More and more people are starting to recognize that they eat in response to emotions and moods. It makes perfect sense! We are subconsciously conditioned that food makes us feel good. From the time we put our favorite foods in our mouth we get an immediate feel good endorphin release and then to top it off we also can get a feel good serotonin surge. There is no doubt about it, food feels good.
However, there is a fine line between those casual emotional eaters and a full blown eating disorder. This specific kind of eating disorder has been called a "binge eating disorder" or "compulsive overeating". This type of eating goes beyond your basic emotional eaters. So, how can you tell if you are a casual emotional eater or if you have an eating disorder?
Characteristics of a binge eating disorder: If you have any of these characteristics you may have an eating disorder.
? Regular bingeing episodes (eating large quantities of food rapidly) ? Feel out of control with food ? Feel obsessed about food and think about it all day ? Hide food in your house so others won't see what you are eating ? Eat in hiding ? Get up regularly in the middle of the night to eat ? Go through different fast food restaurants multiple times a day ? Have experienced a traumatic event such as physical or sexual abuse
If you have some of these characteristics the most important thing is to not go on a diet and seek the appropriate help. Diets won't help in these circumstances and actually may do even further damage. Seek help through a licensed therapist who is trained in eating issues. If you are not ready for that step then here are some wonderful book resources that may be helpful for you.
Books: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
Breaking Free From Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth
When Food is Love by Geneen Roth
Feeding the Hungry Heart by Geneen Roth
Geneen Roth also has workshops and audio programs you can sign up for on her website at: www.geneenroth.com
Many people suffer from binge eating disorders and yet they don't know it because it is not as main-stream as bulimia and anorexia. The most important thing is to not feel shame about this and seek out the help you need so you can create a new and healthy relationship with food.
?, 2005 Meri Raffetto
Meri Raffetto is a Registered Dietitian and a recognized professional in the area of nutrition and wellness. Learn about her online weight loss programs and sign up for her free monthly newsletter to receive nutrition tips, healthy recipes, and more at http://www.reallivingnutrition.com.
Alexis limo rentals ..Include in your diet things that contain more water like... Read More
More than any other time in history, people are all... Read More
Obesity is a disease that is not caused by a... Read More
It's really difficult for a person to socialise if he... Read More
My name is Greg Ryan. I am a best selling... Read More
1. Include in your diet things that contain more water... Read More
We all know that weight loss is important. We know... Read More
Today obesity, diabetes, and heart disease run through us at... Read More
According to a recent survey by the National Health Institute,... Read More
Are you frustrated with your weight problem and don't know... Read More
Do you remember nodding your head with understanding during your... Read More
Sometimes it's good to just let the feelings flow. Take... Read More
Yes, there is more to the Mediterranean than sun, beach... Read More
Wow! You must be on fire by now burning and... Read More
With so many diets and fads being offered on the... Read More
How much will power does it take in order to... Read More
With this key, I GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE... Read More
If your health and fitness are important to you, you... Read More
How was it for you? Did you get through the... Read More
Reducing childhood obesity in the U.S. needs to be a... Read More
When I decided to lose weight I of course decided... Read More
Losing weight is a lifelong commitment. It takes patience and... Read More
Since the reintroduction of Ephedra based products on about April... Read More
Do a little people-watching, next time you're in the grocery... Read More
You are going to be pleasantly surprised! Most people think... Read More
car service from Midway Alsip ..One of the difficulties with dieting is the well known... Read More
RISING POPULARITYGastric bypass surgery has become a popular surgical procedure... Read More
If you're like most people who tried losing weight on... Read More
Are you working hard in the gym 3 times a... Read More
Atkins Nutritionals recently announced that they are filing for Chapter... Read More
Ah the ever present battle to lose those unwanted pounds.... Read More
The only absolute truth in the area of exercise and... Read More
To achieve your goals you need a diet that takes... Read More
There are those that walk amongst us who have followed... Read More
Recently, I was reading about a diet plan where you... Read More
You know you have will-power. You can change a diaper... Read More
In health clubs, they run classes that call themselves "aerobics".... Read More
This is a continuation of the article entitled, "Making Diets... Read More
You have decided that you want to lose weight and... Read More
As hoards of low-carb proponents invade the nutritional landscape, the... Read More
We in the diet and exercise industry have our own... Read More
Why Making Small Changes in Your Eating Habits Adds up... Read More
The Government of the Australian state of Victoria has started... Read More
It is estimated that about 32 million Americans are following... Read More
After weight loss surgery it is important to include as... Read More
Weight loss is a hot topic among people today, especially... Read More
1. Persistence!Violate this step and you'll never achieve permanent results.... Read More
Recently, I won a family cruise on the Regis and... Read More
The gastric bypass procedure isn't for everyone, but those who've... Read More
It's common to respond to stress by distracting yourself with... Read More
Weight Loss |