Trigger > Urge > Action (Binge Eating). 1) Identify trigger by using a food journal for seven days 2) Change your physiology (for instance by breathing, going for a walk, running, jumping up and down) to stop the urge from building up (as high emotion > low intelligence when taking decisions) 3) Keep hydrated as thirst is often mistaken for hunger 4) Have breakfast to avoid the feeling of overwhelming "hunger" Form the habit of another response to the identified trigger instead of binge eating. Awareness is key. P.S. Olfactory: smell; Gustatory: taste. This is one of the most useful statements I have ever seen on the topic of binge eating. Thank you!
After having read 'brain over binge', 'intuitive eating', 'eating mindfully', watching sooo many videos and reading countless articles I can honestly say this has been the only video that has ever helped me! Binge eating is something I have struggled with for about 3 years.. I used to binge every other day(or at least twice a week) and now I am two weeks binge free. I can't wait to get to the 21 day mark with all my new habbits. THANK YOU! My life has been changed :-)
@rawbirbella justthat I guess it depends on how the person's mind works. It was not helpful for me cuz even though I understood what she was saying, it wasn't that easy for me to flip the switch in my head.
I feel like I don't even have a trigger, I just am constantly thinking about food. I go through phases where I either struggle with not eating or I struggle with eating constantly, I don't know how to have a positive relationship with food. I hate it, I can't keep doing this.
@meli. try reading the book NEVER BINGE AGAIN (it's free on kindle). it's very good and offers a practical approach to stop binge eating. I am out of control right now but found that book very beneficial. it's based on the RATIONAL RECOVERY METHOD for stopping addiction. I would also suggest listening to the audiobook by tony robbins called THE BODY THAT YOU DESERVE.
Saved my life. I went from being a super fit, going to the gym everyday person to gaining 30 pounds in 2 months and felt I had no control. This made a lot of sense thank you!! Appreciate you!
i binge eat mostly when i'm bored or sad, while i'm eating it feels great and comforting. But when i'm done i start feeling like shit..like why did i just eat that.😑
I know right •Walked into kitchen saw the Pringles are the whole tube in two days •Mom offered me some Ritz bits • Was bored yesterday ate sunflower seeds( a lot) So I guess it all started from the grocery store because of you can resist it at the store, shops, and restaurants then I can't get junk food 😀 Lets end binge eating today! I'll tell you when or if I break and binge eat
thank you so much for caring so much about this topic. enough to want to help people like myself. I lost 37 pounds last year and was never able to go further because of binge eating. I am caught in a constant war with myself of working out then binge eating. I know that by having it put so clearly and simply this video will help me go so far. -jojo
Binge eating, self soothing....same as any addiction. Food is the go to instead of drugs, alcohol....etc. Everything you have said in this video is spot on. My triggers, are people. Alcoholic abusive mother, bi polar narcissistic brother, and a biological father that left when I was 2 - has tried for the last 3 years to come back and be a dad and grand father. I'm 40 now, you can't go back.
so overeating is a distraction for us when we have emotions we don´t want to face or deal with. understanding this will make us more willing to face these emotions and more willing to not run to the distraction of overeating.
KUDOS to you Sir, this is probably the most intelligent way of solving binge eating I have ever heard so far. I've seen many other vidoes on this subject & their methods to treat or stop binge eating but nothing comes close to your solution, I'm so glad to have watched your video & I am a true fan of yours now.
Hi Matt, just love your talks. I had a stroke 10 years ago. I have lost the use of the left side of my body. So no exercise, boredom and binge eating. I am going to try a few of your techniques and will keep you posted, regards Tina
Dear Matt, two years ago I was at my worst of my eating disorder journey. I remember being so frustrated that I could solve almost all problems in my life but couldn't stop my BED. One day I decided that I needed to win this battle. I looked up RU-vid videos and this video was one of them. It took me more than a year to completely stop my binge eating habits. I also went vegan after I recovered. My life has become better since. Thank you so much for all you do. I found your channel again recently and I have watched 90% of your videos. Thank you for saving my life. I am very grateful for you and all of your good work! Love ❤️
Just subscribed after seeing this! I took so many notes while watching this video. I hit pause so many times and you hit it right on the note for me to get some things out to myself to understand this horrible phase and pattern I've found myself trapped into. I really see myself past this as I now have a visual picture in my mind of what's going on and feel more in control. I want to thank you for that.
Hi Matt I really like your vids! In this one right here the "high emotion, low intelligence" was very interessing...and how you explained it everybody knows situations like that. Great work!! Thank you for sharing!!
Another great video Matt! - High emotion, low intelligence - this is SO true! Breaking the looping thought pattern by switching to the "thinking mind" rather than the subconscious mind. Also love the tip about the water - great stuff, thank you!
Finally a good explanation. Really the best I've seen on this topic. The rest always talk about, "finding your inner self" which is true to a point..but entirely significant. Thank you so much
I havent been able to find a binge eating youtube video like this one in the whole "youtube community." Thanks sooo much for breaking it down for us!! I wasnt sure what exactly was happening with me, I wasnt realizing what happens when I binge eat... It was so easy to understand and it goes right to the point.. GREAT VIDEO!! THANKS A MILLION!!!!
Great video. I've heard parts of this information, but never in one place nor streamlined to make the problem clear and fully understandable, let alone how to apply it practically. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you.
you are amazing. I've been searching for so long for someone not to speack about all the bullshit that people are focusing today... I realy admire everything you're doing for all of us, helping us finding the root for our problem in this situation.. tnx
This video is amazing and so helpful! This is by far the hardest problem for me, I'll eat really well all day, and when I get home for dinner I eat so much, and it really discourages me, thank you for this!
Thank you! I’ve been stuck in this funk of binge eating because of stress and I genuinely didn’t know how to get out of it. Just watching this and acknowledging has totally changed my mind 🙏🏻
I am so glad to have come across this video. I have seen almost all of your videos and I must say you deeply motivate me. I am beginning my weight loss journey today when I weigh 70kg! I have had a binge eating habit but now I know how to combat them. Hoping for the best.
I've watched many videos about how to cope with eating disorders, was quite critical once this one started due to your appearancy (sorry mate, but you don't look like a guy who can explain me this kind of stuff - never mind (me being so honest)) but then - wow! really good shit to tell it in my words. you hit all the points, nail it with examples everybody understands, speaking very relaxed and with a nice voice doing so :D Thank you a lot for creating this video, that's the kind of video what makes me feel that the world is actually not such a bad place ;)
Everything I've ever read about this condition wrapped up in 18 minutes. It's spot on. I found myself saying That's right OMG you're right. I feel hope. I can turn this around. It's empowered me.
I began intermitten fasting 3 months ago because people said it would help me lose weight and it did. then I hit a brick wall because I developed binge eating because I would wake up and go all day without eating and eat one big meal. so it hasn't helped at all to lose fat.
Kim & Peter we are wondering about how you guys are doing. We feel bad that we din't get together this summer. We are still in Mankato, Pat had skin cancer surgery at Mayo 10 days ago, we got a report that they got it all. But healing on the lower leg takes time and when your 75 it also takes time. Let us know how you and your family are doing. Dan Sent from my iPad
Matt, have you considered being tired as a trigger? I think it could be. Thanks so much. I'm going to try this and let you know how it goes. You are a very good teacher!
omg!!! i love you so much for this. thank you like you literally said everything that i go through and the fact that you explained how to fight that off is amazing. thank you ugh new subie here
this is such a great video. I love how you explained that when there is high emotion there is low intelligence, that will definitely stick with me. Thanks heaps!!!!
Thank u so much !!! It was the most helpful video about binges by now ! I’ll definitely start to implement it and hope to let u know soon about the improvement due to your advice ;)
Awesome !!! Really enjoyed the video and the information was great. It has made me reflect on my own eating habits. You've done a cracking Job with this video mate , well done !!
My trigger was not one of the 5 senses. It was boredom. Oh you talk about the emotions and boredom. This is an amazing video!!!! I'll be watching it many times to help with this problem. Thank YOU 😊
You’re a very smart man. Not sure why you’re so good on this topic, but you made me calm down about the binge I JUST HAD!!! I’m employing your recommendations and SUBBING, sir!!! ❤️
Matt, thank you very, very much. I've been stuck in the binge eating cycle for so long that I felt hopeless and lost, especially right now when I'm in one of my worst episodes. Years ago I managed to kind of control all what you mention: the triggers, the urges and the reactions. I lost 20 kilos 3 years ago, keep that weight off for a year but then I went through difficult times when mainly the triggers where negative emotions. Soon, the sense triggers started taking over as well. Now, I was feeling like I couldn't control all of what was happening : the smell, the "chocolate" in the kitchen, the stress, the low self esteem, the "I hate my body so much - - - (urge) I feel so depressed, frustrated, anxious, etc - - - (action) Let's eat more, I'm fat anyways, I'm lonely anyways... That was my mindset. However, I never gave up, I kept looking for a solution and attended meetings, read articles, etc. Well, THIS talk really caught my attention. This "talk" was pure learning and awareness. This video, you TALKED to me. I feel completely different because now I understand things that I just " felt" or experienced before. Now I can do something about it. Again, thank you so much for this, you have no idea how helpful it is. Thank you, thank you.
100% cereal Is my trigger and cake (but I stopped cake for 2 months now) I'm Never going back to cake, but cereal Is hard 😡 sometimes oatmeal is a trigger
oatmeal is miles better than cereal, unless you poor in loads of sugar etc. Use plain oatmeal with raisins, dried fruits, nuts and seeds etc and maybe add 2-3 dates for sweetness. Easily beats multiple cups of cereal.
how to lose weight while you have binge eating like how to balance what to do what is the right technique ? and by the way the more I drink water the more I get hungry !
I get the urge to binge after going over 12 hours only having applesauce to help get my medication down. Then I eat a lot. I feel like shit after. Then I restrict again. I fall easily into this cycle. Being fat, no one takes me seriously, and I have no help for it.
dieting or restricting is the kiss of death. trust me. I have had great success dieting in the past but eventually it will catch up with you. I am an expert binge eater. don'r even focus on saying you want to lose X pounds. just focus on having a size 1 waste or size 10 waste etc. most people really don't care how much they weight. they care how they LOOK AND FEEL.
Thank you thank you. I have the same problem. After a beautiful Intermittent Fasting meal I was totally happy and satisfied. A few hours later my daughter bought a pizza and after a few minutes of watching her eat that pizza I asked for a slice, then another. Later that night as I lay awake in bed I began to beat myself up about subcoming to the temptation. This has happened several times during my IF eating window. If I don't overcome this my weight goal will never happen. I'm getting that book Brain over Binge.
My trigger is immagination, possible? I often find myself having fantasies about food and what I could eat, expecially when I'm in a place I don't want to be, or when I'm forced to be or do something, or when I feel discouraged or powerless (I can easily feel this way, because I am a perfectionist, so as soon as I feel I've done something out of my program, I feel like it cannot give me satisfaction and happiness, and this is true! I'm "happy" just when things are perfect - if ever possible. I have to add something: I think some people (also me) don't always binge for bad emotions. Sometimes, they binge just because they feel something big, which can be sadness, anger, etc. but also relief, for example, or a sense of freedom they're not used to. In this case, binge eating could be a way of celebrating it, or a way to express it.
Oxlip yes me too sometimes I’ll fantasies about moving to a new city where no body knows me and eat all I want with out care of gaining weight because nobody will know me and tell me where have gained weight
Thank you so much for this. I ate around 700 calories surplus today because I went to the gym. Although its not a binge the same things apply. greetings from the UK
Brilliant discussion and helpful approach, appreciate your sincerity and sharing your experience ,very good explanations ,you have a great mind and heart ,thank you
You are so right! Wow, it happened to me today with a donut in the morning. I don't know how to avoid the peer pressure at my work with food. I sit in a team office environment and all they do is eat out, it's all about food and when I try to be good they come in with burgers and french fries, the smell of the food is my trigger.
you explained exactly what I do. I start off with a taste and end up eating everything. My emotions are a big trigger also. Then I feel sick and starve myself for a day or two.
