Tired of thinking about food all the time?
You're in the right place.
Here you'll find articles on binge eating, emotional eating, food guilt, body image, ADHD and eating habits, and how to move away from all-or-nothing thinking.
PCOS (PMOS) and Binge Eating: What’s the Connection?
If you have PCOS (PMOS) and struggle with binge eating, you’re not alone. Research suggests there’s a link between the two, but it’s more complicated than hormones or willpower. In this blog, I explore what the research tells us, how dieting and food restriction can contribute to binge eating, and ways to support your health without making your relationship with food harder.
Ozempic and Weight-Loss Injections: What We Need to Talk About Beyond Weight Loss
Weight-loss injections like Ozempic are everywhere, but are we talking enough about the risks? From side effects and online prescribing concerns to the impact on people with a history of binge eating or disordered eating, let’s look beyond the weight-loss headlines at what we need to know about GLP-1 medications.
Why Am I Always Thinking About Food?
Do you spend more time thinking about food than you'd like? If food feels like it's constantly on your mind, you're not alone. Learn why food thoughts can become so overwhelming and what might be driving them.
What Causes Binge Eating?
Binge eating is often misunderstood as a lack of willpower, but there is usually much more going on beneath the surface. Learn the most common causes of binge eating and why understanding the root cause is an important step towards recovery.
Can You Improve Your Health Without Losing Weight?
Can your health improve even if your weight stays the same? Explore the evidence behind weight, health, and weight stigma, and learn why meaningful health improvements aren't always reflected on the scale.
After A Binge: A Dietitian's Guide To Recovery
After a binge, it's common to feel uncomfortable, frustrated, and desperate to get back on track. This article explores how to recover from a binge eating episode without restricting, compensating, or starting another cycle of guilt and food rules.
How to Get Back Into Routine Without Starting Another Diet
September can feel like a fresh start after a summer of holidays, travel, and disrupted routines. If you're tempted to go on a diet to get "back on track," here's how to rebuild healthy habits without falling back into restriction and all-or-nothing thinking.
ADHD and Binge Eating: What's The Connection?
ADHD and binge eating often overlap in ways that aren't always obvious. From impulsivity and dopamine seeking to missed meals and executive functioning challenges, this article explores why ADHD can make eating feel difficult and what practical strategies can help.
Why Do I Binge At Night?
Many people find themselves binge eating at night despite good intentions throughout the day. Learn how restriction, stress, habits, and unmet hunger can contribute to nighttime binge eating and what can help break the cycle.
Why Can't I Stop Binge Eating?
If you've ever wondered, "Why can't I stop binge eating?", you're not alone. Binge eating is rarely about a lack of willpower. In this article, you'll learn how restriction, food rules, emotional triggers, and all-or-nothing thinking can keep the binge eating cycle going, and what can help you start breaking free.
I Hate My Body. Here's What I'm Doing About It (That Doesn't Include Weight Loss)
Before going home for the first time in three years, I found myself worrying about how much my body had changed. Instead of turning to weight loss, I focused on supporting myself through the discomfort. Here's what helped.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (And What To Focus On Instead)
Every January, people promise themselves they'll eat better, lose weight, or finally get their eating under control. But for many, these resolutions lead to the same cycle of restriction, guilt, and frustration.
If you struggle with binge eating, there may be a better approach. Here's why New Year's resolutions often fail and what to focus on instead.
Managing Food Anxiety This Christmas When Food Is Everywhere
Christmas can feel overwhelming when food is everywhere.
If you struggle with binge eating, festive meals, treats, and food-focused gatherings can bring anxiety, guilt, and a fear of losing control around food.
The good news is that you don't need to avoid Christmas to feel more at ease. Here are seven practical ways to reduce food anxiety, navigate holiday events with more confidence, and enjoy the festive season without falling into the binge-restrict cycle.
Why You Probably Need More Than 3 Months to Recover From Binge Eating
One of the most common questions I get is why I ask clients to commit to at least three months of support.
The answer is simple: binge eating recovery takes time. Lasting change isn't built through willpower or quick fixes. It's built through consistent support, new habits, and understanding the deeper reasons behind your relationship with food.
Here's why three months is the minimum foundation I recommend for meaningful, sustainable recovery.