At the height of my struggle with food, I gained 60 pounds in just four months. I was completely out of control—trapped in a cycle of overeating, binge eating, and self-loathing. After years of being thin, I suddenly couldn’t stop eating. I devoured entire pizzas, cakes, and chocolate bars (sometimes five at a time). I ate until I felt sick, disgusted, and trapped in my own body.
The Cycle of Overeating and Binge Eating
Every night, I promised myself that tomorrow would be different. I’d start another diet, eat only cabbage soup, follow the first five days of the Atkins diet, or commit to hours of punishing workouts.
Sometimes, I’d succeed—for a little while. I spent endless evenings on the elliptical, burning calories to “undo the damage.” I even considered running a marathon, believing it would fix my body and my mind.
But the diets never worked. I tried the Cabbage Soup Diet at least 20 times, only to gain the weight back within days. Each attempt left me more defeated and nauseated at the mere smell of cabbage.
I lived in agony, consumed by thoughts of food from the moment I woke up until I went to bed. My world became painfully small, with no social life, no purpose—just eating and trying not to eat.
The Pain of Binge Eating
I know exactly what it’s like to:
- Hate yourself so deeply that you wish you could erase parts of your body.
- Avoid every photo, destroying any evidence of your existence during that time.
- Feel like everyone is judging you, sizing you up, and mocking your appearance.
- Shrink yourself emotionally, trying to disappear under the weight of shame.
I’ve heard the comments, felt the ridicule, and lived through the unbearable isolation.
But Here’s What I Also Know
There is a way out of binge eating and overeating.
You don’t have to live like this forever. You can heal. You can repair what feels broken inside. You can find peace with food and your body.
But diets won’t get you there. Meal plans won’t get you there. Hating yourself won’t get you there.
The True Path to Healing
Healing binge eating requires:
- True vulnerability.
- A willingness to try new tools and take a different path.
- A belief in your own worthiness, even when it feels impossible.
- Hard work and guidance from someone who understands the journey.
This is your life, your chance to turn things around, to reclaim your power, and to love yourself unconditionally.
If I could do it—and I’ve been where you are—then so can you. But you have to want it. You have to be ready to jump in and do the work.
Are You Ready to Break Free?
If you’re ready to heal from overeating and binge eating, I’m here to help. Let’s take this journey together and transform your relationship with food, your body, and yourself.
