Recent binge eating statistics show that it’s a lot more common than most people realise. Binge eating disorder (BED) is actually the most common eating disorder in the USA, affecting an estimated 2.8 million people. In Australia, binge eating accounts for 47% of the 900,000 eating disorders. So, we put together a handy infographic that breaks down these facts along with other …
Do Food Diaries Work? Research-Backed Tips to Maximise Success
Do food diaries work? Personal trainers and nutritionists will often ask us to keep a food diary to track our diet. They can also be used as an on-going method to measure our nutrient or calorie intake over a period of time, but do they even work? Keeping a food diary might seem like a lot of effort, especially if …
What Is Urge Surfing & How Does It Work? [Meditation & Mindfulness]
Urge surfing is a meditation or mindfulness exercise that can help to control impulsive behaviours. It’s a powerful tool for addressing addiction and has been proven to work in many different types of setting. In this article, we’ll discuss exactly what it is and how it works so you can decide if it’s something that may be useful in your …
What is Binge Eating Disorder?
As a clinical psychologist, people often ask me “so, what is Binge Eating Disorder?” It’s a term we often hear in the media but there’s quite a bit of confusion around what it really means. The word ‘binge’ has become a part of our daily lexicon. We binge-watch Netflix or binge on ice-cream, not really understanding the true meaning of …
Do you want to stop overeating or binging? Learn the difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger.
A key skill to learn when you are trying to harness your impulsive overeating is knowing how to differentiate between emotional and physical hunger. It is an important difference for several reasons. First of all, if you make no distinction and just eat whenever you become aware of hunger signals, without stopping to check if your belly really is empty, …
Addiction or Weakness – Why Do You Lose Control Around Food ?
Does food addiction actually exist, or is it just a modern excuse to avoid responsibility for lifestyle choices, such as impulsive overeating? Have you ever heard: “Oh my God, you will be addicted once you try this…” “You will never be able to eat anything but these…” or “I can’t live without eating…” “Oh my God, I just had to …
