Binge Eating Recovery

Do you ever try to distract yourself from binge eating or emotional overeating? I've read a lot of blogs and articles on the internet about emotional eating and how to overcome it. I'm so pleased to see that there are many helpful resources available to people – I wish that had been the case when...

Be honest – how many Mondays have you started again? New plan. New rules. This time, you tell yourself, you’ll be disciplined. This time you’ll stick to it. And maybe you do, for a while. You eat the “right” things. You feel in control. You feel good. And then, seemingly out of nowhere,...

We all have moments when food feels like the only thing that helps. Your chest may feel tight, your thoughts won’t slow down, and before you know it, you’re in the kitchen reaching for something - anything - to take the edge off. If you’ve ever eaten in response to anxiety and then felt regret...

Easter can feel like a whirlwind! Family gatherings, all the chocolate, and the worry of overeating. This combination of delicious treats, family dynamics, and our own fears and expectations can make it a challenging time – especially if you struggle with food anxiety or you’re caught in the cycle...

Years ago, after a difficult evening with one of my teenagers, I turned to chocolate. A lot of it. And afterwards, I wrote about it. At the time, I didn’t fully understand the power of this kind of reflection – I was just trying to make sense of my feelings. But looking back now, I can see how this...

There’s a moment – maybe after a long day, or in the quiet of the evening – when food calls to you, not out of hunger, but from somewhere deeper. It’s a familiar pull, a whisper that says, “This will help.” A bite, a taste, a moment of relief. But beneath that urge isn’t just the craving...