There are a number of teens and young adults who suffer from binge eating disorder. You may be one of those, but not realizing it or afraid to admit it. What is binge eating disorder? You may ask. It is one of eating disorders that is really harmful to you in a long run. It leads to cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, osteoporosis, and more. There are ways to solve and cure this eating disorder. You just have to remember that it is okay to admit it, seek for help, and live a happier life.
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You are one of those people who needs help, and that is okay. If, you are an emotionally eater. You can eat a huge fast food meal and snack on dessert when you are stressed or upset. You can eat a lot even if you are not hungry, but eat up to satisfy your emotions. You eat real fast and a lot of foods at the same time. You cannot control yourself. You feel guilty after binging on those junks, and try to vomit it out, so that you will not gain weight (this could lead to bulimia).
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- Eat a lot more than you should (eat a huge amount of stockpiling food when you are alone)
- Cannot control your eating
- Eat really fast and barely chew your foods
- Keep eating even if you are so full
- Eat a lot after starving or skipping meals
- Afraid to eat in public or when there are people around because of your eating habit
- Eat normally when in public, but stuff yourself with foods when at home
- Emotionally eating. Eat more when you are stressed, upset, sad or sometime happy
- Eat to relieve stress and tension, and it is the only way to comfort yourself
- Feel guilty after eating foods (Mostly your favourite junk foods and desserts)
- Worry too much about your physique and number on weight scale
- Buy a lot of foods to binge when you are alone
- Eat until you feel so stuffed, sick in your stomach and feel so guilty, depressed and upset after that
If you found out that you have more than 5 symptoms listed above. You are at risk of binge eating disorder. You must seek professional help and need some treatment.
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Stress and anxiety could cause you to binge on foods, and worry too much about self-image and weight loss
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Skipping meals and binge on foods on the next meal or starving yourself and eat a lot of foods (mostly junks)
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Stereotyping a perfect body. The body that you will not be able to have it even you do 5 hours of cardio daily. It is just not possible. And do not try it. This is because of your body mass, fat content, body size, and metabolism rate. Learn to love your body and work your way to it, or improve it. And it is so true that nobody is perfect. You should look at other things like embrace your beautiful eyes or skin.
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People who suffer from binge eating disorder will eat a lot of foods that they are deprived from and carved for. The person tends to eat junk foods with high in bad fats and cholesterol, sugary desserts, and high in simple carbs. This could lead to chronic diseases such as:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Type II diabetes
- Obesity (Lead to sleep apnea or stop breathing in sleep)
- Osteoporosis
- Joint and muscle pain
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia (Good carbs help to promote sleep)
- Gastrointestinal problems like heartburn, bloating, and gastrointestinal reflux
- Irregular periods
- Mulnutrition
- Depression (check out the link below!)
- Relax your mind and learn to control your emotions and stress. You should start a yoga practice, learn to focus, and let go of your negative emotions.
- Eat your foods frequently in a small portion every 3-4 hours.
- Learn to eat for health and focus more on nutrition (get the right amount of carbs, protein, good fats, vitamins, and essential minerals) Check out the link below for foods that help to boost your mood
- Do not starve yourself or depriving yourself from foods
- Try not to eat when you are bored (Go out for a walk)
- Change your perception about diet and weight management
- Control your weight the right way or get a personal trainer and nutritionist. She or he will guide you to the right track for example healthy meal plans and exercises. Do not afraid that you will be judged
- Set a realistic goal and work your way to it
- Forgive yourself and slowly adapt to new healthy lifestyle
- Seek professional help
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Do remember that you are not alone and it is okay to change and live your life how you want it. I almost lost my loved one from it. Do not afraid to ask for help. You can do it. If you think you cannot do this alone. You can also drop me an email, talk to your parents, and solve this problem by walking yourself to a professional help or a therapist. It is all about controlling your mind. You got this! I believe you can. You have got to believe in yourself too. Set yourself free! Have a great day my friend!
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