An unexpected way to fix emotional and binge eating
I have bad news and good news. Which one do you want to read first? Let's start with the bad news. I’m truly sorry to report that one of the most effective cures for binge and emotional eating is learning to be kinder to yourself. I know. Deeply unsatisfying. It would be so much more satisfying to hear that there is this clean, elegant solution, a protocol, a rule that we could just follow perfectly and we'd never emotionally eat again and could finally graduate to being a Nor ...
When Anxiety Doesn’t Look Like Anxiety: How High-Functioning Women Use Food to Cope — and What to Do Instead
How High-Functioning Women Use Food to Cope You’re the capable one. The dependable one. You keep it all together. Show up. Smile. Handle it. From the outside, no one would guess you’re struggling. But inside, it’s a different story. Your mind never shuts off. You’re always ten steps ahead, anticipating problems before they arise. You’re exhausted, but wired. And sometimes, food is the only thing that helps you feel even a moment of peace. This isn’t ...
Why Diets Feel Like Punishment (And What Actually Works Instead)
Have you ever heard someone say, “I love being on a restrictive diet!” No? Neither have I. The truth is, most diets feel like punishment. You dread starting them. You count down the days until they're over. And halfway through, you feel drained, deprived, and totally disconnected from your life. Sure, restrictive diets might give you results in the beginning. But they often come at a high cost: your energy, your emotional well-being, your ability to act ...
Why Calorie Counting Can Backfire (And What to Do Instead to Stop Binge Eating and Emotional Eating)
This post is for you if you want to know how to stop calorie counting and trust your body. Let’s start with the truth: Yes, calories matter. Yes, energy balance affects your body.And yes, there’s value in learning what foods are more calorie-dense. If someone is completely new to nutrition, tracking for a short period can be a helpful educational tool. But when calorie counting becomes your main strategy for controlling food, things start to fall apart. The Problem Isn’t What You Know, ...
What If I Lose the Weight… and Still Don’t Like Myself?
There’s a fear that keeps many women stuck in emotional eating, but it’s rarely talked about. It sounds like this: “I’ve been overweight for as long as I can remember. I don’t even know who I’d be without it. What if I lose the weight and I still don’t like myself? What if I’m still broken?” For some, weight has been a lifelong companion since childhood or adolescence. It becomes part of your identity, your story, your protection. And while you want to break free from the food strug ...
How long will it take for me to stop emotionally eating?
One of the most common questions I get as a coach is: “How long will it take for me to stop emotionally eating?” Or bingeing. Or mindlessly snacking. Or obsessing over food. It’s a completely fair question, especially if you’ve been stuck in a cycle for years and just want to feel normal around food again. And the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. But that’s not because food freedom is some mysterious or elusive goal. It’s because real change depends on somethin ...
4 Myths About Triggers for Overeating That Every High-Achieving Woman Should Know
As a high-achieving professional woman, you’ve built your life on mastering challenges, solving complex problems, and achieving success in your career. But when it comes to your relationship with food, things might not be so clear-cut. If you’ve ever struggled with overeating, emotional eating, or binge eating, you’re not alone—and there’s a good chance that some common misconceptions are holding you back from finding the solutions you need. Understanding the triggers behind your overeating is ...
The Ultimate Guide to Discover Your Triggers for Overeating
The Ultimate Guide to Discover Your Triggers for Overeating As a high-achieving professional woman, you’re no stranger to the pressures of balancing a demanding career with personal responsibilities. You’re driven, ambitious, and always striving for success, but there’s one area of your life that might feel out of control—your relationship with food. If you’ve found yourself turning to food during stressful moments, using it as a way to cope with emotions, or struggling with overeating, you’re ...
Do you always need to be productive? This can be the reason for overeating.
Do you always need to be productive and do something, or otherwise you feel like you're lazy or even worthless? This might be the reason for overeating and bingeing. Your self-worth is tied to being an overachiever, and you always need to be productive or at least do something. You feel guilty when you do nothing. It feels like you’re lazy, you’re wasting time, and you may even feel worthless. Here is when overeating comes in. When you overeat, you can switch your brain ...
