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The biggest enemy of any dieter is compulsive overeating. The people who indulge in this kind of behavior know about the problem, but are often unable to do anything about it. Every episode of binge eating is followed by guilt and remorse. The dieter swears they will never do it again, but often fail. If you want to know how to stop binge eating, you must follow a few simple steps.

 

Binge eating is generally done as a way to relieve stress. However, it also makes the dieter feel that they are out of control, and that leads to more psychological stress. This sets them up for the next round of binge eating. This vicious cycle eventually leads the dieter to a point when they completely lose control and give up on their good intentions to lose weight.

 

Getting over the binge eating cycle takes a lot of self awareness. Developing self-awareness means that you learn what triggers the binges and set up an action plan to do something about it. First, determine what these triggers are. It may be trouble in a relationship, problems at work, or just plain old depression. Whatever it is, the big secret is discovering what these triggers are.

 

Binge eating is like any other addiction. Taking action is very important in breaking binge eating cycle. Once you have identified the triggers that cause you to go on an eating binge, you must psych yourself up to find another outlet for bottled up emotions and stress. Never let outside influences drive you into an eating binge.

 

One of the biggest mistakes people make is breaking the eating binge cycle and living a healthy lifestyle, and then going back to their old ways. Binge eating is almost always caused by stressful emotions, so the binge eater is always open to temptation. Breaking the cycle of binge eating is not easy to do. It involves creating a positive outlook, and other ways to deal with stress. It is your responsibility to learn what your triggers are and how to develop this positive outlook. This is not an easy thing to do.

 

If you struggle with eating binges, perhaps you do need outside help. This may involve seeking counseling. Remember, your health is at stake if you are extremely overweight. Often, people that are overweight are in a state of denial. They don’t want to admit to themselves that they are overweight. The downside to this is getting a good look at yourself in the mirror. This depressing circumstance will even trigger an eating binge.

 

As you can see, going on and eating binge is a vicious cycle. Millions of people struggle with this every day. If you want to learn how to stop binge eating, visit our website for more information today.

 

 

Binge eating disorder is probably the most common eating disorder. Binge eating also occurs in another eating disorder called bulimia nervosa. People with binge eating disorder frequently eat large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control over their eating. This disorder is different from binge-purge syndrome (bulimia nervosa) because people with binge eating disorder usually do not purge afterward by vomiting or using laxatives. Binge eating disorder is a little more common in women than in men; three women for every two men have it. The disorder affects blacks as often as whites. About 2 percent of all adults in the United States (as many as 4 million Americans) have binge eating disorder. About 10 to 15 percent of people who are mildly obese. People with binge eating disorder often eat an unusually large amount of food and feel out of control during the binges. Binge eating involves more than just eating a lot.

Binge eating, Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are all considered eating disorders because they involve unhealthy patterns of eating. People with bulimia nervosa (sometimes called binge-purge syndrome) binge on food and then vomit or use laxatives to avoid gaining weight. They may also fast (stop eating for a while) or compulsively exercise after an eating binge. All three of these eating disorders involve unhealthy eating patterns that begin gradually and build to the point where a person feels unable to control them. All eating disorders can lead to serious health consequences, and all involve emotional distress. Bulimia nervosa (sometimes called binge-purge syndrome) is different from binge eating disorder because people with bulimia vomit or use laxatives to try to keep themselves from gaining weight after eating.

Causes of Binge Eating Disorder

1.Depression

2.Anger.

3.Sadness.

4.Boredom.

5.Anxiety.

6.Certain other emotional problems.

Symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder

1. Eating much more food during a binge episode than during a normal meal or snack

2. Frequent dieting without weight loss.

3. Hoarding food.

4. Hiding empty food containers.

5. Feeling depressed, disgusted or upset over the amount eaten.

Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder

Several methods are being used to treat binge eating disorder. Drug therapy, such as antidepressants, may be helpful for some people. Cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients techniques to monitor and change their eating habits as well as to change the way they respond to difficult situations. Interpersonal psychotherapy helps people examine their relationships with friends and family and to make changes in problem areas. Self-help groups also may be a source of support. Researchers are still trying to determine which method or combination of methods is the most effective in controlling binge eating disorder.

An interesting study conducted at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) was recently published showing that, compared to moderate or social drinkers, binge drinkers seem to have a disconnect that prevents them from realizing when they have had too much to drink and, more dangerously, keeps them from realizing that it isn’t safe to drive. When the term binge drinking comes up, the image of an alcoholic going on a binge of non-stop drinking over several days is what usually comes to mind. The modern definition of binge drinking refers to the behavior of so many who nowadays drink with the goal of getting drunk as quickly as possible. This behavior is seen most often among young people. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), about 90% of alcohol consumed by those under the age of 21 is in the form of binge drinking. While this is a major problem with underage and college age drinkers, binge drinking isn’t limited to those age groups.The NKU study looked at 20 male and 20 female college students between the ages of 21 – 29. Of the participants, 24 identified themselves as binge drinkers and 16 were identified as non-binge drinkers. The participants attended two sessions in which they were given a moderate amount of alcohol or a placebo. Those who were consumed alcohol were given an amount that would take their blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.08%, the amount considered to be legally intoxicated. After drinking, their performance was evaluated while performing simulated driving tasks. While all the participants who were given alcohol performed poorly in the driving tests, when each group was asked to evaluate their own performance, the binge drinkers rated their driving ability as greater than the non-binge drinkers. In other words, the binge drinkers felt they still had the ability to drive safely while the non-binge drinkers realized that they were in no condition to drive.The study’s authors feel that the binge drinkers suffer from some sort of disconnect or lack “an internal sedation cue” that prevents them from accurately assessing their intoxication level and their ability to drive. Binge drinkers who drink with the goal of getting drunk do a very bad job of determining just how intoxicated they really are.It is felt that prevention programs where drinkers are given a breathalyzer exam upon leaving a bar may help in teaching a drinker just what 0.08% BAC feels like. Other alternatives to consider are lowering the legal BAC level for driving. Quite a few European countries have lowered the legal intoxication limit to 0.05% BAC. The only good news stated by the study’s author is that, while a small percentage of binge drinkers will go on to develop serious drinking problems, most will outgrow the desire to binge drink.

Read more about this and other driver safety tips at the National Safety Commission.