store (not having job or money) and that’s made me feel more ashamed than eating issues ever did. It makes me feel so alienated and alone to be doing something so obviously wrong and antisocial but every day I fall for the same impulses 😕
You’re not alone. I too have stolen food that wasn’t mine (and I did have a job) ❤️🩹
@ Thanks for replying and telling me ❤️🙏❤️
Your cat is pretty and very entertaining! I had to re-listen to your great talk ! lol
I spend each morning having breakfast while listening to your videos ~ They are a positive and insightful beginning to my day. Thank you again, for sharing your knowledge with us !
Thank you for your "all foods fit" approach. In my ED clinic this is what they emphasized as well. Regulated eating, not restricting, finding contentment and enjoyment in food, and stress relief is key. I, too, also gained weight after restricting too much. It has been challenging having all types of foods, however, I do not feel deprived. All of this is a delicate balance like an equation with the proper fit.
Another great video. And your cat is adorable.
Thank you Sarah. I always wonder what would have happened to me if I was not able to come accross you channel. I never would have know that being too hard on myself was a problem. I thought I needed it to change. I am so grateful to you! ♥️
By the way, your cat is so adorable! 😍 and so is you hair color ♥️
Many thanks, Sarah! This is so helpful today 🙏🏼😍😻
What a blessing. Thank you ❤
Love the kitten. Interesting and helpful. I haven’t heard about hormonal hunger.
Letting go of weight loss as the most important thing has been so helpful for me. When I read your book last year it was part of a process of looking back and recognising that a constant pattern of restrictive diets had left me heavier, not lighter, because they all led to bingeing. I no longer allow myself to count calories or follow any extreme or weight driven dietary restrictions, however tempting it sometimes feels.
In June I went from running around 50 miles a week to being hit hard by covid (now long covid) and losing a huge amount of my daily acitvity. I've gained a bit of weight, but it's nowhere near what it would have been if I'd responded by trying to diet and reentered that cycle of any 'failure' being followed by binge eating. Instead as you say in this video I've tried to focus on positive actions, eg everyone talks about a healthy gut microbiome, so I've been writing down all the different plant foods I've eaten each day. It gives me something to feel good about that can't be nullified by anything else I've eaten (and zero would just be less positive, rather than negative), and makes me much kinder to myself about how each day has gone. Seeing your recovery story and advice and relating it to the pattern I was in has helped me to trust that process, and while my body looks a bit different and not every day is perfect, I don't feel distressed and out of control all the time.
Very very good information….. so helpful
Thank you Sarah! Very timely advice 😘
What is your beautiful Ragdolls name? What a delightful addition to the home, now her home.
She is called Otterlie/Ottie
I have a theory, and I am wondering what you think of it. I think my binge eating is one part eating disorder, one part sugar addiction. I am certainly not binging on lean proteins lol. But what about the idea that binging is also a form of self-harm?
This cute meow ❤
Thank you😊
Such a great video and congratulations on your gorgeous new baby girl!! Is she a ragdoll by any chance?
Ragdoll/Siberian mix! 😍
I feel disconnected from all 3 things like you did but I have no idea how to change it but I'm also not sure if I want to. It's quite confusing.
In what video do you talk about the 3 connections? I'd love to hear about it, thanks.
@@beatrizr9673 Sure! Here it is; ruclips.net/video/K_SUgmqNVSQ/видео.htmlsi=237hZhEHgCPQuwHC
Congratulations on the new place, Sarah! May it be filled with love and happiness. PS: Are you willing to share the cat's name?
@@thesixthgirl6199 Of course! She’s called Otterlie/Ottie 😍
We have to fix the inside in order to fix the outside.
How do you stop binge eating while grieving the loss of a parent
@@kaylasnelgrove4223 I’m sorry to hear you are going through this. It’s hard to offer anything particularly helpful in a comment as there are so many layers to grief and how food may be used at this time. I do have a podcast episode about though that may be helpful for you ruclips.net/video/5YnfBZI5gwY/видео.htmlsi=IGDhcOpTOKSVBPo_
Messy,caotic and inconsistent. This is me. Diabetic type 1 and massive binger! 😢Nope, it's not hypoglycemia, it's low self esteem. Who else would be such a disaster if he/she had a high self-esteem..?
@@valodimopoulou8865 ❤️🩹
such a bad psychologist. She had clerly no experience with binge eating disorder, and lack of genuine understanding of people. Glad you still managed to stop the binge eating even though you where given even more shame by your first psychologist.
Your cat is adorable but I wish you had mentioned her at the start of the video. I thought the bells were from my cat who is sick just now and doesn’t play so I was running up and down the hallway trying to work out where the sound was coming from lol
Oh no! Sorry to have stressed you out! Hope your cat gets better soon ❤️
@@TheBingeEatingTherapistawww it’s fine, just a confusing five minutes for me 😊 still enjoy your videos
Yes when life feels meaningless it’s so hard to change your habits that provide temporary relief and in a way a feeling of aliveness. This is me. I don’t feel optimistic about life because my life as become so small and I’m now terrified of everything. The binge gives me relief. But I know I’m so much more than this. There is just not enough evidence that life out there is much better and it seems so terrifying that I give up trying. If you have no passion for life, how can you have enough motivation to change behaviour? You need a huge ‘why’ and purpose. Otherwise it’s seems meaningless.