WHY do you self-sabotage? You start good and then it seems out of nowhere you start to slip? It’s familiar to anyone who has been on a diet and failed miserably over and over again but sometimes it’s not the diet though Self-sabotage and binge eating can stem from various underlying factors, including emotional, psychological, […]
In a world full of productivity tips, wellness hacks, optimized routines, and “life upgrades,” it’s easy to get the impression that we’re supposed to be constantly fine-tuning ourselves. Every day brings a new supplement, a new habit tracker, a new “must-do” ritual to squeeze into already busy lives. But the truth is simple: we don’t need […]
People often say they “don’t believe in moderation,” but it’s usually not about moderation itself—it’s about what they associate with it. Here are the most common reasons: 1. They’ve only known extremes Many people grow up with patterns like: If your history is full of extremes, “moderation” feels unfamiliar or even impossible. 2. Moderation feels vague […]
What’s going on when someone “eats clean” in front of others and then binges at home 1. It comes from trying to appear in control In public, people often feel pressure to: look “healthy” look disciplined avoid judgment So they choose the “clean,” “safe,” or low-calorie foods. But that’s usually performance, not actual nourishment. 2. […]
Counting calories seems scientific. Numbers, tracking, data, discipline.It gives the illusion of control. But that control is usually standing in for something else: So calorie counting isn’t just about energy balance.It’s about self-worth management. If Food Were Really the Problem… Then the solution would be simple: But if it were that simple: The reality is:Food is the medium, not […]
Tea is not a snack. If you’re actually hungry and your body is asking for food, giving it only tea is like ignoring the signal. That’s where distorted “diet” thinking can creep in — swapping food with something that isn’t food at all, just to avoid calories. Why it’s better to actually snack when hungry Healthy way […]
Trigger Warning! The upcoming chat on my Youtube channel with the lovely Anna Liisa covers a lot of personal and triggering topics around eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. We don’t hold back though! From our personal experiences, first triggers, symptoms and challenges to both of us healing from our own distorted relationship with […]
Hey everyone! While in London I stopped by Oliver Forman’s studio and recorded an amazing podcast episode! We sit together and talked about eating disorders, the signs, the affects, what causes them, building healthy relationships with food, body dysmorphia and how it goes hand in hand with eating disorders. Watch the episode here!
If you feel extremely full after eating and it happens on a regular basis, this might be the reason why: 1. You try to postpone eating for later in the day, saving calories for afternoon and dinner. Once you start eating, it seems like you can’t stop. Partially it’s due to hunger but also your […]
Do you know the difference? Do you know when you just had too much food or when you classify as a binge eater? What are the signs, symptoms, behaviours of a binge eater vs an overeater? Want to know how to spot the difference? Check out my video at this link!