20 Tips for Breaking Free from Binge Eating
with Nia Shanks
1) ANOTHER DIET IS NOT THE ANSWER
There is a good chance that a diet is what started the binge eating in the first place.
2) THINK ADDITION INSTEAD OF RESTRICTION
Ask yourself, what are you some foods you can ADD to your meals?
3) STOP TRYING TO BE PERFECT
Ditch the thought of perfection. You’ll be happier and much less stressed.
4) STAY OFF THE SCALE
That number does NOT indicate your self-worth.
5) DITCH CHEAT DAYS
People end up eating foods they don’t even like and cramming as much food in their bellies as they can manage.
6) CELEBRATE ALL VICTORIES AND DON’T DWELL OVER MINOR SET-BACKS
When you do slip up, don’t dwell on it. Focus on something POSITIVE instead.
7) DITCH THE RIGID RULES
Ditch rules about what foods to eat, what not to eat, when to eat, and any other rigid rules. Instead, learn to listen to your body.
8) FOOD MAY BE FUEL, BUT IT SHOULD ALSO BE ENJOYED
No matter what you’re eating, make sure it’s something you like.
9) PUT THE FOCUS ON WHAT YOUR BODY CAN DO
Put the focus on what my body could DO, and nothing else.
10) HAVE POSITIVE SUPPORT
Tell someone you know you can trust and who will support you.
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