binge eating blog

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I watched my husband open the pantry door and grab a bag of Cheetos. He so calmly grabbed one, chewed it, then grabbed a few more, ate those, then folded the bag nicely, and closed it with our chip clip. Sounds like a typical way of snacking, something everyone can do. But, to me, that has become the most challenging part of eating since recovering from an eating disorder. Imagine your mind and body racing, and you cannot stop. I grab a chip, chew it, grab another, inhale it, and then it is a lack of control from there. Not just the amount of chipsRead More →

My Top Ten "Rules"

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By nature, we are creatures of habit. Some more than others, but, generally, we survive daily based on routine.  I happen to take “creature of habit” to the extreme (again, I have that type of personality). I routinely wake up, do the same things everyday, eat the same foods at the same times, shop at the same stores, drive the same routes, and so on. I’m basically on autopilot. Obviously, things come up that disrupt my typical schedule: kids, travel, meetings, or other unprecedented events. Fortunately, sets of routines allow for me, and most people, to feel “much calmer and in control of your life.”Read More →